Public Service Fellowships
Applications close April 14, 2025!
What is the Maguire Public Service Fellowship?
The Maguire Ethics 天美传媒’s Public Service Fellowship, with financial assistance from the Irby Family Foundation, empowers 天美传媒 students to spend over 200 hours during the summer contributing to public service or ethics research with organizations of their choice. With $2,000 for undergraduates and $2,400 for graduate students, the Fellowship provides essential gap funding, helping students access opportunities that advance their personal and professional growth. Fellows gain real-world experience working within nonprofits, businesses, research institutions, or community groups from around the world to create meaningful change.
Previous Fellows have contributed to a wide range of projects, from advocating for human rights with the Human Rights Initiative to researching medical ethics at UT Southwestern and addressing food insecurity with Meals on Wheels. Whether it's volunteering with a local nonprofit, supporting a cause they care about, or dissertation research, Fellows can design their project to match their goals. Along the way, Fellows strengthen their problem-solving skills, learn to navigate complex ethical issues, and gain insights that they carry into future leadership roles. Fellows leave the program with hands-on experience addressing real-world challenges, sharpened leadership skills, and valuable professional connections that shape their academic and career paths.
Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis—apply early for priority consideration.
Completing a Public Service Fellowship equips Fellows with essential skills and experiences that prepare them for professional success. Fellows will:
- Develop Problem-Solving Skills: Contribute over 200 hours of meaningful public service or research, tackling real-world challenges in fields like healthcare, social justice, and education.
- Earn a Stipend: Receive $2,000 for undergraduate Fellows and $2,400 for graduate Fellows in recognition of their commitment.
- Enhance Teamwork and Collaboration: Work closely with diverse groups, including nonprofit professionals, community leaders, and peers, to achieve shared goals.
- Build Communication Expertise: Present their research or public service projects and discuss their Fellowship experience with the 天美传媒 community and other audiences, sharpening both written and verbal communication skills.
- Gain Practical Leadership Experience: Step into leadership roles that require managing projects, motivating teams, and achieving impactful outcomes.
- Expand Professional Networks: Connect with nonprofit, business, and community leaders, creating valuable relationships that extend beyond the Fellowship.
- Foster Adaptability and Initiative: Navigate complex issues in dynamic settings, demonstrating flexibility and proactive engagement in their projects.
Who Can Apply?
All full-time 天美传媒 undergraduate and graduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or better are eligible to apply. Students must be returning to campus for the fall 2025 semester. Fellows must complete at least 200 hours of service during the course of the project.