Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) Scholarship

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Create Change and Opportunity in Your Career and Your Community

About the OFN Scholarship

We're proud to offer eligible employees of OFN or employees and board members of OFN member CDFIs and ally organizations a tuition discount of up to 25%* to pursue a master’s degree at the Carsey School of Public Policy in: Community Development (MCD), Global Conflict & Human Security (GCHS), Public Administration (MPA), or Public Policy (MPP)

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up to 25%

off tuition

4

master's programs

12–16

months to complete

  1. Submit an application to UNH's Graduate School for admission to the selected Carsey School graduate degree program.
  2. Complete the Scholarship Application.  
  • Designed for working professionals, our programs are offered online and on campus with part-time options.
  • Our faculty consists of working professionals and academics who are experts in their fields.
  • Our curriculum consists of hands-on learning and opportunities to grow your network of changemakers.
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“The Carsey School of Public Policy’s public service master’s degree programs provide high-quality opportunities for CDFI practitioners to build their skills through applied learning. We are grateful for our partnership with the Carsey School and the scholarship that Carsey is making available to OFN employees and OFN member and ally organization employees and board members.”

~Seth Julyan, Executive Vice President of Network Services, OFN

*These scholarships represent a $5,000 reduction in tuition, over the duration of the master's program. The percentage varies based on the chosen master's program and specific partnership agreement.

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Have questions or want to discuss which one of the Carsey School's programs is right for you? Please reach out!

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Anne Kimball, Student Services Coordinator
Email: Anne.Kimball@unh.edu

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Robin Husslage, College Academic Affairs Coordinator
Email: Robin.Husslage@unh.edu



Please note that applicants are only eligible to receive one Carsey Partner Scholarship.