Tuition and Scholarships

About

Awarded to one or more incoming graduate students with strong academic performance, purposeful leadership, and a commitment to making positive contributions to the nonprofit sector.

Award Amount and Timeline

One or more students will receive a scholarship of $7,500, distributed in equal quarterly installments over the two-year MNPL program. To continue receiving the scholarship, recipients must remain enrolled in at least six credits per quarter, maintain good academic standing, and continue to qualify for federal financial aid (through FAFSA completion) each year.

Deadline

Scholarship applications received by the March 15 priority deadline will be prioritized to ensure that students have enough time to plan their finances for the upcoming school year. Applications received after March 15 will be reviewed and awarded on a case-by-case basis, depending on the availability of funds.

Award Criteria

• Purposeful Leadership: A track record of organizing, mobilizing or inspiring others.
• Courageous Commitment: Working and influencing change within the nonprofit sector.
• Academic Excellence: Minimum GPA of 3.00.

All complete applications will be reviewed by the selection committee. Candidates will be evaluated based on the award criteria and may be invited for an interview for further consideration.

Eligibility Requirements

• Newly admitted students to the MNPL program for the upcoming Fall cohort.
• Completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Must be a U.S. domestic applicant.

Priority is given to applicants who submit an optional statement on their application of any special personal or family circumstances affecting their need for financial assistance.

How to Apply

After completing your MNPL application, you will be sent an email asking you to complete the brief online scholarship application, which consists of one short answer question (150-500 words) and one optional question.

Notice of Scholarship Award

Mary Stewart Hall Rising Leader Scholarship award decisions will be made after admissions decisions. For applications submitted by March 15, we will notify applicants of scholarship decisions by April 15. For applications submitted after March 15, we will notify applicants of scholarship decisions made on a rolling basis, depending on remaining funds.

Additional Information

Students are strongly encouraged to explore other financial opportunities by contacting Seattle University’s Office of Student Financial Services at 206-220-8020 or by visiting their website.

About Mary Stewart Hall

The Mary Stewart Hall Rising Leader Scholarship honors Dr. Mary Stewart Hall, PhD, the founding Director of the MNPL at Seattle University. Dr. Hall had a distinguished record of leading philanthropic initiatives regionally and nationally. In the 1990’s, she led the statewide initiative to identify the competencies needed for effective nonprofit leadership, which became the basis of the MNPL curriculum. Dr. Hall was known for identifying rising leaders and encouraging them to join the MNPL program so that they could accelerate their contributions to the sector.

About

Awarded to incoming students with a proven track record in the nonprofit sector, strong commitment to social justice, and demonstrated financial need.

Award Amount and Timeline

Students will receive awards up to $10,000, distributed in equal quarterly installments over the two years of the program. To continue receiving the scholarship, recipients must remain enrolled in at least six credits per quarter in the MNPL program and maintain good academic standing. Preference is given to those who qualify for federal financial aid (through FAFSA completion) each year.

Deadline

Scholarship awards are prioritized for those who meet the March 15 priority deadline. Scholarship applications received after March 15 will be reviewed and awarded on a case-by-case basis, depending on remaining funds.

Award Criteria

• Nonprofit Sector Service: 3+ years of nonprofit work experience and positive community connections.
• Commitment to Social Justice: Working to advance equity and inclusiveness across the nonprofit sector.

All complete applications will be reviewed by the selection committee. Candidates will be evaluated based on the award criteria and may be invited for an interview for further consideration.

Eligibility Requirements

• Recipients must be newly admitted to the MNPL program for the upcoming Fall cohort.

Priority is given to applicants who submit an optional statement on their application of any special personal or family circumstances affecting their need for financial assistance.

How to Apply

After completing your MNPL application, you will be sent an email asking you to complete the brief online scholarship application, which consists of one short answer question (150-500 words) and one optional question.

Notice of Scholarship Award

Nonprofit Excellence Scholarship award decisions will be made after admissions decisions. For applications submitted by March 15, we will notify applicants of scholarship decisions by April 15. For applications submitted after March 15, we will notify applicants of scholarship decisions made on a rolling basis, depending on remaining funds.

Additional Information

Students are strongly encouraged to explore other financial opportunities by contacting Seattle University’s Office of Student Financial Services at (206) 220-8020 or by visiting their website.

About

Awarded on the basis of the student’s potential for leadership in the nonprofit sector. Financial need is strongly considered when selecting recipients and determining the amount of their award.

Award Amount and Timeline

Awards typically range from $1,200 to $4,800 per year and are renewable for the two-year MNPL program. Scholarship amounts are divided equally between three academic terms in the student’s first program year (Fall, Winter and Spring) and four academic terms in the student’s second program year (Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring). Funds are distributed after the student has confirmed enrollment in the Nonprofit Leadership program and registered for their first quarter. Scholarship amounts are dispersed as a credit toward tuition. Recipients must remain enrolled in the MNPL program and maintain good academic standing each year to continue receiving the scholarship.

Deadline

Scholarship awards are prioritized for those who meet the priority deadline. Applications received after the priority application deadline will be reviewed and awarded scholarships on a case-by-case basis, depending on remaining funds.

Eligibility Requirements

• Recipients must be newly admitted to the MNPL program for the upcoming Fall cohort.
• Recipients must be enrolled in six credits their first quarter and must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits each consecutive quarter for both years of the program.
• Priority is given to students with demonstrated financial need.

How to Apply

No separate scholarship application is necessary. All admitted MNPL applicants are considered for this scholarship based upon a holistic review of all information received in the admission application process and available funding, including the optional, but encouraged, statement of any special personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance.

Notice of Scholarship Award

Scholarship awardees will be notified upon admission into the MNPL program. Please keep in mind the priority deadline. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and scholarship decisions will be made depending on remaining funds.

Additional Information

Students are strongly encouraged to explore other financial opportunities by contacting Seattle University’s Office of Student Financial Services at 206-220-8020 or by visiting their website.

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In recognition of their invaluable service and commitment to positive impact in our communities, Seattle University offers these benefits for AmeriCorps alums.

Award Amount and Timeline

Applicants to Seattle University Graduate Programs are eligible to apply for the AmeriCorps Alumni Scholarship. Recipients of the scholarship receive a total award of $3,000 toward tuition, which is distributed over the first two years of the student's academic program. Eligible applicants must have successfully completed (or will have completed) an AmeriCorps term of service by the time of enrollment in their graduate program. Seven new scholarships are awarded annually.

How to Apply

• Complete the online AmeriCorps Alumni Scholarship Application.
• Certification of Service letter (uploaded to the AmeriCorps Alumni Scholarship Application).
• If currently serving, a letter from your supervisor (upload to the AmeriCorps Alumni Scholarship Application).

Notice of Scholarship Award

AmeriCorps Alumni Scholarship award decisions will be made after admissions decisions. Seattle University will notify applicants of scholarship decisions by May 1.

Additional Information

Students are strongly encouraged to explore other financial opportunities by contacting Seattle University’s Office of Student Financial Services at (206) 220-8020 or by visiting their website.

Faculty are active in research and continually apply for grants and funding. Periodically, faculty members will be awarded a grant that allows them to hire an MNPL student to help them with their project. Faculty will notify students as opportunities arise.