University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of International Studies

About this program

As one of the world’s leading schools of international affairs and public policy, our mission is now more important than ever. We are taking on the great challenges of our time: making the global economy more equitable and inclusive, responding to new and emerging security threats, advancing human rights and social justice, combating climate change, and promoting healthy democracy.

At the Korbel School, our first commitment is to the student experience. Through small classes, mentored research, and experiences outside the classroom, we provide the kind of training that students need to act and to lead.

It is in this commitment that we offer students the ability to tailor degree specialties, work across six on-campus research centers and on real-word grants and projects, and benefit from one-on-one interaction with some of the world’s foremost experts in the field.

Join us as we confront the most pressing issues of our day.

Year partnership began: 2003
Fellowships awarded per year (average): 30

Application requirements

Transcripts, resume, personal statement, two letters of recommendation. GRE scores are optional.

Admissions process

Eligible RPCVs are automatically reviewed for the fellowship when they apply.

Degrees awarded

Master of Arts; Master of Public Policy

Benefits and opportunities

	In-state	Out-of-state
Tuition and fees	$76,200	$76,200
Value of fellowship	$24,000	$24,000
Net cost	$52,200	$52,200

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: $19,000

Cost savings details

Tuition waiver

Internship

Coverdell Fellows complete a 75+ hour practicum with an organization that supports an underserved U.S. community. Fellows work with the Korbel Office of Career and Professional Development to explore options and identify organizations that would be a good fit for their professional aspirations.

Previous Fellows have worked at organizations such as the Denver African Community Center, the Red Cross, the International Rescue Committee, the Blue Bench, Habitat for Humanity, and The Gathering Place.

Other opportunities

When admitted to a master’s program, all RPCVs with Coverdell Fellows lifetime eligibility automatically receive the fellowship. Fellows are granted a waiver of language requirements and a reduction of internship hours from 150 to 75 as needed for degree completion. Fellows may still be considered for competitive scholarships as well.

Jobs for alumni

Korbel boasts a 95% job placement rate for graduates of the MA and MPP programs, and recent Coverdell Fellows secured the following positions upon graduation:

Fellow - Fulbright Scholar Program
Researcher - One Foundation
Grants Specialist - Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Global Accounts Associate - Velocity Global, LLC
Program Manager - Abundant Water
Research Assistant - National Center for Victims of Crime
Development Data Analyst - Planned Parenthood
Projects Coordinator - One Earth Future Foundation
Youth & Family Director - YMCA
Global Health Fellow - Partners in Health
Researcher - Service Employees International Union
All-Source Intelligence Analyst - iJet International
Director of Operations - Watson Institute
Associate Business Analyst - Sierra Nevada Corporation
Special Assistant - Wittenberg Weiner Consulting, LLC