About the First Responders Education Award
We're proud to offer active first responder personnel a $5,000 First Responders Education Award to pursue a public service graduate degree available at the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy. Carsey master's degrees include: Public Administration, Community Development, and Public Policy.
Available to active first responder personnel, including:
- Sworn Police Officers
- Firefighters
- Paramedics
- Emergency Medical Technicians
$5,000
Toward a Master's Degree at the Carsey School
4
Excellent Master’s programs to choose from!
14-16
Months it takes to earn your Master’s Degree!
The Carsey School Advantage
Graduate prepared for a career with impact and the knowledge required for interdisciplinary problem-solving, insightful analysis, effective advocacy, compelling communications, and winning strategies that lead to impactful change and stronger communities.
- Our flexible programs fit into your life, offering additional Online and Part-time learning options.
- Start Fall or Spring.
- Engage in hands-on learning and grow your network of dedicated public service professionals.
- Achieve your full potential, effect change, and advance your career.
“The MPA program aligned well with my career goal of continuing my development as both a leader and a community official. The program expanded my knowledge in foundational philosophies and my understanding of how best to implement strategic thinking within government programs. The flexibility of the degree offered ample opportunity for growth and completion while allowing me to maintain my full-time career and care for my family.”
~Robert Buxton '19G, Director, NH Department of Safety
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
*Please note that applicants are only eligible to receive one Carsey School Education Award.
Ready to Learn More?
Have questions or want to discuss which one of the Carsey School's programs is right for you? Schedule a time for us to talk:
Robin Husslage, Program Manager
Schedule an Appointment
Email: Robin.Husslage@unh.edu
Anne Kimball, Student Services Coordinator
Schedule an Appointment
Email: Anne.Kimball@unh.edu
Have questions about admissions, tuition costs, or financial aid?
Contact Sanjeev Sharma, Program Manager
Schedule an Appointment
Email: Sanjeev.Sharma@unh.edu
