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Service to Service Fellowship

 

 

 

 

Elevating Military-Connected Students

The University of Arizona’s School of Government and Public Policy (SGPP) is proud to announce its selection as a member of the Volcker Alliance’s Service to Service Initiative!

The Service to Service (S2S) Fellowship is a premier national initiative designed to help veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses channel their leadership experience into meaningful public service careers. Fellows pursuing graduate degrees in public administration or public policy gain access to a supportive cohort of peers, specialized professional development, and dedicated job placement networks in state and local government.

This partnership bridges the gap between military service, advanced public service education, and impactful civilian careers in the public sector. Through this initiative, we are empowering the next generation of public leaders to continue their mission of service right here in the Tucson community!

S2S Fellowship Benefits:

Impactful Local Internships

Fellows gain direct, hands-on experience as a management intern through dedicated placements with vital City of Tucson departments:

  • Emergency Management Office
  • Tucson Water

Financial Support

Selected fellows will receive an SGPP stipend of $8,000 to support their academic and professional journey.

Academic Credit

Selected fellows will receive 6 units of academic internship credit (3 units/semester) towards the MPA or MPP degree requirements.

National Networking

Selected fellows may receive exclusive invitations to travel to and participate in national Volcker Alliance events, connecting with public service leaders from across the country.

Application Process

Each academic year, SGPP selects two military-connected students from our Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs to serve as Service to Service Fellows. 

Check Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Service to Service Fellowship, applicants must be:

  1. Currently enrolled in or accepted into the MPA or MPP program (main campus only).
  2. A military-connected student (Veteran, Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, or military spouse/dependent).
  3. Committed to pursuing a career in public service and local governance.

Apply

The application for the S2S Fellowship is now available for Fall 2026!

Application deadline: August 1, 2026

S2S Fellowship Application

Questions?

Please feel free to reach out!

S2S Fellowship program specific questions: please contact SGPP’s coordinator for the Volcker Initiative, Assistant Professor of Practice Michael Burgoyne, at burgoyneml@arizona.edu. 

MPA or MPP program specific questions: please contact SBS-sgppmasters@arizona.edu.