Impact of donor support

The Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Fellowship in urban management, a two-year program leading to a master's degree in public administration or public policy, is designed to identify the country’s most talented students aspiring to executive leadership positions in local government. In their first year, fellows are either employed as part-time, paid management interns by ASU's Center for Local Government Education and Innovation or receive a two-year part-time, paid internship in a city in the Phoenix metropolitan area. In the second year, all fellows secure a part-time, paid internship with a city in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Directing your gift toward programmatic spending ensures we can immediately use funds for crucial yearly expenditures, such as training registrations and transportation expenses aimed at enhancing the professional development of our fellows. These include Arizona City/County Management Association and International City/County Management Association conferences, Arizona Women Leading Government and Next Generation Leadership conferences, and the National Forum for Black Public Administrators and Local Government Hispanic Network local chapter events. These opportunities play a vital role in enhancing students' skills, knowledge and networks, ultimately enriching their educational experiences and preparing them for future success in their local government career.

Thank you for your generosity in advancing the mission and impact of this important fellowship.