Kathy Kretman Leadership Fellowship

The Kathy Kretman Leadership Fellowship was established in 2024 to honor Dr. Kathy Kretman for her lifelong commitment to advancing leadership through teaching and mentoring current and future leaders. For more than two decades, Dr. Kretman has served in several significant roles, including the Executive Director of the Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership, Waldemar A. Nielsen Chair in Philanthropy, and Research Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy. Kathy Kretman Leadership Fellows work at CPNL on a leadership-based research project and build their leadership skills through customized seminars and workshops. This fellowship award includes a $8,000 to $10,000 stipend based on hours worked per week.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled or new admit who has confirmed enrollment as a full-time student at McCourt. The fellowship will be awarded to McCourt students who, through academic pursuits as well as volunteer and work experience, demonstrate a strong commitment to exercising leadership for a healthy society, local or global. Excellent research and writing skills are required.

Timeline: Apply by Monday, April 20 at 5:00pm ET. We will review applications on a rolling basis.

Applicants will be notified about the Fellowship award by May 15, 2026.

Apply Here

If you are unable to apply through the GMS link above, please apply through this Google form. This is likely to apply to students who have been offered admission, but have not confirmed their enrollment yet.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Luisa Boyarski at boyarskl@georgetown.edu

The fellow for the 2025-2026 academic year is:

Doris Wambua (MPM 2026)