School of Policy & International Affairs

Through generous philanthropic support and organizational partnerships, SPIA awards the following fellowships each year to exceptionally qualified individuals. All students admitted to the MA Global Policy program will be considered based on outstanding academic performance as demonstrated in their application package. No further documentation or application will be necessary.

SPIA Graduate Fellowship Fund
This fund provides three to five renewable scholarships on a competitive basis to SPIA graduate students. Each scholarship covers full tuition for up to 15 credits per year in the Master of Arts in Global Policy program. Review of applications will begin in January and will continue until all available fellowships have been accepted for the fall semester.
Richardson Churchill Graduate Fellowship
Established by Dickinson College alumna Betty Richardson Churchill ’58 and husband Daniel Churchill (UMaine ’63), the Richardson Churchill Graduate Fellowship provides financial support to outstanding graduates of Dickinson College pursuing SPIA’s Master of Arts in Global Policy. Each renewable scholarship covers full tuition for up to 15 credits per year in the Master of Arts in Global Policy program.
Paul D. Coverdell Fellows – Peace Corps Partnership
In partnership with the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, the School of Policy and International Affairs honors the service of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers by offering renewable scholarships covering full tuition and mandatory fees for up to 15 credits a year in the Master of Arts in Global Policy program. To learn more, visit the Graduate School and Coverdell Fellows Program websites.