Carsey School of Public Policy Education Award

Advance Your Career Supporting Your Community

About the Education Award

NHMA Member Employees, Appointed/Elected Officials, and Affiliate Groups are eligible to receive an education award of a 12% tuition discount. Applicants can also apply for an additional 8% Education Award 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) (opens in a new tab), Public Policy (MPP) (opens in a new tab), Community Development (MCD) (opens in a new tab), or Global Conflict & Human Security (GCHS) (opens in a new tab) at the Carsey School.

20% off tuition
4 master's programs
12-16 months to complete

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How to Apply
Employees or appointed/elected officials of 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 (opens in a new tab) and provide a letter of support from a supervisor at 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.

Additional Tuition Discount
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.

Detailed Application Information
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