Created in 2001, the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) boasts award-winning faculty and students, and is consistently ranked among the top 10 public affairs graduate schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We seek to recognize our past achievements, but we also look to the challenges of the future. SPIA contributes to a better world through cutting-edge research on domestic and international policy and politics, and through teaching and mentoring the next generation of leaders in public service. Private funding is essential to sustain a high level of educational excellence at SPIA. We ask our proud alumni, donors and friends to contribute to SPIA in support of our outstanding educational and research efforts.

To sustain innovative academic programs for the next generation, SPIA relies heavily on the support of private donors. Your gifts provide direct support for students and faculty, programs and research, and facilities that advance our mission.  Every gift and commitment of support has an immediate and lasting impact! There are a number of ways to make a financial gift to the School.

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SUPPORT THE SPIA GENERAL FUND +

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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SUPPORT A DEPARTMENT OR CENTER +

  • 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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SUPPORT A SPECIFIC FUND +

  • 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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  • Charles Warren Family Award Fund
    Provides an award for a student participating in an experiential learning opportunity related to limited government or for a student who writes an outstanding paper on the topic of limited government
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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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  • 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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  • Frank K. Gibson Scholarship Fund
    Provides support for an undergraduate student majoring in Political Science within the Department of Political Science. First preference shall be given to those who are minoring in Public Administration.
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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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  • Joe D. Belew and M. Elaine Bunn Experiential Learning Fund
    Provides need-based support for students in the School of Public and International Affairs who are participating in internship opportunities in Washington, D.C. or study abroad programs
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Margaret R. Smith Scholarship Fund
    Provides support for an undergraduate student in the School of Public and International Affairs who is participating in a practical learning opportunity. Preference given to students participating in the Applied Politics Program
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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 Energy Security Studies Program Support Fund
    Provides support for the Energy Security Studies Program (“ESSP”) 
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