
The Newman Civic Fellowship is a year-long program that recognizes and supports student public problem solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Fellows are nominated by their president or chancellor based on their potential for public leadership and their work with communities. Throughout the fellowship year, Campus Compact provides students with opportunities to nurture their assets and help them develop strategies for social change—creating a network of connected and engaged student leaders who can support one another in making positive change.
Program Components
Throughout the fellowship year, Campus Compact provides Newman Civic Fellows with opportunities for learning and networking virtually and in person. Each opportunity is designed to help students learn to collaborate effectively across disciplines and to apply their skills to directly create positive change in their communities.
- Regular virtual events focused on skill development and professional learning
- An annual in-person Convening of Fellows, supported by The Allstate Foundation
- One-on-one leadership development with a local mentor of their choice
- Connection to a nationwide network of engaged student leaders, both during and after the fellowship year
- Public national recognition
- Special scholarship and career opportunities
- Opportunities to present or publish work through Campus Compact
Key dates
2023-2024 Cohort
October 2022
Nomination form opens
March 1, 2023
Last day to nominate students
Early April 2023
2023-2024 cohort publicly announced
Mid-April 2023
Orientation
September 2023
Fellowship begins
Fall 2023
National Convening of Newman Civic Fellows
May 2024
Fellowship ends
2022-2023 Cohort
October 26, 2021
Nomination form opens
February 1, 2022
Last day to nominate students
March 2022
2022-2023 cohort publicly announced
April 2022
Orientation
September, 2022
Fellowship begins
November 2022
National Convening of Newman Civic Fellows (held in-person, if possible)
May 2023
Fellowship ends, reflections due from Fellows
More about the Fellowship


Supported by The Allstate Foundation
Campus Compact is proud to partner with The Allstate Foundation to offer the Newman Civic Fellowship program to our member campuses.