McCourt School of Public Policy and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Announce New Partnership to Support Emerging Leaders

Washington, D.C. – The McCourt School of Public Policy and The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced a new partnership designed to expand opportunities for CHCI alumni pursuing advanced degrees in public policy. 

Through this collaboration, CHCI alumni admitted to select McCourt graduate programs will receive an application fee waiver and a guaranteed scholarship covering at least 33% of tuition. 

Eligible programs include:

• Executive Master of Policy Leadership (EMPL)
• Master of International Development Policy (MIDP)
• Master of Policy Management (MPM)
• Master of Public Policy (MPP)
• Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (MS-DSPP)

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to cultivating diverse, ethical, and impactful leaders equipped to shape public policy in the United States and beyond. 

“As we navigate historic shifts in public policy, federal governance, and institutional structures, the need for rigorously trained, ethically grounded policy leaders has never been greater. We seek leaders who can work across divides and drive meaningful impact through insightful, evidence-based research. At the McCourt School of Public Policy, we’re committed to developing these changemakers, and we’re excited to partner with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute to advance our shared mission of preparing transformative policy leaders ready to shape our nation’s future,” said Carole Roan Gresenz, Dean of the McCourt School of Public Policy.

 “This partnership with Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy reflects CHCI’s enduring commitment to expanding access to higher education and leadership opportunities for our alumni. Together, we are ensuring that many more leaders who reflect the nation’s population continue to develop the knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to lead with impact, deepen their expertise and advance policy for Latino communities and the entire nation.” said Marco Davis, President and CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

About Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy

The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University is a top-ranked public policy school located in the nation’s capital. Committed to the Jesuit tradition of service for the common good, McCourt trains students to design, analyze, and implement evidence-based policy solutions that promote equity and justice in the U.S. and globally. Learn more at www.mccourt.georgetown.edu.

About the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is the premier Hispanic nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders.  CHCI provides leadership, public service, and policy experiences to outstanding Latino students and young professionals, and convenes Members of Congress, other public officials, corporate executives, nonprofit advocates, and thought leaders to discuss issues facing the nation and the Hispanic community.

 Learn more at www.chci.org.