Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship

Description

The Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship to graduate students with a passion to serve people and a belief that your work can make a difference in the lives of others. To be considered for this fellowship, you must meet one of the following conditions: be a Peace Corps Volunteer who completes the full two-year tour of Peace Corps service or are otherwise given “completion of service” (COS) status, a Peace Corps volunteer who is medically separated or given an "interrupted service" status due to circumstances beyond your control, or a Peace Corps Response or Global Health Services Partnership Volunteers who complete twelve months of service within a twenty-four month period. Additionally, you must attend a Peace Corps partner institution. As a fellow, you will have the opportunity to continue service to underserved communities while pursuing graduate studies. You will receive financial assistance, a professional internship experience, be able to help others and further the Peace Corps mission, and have the opportunity for permanent federal employment.