Advance Your Career Building Strong Communities
About the Alliance Scholarship
Employees and board members of Community Opportunity Alliance and Alliance member organizations may be eligible for a tuition discount of up to 20% to pursue a master's degree in: Community Development (MCD), Public Administration (MPA), Global Conflict & Human Security (GCHS), or Public Policy (MPP) at the Carsey School.
off tuition
master's programs
months to complete
As a field-building organization, we deeply value the Carsey School's expertise, which strengthens our collective, long-term ability to create lasting impact for communities nationwide.
Frank Woodruff, Executive Director
Community Opportunity Alliance
- Submit an application to UNH's Graduation School for admission to the selected Carsey School graduate degree program.
- Complete the Carsey/Alliance Education Award Application Form and include a letter of support if your supervisor or Community Opportunity Alliance official is not one of the three referees in your application.
- Email the completed Carsey/Alliance Education Award Application form to Carsey School Admissions.
The Carsey School Advantage
Graduate prepared for a career with impact and the skills required for interdisciplinary problem-solving, analysis, advocacy, communication, and strategy that lead to impactful change and stronger communities.
Designed for working professionals, our programs are offered as online, hybrid, and/or part-time options.
Our faculty consists of working professionals 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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With MCD Student Leo'el Jackson"Since graduating from college, my main focus has been on keeping people in their homes and creating housing opportunities for people who do not have a home." ~(MCD) Student Leo'el Jackson — Rochester, NYLearn More -
with GCHS student Angela Fuentes"If I could do it, I know I can help other immigrants and they can do it too, so I think that motivates me."Learn More -
with MPA student Anna Stockman"I think the public administration field is important because it equips people with really important skills to use in any job."Learn More -
with Accelerated MPP student Delaney Cote"No matter the exact path, Delaney feels equipped with what she is learning and continues to value field focused experiences as she pursues her degree."Learn More -
With MPP Student Justus Schriedel"I realized I loved social justice work so much that I wanted to make it my career, and that realization inspired me to join the MPP program!" ~(MPP) Student Justus Schriedel — Portsmouth, NHLearn More
*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 the specific partnership agreement.
Have questions or want to discuss which one of the Carsey School's programs is right for you? Please reach out!
Anne Kimball, Student Services Coordinator
Email: Anne.Kimball@unh.edu
Robin Husslage, College Academic Affairs Coordinator
Email: Robin.Husslage@unh.edu
Please note that applicants are only eligible to receive one Carsey Partner Scholarship.
