Description
As a Graduate Fellow, you’ll gain hands-on experience and expand your professional network through personalized roles that align with your career aspirations, all while completing your master’s degree and saving 50-100% on tuition!
Program Benefits:
Earn a master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science at Merrimack College while gaining 9 months of professional experience at a partner location.
Receive a tuition scholarship through one of three fellowship opportunities: Presidential Fellowship (100% tuition, 25 hours/week), Health Science Sponsored Fellowship (75% tuition, 20 hours/week), or Provost Fellowship (50% tuition, 15 hours/week). Please note that fellowships do not cover additional program fees.
Our NEW hybrid format balances fieldwork and coursework, and allows students to structure their schedule for only one day per week on campus!
Learn more about our programs on our website.
Fellowships locations available at:
- Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach | Clark University | Worcester, MA
- Performance Coach | Compete Sports | Norwood, MA
- Performance Fellow | MaxWay | Greenland, NH
- Sports Performance | Framingham State | Framingham, MA
- Strength and Conditioning Fellow | Phillips Exeter Academy | Exeter, NH
Application Deadline(s):
- We strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible for your best chance at a preferred placement. Applications will be accepted until all fellowship positions have been filled.
- First Day of Fellowship Training: August 2026
- Duration of Fellowship Placement: August 2026 to late May 2027
A complete application includes
- Online Application
- 1 Letter of Recommendation
- Fellowship Essay
- Resume
- Official transcripts
*International students should visit: https://www.merrimack.edu/admission/graduate/international-student-faq/ for more information regarding additional requirements.
For additional questions or support please contact, graduate@merrimack.edu or 978-837-3563
Requirements
All applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree
- 3.0 undergraduate GPA preferred (lower GPAs will be considered and will have additional application requirements for evaluation)
- Fellowships are in-person roles located either on Merrimack’s campus in North Andover, MA, or surrounding communities
