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!
Benefits:
Gain practical, real-world experience preparing you for your future career.
Build your network by engaging with and working alongside experienced professionals in the field.
Earn a 50-100% scholarship toward your graduate tuition* while earning your degree
Have the opportunity to make connections with potential employers and form a pathway into your post-graduation career.
*Please note that fellowships do not cover additional program fees (e.g. books, software and technology, academic support, wellness, etc.).
Health Science Fellowships are available in these program areas:
Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science
Master of Science in Health Promotion and Management
If you’re selected for a graduate fellowship, you will:
Complete a nine-month professional experience at Merrimack College or a partner organization.
Choose between a Presidential (100% tuition) or Provost (50% tuition) fellowship.
Serve 25 hours a week (Presidential fellowships) or 15 hours (Provost fellowships) at your placement site while taking graduate courses in the evenings throughout the academic year.
*Please note that fellowships do not cover additional program fees (e.g. books, software and technology, academic support, wellness, etc.).
Application Deadline(s):
- Priority Fellowship Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
- Initial Rankings Form Available: February 5, 2026
- Initial Rankings Deadline: February 13, 2026
- Fellowship Interviews: March 2-5, 2026
- Post-Interview Rankings Deadline: March 6, 2026
- Match Decisions: Late March 2026
- First Day of Fellowship Training: August 2026
- Duration of Fellowship Placement: August 2026 to late May 2027
- 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.
A complete application includes
- Online Application
- 1 Letter of Recommendation
- Fellowship Essay
- Resume
- Official transcripts
*Accredited and licensure programs may require both a personal statement and fellowship essay or additional letters of recommendations. International students should visit: https://www.merrimack.edu/admission/graduate/international-student-faq/ for more information regarding additional requirements.
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)
- Must be authorized to work 25 hours/week in the U.S.
- Fellowships are in-person roles* located either on Merrimack’s campus in North Andover, MA, or surrounding communities
