Merrimack Graduate Fellowships in Education & Human Services

The Merrimack Graduate Fellowships in Education & Human Services are in-person fellowships awarded to graduate students pursuing master's programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Social Work. Fellows receive substantial tuition support while completing a nine-month professional placement at Merrimack College or a partner organization, and engage in hands-on work in educational and community settings. Tuition scholarships are awarded at 50% (with a 15-hour weekly placement) or 100% (with a 25-hour weekly placement) of eligible tuition during the academic year.

Nine-month professional fellowship experience; tuition scholarships; opportunity to gain practical experience and professional network; in-person placements at Merrimack College or partner organizations.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and pursue one of the specified master’s programs; a 3.0 undergraduate GPA is preferred, with lower GPAs considered based on additional application requirements.

Apply through the Merrimack graduate application system, indicate eligibility for a fellowship, and submit the required fellowship essay.