Join the Community Fellows on December 3, 2025 in Maginnes 101 at 6:00 pm for their informative End-of-Semester Presentations.
This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from our current cohort of Master's students in Politics and Policy, Public Policy, and Environmental Policy. The Fellows will share their experiences, key takeaways, and research from their community-based placements, offering real-world insights into pressing policy issues in the Lehigh Valley. Learn more about the impact of the Community Fellows Program and the valuable work these students are doing!
Presenters:
- Charles Gaffney (MA in Environmental Policy): City of Allentown
- Shinam Hussain (MA in Politics and Policy): Community Action Development Bethlehem (CADB)
- Risa Nkululeko (Master's in Public Policy): City of Bethlehem
Read the bios and learn more about our Community Fellows!
A Community Fellowship is ideal for students who are interested in combining rigorous academic training with meaningful, community-based work. While completing a master’s degree in Environmental Policy, Political Science (M.A.), or Public Policy (M.P.P.), fellows work 20 hours per week at a participating agency, gaining hands-on experience in community and economic development, local politics and policy, social services, or public health.
Students awarded a Community Fellowship are only financially responsible for nine credits of graduate school tuition, payable in three installments: three credits are due in the fall, three in the spring, and three in the summer. The Fellowship covers those tuition costs associated with the remaining 21 credits (thanks to support from both Lehigh University and partner agencies).
If you would like to be considered for a Community Fellowship, please include a letter indicating your interest with your application. Information on how to apply is available here.
Initial planning for the Community Fellows Program was made possible through funding from the Pennsylvania Campus Compact (PACC) and the Corporation for National Service.
