Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program
The BardMAT Program is proud of its status as a Coverdell Fellows program, offering additional support to MAT candidates who have served as Peace Corps Volunteers.
The Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program (formerly known as Fellows/USA) offers returned Peace Corps Volunteers financial aid, such as scholarships and stipends, and professional internships to participate in graduate-level work at more than 70 partner schools. Master’s and doctoral degrees combined with substantive internships in underserved American communities prepare Fellows for their careers in a wide range of disciplines. Volunteers who satisfactorily complete their Peace Corps service gain lifetime eligibility for the Coverdell Fellows Program. Bard College’s Master of Arts in Teaching Program (MAT) is a unique teacher preparation program that focuses on in-depth disciplinary study accompanied by a yearlong apprenticeship in secondary schools. Bard MAT is delighted to partner with the Peace Corps in supporting the education of Coverdell Fellows to become excellent teachers in the U.S.
The Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program at The Bard College Master of Arts in Teaching Program
About the Coverdell Fellows Program
Founded in 1985 at Teachers College, Columbia University (and formerly known as Fellows/USA), the Coverdell Fellows Program is now a network of partnerships between the Peace Corps and more than 90 universities across the country. Competitively selected Coverdell Fellows undertake service internships in high-need American communities and receive financial aid while working toward their graduate degrees. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers may apply to enroll in a Coverdell Fellowship at participating universities at any time after successfully completing Peace Corps service.
Coverdell Fellows at The Bard College Master of Arts in Teaching Program
The Bard College Master of Arts in Teaching Program Coverdell Fellows partnership was founded in February, 2013.
Coverdell Fellows at The Bard College Master of Arts in Teaching Program have the opportunity to earn Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degrees in Biology, English, History or mathematics
Our Coverdell Fellows also undertake year-long service internships in local public schools in New York State.
Requirements
To be accepted to the Bard College Master of Arts in Teaching Program Coverdell Fellows program, interested students must have a B.A. degree from an accredited liberal arts institution and a major or the equivalent in the area they wish to study in the BardMAT.
Financial Support
Coverdell Fellows at the Bard College Master of Arts in Teaching Program receive the following benefits: All Coverdell Fellow applicants have the application fee waived. Fellows selected for the program will receive at least 30% tuition remission, a financial aid package amounting to $13,000.
Program Contacts
To learn more about Bard College Master of Arts in Teaching Program Coverdell Fellowships, please contact:
Cecilia Maple, Assistant Director for Admission and Student Affairs
Master of Arts in Teaching Program at Bard College
Bard College
PO Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
Phone: 845-758-7145
Fax: 845-758-7149
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.bard.edu/mat/
Peace Corps: https://www.peacecorps.gov/volunteer/university-programs/graduate-school-partners/bard-college-master-of-arts-in-teaching-program-new-york/