New Hampshire Municipal Association (NHMA) Scholarship
Advance Your Career Supporting Your Community
About the NHMA Scholarship
NHMA Member Employees, Appointed/Elected Officials, and Affiliate Groups are eligible to receive a tuition discount of 12%. Applicants can also apply for an additional 8% discount by successfully completing NHMA certificate trainings, webinars, and workshops, for a maximum 20% tuition discount. These awards can be applied toward a master's degree in Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy (MPP), Community Development (MCD), or Global Conflict & Human Security (GCHS) at the Carsey School.
20%
off tuition
4
master's programs
12-16
months to complete
*Employees of the NHMA are eligible for an education award of up to a 20% tuition discount.
Our partnership with the Carsey School builds upon one of NHMA's core principles: enhancing local government through education. We're excited to offer this new valuable benefit to our members, expanding the educational opportunities available to municipal officials in New Hampshire for the benefit of our communities.
The NHMA offers its members numerous opportunities for learning in the form of certificate programs, workshops, and webinars. Members who successfully complete these NHMA education programs will be awarded NHMA credit hours which will qualify them for an additional 2% tuition discount for every 7 NHMA credit hours earned. Members can earn up to an additional 8% in tuition discounts for a total Carsey/NHMA Education Award maximum of 20% in tuition discounts.
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, and on-campus with 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.
"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, NY
"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."
"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, NH
*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.
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
