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:

 Professional experience at Merrimack College or partner organization for the duration of your program.

Earn your master's and choose between a Presidential (100% tuition) or Provost (50% tuition) fellowship.* Our Exercise & Sport Science program also offers the following fellowship and field experience categories: Health Science Sponsored Fellowship (75% tuition) and Graduate Intern (33% tuition).

Serve 25 hours/week (Presidential), 20 hours (Health Science Sponsored Fellowship), 15 hours (Provost), or 10 hours (Graduate Intern) in your placement while taking graduate courses in the evenings.* 

Gain practical, real-world experience and build your network by engaging with professionals in the field.

*Please note that fellowships do not cover additional program fees. Health Science Sponsored Fellowship and Graduate Intern field experience categories are available to Exercise and Sport Science fellows only.

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:

Exercise and Sport Science or Health Promotion and Management fellows 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. Our Exercise & Sport Science program also offers the following fellowship and field experience categories: Health Science Sponsored Fellowship (75% tuition) and Graduate Intern (33% tuition).

- Serve 25 hours a week (Presidential fellowships) 20 hours (Health Science Sponsored fellowships), 15 hours (Provost fellowships), or 10 hours (Graduate Interns) at your placement site while taking graduate courses in the evenings throughout the academic year.*

- Earn your master's degree in one year with significantly discounted tuition.

*Please note that Health Science Sponsored Fellowship and Graduate Intern field experience categories are available to Exercise and Sport Science fellows only.

*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