Samuels Center for Community Partnerships and Civic Transformation (COMPACT)

Newman Civic Fellowship

About the Newman Civic Fellowship

The Newman Civic Fellowship is a year-long program that recognizes and supports student public problem solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Fellows are nominated by their president or chancellor based on their potential for public leadership and their work with communities. Throughout the fellowship year, Campus Compact provides students with opportunities to nurture their assets and help them develop strategies for social change—creating a network of connected and engaged student leaders who can support one another in making positive change. (Campus Compact)

Program Components

Throughout the fellowship year, Campus Compact provides Newman Civic Fellows with opportunities for learning and networking virtually and in person. Each opportunity is designed to help students learn to collaborate effectively across disciplines and to apply their skills to directly create positive change in their communities.

This Fellowship comes with benefits such as a 3-day national in-person convening with 150+ other Newman Fellows, bi-weekly leadership and networking sessions, the chance to apply and receive up to $1,500 in mini-grant funding for social impact projects, exclusive access to online platforms and communication channels, and extensive access to special undergraduate and post-graduate opportunities from our national partners.

Highlighted Components:

  • Regular virtual events focused on skill development and professional learning
  • An annual in-person Convening of Fellows
  • One-on-one leadership development with a local mentor of their choice
  • Connection to a nationwide network of engaged student leaders, both during and after the fellowship year
  • Chance to apply and receive a mini-grant of up to $1,500 for a social impact project
  • Public national recognition
  • Special scholarship and career opportunities
  • Opportunities to present or publish work through Campus Compact

Eligibility

Student nominees must:

  • Be currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program at your institution (with preference for undergraduate students).
  • Have at least one year of their education remaining (either at their current institution or at a different one) at the date of nomination so that they are enrolled as a student for the full duration of their fellowship (September 2025 - May 2026).
  • Commit to providing a short reflection piece to Campus Compact during their fellowship year.
  • Commit to being present and fully engage in offered fellowship activities.

For Mentors

A "Community Mentor" for the Newman Civic Fellowship will participate by meeting with their mentee over lunch (funded by COMPACT and the Department of Student Engagement) three times over the duration of the fellowship (September 2025 - May 2026) to discuss topics including but not limited to career exploration, civic engagement pathways, and leadership/professional development.

Questions?

For inquiries, additional information, or to schedule a meeting, please contact Tony Thein (COMPACT) and Michelle Puls (DSE).

Applications

Application Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025

 2025 NEWMAN CIVIC FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION

Fellow Spotlight

Mandy Feuerman '25 is the Newman Civic Fellow for 2024-2025 for Brandeis University.

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Past Newman Civic Fellows