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Newman Civic Fellowship

Make your impact last.

Apply to become a Worcester State Newman Civic Fellow and join a year-long program that celebrates and supports students tackling real-world public problems at Campus Compact member schools.

Apply Now – Applications due March 23, 2026

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Fellows are nominated by their president or chancellor based on their potential for public leadership and their work with communities. Throughout the fellowship year, Campus Compact provides students with opportunities to nurture their assets and help them develop strategies for social change—creating a network of connected and engaged student leaders who can support one another in making positive change.
Throughout the fellowship year, Campus Compact provides Newman Civic Fellows with opportunities for learning and networking virtually and in person. Each opportunity is designed to help students learn to collaborate effectively across disciplines and to apply their skills to directly create positive change in their communities.

- Regular virtual events focused on skill development and professional learning

- An annual in-person Convening of Fellows

- One-on-one leadership development with a local mentor of their choice

- Connection to a nationwide network of engaged student leaders, both during and after the fellowship year

- Apply to receive a mini-grant of up to $1,500 for a social impact project

- Public national recognition

- Special scholarship and career opportunities

- Opportunities to present or publish work through Campus Compact
Student nominees must:

- Be currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program at your institution (with preference for undergraduate students).

- Have at least one year of their education remaining (either at their current institution or at a different one) at the date of nomination so that they are enrolled as a student for the full duration of their fellowship (September '26 to May '27).

- Commit to providing a short reflection piece to Campus Compact during their fellowship year.

- Commit to being present and fully engage in offered fellowship activities.

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