The Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Fellowship is seeking the nation's most talented graduate students seeking their Master of Public Administration or Public Policy for an unparalleled opportunity in urban management. This elite program connects ambitious graduate students with real-world local government leaders and academic pioneers, fostering the next generation of innovative public servants. Immerse yourself in a rich learning environment where theory meets practice and emerge ready to help lead our cities, towns and counties.

The Fellowship provides a full 2-year tuition waiver as it prepares future leaders for executive management careers in municipal and county governments. Named after two City of Phoenix public service icons, Phoenix City Manager Marvin Andrews, and Phoenix Deputy City Manager Jane Morris, this program honors their legacy by offering:

1. Engaging Academic Curriculum: Fellows dive into coursework on public management, urban policy, and leadership taught by faculty and practitioners.
2. Practical Experience: Fellows gain hands on experience in their first year as part-time, paid 20 hr/wk management interns with ASU's Center for Urban Innovation or a /regional government in the Phoenix metropolitan areas (Maricopa and Pinal Counties). In their second year, all Fellows transition to a 20 hr/wk part-time, paid internship with a municipality/county in the Phoenix metropolitan areas (Maricopa and Pinal counties). Fellows are paid $20 per/hr.
3. Professional Development: The program includes attending conferences such as the International City/County Management Association and the Arizona City/County Management Association to enhance Fellows' leadership skills and build valuable professional connections.
4. Research Opportunities: Fellows can engage in industry-leading research in public administration, often providing pro bono research support to local cities and counties.
5. Leadership Development: The program prepares Fellows for executive roles empowering them to be effective leaders in their communities.
6. Ethical Governance: Instilling a keen sense of ethics and public service values.
7. Mentorship: Each Fellow is paired with an experienced executive public administrator for guidance and support throughout the program. They also receive individual mentoring from our Harrell-Hutchinson Visiting Professional who is a nationally recognized professional local government manager.

Benefits

• Two-year full tuition waiver
• Health insurance coverage
• Paid part-time internship
• Conference travel stipends
• Networking opportunities with Fellowship Alumni and other local government professionals
• One-on-one mentoring with experienced city managers

Eligibility

• You must graduate with your bachelor's degree (complete all required courses) by the Spring semester preceding the start of the fellowship in the fall semester.
• You must be a newly admitted student into the MPA or MPP program to be considered for the fellowship. Students enrolled in the ASU accelerated master's program are eligible to apply to the fellowship. To qualify, they must commit to an additional two years of full-time enrollment in either the Master's of Public Administration or Master's of Public Policy programs. Students begin in the fall semester and graduate in the second spring semester. For example, a student in the accelerated program who is accepted to the fellowship would begin courses full-time in Fall 2025 and graduate in Spring 2027
• International students are not eligible to apply.

Application Period

Now open for the 2025-2027 cycle. Closes March 16, 2025.

If you are passionate about public service and making a positive impact in our nation's communities, this Fellowship is your steppingstone to shaping the future of our cities, towns and counties. Apply now and be part of the next generation of local government leaders. For more information, please visit the link below.