1. Peace Corps University Partnerships www.peacecorps.gov/gradschool Life is calling. How far will you go? Peace Corps

2. Coverdell Fellows and Master’s International Go back to school any time after completing Peace Corps OR Combine grad school with Peace Corps. peacecorps.gov/gradschool Merging graduate studies with practical experience Peace Corps Graduate School Programs

3. Returned Peace Corps volunteers have lifetime eligibility for Coverdell Fellows. Life-long graduate school opportunities for RPCVs Coverdell Fellows

4. There are two pillars to the Coverdell Fellows Program. 1) Every school offers financial aid. 2) Fellows complete internships in underserved American communities. peacecorps.gov/fellows Life-long graduate school opportunities for RPCVs Coverdell Fellows

5. Schools may provide tuition waivers for Peace Corps service; complete tuition coverage; paid internships; living, medical and book expenses; or any other package they develop. Financial aid varies by school. Life-long graduate school opportunities for RPCVs Coverdell Fellows peacecorps.gov/fellows

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12. What might Fellows do in the community?  Assist low-income women to become entrepreneurs.  Pursue environmental justice with the EPA.  Analyze and interpret healthcare data.  Influence public policy on hunger issues.  Teach in disadvantaged school systems. Life-long graduate school opportunities for RPCVs Coverdell Fellows

13. Finished the entire two years of service, or two years minus 90 days if on emergency leave. Left Peace Corps service by being granted an “Early COS” or “Interrupted Service” due to circumstances beyond his/her control. Was medically separated as a Volunteer. Satisfactory completion of service means that the returned Peace Corps volunteer (RPCV): Life-long graduate school opportunities for RPCVs Coverdell Fellows peacecorps.gov/fellows

14. Fellows offers programs in diverse disciplines! Our schools offer graduate and doctoral degrees in more than 200 fields of study, including: Anthropology, business administration, creative writing, economics, education, engineering, environmental education, law, public health, nursing, rural planning, social work, public policy, urban planning and much more! Life-long graduate school opportunities for RPCVs Coverdell Fellows peacecorps.gov/fellows

15. We are in 30 states and the District of Columbia Life-long graduate school opportunities for RPCVs Coverdell Fellows

16. More than 80 university partners Life-long graduate school opportunities for RPCVs Coverdell Fellows peacecorps.gov/fellows Andover Newton Theological School Antioch University, New England Babson College Bard College Bowling Green State University Brandeis University California State University – Long Beach Carnegie Mellon University Clark University Columbia University, Teachers College Cornell University Drew University Duke University Duquesne University Emory University Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University Future Generations Graduate School George Mason University George Washington University Georgia College & State University Illinois State University Indiana University Johns Hopkins University Kennesaw State University 16

17. Life-long graduate school opportunities for RPCVs Coverdell Fellows peacecorps.gov/fellows Loma Linda University Marquette University Monmouth University Monterey Institute of International Studies New Mexico State University Northern Arizona University Rutgers University at Camden Seton Hill University SIT Graduate Institute Southern New Hampshire University St. Catherine University The New School The University of Arizona University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alaska Fairbanks University of Cincinnati University of Colorado Denver University of Denver University of La Verne University of Maryland – Baltimore University of Maryland – Baltimore County University of Maryland – College Park University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of Missouri – Columbia 17

18. Life-long graduate school opportunities for RPCVs Coverdell Fellows peacecorps.gov/fellows University of Missouri – Kansas City University of New Orleans University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Rochester University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of Vermont University of Washington University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point University of Wyoming Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Western Illinois University Western New Mexico University Willamette University Xavier University of Louisiana Yale University Yeshiva University* 18

19. Peace Corps and grad school at the same time Peace Corps or grad school? Why not do both? Master’s International

20. peacecorps.gov/masters Combine graduate school and Peace Corps Master’s International “If you want great returns, you must make great investments.” — Kate Cleary, MI student, Colorado State University

21. Combine graduate school and Peace Corps Master’s International MI is typically a 3+ year commitment. 1)Start grad school and prepare for Peace Corps. 2)Serve in the Peace Corps. 3)Earn credit for your Peace Corps service. 4)Complete grad school. peacecorps.gov/masters 21

22. MI trains future Volunteers in scarce skills. peacecorps.gov/masters Master’s International Combine graduate school and Peace Corps

23. Master’s International peacecorps.gov/masters MI is a worldwide program. Students may serve in any country and any Peace Corps sector. More than 80 U.S. graduate schools have MI programs. At the beginning of any school year, some 700 MI students will be either overseas or awaiting service. Combine graduate school and Peace Corps

24. Master’s International 84 university partners Adelphi University American University Appalachian State University Arizona State University - Tempe Bard College Boston University California State University - Chico California State University - Fresno California State University - Northridge California State University - Sacramento Clemson University College of Charleston Colorado State University Cornell University Eastern Michigan University Emory University Florida International University Florida State University George Mason University George Washington University Georgia State University Gonzaga University Humboldt State University Illinois State University Indiana University - Bloomington Johns Hopkins University Lincoln University - Missouri 24 Combine graduate school and Peace Corps

25. Master’s International Loma Linda University Michigan State University Michigan Technological University Monterey Institute of International Studies New Mexico State University-Las Cruces North Carolina Agricultural & Tech State University North Carolina Central University North Carolina State University - Raleigh Northern Arizona University Oklahoma State University Oregon State University Portland State University Rutgers University - Camden SIT Graduate Institute SUNY University System Saint Michael's College South Carolina State University Tennessee State University Texas A&M University - College Station Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Texas Tech University Thunderbird School of Global Management Tulane University University of Alabama - Birmingham University of Alaska Fairbanks University of California - Davis University of Cincinnati 25 Combine graduate school and Peace Corps

26. Master’s International University of Colorado - Boulder University of Denver University of Georgia University of Illinois - Chicago University of Maryland - Baltimore University of Maryland - Baltimore County University of Maryland - College Park University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota - Twin Cities University of Montana University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Pittsburgh University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Texas - Austin University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wisconsin University of Wyoming University of the Pacific Utah State University Valparaiso University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Washington State University West Virginia University Western Kentucky University Western Michigan University Wheelock College 26 Combine graduate school and Peace Corps

27. Q&A 27 Peace Corps graduate school opportunities Are there any financial benefits? Each Coverdell Fellows partnership is required to provide financial assistance. Each package is unique. A few Master’s International programs may provide some financial assistance, but this is not a requirement of the program.

28. Q&A peacecorps.gov/gradschool Does the Peace Corps Provide Scholarships? Peace Corps graduate school opportunities

29. peacecorps.gov/gradschool Merging graduate studies with practical experience Peace Corps Graduate School Programs Feel free to contact us with questions. MastersInternational@peacecorps.gov Fellows@peacecorps.gov (855) 855-1961 x1812 (855) 855-1961 x1440