First Responders Scholarship

  • A photo showing three first responders, a paramedic, a fire personnel, and a police officer.

Recognizing First Responders for Their Service to Our Communities!

About the First Responders Scholarship

We're proud to offer active first responder personnel a tuition discount of up to 20%* to pursue a public service graduate degree available at the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy. Carsey master's degrees include: Community Development (MCD), Global Conflict & Human Security (GCHS), Public Administration (MPA), and Public Policy (MPP).

Available to active first responder personnel, including:

  • Sworn Police Officers
  • Firefighters
  • Paramedics
  • Emergency Medical Technicians

Please use the Carsey Scholarship Application to apply for the First Responder Scholarship

up to 20%

off tuition

4

master's program

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.
  • 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.
 
A photograph of MPA graduate and fire chief Robert Buxton

 

“The MPA program aligned well with my career goal of continuing my development as both a leader and a community official. The program expanded my knowledge in foundational philosophies and my understanding of how best to implement strategic thinking within government programs. The flexibility of the degree offered ample opportunity for growth and completion while allowing me to maintain my full-time career and care for my family.”

~Robert Buxton '19G, Director, NH Department of Safety
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

*The percentage varies based on the chosen master's program and the specific partnership agreement. The discount is applied over the duration of the master's program.

Request Information

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Contact Information

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.