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Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Fellowship

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Innovating through aspiring talent

The Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Local Government Fellowship, which leads to a master's degree in public administration or public policy, is designed to identify the country’s most talented students aspiring to executive levels in local government.

The Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Local Government Fellowship prepares the nation’s most talented graduate students pursuing their Master of Public Administration or Public Policy for executive management careers in city, town and county governments. It’s named for the late Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris, who modeled the highest values of public service. The Fellowship builds on their enduring legacy to provide fellows with hands-on professional experience, mentorship from respected local government professionals and the quality education necessary to drive innovation and excellence in public service.

Benefits include

Paid 20 hours per week at $20 per hour for both years
Qualified Tuition Reduction subject to IRS taxes*
Currently, Program Fees are covered by Fellowship Funds, but all other Graduate and
Student Fees are Fellows responsibility
Health, dental and vision insurance
Retirement benefits

Financial support to attend the Arizona City/County Management Association and the
International City/County Management Association conferences as well as other local and state local government webinars and events
Participation in ASU ICMA-Student Chapter activities
Complimentary memberships to local government professional associations
1:1 Mentoring with City Managers and with other local government professionals
Networking opportunities

*The IRS allows employers to offer employees up to $5,250 in tax-exempt graduate tuition assistance annually. As part-time ASU employees enrolled in graduate programs, Fellows receive in-state tuition discounts that exceed this threshold, making the amount above $5,250 taxable income. The tax impact is most significant during the Fall semester of the second year, since Fellows will have already used the full $5,250 tax-free benefit during the Spring semester of that calendar year. Despite the taxable portion, the tuition reduction remains substantial, covering on average approximately 90% - 93% of base tuition costs. To calculate your taxable tuition amount for each semester, use the tuition calculator tool. We encourage potential candidates to review the complete ASU Qualified Tuition Reduction program details before applying, including additional information available here.

Our Fellows come from diverse backgrounds but are united by a shared passion for serving our local communities. Since 2006, the program has built a reputation for strengthening the pipeline of forward-thinking municipal and county leaders. It is one of the reasons why U.S. News and World Report ranked ASU’s local government management graduate program No. 3 in the country. Join our Fellowship and become part of an Alumni network and Arizona local government community that will help you launch your career.

For information about the Fellowship, please contact Fellowship Director Kari Kent at [email protected].

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