Funding Opportunities
The Keough School is committed to attracting the most promising students into the Master of Global Affairs, regardless of their financial background or circumstances, and to ensuring that students do not graduate with debt that would prevent them from having an impact and pursuing their professional calling in public service.
All students accepted into the Master of Global Affairs are considered for generous financial support. This includes a variety of merit-based scholarships ranging from partial tuition funding to full-tuition scholarships and stipends for living expenses.
No separate application is required.
Applications for the Master of Global Affairs program are now open for a Fall 2027 start. Apply by December 15, 2026.
External Fellowships
The Keough School of Global Affairs students may benefit from a number of fellowship programs that offer a significant tuition scholarship and / or living stipend. Eligible applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Funding from external fellowship partners is provided by the following:
- Charles B. Rangel Fellowship
- Harry S. Truman Scholarship
- Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship
- Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Post-graduate Funding
The University of Notre Dame, including the Keough School of Global Affairs, offers many funding opportunities to help students pursue internships, language studies, research and other endeavors that help them gain professional experience.
Funding opportunities include:
- Professional Development Grants - Master of Global Affairs students are eligible to apply for up to $1,000 in professional development funding to support a professional development opportunity that advances their post-graduate career goals.
- Hesburgh Global Fellowship - Provides funding for a graduate of MGA program to pursue work focused on peace, justice, development, or other related fields. The fellowship provides a salary to a graduating student for up to two years.
- Keough Launch Fellowship - An award of up to $6,000 intended to support short-term post-graduate practical experiences that help jump-start the careers of recent MGA graduates.