Graduate students committed to public service can apply for Marquette University’s 2027-2029 Trinity Fellows Program. The 21-month programme combines a full-time master’s degree with sustained work in a Milwaukee-area nonprofit or public-sector organisation.
Overview
Trinity Fellows is designed for people who want graduate education to remain closely connected to community service. Fellows enrol full time in one of Marquette’s eligible master’s programmes while completing a supervised service placement during the academic year and summer.
The 2027-2029 cohort begins in late August 2027 and runs through May 31, 2029. During the academic year, Fellows generally spend 18 hours each week at their placement. The summer service commitment rises to 37.5 hours per week.
Benefits
- Tuition: Full tuition is covered for up to 36 graduate credits in an eligible master’s programme.
- Living Stipend: The current 2027-2029 fact sheet lists a total living stipend of US$37,812.90.
- Professional Development: Fellows receive US$800 for approved professional-development activities.
- Health Insurance: The programme provides reimbursement of up to US$1,600 for health-insurance costs.
- Local Transportation: A Milwaukee County bus pass is provided each semester.
- Service Experience: Fellows gain sustained professional experience through nonprofit and public-sector placements.
Eligibility
- Status: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients.
- Graduate Admission: Applicants must apply to and be eligible for one of Marquette’s participating full-time master’s programmes.
- Service Background: Applicants need qualifying national or community service experience, or at least two years of full-time post-bachelor’s nonprofit employment.
- Commitment: Fellows must complete both the academic programme and the required service placement throughout the 21-month period.
- Participant Fee: Fellows pay US$625 each semester, for a total programme fee of US$2,500.
How to Apply
- Deadline: The student application deadline is January 15, 2027.
- Graduate Programme: Apply separately to the eligible Marquette graduate programme you intend to pursue.
- Fellowship Application: Complete the Trinity Fellows application and provide the requested evidence of service, academic preparation, and career goals.
- Review Requirements: Use the current student fact sheet and application page to confirm all programme requirements before submitting.
