Maxwell School – U.S. Federal Public Service Employee Request

The Maxwell School greatly values the efforts of our U.S. federal public sector employees and those who work in public service. We are pleased to offer the following incentives to support public service career development.

ELIGIBLITY

Current or former members of the U.S. federal workforce, including federal agencies, federal government contractors, grant recipients, and staff at research institutions or federal government implementing partner organizations.
Must apply and be admitted to one of the following participating programs for the Spring 2026, Summer 2026, or Fall 2026 term:
- Master of Public Administration (including dual degrees)
- Executive Master of Public Administration
- M.A. in International Relations (including dual degrees)
- Executive Master's in International Relations
- M.A. in Public Diplomacy and Global Communications
- M.S. in Sustainable Organizations and Policy
- Master of Public Health (including dual MBA)

BENEFITS

$75 application fee waiver
If admitted, a guaranteed 30% tuition scholarship. Highly qualified candidates may be offered a higher award.

NEXT STEPS

Complete the form below to let us know you are interested. We'll send some additional details on your program of interest and the application/admission/enrollment process.

* Denotes a required field

Are you a current or former U.S. federal government employee, contractor, or implementing partner?

Unfortunately, you are not eligible for this offer. Please fill out our general request for information form instead.

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Confirm Email Address

What is or was your most recent job title / position in the federal government?

Employer / Organization Name

U.S. Armed Forces Status

Branch of Service

Program Interest

Primary program of interest:

PLEASE NOTE: The program you have selected is intended for midcareer individuals with at least seven (7) years of professional work experience. If you are looking for a program without a work experience requirement, please choose one of the other programs above that does not have "Executive" in the program title.

PLEASE NOTE: The program you have selected is intended for midcareer individuals with at least five (5) years of professional work experience. If you are looking for a program without a work experience requirement, please choose one of the other programs above that does not have "Executive" in the program title.

Anticipated entry term:
The Federal Public Service initiative is only valid for 2026 entry terms at this time. If you are looking to enroll in a term further in the future, please fill out our regular request for information form instead.

PLEASE NOTE: The program you have selected starts in the summer term only.

Would you like to indicate interest in a second Maxwell School program?

Secondary program of interest (NOTE: not all programs are eligible for the Federal public service fee waiver and scholarship):

Secondary program anticipated entry term:

Thank you! Please click submit below, and note that you may be asked for documentation of your eligibility to be considered for the tuition scholarship prior to receiving the award.