National Urban Fellows Academic & Leadership Development Fellowship
Return to Fellowship SearchNational Urban Fellows’ Academic & Leadership Development Fellowship Program is a rigorous, 14-month, full-time graduate degree program comprising four semesters of academic course work and a nine-month Mentorship assignment. During their Mentorship, Fellows complete course work via distance learning. Fellows receive a $25,000 stipend, health insurance, a book allowance, relocation and travel reimbursement, full payment of tuition, and professional leadership development. Additionally, Fellows are required to make a $5,000 co-investment to their National Urban Fellows experience. The program culminates in a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the City of New York’s Bernard M. Baruch College, School of Public Affairs. An MPA degree is awarded to Fellows upon completion of all academic and program requirements. Following graduation, Fellows become part of a prestigious group of well over 1,400 diverse public service leaders who have gone on to assume influential positions across government, philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.
Award / Eligibility Details:
Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship, have a bachelor’s degree and have 5-7 years of professional work experience with 2 years in a management capacity. They must show evidence of having leadership capacity with potential for further growth and demonstrate commitment to public service.
Deadline: Mid-December each year
Academic Levels: Graduate, Post-Undergraduate
Type/Purpose: Graduate School Funding
Field of study: Public Affairs/Policy
Location: United States
Citizenship eligibility: US Citizen
Special Circumstances: Female, Underrepresented Group
For more information: http://www.nuf.org/