Student Fact Sheet

The Trinity Fellows Program of Marquette University was created in keeping with an ideal central to the university’s mission - the promotion of justice and faith through service - to develop urban leaders with a commitment to social and economic justice.

Program Overview

Trinity Fellows participate in a 21-month study/work program while earning master’s degrees in one of
the following fields:

Fellows are expected to complete their master’s 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

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.

Requirements

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