The Trinity Fellows Program of 黑料论坛 was created in keeping with an ideal central to the university鈥檚 mission - the promotion of justice and faith through service - to develop leaders with a commitment to social and economic justice.
Trinity Fellows participate in a 21-month study/work program while earning master鈥檚 degrees in one of sixteen fields. In addition to full time studies, Fellows are placed at selected nonprofit organizations in the Milwaukee area, where they work in meaningful, substantive projects.
Learn more about the Trinity Fellows program outcomes.
Student Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

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Academic Commitment
Trinity Fellows participate in a 21-month study/work program while earning master鈥檚 degrees in one of the following fields:
Trinity Core Courses
Fellows are expected to complete their master鈥檚 program in two years as a full-time student. They are also required to take three Trinity classes focused on the following urban issues:
- Trends in the Social Sector: Social Innovation and Systems Change
- The Nature of Cities, Urban Policy and Politics
- Social Justice, Social Activism
Nonprofit Placement
In addition to full time studies, Fellows are placed at selected nonprofit organizations
in the Milwaukee area, where they work in meaningful, substantive projects. Fellows
work at their agencies 18 hours per week during the academic year, and 40 hours per
week during the summer between academic years. Learn more about current and past Trinity host organizations and student roles.
Benefits, Eligibility, & Requirements
Application Deadline:
January 15, 2026
Academic
Applicant must meet the admission requirements of the 黑料论坛 graduate program of choice.
Commitment to Service
Completion of the Peace Corps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Lutheran Volunteer Corps, AmeriCorps, Teach for America, or other comparable full-time service commitment by August 2026 OR
Post-undergrad employment within the nonprofit sector for at least 2 years.
NOTE: If your service or nonprofit experience was impacted by federal funding cuts since January 2025, we are still willing to consider your application. Please include a brief explanation in the "Full-time service and/or nonprofit experience鈥 section of your application.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Trinity Fellows Program, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA recipient of the United States.
Financial Benefits
Fees
Each Fellow contributes a participation fee of $625 per semester; the participation fee totals $2,500 for the 21-month, four-semester fellowship term. This contribution may come from an AmeriCorps education voucher, a portion of the Peace Corps readjustment allowance, or a similar grant.
Fellowship Term & Enrollment
Our next fellowship term is from mid-August 2026 鈥 May 31, 2028. We will award up to 12 fellowships.
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City Year Milwaukee
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Community Advocates
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Data You Can Use
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Harbor District
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Medical College of Wisconsin
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Menomonee Valley Partners
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Milwaukee County - Department of Children and Families
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Milwaukee County - Office of Equity
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Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
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Milwaukee Public Library
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Milwaukee Public Library Foundation
- Milwaukee Riverkeeper
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Milwaukee Succeeds
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Neu-Life Community Development
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Outreach for Hope
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PEARLS for Teen Girls
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Penfield Children's Center
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Radio Milwaukee
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Secure Futures
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TBEY Arts Center
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Urban Economic Development Association
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Walnut Way
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WellPoint Care Network
Examples of Eligible Service Programs
This list is not comprehensive. Please contact Trinity Fellows with any questions.
Atlas Corps
Amate House
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps NCCC
AmeriCorps VISTA
Andr茅 House
Art Corps
Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry
Brethren Service Corps
Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer
Corps
Christ House
Christian Appalachian Project
City Year
College Possible
Dominican Volunteers USA
Farm of the Child
Food Corps
Franciscan Volunteer Ministry
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Jesuit Volunteers International
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Loyola University Chicago
Opportunities in Catholic Education
Lutheran Volunteer Corps
Mercy Corps
Nuestros Peque帽os Hermanos
Passionist Volunteers International
Peace Corps
Playworks
Public Allies
PULSE (Pittsburg Urban Leadership
Service Experience)
Repair the World
Salesian Lay Workers
St Joseph Worker Program
Teach for America
Vincentian Service Corps