​Why ASPA Student Membership?

2019-2020 Student Representative Ana-Maria Dimand (Florida International University) tells you why she is an ASPA member—and how it can work for you, too!

ASPA Opportunities and Resources Just For You

Students and new professionals have a number of special benefits as ASPA members to support them as they start their careers in public administration. From webinars and a student newsletter to scholar programs and special research cohorts, you'll have access to the right resources and tools to help you begin and advance your career. Make the most of the resources located in this section to take your own next steps toward success.

Mental Health in Academia

Mental health issues can challenge many students within master's and doctoral degree programs. ASPA conducted a special webinar on this subject in May 2019 to delve into the particular challenges students face and offer some options for those facing these struggles. Click below to view the video and feel free to share this resource with your friends, peers and students.

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Not a Member?

• Hear from one of our student members how ASPA membership has contributed to her career.
• Click here to apply for student membership.
• Click here to apply for a new professional membership.
• Click here to learn about ASPA group membership and help your university start one. (Click here to take a look at our current list of group members.)
• Click here to check out public service careers and job listings of most value to public administrators.

 

Resources

• Check out our list of rising star students and new professionals here—and feel free to reach out to them for assistance with your own career path!
• The Founders' Fellows program provides a special cohort of ASPA student and new professional members with a year of benefits and distinct advantages.
• The Student and New Professional Summit at ASPA's Annual Conference provides a dedicated day of education specifically geared toward members starting their careers.
• The International Young Scholars Workshop takes a small cohort of scholars to an international location every year to study particular areas of public policy and use their research to make an impact on public administration. 
• ASPA's Awards Program provides awards and scholarships to students every year with varying degrees of benefits associated. Find more information when you review ASPA's Awards Program.
• ASPA's Endowment provides limited funds to support students' efforts across public administration. Find more information when you learn more about the Endowment.
• ASPA's Student and New Professionals webinar series provides you with necessary knowledge to take the next steps in your career—whether on an academic track or as a practitioner. Even more, you can find previous programs archived in our e-learning portal to use today!
• Interested in getting published through ASPA? Not only do our Section journals provide opportunities, but so does ASPA through PA Times magazine and Online! Check out more information here and review our Student and New Professional publishing guidelines here.