Community Opportunity Alliance Scholarship

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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.

Please use the Carsey Scholarship Application to apply for the Alliance Scholarship

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up to 20%*

off tuition

4

master's programs

12-16

months to complete

  1. Submit an application to UNH's Graduate School for admission to the selected Carsey School graduate degree program.
  2. Complete the Scholarship Application.
  3. Email a letter of support to Carsey School Admissions if your supervisor or Community Opportunity Alliance official is not one of the three referees in your graduate application.
  • Designed for working professionals, our programs are offered online and on campus with part-time options.
  • Our faculty consists of working professionals and academics who are experts in their fields.
  • Our curriculum consists of hands-on learning and opportunities to grow your network of changemakers.

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



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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


*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. Applicants are only eligible to receive one Carsey Partner Scholarship.