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Nonprofit Management Scholarships

NPM New Student Scholarship​

This is a competitive scholarship and the recipients will be determined by the quality of the es​say and prior undergraduate and/or graduate GPA (if applicable). This award is restricted to expenses associated with credit bearing​ coursework at UHD, including tuition, books, fees, and/or supplies in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Award Amount: $2,000
Application Deadline: September 4, 2023

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:​

  • Have applied for admission into the NPM program for the Spring 2023, Summer 2023, or Fall 2023 semester
  • Have a prior undergraduate and/or graduate GPA (if applicable) of 3.0+​
  • Have completed less than 6 semester credit hours in the NPM program prior to the start of the fall 2023 semester
  • Be registered for at least 3 semester credit hours in the NPM program for the fall 2023 semester
  • Complete and submit NPM​ New Graduate Student Scholarship application form​ by September 4, 2023

Essay prompt:​
Please upload a ~500-word essay that discusses the reasons you chose to enroll in the NPM program and your plans for completing the degree. Also, explain how you plan to use the knowledge you gain to meet your educational/career goals and contribute to the profession/field.


NPM Continuing Student Scholarship

This is a competitive scholarship and the recipients will be determined by the quality of the essay and their UHD Graduate GPA. This award is restricted to expenses associated with credit bearing coursework at UHD, including tuition, books, fees, and/or supplies in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Award Amount: $2,000
Application Deadline: September 4, 2023

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

  • Be a continuing graduate student with at least 6 semester credit hours completed in a UHD CHSS certificate or master’s program
  • Have a UHD Graduate GPA of 3.0+ and be in good academic and financial standing at the university
  • Be enrolled in the NPM program for the fall 2023 semester
  • Be registered for at least 3 semester credit hours in the NPM program for the fall 2023 semester>
  • Complete and submit the NPM Continuing Graduate Student Scholarship applicati​on form​ by September 4, 2023

Essay Prompt:
Please upload a ~500-word essay that discusses highlights of the academic program thus far and your plans for using this degree to meet your professional goals.​