From Service to Service: Your Path to Impact

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) is proud to partner with the Volcker Alliance and the Veterans & Military Families’ Service to Service program, a national initiative designed to support military-affiliated individuals transitioning into public service careers.

The Service to Service program is a national effort designed to help military-affiliated individuals transition into impactful careers in public service. Through a partnership with the Volcker Alliance and the Veterans & Military Families’ Service to Service initiative, the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) provides tailored academic and career support for active duty service members, veterans, and military family members. This program connects participants with funding opportunities, professional development resources, and a network of military-friendly campus partnerships, empowering them to advance their education and leadership skills through SPIA’s top-ranked graduate programs.

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Benefits

  • Academic & Career Support – Guidance to help you succeed in graduate studies and beyond.
  • Funding Opportunities – Access to financial resources to make your education more affordable.
  • Military Campus Partnerships – A supportive community and resources tailored to military-affiliated students.

Eligibility

  • Active Duty Service Members
  • Veterans
  • Military Family Members

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About the Service to Service Initiative
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The Service to Service program is a national effort designed to help military-affiliated individuals transition into impactful careers in public service. Through a partnership with the Volcker Alliance and the Veterans & Military Families’ Service to Service initiative, the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) provides tailored academic and career support for active duty service members, veterans, and military family members. This program connects participants with funding opportunities, professional development resources, and a network of military-friendly campus partnerships, empowering them to advance their education and leadership skills through SPIA’s top-ranked graduate programs.

Read more.

How To Apply
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Steps to get started:

Review program requirements
Gather transcripts and service documentation
Submit your application through SPIA’s graduate admissions portal
Explore funding and scholarship opportunities

 

If you are eligible for Service to Service benefits, please contact Aaron Redman for the MPA program or Ashley Tiller for the MIP program.

Ready to learn more or start your application?

For the MPA program, contact Aaron Redman.
For the MIP program, contact Ashley Tiller.

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