Trinity Fellows Program | Paid Graduate Fellowship
Marquette University Trinity Fellows Program
2027–2029 Graduate Fellowship
Earn your master's degree. Gain meaningful nonprofit experience. Develop your leadership for social and economic justice.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2027
Trinity Fellows Overview
The Trinity Fellows Program at Marquette University is a 21-month graduate fellowship dedicated to developing leaders committed to social and economic justice. Fellows pursue full-time graduate study while working with Milwaukee-area nonprofit organizations on meaningful projects that strengthen organizational capacity and support community needs.
Up to 12 fellowships will be awarded for the 2027–2029 cohort.
Fellowship Benefits
- Full-tuition scholarship: Covers up to 36 graduate credits in an eligible master's degree program.
- Living stipend: Approximately $37,812.90 over the 21-month fellowship, paid biweekly.
- Professional development funding: $800 to support conferences, workshops, certifications, and other learning opportunities.
- Health insurance reimbursement: Up to $1,600 over the fellowship.
- Professional nonprofit placement: Substantive work experience with a Milwaukee-area nonprofit organization.
- Leadership development: Monthly reflections, coaching, workshops, and opportunities to explore leadership, systems change, and social justice.
- Interdisciplinary cohort: Build meaningful relationships with graduate students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
- Professional network: Connect with Milwaukee nonprofit leaders, community partners, and Trinity Fellows alumni.
The Fellowship Experience
- Graduate Education: Earn a master's degree in one of 17 eligible programs while participating in Trinity core courses focused on leadership, systems change, urban issues, and social justice.
- Professional Nonprofit Experience: Fellows complete a 21-month professional placement with a Milwaukee-area nonprofit organization.
- Leadership Development and Community: Fellows participate in monthly reflections, coaching, community engagement, and professional development opportunities.
Eligible Master's Degree Programs
Trinity Fellows may pursue one of 17 eligible graduate programs at Marquette University:
- Accounting
- Applied Economics
- Applied Psychology Data Analytics
- Business Administration
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Communication
- Corporate Communication
- Criminal Justice Data Analytics
- English
- Educational Leadership
- History
- International Affairs
- Management
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Public Service
- Theology
Eligibility Requirements
- Meet the admission requirements of their chosen eligible Marquette University graduate program.
- Meet one of the following service or professional experience requirements by August 2027:
- Complete a qualifying full-time service program, such as AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, City Year, Teach for America, or a comparable service organization;
- OR Complete at least two years of full-time, post-undergraduate employment in the nonprofit sector.
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: January 15, 2027
Learn More and Apply: https://www.marquette.edu/trinity-fellows/
Student Fact Sheet: https://www.marquette.edu/trinity-fellows/student-fact-sheet.php
Questions about eligibility, the fellowship experience, or the application process?
Contact:
Alisha Klapps Balistreri
Assistant Director, Trinity Fellows Program
Marquette University
alisha.klapps@marquette.edu