Newman Civic Fellowship

The Newman Civic Fellowship honors inspiring college student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. Newman Civic Fellows are characterized by a desire to seek long-term solutions for social issues, the ability to inspire and engage others, and the motivation and leadership potential to make significant contributions to public problem-solving and a network of dedicated students.

Newman Civic Fellows are recommended to Campus Compact by university administration to acknowledge motivation and ability in public leadership. As a Fellow, that student is able to connect with the national network of Fellows, participate in ongoing mentorship and leadership development, attend an all-expense paid annual fellow conference, and have access to scholarship and career opportunities.

This is a nomination-required opportunity, which means you must apply for and win the campus nomination before you can compete at the national level. This page walks through all instructions for both the campus and national competitions.

Please contact the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships at curf@ku.edu with questions.

Selection Criteria

Students eligible for current application cycle are those who:

Have at least one year of their education remaining and be enrolled in higher education for the duration of the academic year for which they are selected to serve as a fellow.
Are committed to public service and represent the goals of the Newman Civic Fellowship.

Step 1: Apply for Campus Nomination

Deadline: Early January

Notification of nomination: Late January

Required materials:

Email curf@ku.edu to access the application form.
Two brief essays (200 and 500 word max) on your service and leadership commitments as well as future career goals.
Resume.
One letter of recommendation.