OpenFieldGeorge McGovern Center Civic Leadership & Public Policy Fellowship
Prestigious fellowship named after former US Senator and presidential nominee George McGovern, supporting undergraduate research into rural poverty alleviation, food insecurity, and civic governance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled DWU undergraduate with minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA
- English language proficiency
- Not required for domestic students
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Public policy essay (1,000 words) addressing rural food security or community development
- Recommendation letters
- Two faculty recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $4,000 annual scholarship plus fully funded travel to national policy symposiums
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct tuition grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Dakota Wesleyan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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