USC Price/Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellowships

Scholarship Type:

Graduate

Programs:

Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Urban Planning (MUP)

Details:

USC Price is proud to offer the Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship for eligible Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RCPVs). The Fellowship is a 25% tuition-only scholarship, renewable for a second year assuming eligibility requirements are met. Students may be eligible to receive additional Dean’s Merit Scholarship funding based on the strength of their application. Fellows are expected to secure and complete an internship that benefits an underserved community. For application fee waiver, please visit the Office of Graduate Admission website.

Open To:

Incoming students

Eligibility:

• Must apply to admission by December 15th and be admitted to the MHA, MPA, MUP, MPP, or MRED program for the fall semester.
• Must have completed service in the Peace Corps and provide a signed copy of their Description of Service (DOS).
• Fellowship renews assuming satisfactory academic progress and at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Amount:

25% tuition

Application Opens:

August 1, 2024

Deadline:

December 15, 2024

How to Apply:

To apply, please complete the Dean’s Merit Scholarship application which is part of the USC Graduate Application for Admission.