Peace Corps Fellowship

2024 Master’s in Environmental Management Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) Coverdell Fellowship

All RPCV’s who are interested in developing projects in conjunction with organizations abroad may be considered for the Global Sustainability Peace Corps fellowship.  The Fellowship comes with up to $5,000 in tuition support for the recipient’s first year and may be matched by organizations globally. Preference is given to applicants with in-kind or financial matches from organizations.  Fellows can seek project funding support via the Haley fund for their 600-hour second year projects and can complete part or all of their graduate education from anywhere in the world. To request consideration for this fellowship, please mention it in your general application materials.

Current partners who sponsor Western’s Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows include:

• Western’s Center for Civil Rights The Center aims to increase the capacity for DEIJ+ work at Western. Fellows will engage in DEIJ+ work that is interrelated with environmental justice and sustainable communities. Fellows will help prepare and implement an Affirmative Action program, which is required of all federal contractors employing 50+ people, and will assist with Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination, Title IX, and Restorative Justice initiatives. Distance friendly. Fellowship comes with a $2,500 tuition reduction in fall semester of year one and a $2,500 tuition reduction in spring semester of year one, as well as a free shared campus apartment for fall and spring semesters of year one (a total of a $9,100 value).  Fellowships may be renewed in the second year depending on performance.  Available for 2024.
• Peace Corps Prep Program with Leadership and Engagement Office at Western. Fellows help develop and implement the campus Peace Corps Prep program. Fellows work with other campus entities to promote sustainability, service, and inclusivity across the campus and in the greater community. Fellowship comes with a $2,500 tuition reduction in fall semester of year one and a $2,500 tuition reduction in spring semester of year one. Can be paired with service hours in another Coverdell compatible office to receive a free shared campus apartment for fall and spring semesters of year one (a total of a $9,100 value).  Fellowships may be renewed in the second year depending on performance. Available for 2024.
• Multicultural Center at Western.  Fellows contribute to helping develop intercultural programs and opportunities for the campus and community. Fellowship comes with a $2,500 tuition reduction in fall semester of year one and a $2,500 tuition reduction in spring semester of year one, as well as a free shared campus apartment for fall and spring semesters (a total of a $9,100 value).  Fellowships may be renewed in the second year depending on performance.  Available for 2024.

Please note that all RPCV applicants will be considered for fellowship support regardless of track choice.

To complete an application for a Coverdell Fellowship:

• Apply to MEM
• Complete Western’s Coverdell Fellowship Application
• Send application to the Program Facilitator, mem@western.edu / 970.943.2248.

Please contact Gillian Bauer with questions.