The Clinton School of Public Service is one of 12 members of the inaugural Service to Service initiative, a partnership with We the Veterans and the Volcker Alliance to help schools of public service connect veterans and military families with public service education pathways and propel them into stable and impactful careers in public leadership.
The Clinton School and other participating schools will enroll veterans and military-connected students as Service to Service Fellows for Fall 2025.
The Clinton School will provide multiple full and half-tuition scholarships to qualified veteran and active military applicants.
Service to Service schools will recruit veterans and military family members into master’s degree programs at schools of public service, provide them with a meaningful cross-campus fellowship experience that encourages network building and professional development, and facilitate placement in state and local government jobs upon graduation.
“We are honored to participate in the Service to Service initiative, supporting veterans and military families in their journey from military service to public leadership,” said Dean Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto. “Service to Service will elevate public trust and strengthen communities by channeling the skills, dedication, and leadership of veterans into essential roles across state and local government.”
“Public trust in veterans is universal and unwavering across America. Importantly, that trust extends to military family members who share a strong commitment and sense of duty to this country,” said Ellen Gustafson, Co-Founder and Executive Director of We the Veterans. “As Service to Service Fellows, veterans and military families will embark on postgraduate studies that build on their leadership skills, tap into their patriotism, and position them to bring that trust to influential civic roles,” Gustafson said.
Participating schools include:
- University of Arkansas, Clinton School of Public Service
- Arizona State University
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Central Florida
- Cornell University
- University of Kentucky
- University of Michigan
- University of Missouri
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- The Ohio State University
- Pepperdine University
- Syracuse University
“Trust in government is at an all-time low and state and local governments are struggling to recruit talent with the skills needed for effective service delivery,” said Sara Mogulescu, President of the Volcker Alliance. “The veteran community is a diverse, highly trusted, and service-oriented group of leaders that, with more intentional engagement, is uniquely positioned to fill leadership positions in state and local government.”
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