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Scholarships & Funding

Please note that the information on the following pages is not all encompassing; however, it is an aid in assisting SPP students in their search for available funding for research and scholarships for graduate study.

In addition to the gathered information provided by SPP on its website, students are encouraged to use other Mason resources such as the Postgraduate Fellowships and Scholarships Office and the Office of Student Financial Aid.

For more information on international student scholarships and funding tips, please visit the Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS) website.


SPP tuition for in-state students is approximately half the cost of the tuition at private competitors in the D.C. area.

Employer information sessions are offered each semester with public, private, and nonprofit organizations such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, RAND, Third Way, and the Department of Treasury.

More than 70% of SPP students are employed while pursuing their degrees -- classes are offered in the late afternoon and early evening to accommodate full- and part-time students.