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Here at the USF School of Public Affairs, we are constantly amazed by the dedication
of our students, faculty, and most of all… you! Your gift ensures students learn,
faculty inspire, researchers innovate, and so much more.
When you give a gift, it touches the entire USF community and beyond. How could it
not? Think about it. A scholarship for a student impacts a family. A donation to a
program provides equipment for a whole class. All it takes is one gift to transform
lives.
You can submit your pledge online by clicking on one of the funds available below.
Thank you for giving and for believing in our Bulls!
| Jamil Jreisat Scholarship |
Joan Pynes Memorial Scholarship |
Mark R. Hafen MURP Diversity Scholarship |
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 Named after (and established by) the late Professor Emeritus Dr. Jamil Jreisat, this
scholarship rewards outstanding academic performances by graduate students in the
MPA and GCPM programs. |
 In memory of the late Professor Dr. Joan Pynes, this scholarship rewards outstanding
academic performances by graduate students in the MPA and GCNM programs, particularly
for those interested in pursuing a career in nonprofit administration or NGO's. |
 Named after (and established by) the former MURP Program Director Dr. Mark Hafen,
this privately funded scholarship provides support to graduate students in the MURP
program through funds raised from generous donors. |
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| Mark Bentley APA Sun Coast Section Scholarship |
James E. Blanton III Veterans Scholarship |
Julie F. Gillespie Scholarship |
Public Service Scholarship |
 Named after (and established by) Mark Bentley—one of the state's top land use lawyers—this
scholarship provides support to emerging planners in the graduate MURP program. |
 In memory of Professor Emeritus Dr. J. Ellis Blanton's son—James E. Blanton III—this
scholarship provides support to MPA and MURP graduate student veterans who honorably
served in a branch of the U.S. military or National Guard. |
 Named after (and established by) Julie Gillespie—MPA alumna and the former Associate
Vice President of University Development—this scholarship provides support to graduate
students in the MPA program. |
 Established by Dr. Ronald Sanders—the former Cyber Florida Staff Director—this scholarship
provides support to undergraduate students in the Public Service & Leadership minor
with a commitment to a career in public service. |
| Legislative Internship Program Fund |
Tallahassee Internship Program Fund |
SPA Applied Public Policy Research Initiative |
Lloyd D. Gladfelter Award for Government Innovation |
 This fund supports LIP students working in the offices of state and local legislators
or nonprofit, think-tank, or policy agencies. These groups are actively involved in
Tampa Bay's economic development, transportation, environmental protection, education,
health, social welfare, or public finance. |
 This fund supports TIP students relocating to Tallahassee for the 60-day legislative
session. Each student is paired with an elected official or organization actively
involved in Florida's economic development, growth management, transportation, environmental
protection, education, health, or social welfare. |
 This initiative supports the School's efforts to inform the public policy process
in a constructive and non-partisan manner—as well as its broader academic research
and experiential learning efforts—via annual and ad hoc public opinion surveys focusing
on local, state, and national policy issues. |
 This award is given to non-elected municipal, county, state, or federal employees
who—through their careers or a specific innovation—have helped solve a problem for
Florida residents and improved public service in the state. The award honors the creative
ideas and money-saving efficiencies people expect from government at all levels. |
Support our MPA program's operating fund. Your generosity makes great things possible—thank
you for supporting our MPA students!
Support our MURP program's operating fund. Your generosity makes great things possible—thank
you for supporting our MURP students!
Support FIOG's operating fund. Your generosity makes great things possible—thank you
for supporting our Institute!
Support SPA's operating fund. Your generosity makes great things possible—thank you
for supporting our School!