SIPA Launches 70 by 70 Fellowship Campaign

SIPA has begun a campaign to secure 70 new fellowships for students as part of a celebration of SIPA’s 70th anniversary in the 2016–17 academic year.

Dean Merit E. Janow said the 70 by 70 Fellowship Campaign will have a transformational impact on the SIPA student experience and help achieve the School’s core mission of educating students to become global leaders.

“Raising funds for student financial aid is among SIPA’s top fundraising priorities,” said Dean Janow. “Our friends and alumni know how important this is, and I welcome their help in providing support and encouragement to deserving students who have a potential to make a difference in the world. The Campaign will provide necessary financial assistance to continue this important legacy of educating future generations of public policy practitioners and leaders.”

The 70 by 70 Fellowship Campaign will help bring the best and brightest students to SIPA and serve as a vote of confidence in their potential as scholars and practitioners.

The new fellowships will provide meaningful support ranging in value from half the cost of tuition to the full cost of attendance. They will also cover a period of two years, meaning that entering students are guaranteed funding through Commencement.

Donors may choose to supplement an existing fellowship fund or establish a new one. All new fellowships will be named to reflect donors’ wishes. Donors will also have the chance to meet and mentor fellowship recipients and will be invited to various SIPA events such as the 70th anniversary celebration tentatively slated for spring 2017.

The Campaign offers a range of giving opportunities, including current use and endowed fellowships and will offer matching funds to encourage broader participation and maximize the support available to our students.

For more information about the 70 by 70 Fellowship Campaign, please contact SIPA’s Development Office at [email protected].