The Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund increases access to a McCourt School education for active-duty servicemen and women, veterans, and military-connected students and deepens the impact they have in public policy.
Overview
With generous support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, the McCourt School of Public Policy will award new scholarships of $20,000 each to veterans, active-duty, reserve, and/or military-connected students enrolled in our full-time or part-time graduate programs in the academic year 2024-2025.
- Master of International Development Policy (MIDP)
- Master of Policy Management (MPM)
- Master of Public Policy (MPP), full-time or evening program
- Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (MS-DSPP)
In addition to the financial award, Newmark Scholars have the opportunity to work with Craig Newmark Philanthropies to amplify their work and participate in networking activities. Please note the scholarship award applies only toward students’ tuition expenses for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Featured Stories
Discovery & Impact, Policy Perspectives
Newmark Scholar Communicates Public Policy
Newmark Scholar Meghan Hall (MPP-EP’26) blends policy and public affairs, earning her degree at McCourt while continuing her work at the United Nations.
November 10, 2025
Discovery & Impact, Policy Perspectives
Newmark Scholar Ryan Johnson transitions from the Army to data-driven public service
Ryan Johnson (MPP/MBA’27) Each year, the Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund offers tuition assistance to as many as nine graduate students. The recipients, who are exclusively active-duty…
November 11, 2024
General News, Student Experience
Newmark Scholars represent the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force
Ryan Johnson (MPP/MBA’27) Ryan Johnson (MPP/MBA’27) Johnson hopes to apply the same community-oriented environment he found in the military as he transitions from an operational focus in…
October 10, 2024
Eligibility and Application Process
All U.S. domestic applicants to full-time and part-time degree programs who identify as U.S. veterans, active-duty, reserve and/or military-connected are eligible for consideration by submitting a Newmark Scholar application. The application for AY 2025-2026 will be available in early 2025.
Questions? Please contact McCourt School Director of Strategic Initiatives Leslie Evertz.
About Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Craig Newmark
Craig Newmark Philanthropies was created by craigslist founder Craig Newmark to support and connect people and drive broad civic engagement. It works to advance grassroots organizations that are getting stuff done in areas that include trustworthy journalism & the information ecosystem, voter protection, gender diversity in technology, and veterans & military families. For more information, visit CraigNewmarkPhilanthropies.org.