Tuition & Aid
The McCourt School is committed to providing students of all backgrounds the opportunity to study and shape the future of public policy.
In addition to scholarships, assistantships and award opportunities, McCourt students may be eligible for paid hourly positions and non-service stipends as well as external funding opportunities from government fellowships, private foundations and loans to help defray the cost of your education.
Graduate Tuition and Fees
Each student’s cost of attendance depends on the program’s tuition and amount of credits taken, housing, food, books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses and loan fees. Tuition fees exclude individual health care and health care expenses, student fees, visas and travel expenses required for attendance. Review the Office of Revenue and Receivables website for information on the cost of attendance for Georgetown University’s graduate programs.
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Scholarships and Assistantships
The McCourt School offers a variety of scholarships, assistantships and award opportunities for both admitted and returning students. Opportunities for McCourt students may include tuition scholarships, paid hourly positions, and/or non-service stipends or other awards.
Benefits for veterans
Student veterans and current members of the United States military (and their dependents) are eligible to apply for merit-based scholarships if needed and are encouraged to reach out to militarybenefits@georgetown.edu with any questions regarding their eligibility for military educational benefits.
Loans and financial aid
The Office of Student Financial Aid at Georgetown University administers need-based federal loan and employment aid programs, and provides information on how to apply to available financing options.
Some programs are available only to U.S. citizens. International Student & Scholar Services provides additional resources for international students to learn about loans, employment opportunities and other financing options.
Students can contact the University Office of Graduate Studies Office of Financial Aid at osfsgradfinaid@georgetown.edu for all federal financial aid and non-merit-based scholarship financial questions.
External scholarships and fellowships
There are many organizations that offer grant and scholarship awards based on financial need, academic merit or other criteria such as ethnic background, residency or employment affiliation that can help fund your education. Review some of the external scholarships and fellowships that may be relevant for McCourt School students.
Bryce Harlow Fellowship program
The Bryce Harlow Fellowship program provides a $9,000 award for individuals that work full-time and undertake part-time graduate level studies in public policy, law and business.
Herbert Roback Scholarship
The Herbert Roback Scholarship provides up to $7,500 to a graduate student in a full-time accredited master’s degree program in public administration, public and international affairs, public policy or political science. McCourt is allowed to nominate up to two students to compete at the university-level. Contact Director of Strategic Initiatives Leslie Evertz for more information.
Israeli Policy Fellowship
The Israeli Policy Fellowship provides Israeli students admitted to a McCourt School graduate program a $40,000 per year award for two years (one for MPM students) and training and mentorship from Israeli public policy alumni. Fellows are responsible for leading Israel-related activities with the goal of sharing with their classmates an authentic, balanced, nuanced and informed view of Israel. In addition, Fellows are expected to demonstrate leadership in existing Israel-related activities on campus and to generate new opportunities for Israel engagement.
There are many additional external scholarship opportunities to help you fund your education. Review our compiled list of external scholarship opportunities.
Note: Georgetown University (and the McCourt School of Public Policy) does not endorse, monitor, promote, or otherwise take responsibility for the scholarships, fellowships, loans, or databases offered on these lists, nor for the organizations that provide them. Students are not required to use any of the resources listed.