Graduate Wellness Champion Fellowship
To support the well-being of graduate students, department-level initiatives are key – both in running local
well-being events, but also to help change culture and practices.
Hence, the Graduate School is continually seeking Graduate Wellness Champions to bring the wellbeing
initiative into departments
across
campus.
To be considered for this fellowship, please complete the short application.
Graduate Wellness Champions strive to:
• Be knowledgeable of campus graduate student support services and communicate to your peers
the benefits involved with participating in these activities.
• Help identify which programs would most enhance personal and professional development of
graduate peers in your department.
• Help host and organize these programs in your department or college and encourage students to
attend.
• Assist newly admitted students experience a smooth transition by explaining department
expectations and cultural norms.
• Participate in trainings, programs and activities, and attend monthly group meetings scheduled
by the program coordinator.
This fellowship entails an approximate time commitment of two hours per week to ensure connections
are
made
with
peers,
and
time
is
set
aside
for
special
event
planning.
Graduate
Wellness
Champions
to participate in a monthly meeting with fellow
Champions and the program
coordinator. There will be a short onboard orientation session upon acceptance into the Wellness
Champion program.
Qualifications:
• Be in good academic and student conduct standing.
• Commit to enrollment throughout the fall and spring semesters.
• Be willing to learn and share information about the MSU community, student life, and campus
resources.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have a genuine desire to help their peers succeed.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Be self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Practice and promote diversity and inclusion.
Benefits
The Graduate Wellness Champion will build close relationships with new students and develop
leadership skills. This position will enhance career opportunities through professional development,
recognition, and via networking channels with campus leaders.
The Graduate Wellness Champion receives a fellowship stipend in the amount of $500 for the
academic year. To be distributed in two $250 installments; at the end of Fall and Spring semesters.
