Marquette University Trinity Fellows Program

The Trinity Fellows Program of Marquette University was created in keeping with an ideal central to the university’s mission - the promotion of justice and faith through service - to develop urban leaders with a commitment to social and economic justice. The program is intended for committed individuals who care about the well-being of others, about issues of social and economic justice, and who wish to acquire experience in the urban nonprofit sector while studying for two years toward a Master's degree.

Trinity Fellows participate in a 21-month study/work program while earning master’s degrees in one of the following fields:

• Applied Economics
• Applied Philosophy
• Business Administration
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Communication
• Corporate Communication
• Criminal Justice Data Analytics
• Educational Policy and Leadership
• English
• History
• International Affairs
• Political Science
• Public Service 
• Theology

Fellows are expected to complete their master’s program in two years as a full-time student. They are also required to take three Trinity classes focused on the following urban issues:

• Trends in the Social Sector: Social Innovation and Systems Change
• The Nature of Cities, Urban Policy and Politics
• Social Justice, Social Activism

In addition to full time studies, Fellows are placed at selected nonprofit organizations in the Milwaukee area, where they work in meaningful, substantive projects. Fellows work at their agencies 18 hours per week during the academic year, and 40 hours per week during the summer between academic years.

Academic Requirements

Applicant must meet the admission requirements of the Marquette University graduate program of choice.

Commitment to Service

Completion of the Peace Corps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Lutheran Volunteer Corps, AmeriCorps, Teach for America, or other comparable full-time service commitment OR 2+ years of full-time employment with a nonprofit organization.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Trinity Fellows Program, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA recipient of the United States.

Financial Benefits

• Full tuition scholarship 
• A living stipend totaling $37,065 paid in bi-weekly payments of $788.62 (gross)
• Professional development funds totaling $800

Fees

Each Fellow contributes a participation fee of $625 per semester; the participation fee totals $2,500 for the 21-month, four-semester fellowship term. This contribution may come from an AmeriCorps Segal Education Award, a portion of the Peace Corps readjustment allowance, or a similar grant.  

Our fellowship terms last 21 months, beginning the first year in mid-August and ending the second year on May 31. We award up to 12 fellowships. Applications are due annually on January 15.