Master of Public Administration Fellowship
Earn & Learn
A fellowship in our program strengthens your education while you earn money.
If you’re committed to public service, leadership, research and evidence-based policymaking our fellowship might be for you. If selected, you’ll join a cohort of current and emerging leaders who share a dedication to strengthening and improving their communities through effective administration. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2026.
Fellowship Benefits
When you earn a fellowship, you'll gain these benefits.
Yearly Stipend
For the full academic year, you can earn a stipend of $13,453.
In-State Tuition
Enjoy Wisconsin in-state tuition rates for non-resident and Midwest Exchange students in the fellowship.
Short-Term Benefits Eligibility
You may be eligible for certain benefits, like a health plan and paid time off.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the fellowship, you must:
- Be admitted to the MPA program at UW-Green Bay
- Submit a fellowship-specific application essay by April 15, 2026 (see below)
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 during the duration of the fellowship period
How to Apply
Submit a 500-600 word fellowship application essay to Professor David Helpap by April 15, 2026. Your academic performance and applied experience will be obtained through your MPA program application. The essay should follow this prompt:
Public administrators play a critical role in shaping policies, delivering public services, and promoting equity and accountability in government and nonprofit organizations. Describe a public service challenge that you are passionate about addressing. In your response, please:
- Explain why this issue matters to you and its significance to your community or society more broadly.
- Discuss how your academic background, professional experience, and personal values have prepared you to contribute to solving this challenge.
- Outline how earning a Master of Public Administration and receiving this fellowship will help you achieve your goals and create meaningful impact.
Overall, the essay should demonstrate a clear understanding of public administration principles, commitment to public service and ethical leadership and strong writing skills and the ability to articulate a vision for change.
Get In Touch
Need support? If you need help figuring out your fellowship application, don't hesitate to reach out to Professor David Helpap!