Peace Corps Volunteers willing to pursue graduate studies should not worry about their funds and build an excellent career with the Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship Program’s help. The Paul D. Coverdell Fellows program allows returned Peace Corps Volunteers to pursue graduate studies at a reduced rate. All fellows complete internships in underserved communities in the United States. The applicant must be admitted into one of the graduate programs at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) to be eligible for this fellowship.
This program aims to support the students and help them complete their education without any worries. It encourages the students to achieve their dreams of completing their education. The institute understands the difficulty students face during completing their education and to make it possible for all students to achieve their academic goals. It appreciates the efforts students invested in completing their volunteering journey.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among America’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. As one of the leading comprehensive public research universities in the nation, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has the threefold mission of providing for New Jersey residents’ instructional needs through its undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. For conducting the innovative research that contributes to the medical, environmental, social, and cultural well-being of the state and aiding the economy and the state’s businesses and industries.
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Brief Description
Get more information about the fellowship please refer to the table:
| Organization | Rutgers State University |
| Educational Level | Freshmen students |
| Subjects | Any |
| Amount | Multiple |
| Access Mode | Offline |
| Number of Awards | Undefined |
| City | New Jersey |
| Nationality | Domestic and International |
| Country | United States |
| Application Status | Open |
| Application Fees | Nil |
| Requirement | Application |
Who May Be Eligible?
To be eligible for the Coverdell Fellowship, applicants must fall into one of the following categories:
- Volunteers who completed the full 2-year tour of Peace Corps service (with no more than 90 days of emergency leave)
- Volunteers granted “early close of service.”
- Volunteers granted “interrupted service” status because of circumstances beyond their control.
- Volunteers who were medically separated.
- In addition to these requirements, the applicant must be admitted into one of the graduate programs at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS).
How to Apply
Fellows should first enroll in the university to apply for the program. Applicants are automatically considered when they submit their application. There is no separate application process. Applicants must apply for one of the graduate programs through gradstudy.rutgers.edu. Candidate must self-identify as a former Peace Corps Volunteer on the admissions application.
Supporting Documents
- Admission application, along with Submit a copy of your description of service (DOS), must be submitted.
Benefits
The program provides 50% tuition remission per year to qualified returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Candidates are motivated for their hard work and contribution towards the bettering of society with this fellowship’s help. This fellowship ultimately reduces the students’ financial burden and helps them to complete their degrees without stress.
Application Deadline
Applications for this program are now open. Please submit the applications as soon as possible.