Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship Program at Heinz College 2025

Heinz College-Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship Program

• The Heinz College-Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship Program offers significant support for returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) who wish to pursue graduate studies at Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University.
• This fellowship is designed to recognize the incredible service and dedication of RPCVs and provide them with the financial assistance and academic flexibility they need to further their education in public policy and management.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the Heinz College-Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship Program, applicants must meet the following conditions:

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV):

• The program is exclusively available to individuals who have successfully completed their Peace Corps service and are now returning to pursue advanced graduate education.
• Admission to Heinz College: Applicants must be accepted into the Master of Public Policy and Management Program (MSPPM) at Heinz College.

Benefits and Value:

The Heinz College-Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship Program provides the following key benefits:

• Minimum Scholarship: Successful RPCV applicants will receive a minimum scholarship of $12,000 per semester to support their tuition fees and academic expenses while attending Heinz College.
• This scholarship helps alleviate the financial burden of graduate studies, allowing RPCVs to focus on their academic and professional goals.
• Academic Flexibility: RPCVs have the option to apply for a three-semester track for the Master of Public Policy and Management (MSPPM) program, leveraging their two years of Peace Corps service.

How to Apply:

• Peace Corps Service Requirement: To be considered for the Heinz College-Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship Program, applicants must have completed their Peace Corps service and be officially recognized as a returned Peace Corps volunteer.

Application Process:

• Applicants must submit their application for the Master of Public Policy and Management (MSPPM) program at Heinz College, noting their status as a returned Peace Corps Volunteer to be considered for the fellowship.