The Paul D. Coverdell Fellow Graduate Assistantship @ UW
Come join other Paul D. Coverdell fellows in the School of Politics, Public Affairs
& International studies as a Graduate Assistant in our International Studies, Political
Science, or MPA programs.
The Coverdell Fellow Graduate Assistantship is open to all Peace Corps volunteers
and covers tuition for up to 12 credit hours of classes. Coverdell fellows also receive
a stipend for work they do as Graduate Assistants for The School of Politics, Public
Affairs, & International Studies (SPPAIS).
Positions are awarded on a competitive basis and require full-time presence in Laramie
for the academic year. If interested, please submit an application to the School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies. The deadline for applications is February 1st for the MA programs, and March 15th for the MPA program.
PLEASE NOTE: The Coverdell opportunity at the University of Wyoming is only available for applicants
interested in pursuing the degrees offered in the School of Politics, Public Affairs,
and International Studies.

Deadline for following academic year: February 1st (MA Programs), March 15th (MPA program).
PUBLIC + COMMUNITY SERVICE
As a part of the Coverdell Fellow Graduate Assistantship, students will be asked to
participate in a community support project that aligns with their research interests.
Students will have a wide range of opportunities related directly to the six core
project areas of P.C. service.
Operating within the strong Laramie community fabric, students can find a number of
volunteer opportunities and intern in youth development and education projects with
organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, or through practicums in the College
of Education. It also allows for connections with local political institutions for
students interested in community or economic development.
The ACRES student farm accommodates students interested in agriculture, as does UW’s
network of extension offices throughout the state. Our wide-ranging study abroad network
allows for opportunities outside the United States in relevant regions, for example
in Kenya and Mongolia.
Our Environment and Natural Resources program is well equipped to accommodate students
with a wide range of interest areas. Each May, the Haub School takes undergrad and
graduate students to Jackson, WY to partner with community leaders, conduct research,
interview stakeholders and develop solutions to local environmental challenges.
Finally, individuals can work through institutions such as the School of Nursing to
participate in clinicals that fulfill health internship requirements. Your internship
hours and schedule will be determined in collaboration with the site and will be individualized
for you.
JOBS FOR ALUMNI
Our students land a great variety of jobs in business, banking, non-profits, as well
as local, state, and national government. Our grads have gone on to become leaders
in their fields. One of our most famous is Chris Spear, MPA '92: President of the
American Trucking Association.
The following list reflects just a few of the jobs our graduates have gotten:
- International Student Services, Colorado State University
- CIA Analyst
- Program Attorney for the Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
- University of Wyoming Police Officer
- Wyoming Small Business Development Center
- Assistant Commissioner of Prisons, State of Tennessee
- Executive Director of the Young at Heart Community Center
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management
- Deputy County Attorney, Pima County Arizona
- County Manager Pitkin County
- Assistant Manager, Financial Services, Cashier’s Office, University of Wyoming
- Safety Compliance officer – General Electric
- High School Social Studies Teacher
- Policy Research Analyst
- Professor of Sociology, American University in Dubai
- Ph.D. program in Public Administration, University of Colorado-Denver
News
Student Becomes UW’s First Coverdell Fellow Graduate Assistant
January 10, 2023 ‖ University of Wyoming graduate student Coletan Nutter, an “Air
Force kid” who grew up in multiple states across the country before landing in Laramie,
has chosen to make Wyoming his focus for betterment through UW’s new Paul D. Coverdell
Assistantship Program.
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