We value your experience
At Clark, we are dedicated to creating positive change in our communities, and around the world. Our faculty, students, and campus community will want to hear about your time in service and 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 Department of Sustainability and Social Justice and the School of Business.
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Coverdell Fellowship Benefits at Clark University
More Coverdall Fellowship Benefits
- Professional Development: Fellows participate in professional development workshops offered by our department’s office of Career Development and External Relations.
- Advancing the Third Goal: Fellows help organize social and educational events to raise awareness about Peace Corps across campus, and with Worcester’s RPCV community. Many Fellows serve as Course Assistants and/or provide guest lectures on their volunteer experiences for undergraduates considering a future in the Peace Corps through Clark’s Peace Corps Prep program.
Eligible Programs
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.
Advance Your Career
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
Application Fee Waiver
Application fees are 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.
Application Process
How to 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)
Graduate Admissions
Graduate Admissions
122 Woodland Street
Worcester, MA 01610
1-508-793-7373
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
