Financial aid for our graduate students comes in several forms: Teaching, Research or Graduate Assistantships- that is, money that the student works for; loans - money that must be repaid, and scholarships or fellowships - money that is given to the student. Financial support is usually awarded on an academic year basis. Qualified full-time students are selected on the basis of academic achievements, test scores, and in some cases financial need. Unless otherwise indicated, students need not apply for internal funding as all eligible students will be considered. Further information on external scholarships is sent out regularly from the Student Affairs Office.
Martin School Research Assistantships
Over $100,000 in stipends is paid annually to students assigned to research positions with Martin School Faculty. Students are expected to work 20 hours per week for which they are paid a stipend of $9,000 and receive a tuition scholarship and a health insurance policy. A number of hourly positions are also available to students working with various grant projects.
Martin School Alumni Fellowship
This $2,500 award is given to a new or continuing student selected by the Director of Graduate Studies based on the applicant's academic record and application essay. Students are notified by letter.
Graduate School Funding
The Director of Graduate Studies for each program may nominate new students who have been admitted by February 1st. In the recent past Martin School students have been the recipients of the following fellowships (in which all include tuition and health insurance in addition to the stipend):
- Lexington Herald/Leader Fellowship ($12,000 + paid summer internship)
- Northern KY Alumni Club ($5,000)
- Lyman T. Johnson (Tuition + stipend)
- Daniel R. Reedy Academic Achievement Award ($3,000)
For the complete Graduate School fellowship schedule, click here.
The Transportation Systems Management Fellowship
This provides graduate students who are participating in the Transportations
Systems Management Certificate a research assistantship opportunity. Students
may work on Transportation Center-approved projects for 32 weeks while school
is in session. This pays $8,000 plus tuition. There is also opportunity
of a $6,000 academic scholarship if participating in the certificate program.
For more information, visit www.cti-academy.org
Daniel R. Reedy Outstanding Paper Awards
A small award and a plaque is given to the author of the outstanding capstone projected selected by the Capstone exam committee members. These are presented at graduation.
The Joe Toy Scholarship
$5,000 Awarded to an Outstanding Master of Public Administration or Master of Public Policy student selected by the Director of Graduate Studies prior to the beginning of the second year of studies. This award is given in honor of former External Advisory Board Member by the Bluegrass Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board Members.
Virgil Couch Scholarship
This $3,000 award is given to a student or applicant selected by the Student Financial Aid committee who has or is currently working in government in the United States. Students are notified by letter in August.
Government Finance Officer's Association of the U.S. and Canada
Students may submit the information required to the Scholarship Committee at 203 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601-1210. For more information, please visit www.gfoa.org.
The Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship
The Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship of $10,000 is available for award to a graduate student who is enrolled in full-time master's study preparing for a career in state and local government finance. The winner of the scholarship is invited to attend the Government Finance Officers Association's annual conference, where the award is presented. This scholarship is funded by the Girard Miller Foundation. Please visit the GFOA website for more information.
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship
The Government Finance Officers Association's Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship of $5,000 is available for award to one or more undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in full-time study preparing for a career in state and local government finance. The winner of the scholarship is invited to attend the Government Finance Officers Association's annual conference, where the award is presented. Please visit the GFOA website for more information.
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
The GFOA's Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship of $5,000 is available for award to an upper-division undergraduate or graduate student of public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management). The purpose of the Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is to recognize outstanding performance by minority students preparing for careers in state and local government finance. The winner of the scholarship is invited to attend the Government Finance Officers Association's annual conference, where the award is presented. This scholarship is funded by Microsoft. Please visit the GFOA website for more information.
The Public Employee Retirement Research and Administration Scholarship
The Public Employee Retirement Research and Administration Scholarship is available for award to a full- or part-time student who is enrolled in a graduate program in public administration, finance, business administration, or social sciences preparing for a career in state and local government with a focus on public-sector retirement benefits.
The Edith Schwab Memorial Fund Scholarship
A $1,500 award is given to a Graduate student with excellent academic records, financial need and a desire to follow a career in public service. The award is announced in June with an August payment and is sponsored by the Bluegrass Community Foundation. The deadline is at the beginning of April. For more information, please visit www.bgcf.org
The ICMA-Edwin O. Stene Scholarship
This $1,000 award is given to a student at a NASPAA Accredited School with an area of concentration in Local Government. The student must be nominated by the program and must apply by May 15. It is sponsored by the International City/County Management Association. Email khaynes@icma.org for more information.
National Public Employer Labor Relations Association Foundation Scholarship
This $3,000 scholarship is awarded to graduate students who study in the areas of human resources, labor and industrial relations, public administration or political science with an interest in labor and employee relations and the public sector. Multiple scholarships are given each year. The deadline is in September. For more information, visit www.npelra.org/awards.asp