The Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy [1] now offers the Dean’s Environmental Science and Policy Fellowship, a full tuition grant. The early decision deadline is Nov. 1; all prospective students who apply to the program by Jan. 15, 2016, will be eligible for the Fellowship, valued at approximately $72,000.

In addition to the tuition grant, the Dean’s Fellow will also receive an internship in the Program on Sustainability Policy and Management [2]. The internship, which is worth $7,500, will provide the Dean’s Fellow valuable work experience in an innovative research program.

The program also awards numerous Environmental Sustainability Fellowships of up to $20,000. Nearly half of all students in the program receive partial fellowships. All awards, including the Dean’s Fellowship, are based on academic merit and financial need. The . 

This 12-month program—jointly developed by Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and The Earth Institute [3]—trains sophisticated managers and policymakers to apply innovative, interdisciplinary and sustainable solutions to environmental issues. Our integrated approach reflects the system-level thinking that is needed to understand ecological interactions and maintain the health of Earth’s interconnected systems.

Visit the website [4] for information on the application process.