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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• 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 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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• 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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• 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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• Clute – Nigro Fund
  Supports graduate research projects in the SPIA; includes travel expenditures and general supply expenses
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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 Support Fund
  Supports an annual lecture on government accountability hosted by the Department of Public Administration and Policy
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Senator Sam Nunn Security Leadership Fund
  Provides assistance to students participating in the Center for International Trade and Security’s Richard B. Russell Security Leadership Program
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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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• Shelton Faculty and Student Support in Public Finance
  Provides support to faculty who specialize in public budgeting and fiance 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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• 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 Alumni Board Study Abroad Scholarship
  Endowed fund to support a study abroad scholarship for a SPIA undergraduate student
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• SPIA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Student Recruitment and Outreach 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 Experiential Learning 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 Student Support Fund
  Provides general support of graduate students in SPIA
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• SPIA Student Emergency Support Fund
  Provides financial assistance to SPIA students who are facing temporary hardship related to an emergency situation.
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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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• 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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• 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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• W. Tapley Bennett, Jr. Scholarship
  Provides a needs-based graduate scholarship for a student in the Department of International Aaffairs
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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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