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Masters International Volunteer Program

Grad School or Peace Corps...
Why Not Do Both?

Formerly, the University of Michigan School of Social Work (SSW) in conjunction with Peace Corps offered the Master's International (MI) program until the program was retired in 2016. Despite Peace Corps' retirement of the MI program, the SSW is continuing to offer students interested in international service the option to incorporate Peace Corps service into their MSW program. MSW applicants must apply to the U-M School of Social Work first and upon acceptance can apply to the Peace Corps. Masters International Volunteer Program students are not guaranteed acceptance into Peace Corps.

MSW students interested in the Masters International Volunteer Program must select the Global Social Work pathway. Masters International Volunteer Program students serve in countries all around the world and may choose to serve in any of the Peace Corps sectors that they see will best fit their interest. Peace Corps Volunteer Openings are updated quarterly for prospective applicants to look at current volunteer openings.

The Masters International Volunteer Program will further enhance learning and skills by giving students an option to complete 27 months of significant international experience while completing their MSW degree.

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  • Nonresident: $10,000 total award* (Advanced Standing/45 credit hour program students) $20,000 total award* (60 credit hour program students)
  • Resident: $5,000 total award* (Advanced Standing students) $10,000 total award* (60 credit hour program students)

* Financial aid awards for Masters International Volunteer Program students will be disbursed in the term(s) after successful completion of Peace Corps service.

A School of Social Work financial aid application for merit-based aid must be submitted for eligible participants to receive the Masters International Volunteer Program financial award. If you submitted the financial aid application as a part of your MSW online application do not submit a duplicate copy.

Applicants to the Masters International Volunteer Program are eligible for a variety of competitive and need-based grants, scholarships and loans available to all MSW applicants. For more information on financial support from the School of Social Work, refer to Current Grants and Scholarships.

Contact Information

Office of Global Activities

1080 South University
Room 3688
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106

(734) 936-1964
ssw.peacecorps@umich.edu

Peace Corps Office at the University of Michigan

1500 Student Activities Building
515 E. Jefferson Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1316

U-M Peace Corps Website
(734) 647-2182
peace.corps@umich.edu

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