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Over the past ten years, the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy has witnessed remarkable growth, attracting a vibrant and diverse group of students from across the United States and around the world. Students are drawn to Harris for its exceptional quantitative training, opportunities for cutting-edge research and engagement through our Centers and Labs, innovative applied experiences, and unparalleled career flexibility. With strong job placement records, our graduates are equipped to excel in various impactful careers.
Although these strengths have fueled our rapid growth and selectivity, there is still vital work to be done to enhance the student experience and establish a distinctive reputation for each of our educational programs. We are now training an increasing number of students through a growing array of degree programs. These students, among the brightest minds in public policy, graduate ready to address the most significant challenges of our time.
The Harris School of Public Policy’s Annual Fund provides critical financial support across all aspects of life at Harris and advances Harris’ mission to serve society by advancing analysis- and evidence-informed public policy. The Annual Fund is comprised of three unique funds: the Harris Fund, the Harris Alumni Scholarship Fund, and the Harris Internship Fund.
The Harris Fund
The Harris Fund supports every facet of impact and inquiry at Harris, enabling rapid response to emerging needs for our students and faculty. Annually, this fund underpins essential priorities like student financial aid, faculty research, and advancing our mission of policy impact. As Harris introduces new degree programs, leadership initiatives, and experiential learning opportunities, the Harris Fund remains crucial in preparing our students to become influential leaders.
Make a gift to the Harris Fund.
The Harris Alumni Scholarship Fund
Scholarship funding is key to attracting talented students and a range of perspectives to Harris. Competitive scholarships have shaped a student body of rising policy leaders from over 50 countries. By eliminating financial barriers, we ensure that our unique educational approach—combining rigorous academics and practical experience—is accessible to all deserving students.
Make a gift to the Harris Alumni Scholarship Fund.
The Harris Internship Fund
Established in 1991, the Harris Internship Fund provides essential financial support for student internships. With a $6,000 stipend, students can pursue unpaid or underfunded opportunities without financial stress, covering costs like salary, rent, and travel expenses. These paid, substantive internships enable students to apply their data-driven skills outside the classroom, develop critical policy impact skills, and build professional networks for their future careers.
Make a gift to the Harris Internship Fund.
The Harris School of Public Policy continues to offer unique degree programs, leadership initiatives, and experiential learning opportunities—key tools for training students as global leaders with lasting impact. By contributing to Harris, you become part of a community of alumni and friends dedicated to making a positive difference in public policy.
Each year, the Harris Annual Fund supports crucial initiatives that enable us to make a measurable impact on the field of public policy. Our annual Impact Report offers a glimpse at some of the notable achievements made possible by meaningful support from alumni and friends like you.