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MPA TUITION REDUCTION AWARDS
As a public works professional, you are facing an unprecedented opportunity to advance as national leaders begin to recognize the need to update public works and aging infrastructures. The timing couldn't be better: Norwich University offers the Master of Public Administration online program with a Public Works Administration concentration for those who aspire to become effective leaders in public works administration.

Two awards are available to new incoming students in the MPA program. The awards – in the amounts of $5000 for the top candidate and $2500 for the runner-up – will go toward tuition reduction in the MPA – Public Works Administration concentration courses only. The Public Works Administration concentration of the MPA program provides public works professionals with the specialized knowledge to make tangible differences in their organizations and in the quality of life in their communities. MPA students in this concentration will study the following topics:

• Historical development of public works and the role of public policy
• Strategic planning, legislative initiatives and rule-making
• Fiscal management, contract administration, project oversight, emergency management, business continuity, and multi-year financing of public works projects

The MPA graduate program is conveniently delivered in an online format, meaning you can earn your degree and complete all coursework from your own home with minimal disruption to your personal or professional life. The MPA program is a 36 credit-hour degree consisting of six courses of six credits each, and can be completed in as little as 18 months. Completion of the two Public Works Administration concentration courses earns you 12 graduate credits of study, or one-third of the requirements for the MPA degree. For more information regarding this concentration please visit www.mpa.norwich.edu/apwa

MPA admissions requirements:
Successful applicants should have previous experience and education in the civil engineering, construction/project management, and/or public works areas.

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution OR an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, AACRAO or IERF
• Graduate testing is typically waived, but may be required based upon an applicant's undergraduate GPA
• A score of 550 or higher on the TOEFL for students whose primary language is not English
• Two-year minimum work experience required for admission to some master's degree programs

MPA Award Application:
In your letter of intent please answer the questions listed below and attach your resume to complete your application. Email your completed materials to norwichawards@apwa.net by June 30, 2010.

1. Why do you want to enroll in the Norwich University Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public Works Administration program?
2. What unique qualifications do you posses that will ensure your success in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public Works Administration program?
3. How will you use what you learn in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public Works Administration program to advance the goals of APWA?
4. Will your employer reimburse you for any of the expenses associated with this program?

MCE TUITION REDUCTION AWARDS
It's no secret that much of the world's infrastructure is in dire need of maintenance and repair. The Norwich University Master of Civil Engineering online program will prepare you for today's challenges by examining the best practices in the industry within an experiential learning environment.

Two awards are available to new incoming students in the Master of Civil Engineering (MCE) program. The awards – in the amounts of $5000 for the top candidate and $2500 for the runner-up – will go toward tuition reduction in the Master of Civil Engineering courses. Like the MPA program, the MCE program is delivered in an online format convenient to your lifestyle. The MCE program is a 36 credit-hour degree and can be completed in as little as 18 months. Topics of study in the MCE program include:

• Structural Engineering
• Environmental / Water Resources Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Construction Management

For more information regarding the MCE program please visit http://civilengineering.norwich.edu/.

MCE admissions requirements:
Successful applicants for these opportunities should have previous experience and education in the civil engineering, construction/project management, and/or public works areas.

• A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited institution OR an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, AACRAO or IERF
• Graduate testing is typically waived, but may be required based upon an applicant's undergraduate GPA
• A score of 550 or higher on the TOEFL for students whose primary language is not English

Prerequisite courses are available for applicants not meeting these minimum requirements. Prerequisite course requirements are determined on an individual basis.

MCE Award Application:
In your letter of intent please answer the questions listed below and attach your resume to complete your application. Email your completed materials to norwichawards@apwa.net by June 30, 2010.

1. What are your professional goals and how can the program help you obtain those?
2. In order to be successful our students must invest 25 hours per week (on average) in their studies. How do you propose to manage your professional and personal lives and still meet this requirement?

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ALL AWARDS IS JUNE 30, 2010

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational and membership organization whose exempt purpose shall be the advancement of the theory and practice of the design, construction, maintenance, administration, and operation of public works facilities and services; the dissemination of information and experience upon, and the promotion of improved practices in public works administration; the encouragement of the adherence by public works officials to a high professional standard; and the professional and social improvements of its members; and the promotion of cooperation among all public, quasi-public, and private persons, firms, corporations, bodies, utilities, and agencies which have interests in the field of public works. In line with our exempt purpose, the APWA has established a Mission to promote professional excellence; understanding of and competency and credibility in public works.

Membership to APWA national or any chapter is not a selection requirement. Applicants should be aware that this is not a qualified tuition reduction plan by IRS definition. Applicants should consult a tax advisor if they have questions about any tax liability. Applicant contact information will be shared with Norwich University.