New York City Urban Fellows Program 2027-2028 (stipend available)

Overview

The New York City Urban Fellows Program is a selective nine-month fellowship that places participants in Mayoral offices and City agencies. Fellows engage in hands-on work related to public policy, supplemented by volunteer service opportunities and a seminar series. This seminar series features guest speakers, including alumni and senior-level City officials, who discuss public policy, City initiatives, and their leadership experiences with both public and private sector leaders.

Who can apply

Applicants are eligible if they receive their bachelor's degree between Spring 2025 and Spring 2027. Individuals who received their degrees prior to January 2025 or in Summer 2027 are not eligible to apply. Eligibility is independent of when a Master's degree was achieved, and participants must be able to commit full-time to the nine-month duration of the program.

What you get

Selected participants receive a stipend of $37,355 along with health insurance coverage that excludes dental and vision. The program does not provide financial aid, scholarships, student loans for study, or housing for participants.

Key dates

The application deadline is January 11, 2027. The fellowship year is expected to begin on September 7, 2027, and conclude on May 12, 2028.