Newman Civic Fellows

Given by Campus Compact, the Newman Civic Fellowship Award recognizes and supports community-committed students who represent the next generation of public problem solvers and civic leaders. Named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman, the award is a one-year fellowship experience that supports personal, professional, and civic development.  

Eligible undergraduate students are nominated by Millersville University faculty or staff for their demonstrated commitment to finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country.

Students are encouraged to self-initiate the nomination process by forwarding the nomination form link to a Millersville University faculty or staff member willing to submit a nomination on their behalf. 

(Check here in early 2027 for the 2027-2028 nomination form)

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The Fellowship includes a variety of program components, including:

• Attendance at a national, regional, and state convening of Fellows
• Webinar series focused on skill development and professional learning
• Opportunities to submit conference proposals to present at Campus Compact-affiliated conference
• One-on-one leadership development with a local mentor
• National recognition through Campus Compact website and media
• Scholarship opportunities from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute
• Opportunity to apply for Newman’s Own Foundation Fellowship
  
  

Newman Civic Fellow eligibility criteria
     The Newman Civic Fellows Award recognizes a Millersville University community-minded student who:

• Engages in collaborative action with others from campus or from surrounding communities in order to create long-term social change
• Takes action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization
• Demonstrates the motivation and potential for effective long-term civic engagement
  
  

A Newman Civic Fellow nominee must: 

• Be an enrolled undergraduate in good standing during the Spring 2026 term
• Have at least one year of their education remaining 
• Plan to continue enrollment for the duration of the 2026-2027 academic year     
• Submit a personal statement by the provided due date
  
  

Nomination and award process:

• Late February – Due date for Millersville University faculty/staff to submit nominations  
• Early March – Nominations reviewed by an impartial University College review committee
• Mid-March – Invited nominee(s) submit a personal statement to the review committee 
• Early April – Selected finalist submits a headshot and confirms their personal statement
• August – Newman cohort publicly announced
• September – Fellowship begins
• November – Annual Convening of Newman Civic Fellows
• May – Fellowship ends