About the Program

Fellows participate in a 21-month study/work program while earning a master's degree in one of the following fields of study:

Fellows are matched with a community organization for the duration of their fellowship. Fellows work 18 hours per week during the academic year and 40 hours per week during the summer between academic years. This is a meaningful, professional work experience, where Fellows build capacity, manage projects and deepen their understanding of social justice while embedded in the community.  Learn more about community-based placements here.

Admission & Eligibility Requirements 

Academic

Qualified applicants must be accepted to their chosen Marquette Graduate School or Graduate School of Management program. See apply page for additional details.

Commitment to Service & Leadership

Completion of the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Lutheran Volunteer Corps, Teach for America, or other comparable full-time service commitment is also required OR 2+ years of full-time employment with a nonprofit organization.

Program Requirements 

Fellows complete their master's programs in two years, taking approximately nine credits per semester while maintaining a 3.0 average GPA and working in their community-based placement. They also take nine elective credits in the following urban issues courses: Nonprofit Organizations, The Nature of Cities, and Social Justice/Social Activism. In addition, Fellows attend monthly reflections focused on personal and professional development.

Fellowship Benefits 

Up to 12 fellowships will be awarded for the upcoming term. Each fellowship includes:

• Full-tuition scholarship
• A living stipend totaling $37,812.91, paid in bi-weekly payments of $804.53 (gross)
• Professional development funds amounting to $400 per academic year.
• Interdisciplinary cohort 
• Access to many additional benefits and perks throughout Milwaukee

Fellowship Fees 

Each fellow contributes a participation fee of $625 per semester. The total student participation fee amounts to $2,500 in total. A fellow's contribution may come from an AmeriCorps education voucher, a Peace Corps readjustment allowance, or similar grant.