Public Administration and Social Services

Human services is an interdisciplinary field with the objective of meeting human needs through an applied knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations. The process involves the study of social technologies (practice methods, models, and theories), service technologies (programs, organizations, and systems), and scientific innovations that are designed to ameliorate problems and enhance the quality of life of individuals, families and communities to improve the delivery of service with better coordination, accessibility and accountability. The mission of human services is to promote a practice that involves simultaneously working at all levels of society (whole-person approach) in the process of promoting the autonomy of individuals or groups, making informal or formal human services systems more efficient and effective, and advocating for positive social change within society.

Human services practitioners strive to advance the autonomy of service users through civic engagement, education, health promotion and social change at all levels of society. Practitioners also engage in advocating so human systems remain accessible, integrated, efficient and effective.

Human services academic programs can be readily found in colleges and universities, which award degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. Human services programs exist in countries all around the world.

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Matching Public Administration and Social Services Colleges

Grand Canyon University

Four or more years; Private for profit; $16,401 average out-state tuition; $16,401 average in-state tuition

Kaplan University-Davenport Campus

Four or more years; Private for profit; $13,356 average out-state tuition; $13,356 average in-state tuition

Southern New Hampshire University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,000 average out-state tuition; $15,000 average in-state tuition

California State University-Fullerton

Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Four or more years; Private for profit; $9,552 average out-state tuition; $9,552 average in-state tuition

Purdue University Global

Four or more years; Public; $13,356 average out-state tuition; $10,080 average in-state tuition

Monroe College

Four or more years; Private for profit; $14,976 average out-state tuition; $14,976 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Public Administration and Social Services Majors

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Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship

Mat-Su Health Foundation

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship is available to students who have been a resident within the Mat-Su Borough of Alaska for a minimum of one year. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing studies in health and human services at a vocational/technical school and be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident.

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Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship

Mat-Su Health Foundation

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Up to $5,000

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The Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship is available to students who have been a resident within the Mat-Su Borough of Alaska for a minimum of one year. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing studies in health and human services at a vocational/technical school and be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident.

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Feinstein Scholarship

Providence College

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

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The Feinstein Scholarship is available to students majoring in public and community service studies at Providence College. You must demonstrate a significant contribution to community service, a proven record of community involvement and a strong academic record to be considered for this award.

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Feinstein Scholarship

Providence College

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Up to $5,000

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The Feinstein Scholarship is available to students majoring in public and community service studies at Providence College. You must demonstrate a significant contribution to community service, a proven record of community involvement and a strong academic record to be considered for this award.

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Education and Human Service Part-Time Scholarship - Suffolk University

Suffolk University

$3,000 Varies See Details

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The Education and Human Service Part-Time Scholarship is available to entering part-time graduate students at Suffolk University. You must be enrolled in education and human services to be eligible for this award.

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Education and Human Service Part-Time Scholarship - Suffolk University

Suffolk University

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$3,000

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The Education and Human Service Part-Time Scholarship is available to entering part-time graduate students at Suffolk University. You must be enrolled in education and human services to be eligible for this award.

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The Native American Scholarship

Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars

Up to $5,000 June 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Native American Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are enrolled tribal members. You must be planning to work with a tribe or nation upon graduation in the field of education or social service, and have a career goal of working with Native Americans. You must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and carry at least 10 quarter...

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The Native American Scholarship

Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

June 15, 2025
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Description

The Native American Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are enrolled tribal members. You must be planning to work with a tribe or nation upon graduation in the field of education or social service, and have a career goal of working with Native Americans. You must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and carry at least 10 quarter...

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Human Service Scholarship - Waynesburg College

Waynesburg University

$2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Human Service Scholarship is available to human services majors at Waynesburg College.

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Human Service Scholarship - Waynesburg College

Waynesburg University

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$2,000

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The Human Service Scholarship is available to human services majors at Waynesburg College.

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Elsie Leavitt Blackhurst Public Service Scholarship

Hamline University School of Law

$1,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Elsie Leavitt Blackhurst Public Service Scholarship is available to continuing female students at Hamline University School of Law. You must demonstrate a commitment to public service as a lawyer and plan on a career in public service. You must also have a minimum 2.5 law school GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this...

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Elsie Leavitt Blackhurst Public Service Scholarship

Hamline University School of Law

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$1,500

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The Elsie Leavitt Blackhurst Public Service Scholarship is available to continuing female students at Hamline University School of Law. You must demonstrate a commitment to public service as a lawyer and plan on a career in public service. You must also have a minimum 2.5 law school GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this...

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Edward R. Madigan Memorial Scholarship

Lincoln College

$1,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Edward R. Madigan Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Lincoln College who are interested in public service. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 to be eligible for this award.

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Edward R. Madigan Memorial Scholarship

Lincoln College

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$1,500

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The Edward R. Madigan Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Lincoln College who are interested in public service. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 to be eligible for this award.

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Will F. Muse Undergraduate Scholarship

North Iowa Area Community College

$1,300 Varies See Details

Description

The Will F. Muse Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full-time students at North Iowa Area Community College. You must be enrolled in a prebaccalaureate or career program to be considered for this award. Preference is given to residents of Cerro Gordo County.

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Will F. Muse Undergraduate Scholarship

North Iowa Area Community College

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$1,300

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The Will F. Muse Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full-time students at North Iowa Area Community College. You must be enrolled in a prebaccalaureate or career program to be considered for this award. Preference is given to residents of Cerro Gordo County.

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John Self Rehabilitation Scholarship

Montana State University-Billings

$1,200 September 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The John Self Rehabilitation Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students working on a masters degree in rehabilitation and mental health counseling or a human services field at Montana State University, Billings. Undergraduates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA while graduate students must have a minimum 3.75 GPA to qualify for...

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John Self Rehabilitation Scholarship

Montana State University-Billings

award

$1,200

deadline

September 30, 2025
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Description

The John Self Rehabilitation Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students working on a masters degree in rehabilitation and mental health counseling or a human services field at Montana State University, Billings. Undergraduates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA while graduate students must have a minimum 3.75 GPA to qualify for...

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Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship

Florida Supervisors of Elections, Inc.

$1,200 March 07, 2027 See Details

Description

The Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship is available to junior and senior students who are majoring in political science, public / business administration, or journalism / mass communications at an institution within the state of Florida. You must be a resident of Florida for two years, be a registered voter, and have at least a "C"...

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Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship

Florida Supervisors of Elections, Inc.

award

$1,200

deadline

March 07, 2027
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Description

The Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship is available to junior and senior students who are majoring in political science, public / business administration, or journalism / mass communications at an institution within the state of Florida. You must be a resident of Florida for two years, be a registered voter, and have at least a "C"...

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