The Suffolk University/Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fellowship

The Suffolk University/Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fellowship provides the means for high performing employees of the Commonwealth to pursue an MPA. In addition to full tuition, the fellowship recipient will receive 100% salary while attending the MPA program and will maintain his or her job on a half-time basis.

An applicant for the fellowship must: occupy a full time Executive Branch position in an active status, be paid from the AA subsidiary, be classified in a management or professional position or be a Massachusetts State Police Department employee classified as Sergeant or above, and be recommended by the supervisor, appointing authority, and cabinet secretary or division director; Be admitted into the MPA Program; Possess at least four years of professional work experience in federal, state, municipal or county government in a professional position; Possess a strong commitment to continue serving the public interest upon completion of the program; Be willing to sign an agreement to continue serving in Massachusetts State Government in the same or higher position for a minimum of two years following graduation or to repay the salary received while attending the program if one defaults on the agreement.

For more information on the Commonwealth Fellowship contact: Deidre Travis Brown (617) 878-9896.