Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program

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Paul D. Coverdell Fellows
Patricia Roque
Fellows Coordinator

FAQ

I am an RPCV. How do I indicate I’m interested in participating and applying for the Coverdell Fellows program?

On the SOPHAS application there is a question related to the Peace Corps. If you are an RPCV, check the appropriate box and complete the essay question. Once you are admitted to the College of Public Health, you will be contacted by the Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Coordinator. 

Which public health degrees are available to Peace Corps Coverdell applicants?

Open to any on-campus concentration. Online concentrations are not eligible.

How do I apply for the Coverdell Fellows program?

  • Step 1 – Applicants will apply to the College of Public Health via Sophas by the application deadline for the Fall Semester
  • Step 2 - Indicate in your SOPHAS application your desire to apply to the Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program and complete the additional essay
  • Step 3 - Applicants will be notified of their admission to the College of Public Health
  • Step 4 -The Peace Corps Coordinator will contact admitted Coverdell Applicants and request their DOS, CV, and any additional documentation
  • Step 5 - All Coverdell applicants will be notified of their Coverdell application status.
  • Step 6 -If selected, applicants will have 1 week to decide if they wish to accept or decline the Coverdell offer and communicate with the COPH Peace Corps Coordinator
  • Step 7 - Once accepted, Fellows will receive a welcome packet from the Cooridnator of the Coverdell Program

I am a former Peace Corps Volunteer; will I automatically be eligible for the Coverdell Fellows program?

You must first be accepted by the College of Public Health in either the MPH or MSPH degree program. Please see the application process

I completed my Peace Corps Service over 10 years ago, am I still eligible?

Yes. It does not matter when you finished your service. Whether you finished 1 month ago, 1 year ago, or 10 years ago you are eligible.  As long as you are an RPCV and meet the eligibility requirements and are admitted into the College of Public Health at USF you can apply.

What is the time commitment for the Coverdell Fellows program?

The Coverdell Fellows Program has a 2 year timeline. You are expected to complete your work within that time frame. If you have not yet finished by the end of 2 years, you will still be able to finish your degree at your own pace, but will no longer be a Peace Corps Coverdell Fellow and will be responsible for all expenses.

How many Coverdell Fellows are you accepting right now?

We will be accepting 4 Coverdell Fellows once every year in the Fall Term

I have a question that is not addressed here. What should I do?

Call or email the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows coordinator at:

Patricia Roque
Fellows Coordinator 
P: 813-974-8469  
proque@health.usf.edu