University of Colorado - Denver - School of Public Affairs

About this program

Advanced consideration for part-time, graduate assistant (office support) positions at the School of Public Affairs.

• Year partnership began: 2007
• Fellowships awarded per year (average):

Application requirements

-Transcripts from all institutions attended where a student earned 12 or more credits
-3.0 minimum GPA
-Resume
-Personal statement
-2 letters of recommendation
-A student can provide GRE, GMAT or LSAT scores but they are not required

Admissions process

Start a Graduate Degree Application at https://www.ucdenver.edu/admissions/-apply-now. Email [email protected] with any questions about the program or application processes.

For application fee waiver:

When completing the “Program Questions” section of the application, please indicate that you are a Peace Corps member and complete the linked Application Fee Waiver form

Please also follow up with an email to [email protected] with a copy of your service record (COS or DOS).

Submit application materials.

Admissions are rolling with decisions delivered approximately 30 days after all materials are received. Application deadline for the AMPA program is July1st, with priority for the Coverdell Fellowship given to applications received by March 15th.

Degrees awarded

Degrees awarded

Master of Public Administration

Benefits and opportunities for AY 2025 - 2026

Benefits and opportunities

Net cost is equal to tuition/fees minus fellowship value. For some universities, the fellowship value includes non-tuition/fee benefits such as health insurance or housing. See cost savings details for more.

Estimated annual cost of living: $21,500

Cost savings details

Fellows in our 1-year AMPA realize tremendous savings as the program offers a flat tuition rate (plus fees) regardless of residency status. SPA Funding provides a 25% scholarship to offset fees and tuition. Application fee ($50) is waived. SPA works with Fellows to secure a paid internship with a local organization.

Internship

Fellows are offered significant assistance in securing part time paid internship based on the Fellows interests, goals, and qualifications. Fellows complete an internship for a minimum of 32 weeks at minimally 5 hours per week. Fellows earn a minimum of $2,800.

Fellows have served internships in variety of areas including but not limited to: education policy and access, human services, environmental policy, food safety, housing, social justice and civil rights.

Other opportunities

Advanced consideration for part-time, graduate assistant (office support) positions at the School of Public Affairs.

Jobs for alumni

Environmental Policy Advisor, Non-profit Advocacy Organization

Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization

Assistant Director of Impact Strategy, Consulting Firm

Public Management Analyst, Local Government

School Programs Coordinator, State Agency

Economic Development Director, Local Government

Director of Personnel and Administration, State Government

Consultant, Self Employed

Town Administrator, Local Government

Operations Manager, University

Development Director, Non-profit

Town Clerk, Denver Metro Local Government

Nontraditional options

While the Fellows program does not apply to students enrolled in our online or in-person, non-AMPA courses, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who prefer these delivery modes are eligible for in-state tuition.