As a reminder, the Bonner Foundation’s strategic partnership with Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy guarantees a 30% minimum scholarship award when Bonner Scholars, Leaders and Alumni enroll in one of our master’s programs.
Prospective graduate students from a wide spectrum of majors and backgrounds will be interested in learning more about our highly ranked master’s degree programs in Information Systems & Management, Public Policy & Management, and Arts & Entertainment Industry Management.
Students who are graduating in December 2023/May 2024 or have previously completed their bachelor’s degree:
Our Fall Visitation Events for prospective master’s students will take place in person on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11, and virtually the week of November 13. As an affiliate of a partner organization, you are eligible for a travel subsidy to help offset the cost of traveling to Pittsburgh for Fall Visitation. For more information check out our Fall Visitation site.
We will be hosting an Online Information Session: “Using Your Partner Scholarship at Heinz College”, specifically for students who are affiliated with our partners on November 8 at 8 PM (Eastern). Prospective students can learn about our master’s programs and the guaranteed scholarship without leaving your desk! The session includes a presentation by the admissions team and features detailed information on the financial resources available to our graduate students. CLICK HERE to register.
For the upcoming schedule of other virtual events, or to view a recorded session, CLICK HERE
Prospective students may schedule an in-person or virtual campus visit, chat live with a current student, or connect via email with a student.
If you’re not ready to schedule a visit, but you have a few questions, please reach out to the Admissions office at hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-2164.
Students who will complete their bachelor’s degree in December 2024 or May 2025 and are seeking opportunities for the summer 2024 semester:
Students who want to pursue a career in Public Policy should consider applying to the Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI). The PPIA-JSI is a national fellowship program that prepares students for an advanced degree and ultimately for careers and influential roles serving the public good. The PPIA-JSI is a rigorous seven-week training offered each summer for rising college seniors, with coursework focused on quantitative, analytical, and communication skills. You can learn more about PPIA by visiting PPIAProgram.org.
Heinz College’s IT Lab: Summer Security Intensive (SSI) is a great opportunity for students who are interested in IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics. SSI is a paid seven-week fellowship where participants take coursework in security analytics and policy with the world’s leading security, analytics, and policy researchers while applying the knowledge and skills gained through experiential learning to improve the cybersecurity posture for local organizations.