New Hampshire Municipal Association (NHMA) Scholarship

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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.

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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.

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Margaret Byrnes, Executive Director
New Hampshire Municipal Association

Employees or appointed/elected officials of the NHMA, an NHMA Member Municipality, or an Affiliate Group interested in being considered for an Education Award must apply to a Carsey master's degree program and provide a letter of support from a supervisor at the NHMA, an NHMA Member Municipality or an Affiliate Group if the supervisor is not one of the three referees included in your application to the UNH Graduate School.

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.

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, 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.

*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.

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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.