We value your experience.
At Clark, we are dedicated to creating positive change in our communities, and around the world. A Clark experience will help you leverage the knowledge and skills you have gained into the next stage of your career.
Committed to supporting graduate students who have served in the Peace Corps
Eligible Returned Peace Corps volunteers (RPCVs) are encouraged to apply for our Paul D. Coverdell Fellowships for study in the School of Climate, Environment, and Society or the School of Business.
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Coverdell Fellowship benefits at Clark University
Positive social impact
All Coverdell Fellows complete an internship (150 hours) supporting an underserved American community.
Recent Coverdell fellows have had internships at the U.S. Agency for International Development, the city of Worcester, and many local nonprofit organizations, such as African Community Education.
Internships related to the fellow’s field of study may receive academic credit toward degree requirements. Internship hours can be completed in one semester or throughout a fellow’s time at Clark.
Frequently asked questions
Are application fees waived for RPCVs?
While filling out the online application, select “Yes” from the drop-down menu when asked, “Do you have an affiliation with a Clark recognized partnership organization? (Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Fulbright, Beta Gamma Sigma, etc.)“. Under the “Please Specify” box, select “Coverdell Fellowship”. This will qualify you for the application fee waiver. A Description of Service (DOS) or a letter from your Country Director (if still in service) is required to be eligible for the Coverdell Fellowship.
How do I apply?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Review the Graduate Application Deadlines for fall semester and spring semester final deadline dates. Decisions for completed applications are returned within two weeks.
- Online application form
- Official undergraduate transcripts (unofficial are acceptable for application review)
- Resume or CV
- Personal Statement
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Description of service (if service is complete) or letter from your country director (if currently serving)
- GMAT or GRE scores (optional, except for MBA, which requires the GMAT)
Is there career support?
We host in-house career development offices to support students. Our recent Coverdell fellows are serving in the following positions:
- Energy and sustainability specialist at ICF
- Program assistant, Transatlantic Climate Policy Project, Global Energy Center at the Atlantic Council
- Senior research, learning, and analytics specialist at World Vision
- Operations permit manager at Avangrid Renewables
- Management associate at RTI International
- Refugee case manager at Forward Service Corp.
- Program associate at Panagora Group
- Disaster program manager at the American Red Cross
- Community health case manager at Neighborhood House
- Claims representative at the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board
- Geospatial analyst at GEE Agriculture
- Associate at Palladium: Make It Possible
