New collaboration guarantees scholarships, a waiver of application fees, and customized programming for Tilting Futures alumni pursuing master’s degrees at CMU’s Heinz College starting Fall 2026.
January 6, 2026
Tilting Futures today announced a new strategic partnership with Carnegie Mellon University’s (CMU) Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy designed to broaden access to graduate study in public policy, technology, and data analytics for emerging leaders around the world.
Through this collaboration, Heinz College will award scholarships each academic year to up to ten incoming master’s students who are also alumni of Tilting Futures, a nonprofit coalition of young people equipped to solve global challenges.
“We are so pleased to enter into this partnership with Tilting Futures,” said David Eber, Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Heinz College. “Tilting Futures alumni are committed to creating meaningful impact on global issues, and we look forward to welcoming them into the Heinz College community.”
Beginning with students enrolling in Fall 2026, Tilting Futures alumni who have completed their bachelor’s degree can apply and enroll in one of Heinz College’s full-time master’s programs. Eligible students will receive a waiver of application fees, a guaranteed merit-based scholarship equal to at least 30% of tuition per semester, and full consideration for additional merit aid based on the strength of their application. Students will also have access to annual sessions jointly offered by Heinz College and Tilting Futures on topics such as careers in public service and navigating the graduate school application process.
Tilting Futures equips emerging leaders with the skills and networks to solve complex global challenges and strives to make global experiential learning a universal rite of passage. Through its programs, the organization prepares young adults to navigate diverse perspectives, engage in civil dialogue, and drive positive social impact in their communities and industries.
“We are honored to help build a leadership pipeline rooted in humility, community, and a deep understanding of our interconnected global challenges.” said Elikem Tomety Archer, Chief Program Officer at Tilting Futures. “With guaranteed scholarships and focused programming, this collaboration creates a clear pathway for alumni to deepen their learning, expand their community, and continue shaping solutions in public policy, technology, and data analytics.”
Alumni: Explore graduate pathways at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College and learn whether a master’s program in public policy, technology, or data analytics is right for you.
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About Tilting Futures
Tilting Futures is building a worldwide coalition of young people with the skills and networks to solve our most complex global challenges. For 15 years, we have been equipping emerging leaders (ages 17-22) to navigate diverse perspectives, engage in civil dialogue, and drive positive impact in their communities and careers. Our flagship program, Take Action Lab, immerses students in hands-on apprenticeships, blending real-world experience with self-discovery and global orientation.
With rising demand from students, industry leaders, and in collaboration with a growing coalition of partners — including the University of Pittsburgh, the Bonner Program, Morehouse College, the University of Oregon, Rhodes College, African Leadership University, Clinton Global Initiative University, Harvard University, and the University of California, Berkeley — we are working to integrate this powerful learning model into mainstream education, ensuring access for all. When they graduate, our students join a global alumni community 3,000+ strong, continuing to collaborate, lead, and drive impact across sectors and borders.
Learn more at https://go.tiltingfutures.org/annual-report/2025/
Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College
The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy is home to two internationally recognized graduate-level institutions at Carnegie Mellon University: the School of Information Systems and Management and the School of Public Policy and Management. This unique colocation combined with its expertise in analytics set Heinz College apart in the areas of cybersecurity, health care, the future of work, smart cities, and arts & entertainment. In 2016, INFORMS named Heinz College the #1 academic program for Analytics Education.
Learn more at www.heinz.cmu.edu
Contacts
Aziza Musa
Chief External Affairs Officer, Tilting Futures
Caitlin Kizielewicz
Media Relations, Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College
ckiz@andrew.cmu.edu
