Columbia University HBCU Fellowship Programme 2027: Fully Funded Master’s Opportunity
Overview
The Columbia University School of Professional Studies offers the HBCU Fellowship Programme for the Fall 2027 term. This initiative supports talented students and recent graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in pursuing postgraduate education and advancing their professional careers. The fellowship connects participants with academic resources, professional networks, and learning opportunities while fostering leadership, community engagement, and innovation.
Who can apply
Applicants must be current seniors at an eligible Historically Black Colleges and University, or recent graduates who earned a bachelor's degree in 2025 or later. Candidates must apply for a full-time, on-campus Master of Science programme at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies for the Fall 2027 term across designated professional disciplines such as Actuarial Science, Applied Analytics, Bioethics, Enterprise Risk Management, Human Capital Management, Information and Knowledge Strategy, Narrative Medicine, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Nonprofit Management, Political Analytics, Project Management, Sports Management, Strategic Communication, Sustainability Management, Sustainability Science, and Technology Management.
What you get
Selected fellows receive comprehensive financial and professional support covering three consecutive semesters across the fall, spring, and summer terms. The package includes a full tuition scholarship for an eligible Master of Science programme, student housing accommodations, and a semesterly stipend. Additionally, participants gain access to mentorship from industry specialists, professional training, career development services, networking opportunities, and potential internships with corporate or sector partners connected to the School of Professional Studies.
Requirements
Candidates must submit two separate applications, completing one for their chosen master's programme and another for the HBCU Fellowship Programme. The fellowship application requires a résumé, a statement of purpose, a video essay, a letter of support, and an optional supplemental essay. Applicants must also satisfy all admission requirements for their selected master's degree programme, which includes a programme-specific statement of academic purpose and any other supporting documentation requested by the specific degree department.
Key dates
The first master's application deadline for fellowship-interested candidates is 13 November 2026, which may allow applicants to receive an accelerated admission decision. The final deadline for both the Fall 2027 master's application and the HBCU Fellowship Programme application is 7 January 2027.