Where To Give

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the School’s founding, you can leave your mark with an engraved brick featured in Baldwin Hall’s beautiful outdoor garden. Whether you’re celebrating your own time at UGA or honoring a loved one, this is a great chance to leave a meaningful mark on the School for generations to come. Proceeds from the bricks will benefit the SPIA 25th Anniversary Fund, which will support initiatives that enhance the School’s mission of teaching and service.

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SPIA General Fund: General gifts make a difference in the student experience offering immediate support for student organizations, student-centered events, and special lectures.
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• International Affairs Department Fund
  Benefits the International Affairs Department within the School of Public and International Affairs; includes equipment, graduate student stipends, supplies and books, travel and events.
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• Political Science Department Fund
  Supports the Political Science Department within the School of Public and International Affairs; includes equipment, graduate school stipends and supplies
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• Public Administration & Policy Department Fund
  Benefits the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Georgia; includes awards, graduate student stipends and supplies
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• GLOBIS Fund
  Benefits the activities of The Center for the Study of Global Issues
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• CITS Fund
  Benefits the Center for International Trade and Security; includes travel, awards, equipment and other expenses
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• Acacia Fellowship Fund
  Provides support for a graduate student in the Department of Public Administration and Policy with a specific focus on health policy matters
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• Altria Legislative Internship Fund
  Provides two or more fully-funded internships for SPIA students interning at the Georgia State Capitol
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• Applied History Certificate Support Fund
  Supports students, faculty, and programming in SPIA’s Applied History Certificate, which connects historical insight to contemporary policy through coursework, internships, and research.
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• Applied Politics Program Support Fund
  Provides support for the Certificate in Applied Politics and Public Affairs Communications in the Department of Political Science
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• Athens Spirits Company Student Support Fund
  Provides support for undergraduate students in their 3rd, 4th, or 5th year at the School of Public & International Affairs who are at risk of dropping out of due to the inability to cover University related expenses
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• Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security Endowment
  Provides support for students, faculty, staff, and programs of the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security in SPIA, including scholarships, research, travel, and other program-related expenses.
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• Bertsch Directorship of the Center for International Trade and Security
  Supports the director of CITS to further the mission of the Center
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• Busbee Chair in Public Policy, George D.
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• Charles S. Bullock III Experiential Learning Fund
  Provides experiential learning support for undergraduate students including internship stipends and study abroad scholarships
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• Charles S. Bullock III Graduate Scholarship Fund
  Aids in the recruitment of academically superior graduate students to the political science department
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• Christopher S. Allen Student Award Fund
  Provides awards for outstanding undergraduate students studying European politics in the Department of International Affairs
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• CITS Student Support Fund
  Provides support for the students and student programs within the Center for International Trade and Security
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• Clute – Nigro Fund
  Supports graduate research projects in the SPIA; includes travel expenditures and general supply expenses
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• Culpepper Family Award Fund
  Provides awards to recognize outstanding students, faculty, or staff in the School of Public and International Affairs.
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• Darius Pattillo Experiential Learning Fund for Urban Scholars
  Provides support for students in SPIA who are from urban communities, and who participate in experiential learning opportunities. First preference given to high school graduates within the Atlanta Public Schools.
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• David E. Ralston Small and Rural Communities Fund
  Provides support for students and activities that enhance partnerships between SPIA and small and rural communities throughout Georgia
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• Earl F. Ziemke Graduate Fellowship Fund
  Provides support for an outstanding graduate student interested in applying history to peace and conflict, national security, or intelligence research
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• Eugene Miller Memorial Fund
  Provides academic awards for graduate students and guest speakers in the Department of Political Science
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• Felix A. and Edna H. Nigro Memorial Award
  Supports doctoral students in the Department of Public Administration and Policy by providing stipends for travel to professional conferences
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• Ferguson Family Experiential Learning Scholarship Fund
  Provides scholarship support for a SPIA student to participate in experiential learning opportunities at the School
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• Fierman Family Professorship Fund
  Supports the recruitment and retention of an exceptional professor in SPIA, enhancing their teaching, research, and public service through supplemental funding and professional development resources.
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• Georgia Legislative Outlook Fund
  The SPIA Alumni Board hosts this annual event to raise funds for the initiatives of the Alumni Board which include the Applied Politics Certificate program, the Survey Research Center, undergraduate study abroad scholarships, and internship stipends for students in the Master of Public Administration program.
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• Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability Fund
  Supports an annual lecture in Public Administration and Policy focused on the theme of Public Accountability, including honoraria, travel, and other related expenses.
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• GLOBIS Fund
  Benefits the activities of the Center for the Study of Global Issues
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• Golembiewski Family and Friends Endowment for Research Assistants
  Provides support to graduate research assistants studying public administration and policy
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• Golembiewski Professorship in Public Administration
  Provides support to a professorship fund in the Department of Public Administration & Policy
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• Gupta Family Graduate Fellowship Fund
  Support for a graduate student in the School of Public and International Affairs
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• Han S. Park Professorship
  Provides general support to the Center for the Study of Global Issues including student awards, study abroad scholarships, faculty support, and program expenses
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• Harriet James and V. Brett Melvin Experiential Learning Fund 
  Provides support for SPIA students participating in internships in Washington, D.C., with preference given to those with financial need. Funding may cover travel, accommodations, and other related expenses.
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• Human Rights Initiative Support Fund
  Provides support for Globis’ work on human rights including events, projects, and travel
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• Ione Wells Hanly Endowment Fund
  Benefits international student organizations, such as Model United Nations
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• J. Thomas Askew Graduate Scholarship Fund
  Provides a scholarship to graduate students studying American Government and/or State and Local Government in the Department of Political Science
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• James T. “Tommy” Morris, Sr. Award Fund
  Provides an internship stipend to a criminal justice student with financial need
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• Jerry Griffin Endowment for Public Administration and Policy
  Supports graduate students in the Master of Public Administration program
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• Jerry Legge Graduate Student Support Fund
  Supports graduate students in the Master of Public Administration program
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• John Haire Study Abroad Scholarship
  Provides a study abroad scholarship to an undergraduate student with financial need
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• John Wildman Scholars Program in Middle East Fund
  Supports students with academic and career interests in the Middle East by providing funding for study abroad programs, internships, or externships in the region
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• Johnny Isakson Legacy Fund
  Supports programs at SPIA that advance political civility and encourage common-interest problem-solving. Preference shall be given to students who are U.S. military veterans, active-duty U.S. military, ROTC, or in the National Guard or Reserves.
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• Just Family Energy Security Policy Fund
  Supports the Energy Security Studies Program in the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security, providing funding for student and faculty, research, travel, and other program-related expenses.
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• Loch and Leena Johnson Graduate Student Support Fund
  Provides financial support for graduate students in SPIA
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• Loch and Leena Johnson Scholarship Fund
  Provides scholarship to an undergraduate student with financial need who intends to purse a degree in SPIA
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• Kenneth M. McCarthy Criminal Justice Scholarship Fund
  Provides scholarship support for students in the Criminal Justice Studies Program
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• Korean Alumni Graduate Student Support Fund
  Supports the professional development of graduate students in the Department of Public Administration and Policy
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• Martin Family Graduate Fellowship Fund 
  Provides support for a graduate student in the School of Public and International Affairs
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• Master of Public Administration (MPA) Graduate Student Fund
  Provides support to graduate students enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program
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• Mesa-Orozco SPIA Emerging Leaders Endowment Fund
  Supports students participating in the SPIA Emerging Leaders Program with internships in public affairs
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• Morris E. and Frances Williams Minority Student Assistance Fund
  Supports under-represented students in the Master of Public Administration program
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• Murdock Graduate Scholarship Fund
  Provides general support for graduate students in the School of Public and International Affairs
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• Nuckolls Family Experiential Learning Fund
  Provides support for SPIA students participating in experiential learning opportunities in Washington, D.C., covering travel, equipment, supplies, and other related expenses.
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• Nurse Leadership Legacy Fellowship Fund
  Provides support for a PhD student(s) in the Department of Public Administration and Policy who is a registered nurse (RN) preparing for a leadership career in health policy, health care management, health professions education, and/or another health-related professional career
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• Parthemos Memorial Lecture Support Fund
  Funds the annual Parthemos Memorial Lecture hosted by the Department of Political Science
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• Peter Mekis Memorial Scholarship Fund
  Provides scholarship support to a student studying political philosophy in the Department of Political Science
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• Philip H. Alston, Jr. Distinguished Chair
  Provides supplemental salary support and related fringe benefits to provide research or teaching assistance needed, but not otherwise available to the Chair; and to cover professional travel expenses, memberships, and other expenses that enhance the effectiveness of the Chair for the benefit of the University.
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• Political Science Alumni Graduate Student Support Fund
  Provides support for graduate students in the Department of Political Science
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• Public Administration and Policy Doctoral Fellowship Fund
  Provides support for an outstanding doctoral student(s) in the Department within the School of Public and International Affairs
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• Reed Graduate Fellowship Fund in Political Science
  Supports graduate students studying in the Department of Political Science
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• Rusk Scholarship/Assistantship in International Relations
  Provides support to a student studying international politics, East-West trade, and US relations with Russia
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• Saye Professorship of American Government and Constitutional Law
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• Senator Sam Nunn Security Leadership Endowment
  Provides an annual merit-based stipend, in honor of Senator Sam Nunn, to a superior student selected to participate in the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security’s Richard B. Russell Security Leadership Program.
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• Shelton Faculty and Student Support in Public Finance
  Provides support to faculty who specialize in public budgeting and finance as well as graduate assistants
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• Shelton Student Support Fund
  Supports master’s and doctoral students in the Department of Public Administration and Policy
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• Sherry Lyons-Williams Scholarship in Criminal Justice
  Supports students in the Criminal Justice Studies program with preference given to disadvantage students
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• SPIA Alumni Board Study Abroad Scholarship
  Endowed fund to support a study abroad scholarship for a SPIA undergraduate student
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• SPIA Alumni in Support of Excellence Fund
  Supports the initiatives of the SPIA Alumni Board which include undergraduate study abroad scholarships, internship stipends for students in the Master of Public Administration program, and the Certificate of Applied Politics program
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• SPIA Dean’s Professional Experience Fund
  Provides financial support to SPIA students participating in experiential learning opportunities, with preference given to opportunities targeting the recruitment and retention of  students who have overcome obstacles such as socioeconomic or educational disadvantages or other significant challenges
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• SPIA Faculty Support Fund
  Provides support to recruit and retain outstanding faculty members
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• SPIA Federal Policy Outlook Fund
  The SPIA Alumni Board hosts this annual series to raise funds for the initiatives of the Alumni Board which include the Applied Politics Certificate program, the Survey Research Center, undergraduate study abroad scholarships, internship stipends for students in the Master of Public Administration program, and other priorities of the Dean
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• SPIA General Student Organization Support Fund
  Supports SPIA’s student organizations including Mock Trial, Moot Court, SPIA Student Union, and Model UN
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• SPIA Graduate Fellowship Fund
  Provides support for incoming or current graduate students in SPIA, with preference given to veterans, active-duty military, and members of the National Guard, ROTC, or Reserves. Funds may be used for tuition, living expenses, or other costs related to graduate study.
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• SPIA Graduate Student Support Fund
  Provides general support of graduate students in SPIA
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• SPIA Inclusive Excellence Fund
  Provides funds to recruit and reach students who are exhibit dedication to racial equality through previous experience, initiative, and creativity in improving race relations in the community
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• SPIA Public Service and Leadership Graduate Fellowship Fund
  Provides support for a graduate student in SPIA who is committed to furthering the advancement of women in politics, public service, and public leadership
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• SPIA Public Trust Military Service MIP Scholarship Fund
  Provides scholarship support for incoming students in the Master of International Policy (MIP) program, with preference given to veterans, active-duty military, and members of ROTC, the Reserves, or the National Guard.
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• SPIA Student Emergency Support Fund
  The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship support for an incoming student(s) who is a a graduate student in SPIA who is committed to furthering the advancement of women in politics, public service, and public leadership
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• SPIA Study Abroad Scholarship Fund
  Provides scholarship support to undergraduate students in School of Public and International Affairs for participation in a study abroad program within the School
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• SPIA Survey Research Center Support Fund
  Supports the activities of the SPIA Polling Center
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• Stanley Wade Shelton UGAF Professorship in the School of Public and International Affairs 
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• Susette M. Talarico Fund
  Supports students and faculty studying Criminal Justice and Political Science within SPIA and the Franklin College; funds the Susette M. Talarico Teaching Award
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• Terry A. and Margaret P. Mathews Study Abroad Scholarship
  Provides a study abroad scholarship for an undergraduate student with financial need
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• Thomas P. and M. Jean Lauth Graduate Fellowship Fund
  Provides private support to enhance a state-funded graduate assistantship in the School of Public and International Affairs.
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• UGA Korea Program Support Fund
  Sustains and enhances the work of the UGA Korea Program in the Department of Public Administration and Policy within the School of Public and International Affairs
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• VanLandingham Family Experiential Learning Fund
  Provides support for SPIA students engaged in experiential learning opportunities related to local government, in memory of Robert L. and Richard D. VanLandingham. Funding may assist with travel, research, and other related expenses.
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• W. Tapley Bennett, Jr. Scholarship
  Provides a needs-based graduate scholarship for a student in the Department of International Affairs
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• Will Bush Student Professional Development
  Supports professional development activities for students in the Criminal Justice Studies Program
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• Willson Endowment for International Relations
  Provides support to the faculty and students in the Center for International Trade and Security
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• Women of SPIA Fund
  Provides support to people and programs that demonstrate SPIA’s commitment to advancing women in politics
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• Zell Miller Scholarship for Public Leadership
  Supports graduate students in SPIA who are interested in pursuing careers in public leadership
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