School of Continuing and Professional Studies ScholarshipAs part of our commitment to helping adult learners achieve their educational goals, the School of Continuing and Professional Studies will offer scholarships to be applied to tuition and fees for the spring 2026 term. These scholarships will vary based on merit and financial need with award values ranging from $500 to $3834. The purpose of this funding is to support students who may be experiencing unexpected financial challenges. Eligibility and Requirements:Commitment to completing the Master of Public Safety degree at UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies: You must demonstrate a strong commitment to completing your Master of Public Safety degree in order to advance personal, educational or professional goals (evaluated on your essay response in this application). Financial Need: You must demonstrate financial need based on responses to questions in this application. Preference will be given to students experiencing significant financial challenges. Program Admittance and Enrollment in Coursework: You must be admitted to the Master of Public Safety degree program through UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies for the spring 2026 term (or prior terms). Prospective students who submit an admissions application for the spring 2026 term are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. Enrollment in Master of Public Safety degree coursework for the spring 2026 term will be a requirement.Academic Strength: You must demonstrate academic strength and potential for success as follows -If you are a currently enrolled student, you must have demonstrated academic strength within the Master of Public Safety program based on your cumulative GPA for coursework completed through the fall 2025 term.If you are a newly admitted student, you must have demonstrated academic strength in undergraduate studies or recent continuing education programs.The deadline to submit this scholarship application is Friday, November 7 at 5 p.m. ET.* First Name* Last Name* Personal Email AddressUVA Email Address (if applicable)* Phone Number (Please enter a phone number formatted like 555-555-5555.)* Please note the term when you began coursework or plan to begin coursework with the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. (Examples: Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026, etc.)* Please select the number of course registrations planned for the upcoming semester.* Please select the number of course registrations planned for the upcoming semester.One course (3 credit hours)Two courses (6 credit hours)Three or more courses* Employment Status* Employment StatusI work full-time.I work part-time.I am not employed.If employed, are you eligible to receive an employer tuition benefit to help pay tuition and fees?If employed, are you eligible to receive an employer tuition benefit to help pay tuition and fees?YesNoEmployer Tuition Benefit Amount (Please enter the amount of tuition benefit you expect to receive from your employer; please note if the amount is per course, per term or per year.)* Please mark any other source of financial support you expect to receive for the current and/or upcoming academic term to help cover the costs of tuition and fees.* Please mark any other source of financial support you expect to receive for the current and/or upcoming academic term to help cover the costs of tuition and fees.ScholarshipsMilitary BenefitsSupport From Family MembersOtherI do not expect to receive any other sources of financial support.Please provide the amount of any other financial support you expect to receive if applicable.* Do you currently have loans from prior college enrollment(s)?* Do you currently have loans from prior college enrollment(s)?YesNoStudent Loan Amount (if applicable)* Please tell us why you are motivated to complete or enroll in the Master of Public Safety program at the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Be sure to describe your future career goals and how you believe earning a Master of Public Safety degree will help you reach your goals and/or advance your career. (200-400 words)* What type of financial challenge(s) are you facing that would hinder your ability to pay for tuition and fees?* What type of financial challenge(s) are you facing that would hinder your ability to pay for tuition and fees?Job LossMedical BillsCaretaker ExpensesAccident/EmergencyDeath in the Immediate FamilyOther* When did the circumstance(s) that caused the financial challenge(s) begin? (Please provide the month and year.)* Please provide a short statement about the financial challenge(s) you are facing. (200-400 words)* Please indicate that you have read and understand the following statements by marking the check box next to each statement and entering your full legal name which will serve as your digital signature. * Please indicate that you have read and understand the following statements by marking the check box next to each statement and entering your full legal name which will serve as your digital signature. I certify that the information I have provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.I will provide proof of financial challenge(s) marked on this form if requested by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.I understand that all monies awarded by this scholarship are to be used solely for payment of tuition and fees.I understand that selection as a recipient for any given academic term does not guarantee that any additional scholarship funding will be awarded to the same recipient in subsequent academic terms.I understand that responses on this application will be shared with the scholarship selection committee and leadership for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.If chosen for a scholarship, I will provide a thank-you letter to Dean Melissa M. Lubin (instructions will be provided upon award).* Your Full Legal Name* Would you like a copy of your responses on this application form?* Would you like a copy of your responses on this application form?YesNoSubmit