Federal Service Professionals Scholarship

Empower your next chapter and prepare for careers of purpose.  

At the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, your work has the power to make a lasting impact. Whether advancing your career or transitioning into a new role, Korbel provides the knowledge, skills, and network to elevate your professional journey while driving meaningful change on the issues that matter most to you. 

Korbel's Federal Service Professionals Scholarship provides: 

  • Waived application fee 

  • Guaranteed minimum 50% tuition scholarship 

  • GRE optional application 

Accepting rolling admissions for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026. Scholarships available to anyone transitioning in or out of the U.S. federal service, U.S. government contracting or U.S. federally affiliated programs. 

Our Master's degree programs are ranked 12th in the world by Foreign Policy and our graduates find successful career paths with a 90% employment rate.  

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50% Scholarship for Federal Service Professionals

“At the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, we believe that service is essential to building a better world. Those who dedicate their careers to federal service play a vital role in shaping policy, advancing diplomacy, and strengthening our communities. This scholarship is our way of recognizing their contributions and ensuring they have access to the education and resources needed to lead effectively—whether they are stepping into federal service or transitioning to new opportunities. We are proud to support them on their journey.” 

– Dean Frederick “Fritz” Mayer

 

About the Josef Korbel School of International Studies

The Korbel School at the University of Denver is the 12th-ranked program in the world to earn a master’s program in International Relations and the 20th-best place to pursue an undergraduate in International Studies by Foreign Policy.  Located in Denver, Colorado, the Korbel School offers flexible undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs, allowing students to build skills to solve real-world challenges.  Studying in Denver offers a unique blend of global engagement and fresh perspective—where a thriving, forward-thinking city meets unparalleled access to the outdoors, providing the space to think beyond the beltway and approach complex challenges with clarity and vision. 

For more information on master's degrees please visit korbel.du.edu.

  • Top-Ranked in the World

    Our Master's Degrees Rank #12 in the World by Foreign Policy