Named Fellowships – Summer 2026

SPSP serves as an umbrella for general fellowships and named summer fellowships created through grants and gifts from generous donors. Each eligible SPSP applicant will receive a general fellowship or one of the named fellowships listed below. Students awarded named fellowships will receive special recognition.

Baron & Budd Public Interest Summer Fellowships

For work with nonprofit organizations, created by a generous gift from Baron & Budd, P.C.

Charles and Roberta Katz Environmental Summer Fellowships

For work with an environmental nonprofit organization or governmental agency, generously supported by Charles J. Katz, Jr. and Robert R. Katz.

Edward Lee Elmore Summer Fellowship in Public Interest Law

For work in a capital defense office, created by a generous gift from Diana Holt ’94.

G. Rollie White Trust Public Interest Summer Fellowships

For work with nonprofit organizations and public defender offices, created by a generous gift from the G. Rollie White Trust.

Koppel Family Summer Public Service Fellowships

For work with nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies, created by a generous gift from Annie Koppel Van Hanken and Nathan Koppel.

Mack Public Service Summer Fellowship

For work with government agencies, 501(c)(3) non-profits, 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, or legislative offices, and supported by a generous gift from Joel H. Mack.

Stuart Henry Environmental Law Fellowship

For work with a nonprofit legal organization focused on preserving Texas’ natural resources and protecting the Texans who rely on them, supported by generous gifts from admirers of Stuart Henry to honor his legacy of environmental protection.