Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) Scholarship

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).

up to 25%

off tuition

4

master's programs

12–16

months to complete

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 online, on campus, and part-time learning options.

Start Fall or Spring semester.

Engage in hands-on learning and grow your network of dedicated public service professionals.

Achieve your full potential, effect change, and advance your career.

A photograph of Donna Fabiani of the Opportunity Finance Network

“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 education award 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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