Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows

The Peace Corps and Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development are partners in the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows program, which offers a graduate school scholarship to returned Peace Corps volunteers who wish to pursue graduate degrees in select fields of study. BU Wheelock master’s degrees are taught by faculty who are leaders in their fields, and our specialized programs provide the ideal blend of theoretical knowledge alongside skill-building exercises and experiential opportunities.

Master of Education (EdM): Expands students’ knowledge of a particular content area while also exploring research and theory.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): Enables individuals interested in earning the initial teaching licensure needed to become a successful classroom teacher at the middle or high school level.

Coverdell Fellows gain valuable, hands-on experience that makes them more competitive in today’s job market while furthering the Peace Corps mission. All program fellows will complete internships in underserved Greater Boston communities while they pursue their studies, allowing them to apply what they learn in the classroom to a professional setting. BU Wheelock will support fellows in seeking a paid practicum/internship.

For more information about the BU Wheelock and Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows partnership, visit the Peace Corps website.

Enrollment benefits

Returned Peace Corps volunteers selected as Coverdell Fellows can receive the following enrollment benefits at BU Wheelock:

  • 33% discount in tuition and fees for the all programs in the partnership
  • A $5,000 scholarship for those fellows who are unsuccessful in securing a paid practicum/internship

Learn more about the BU Wheelock Partnership with the Peace Corps