A Community Fellowship in Political Science is ideal for students who are interested in combining rigorous academic training with meaningful, community-based work. While completing a master’s degree in Political Science (M.A.) or a master’s degree in 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 in Political Science, please include a letter indicating your interest with your application. Information on how to apply for the M.A. or M.P.P. program 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.
