Nominate a Fellow

• Nomination form opens January 27, 2026
• Nomination form closes April 27, 2026
• Fellows are announced in August 2026
• Fellowship duration: September 2026 to May 2027 (academic year)

The Newman Civic Fellowship is intended to honor the legacy of Campus Compact Founder Frank Newman by recognizing community-committed students who:

• Engage in collaborative action with others from campus or from surrounding communities in order to create long-term social change
• Take action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization
• Demonstrate the motivation and potential for effective long-term civic engagement

In keeping with Frank Newman’s passion for educational access, we encourage presidents and chancellors to give preference to students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in higher education.

Student nominees must:

• Be currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program at your institution (with preference for undergraduate students).
• Have at least one year of their education remaining (either at their current institution or at a different one) at the date of nomination so that they are enrolled as a student for the full duration of their fellowship (September '26 to May '27).
• Commit to providing a short reflection piece to Campus Compact during their fellowship year.
• Commit to being present and fully engage in offered fellowship activities.

Nominating institutions must:

• Plan to be active members of Campus Compact for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Commit to helping the nominee identify a local mentor
• Submit nomination materials on behalf of the president or chancellor. Other individuals may assist the president or chancellor compile and submit materials, but the letter of nomination must be signed by the president or chancellor and the president or chancellor must approve the nominee's leadership profile.
• Commit to supporting the fellow in booking and securing travel to/from the annual Newman Civic Fellowship Convening. (In situations where students or institutions need financial assistance to attend the convening, Campus Compact may provide assistance.)

Get started with the nomination process today if you're ready OR scroll down to register for an upcoming info session and learn more about the Fellowship, eligibility criteria, and what makes a strong nomination. We’ll walk through the nomination process step-by-step, review key deadlines, and answer frequently asked questions. This is a great opportunity to make sure you feel confident and prepared before submitting your nomination.