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About this program
NYU Steinhardt offers a 50% scholarship plus the cost of basic health insurance, year long cohort-based career development workshops, personalized career support, and access to the premier global university to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers accepted into the NYU Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowship.
- Year partnership began: 2016
- Fellowships awarded per year (average): 4
Application requirements
Candidates apply via Graduate Admissions for their program of study and apply to the fellowship by January 15 for the fall semester only.
Admissions process
Check the box on the graduate admissions application to indicate interest in the Fellowship, upload a description of peace corps service and essay (question in application) with the admission application.
Degrees awarded
Master of Arts, Master of ScienceBenefits and opportunities
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $85,000 | $85,000 |
| Value of fellowship | $45,500 | $45,500 |
| Net cost | $39,500 | $39,500 |
Net cost is equal to tuition/fees minus fellowship value. For some universities, the fellowship value includes non-tuition/fee benefits such as health insurance or housing. See cost savings details for more.
Estimated annual cost of living: $41,330
Cost savings details
Tuition based scholarship to cover 50% of tuition and coverage of the annual cost of basic health insurance.
Internship
All NYU Peace Corps Coverdell fellows must complete 160 hours interning or volunteering at a nonprofit or governmental agency that serves high-needs communities in the local area. Fellows are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement during their first year of graduate study.
Other opportunities
Jobs for alumni
Steinhardt students and alumni are leaders in a variety of fields. Recent Steinhardt Coverdell alumni have worked in roles including:
- Project Coordinator, Children at Risk
- Data Scientist, The College Board
- Mental Health Counselor, Private Practice
- Urban Advantage Coordinator, New York Botanical Garden
Teaching Artist, Old Stone House of Brooklyn
Nontraditional options
Contact information
Yvette Brown
Associate Director
212. 998.5030
82 Washington Square East, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10003