Marvin Andrews Fellowship

The Marvin Andrews Fellowship in Urban Management, which leads to a master's degree in public administration, is designed to identify the country’s most talented students aspiring to executive levels in local government. 

The Fall 2019 application is now live! Deadline to apply is Friday, March 15, 2019 at 5pm. See the bottom of this web page for instructions. 

Download brochure:  marvinandrewsfellowship.pdf

Marvin Andrews Fellows (Marvins) receive the knowledge, training, and necessary experience to become future city/county managers in local government.

• In their first year, Marvins enjoy the prestige associated with working as a paid management intern for ASU’s Center for Urban Innovation. In this role, they have the opportunity to conduct research assistance for the Alliance for Innovation, the premier networking association for cities and counties committed to innovation and transforming local government. 
• In their second year, Marvins receive a paid 20-hour per week internship with one of the many progressive and fast-growing cities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. 
• Each student also receives a tuition waiver (in-state or out-of-state) for four fall/spring semesters (two years), an annual stipend of approximately $15,000, health insurance,  and financial support to assist with travel to annual conferences. 

Meet the Marvins

 Past Cohorts

 Who is our namesake, Marvin Andrews? 

Program of study

Students enrolling in core courses must demonstrate minimum competency in statistics and American government. Courses taken to fulfill the competency do not count toward the 42-hour degree program. 

Competency in statistics is met with a grade of B or higher in approved courses (PAF 301, POS 401, PSY 230, QBA 221, SOC 390) within the past two years or passing a diagnostic test approved by the MPA Committee. Other courses taken within the last two years may be substituted upon approval of the MPA Director. 

Competency in American government is a demonstrated understanding of American government institutions and processes. Students may be required to take an undergraduate class in American government (PAF 300,PAF 340, POS 110, POS 310).

How to apply

Applicants to the Marvin Andrews Fellowship program are accepted once a year for admission to begin each Fall. Admission is fairly competitive. For the 2018 cohort, 16 applications were received and four fellows were chosen. The program, which will lead to the Master's of Public Administration degree, will admit up to four students each year, based on a search process designed to identify talented and goal-directed students aspiring to executive levels in local government.

All applicants must submit two applications: 

1. ASU Graduate College application - please also see SPA admissions page
2. Marvin Andrews Fellowship supplemental application. 

You must be accepted into the MPA or MPP program to be considered for the Andrews Fellowship. 

Supplemental Application Requirements

• Applicants must also download and submit the Marvin Andrews Fellowship supplemental application. 
• Applicants must submit a fourth letter of recommendation from either an academic or professional reference that addresses the applicant's qualifying characteristics and applicant commitment to becoming a local government management professional.
• Email both the supplemental application and 4th letter of recommendation to Mr. George Pettit at george.a.pettit@asu.edu 
• Deadline to apply is Friday, March 15, 2019 at 5pm.
• Questions?  Email Mr. Pettit.

Meet the Marvins

 Past Cohorts

 Who is our namesake, Marvin Andrews?