CIGNA Healthcare Graduate Scholarships

Award Name: CIGNA Healthcare Graduate Scholarships
	Organization Information: National Forum for Black Public Administrators 777 N Capitol St. NE, Ste. 807 Washington, DC 20002 Phone Number: (202) 408-9300 Email: jsaunders@nfbpa.org Email: webmaster@nfbpa.org Fax Number: (202) 408-8558
	Study Level: Graduate
	Award Type: Scholarship
	Purpose: To support the education and development of African-American students and prepare them for careers in public administration.
	Focus: Public administration.
	Qualifications: Applicants must be full-time students, working towards a graduate degree in public administration, political science, urban affairs, public policy, or a related field preferably at an HBCU with excellent interpersonal and analytical abilities, strong oral and written communication skills and a 3.0 or better GPA for at least 1 remaining full-time semester. Criteria: Applicants will be evaluated based on some criteria designed by the Scholarship Selection Committee.
	Funds: $5,000. Number of Awards: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit cover letter describing status as a student and other relevant information that might be used in evaluating application (extra-curricular activities, volunteer activities, etc.); official copies of all graduate (if applicable) and undergraduate transcripts; two reference letters, at least one of which should be from a faculty member; three-page essay, detailing autobiography and career goals and objectives; and a current resume.
	For more information go to: http://www.nfbpa.org