MPA-Sponsored Aid Application

2021-22 Sponsored Aid Applications are closed. 2022-23 Sponsored Aid Applications will open in Winter 2022 and the application portal may be different.


New students must submit their application to the MPA program by the Priority Deadline of February 1 to be eligible for our scholarships and sponsored aid.

This application is for MPA-sponsored aid, which includes scholarships, work-study and merit-based aid. For any aid sponsored by the MPA program, you must submit this application online by Monday, April 5, 2021 at 11:59 pm. Each type of aid has its own submission criteria; read the award pages to see what you’ll need to complete your application.

MPA applicants may apply for MPA-sponsored aid awards, but awards will not be finalized until applicants have been admitted to the program.

Federal and private loans, partial tuition waivers, and the need grants are awarded by the Financial Aid Office. Please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@evergreen.edu or 360-867-6205 for additional information.

You are now starting the MPA-Sponsored Aid Application Process for 2021-2022.

Please answer the questions below. As some awards require additional materials, you will be asked to upload applicable materials where required.

BASIC INFORMATION
Award applications:
Please select the awards you wish to apply for.
Email Dhara Katz, MPA Program Assistant dhara.katz@evergreen.edu a signed letter of recommendation directly by the recommender and a copy of your AmeriCorps Service Letter. Submit 100 word essay that addresses how you have demonstrated your commitment to community service, and explain how AmeriCorps impacted your desired to attend graduate school.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Submit 100 word essay that describes your commitment to your chosen field of study and reasons for selecting Evergreen for graduate study.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Submit a 100 word essay that describes your commitment to your continued intellectual and professional development.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Submit a 100 word essay. First, state your tribal affiliation. Then, describe your commitment to the education of Native American youth as well as your commitment to a Native American community.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Submit a 100 word essay that describes how you have demonstrated your commitment to continued intellectual and professional development.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Submit a 100 word essay that describes how your previous volunteer or work experience; past, current, or proposed course of study; and/or career goals in education, public policy, health, welfare, or the environment have benefited or intend to benefit young children living in or near poverty conditions.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Submit a 100 word essay that describes how you will use your education to benefit tribal or indigenous communities.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Submit an essay of 250 words or less describing your record of academic and professional work in the field of sustainability, as well as how your current and intended course of study and future goals will serve the field of sustainability. In addition, the following two additional required materials need to be sent to MPA Program Assistant Dhara Katz via email at dhara.katz@evergreen.edu a current resume and a letter of recommendation supporting your application. Your recommender should email or mail this directly to Dhara.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Submit a 100 word essay describing your previous volunteer or work experience; past, current or proposed course of study; and/or career goals in environmental studies and/or public health.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.