Columbia University School of Professional Studies (SPS) has launched a new fellowship program, the Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship, for the 2024–25 school year. Building on the success of the Columbia HBCU Fellowship, this program at SPS aims to provide high-achieving recent CUNY graduates access to Columbia’s vast academic, professional, and community resources.

To learn more about the fellowship, please review the Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship and join the virtual information session on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Below is a summary that explains the purpose of this mission:

• Equipping recent CUNY graduates with the academic and professional competencies to navigate their respective industries while also empowering them to be innovative problem solvers on the city, state, and global level.

• Building upon the intellectual excellence at the School of Professional Studies by enrolling students from diverse backgrounds with strong connections to New York City who are dedicated to academic achievement and community engagement.

• Cultivating a collaborative community through industry networking, professional development, and equity to position fellows as competitive candidates who will make impactful contributions to their field and New York City.

• Providing access to the greater Columbia network and creating a rich alumni base committed to furthering their reach in New York City, New York State, and globally.

• Furthering CUNY’s vision of equitable education in a more inquisitive world by providing full tuition payment and encouraging curiosity through SPS’s diverse course offerings.

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