The Paul D. Coverdell Fellows program is a graduate fellowship program that offers financial assistance to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs). All fellows complete internships in the U.S., allowing them to continue to collaborate with communities on locally prioritized projects, to expand upon skills they gained as Volunteers, and to meet the Peace Corps Third Goal. The Coverdell Fellows program provides a great opportunity for RPCVs to continue their service while also pursuing graduate studies at a reduced cost. Partner universities, not the Peace Corps, handle all applications for the Coverdell Fellows program. Deadlines for programs vary, so be sure to check each school’s application due dates.