The Georgina and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Service Fellows Program prepares high-potential students with the skills, knowledge, and networks to be impactful public service leaders. The Bloomberg Public Service Fellows will receive full-tuition scholarships for full-time study to complete their NYU Wagner Master of Public Administration or Master of Urban Planning degrees and funded summer internships between their first and second years to gain experience in the practice of public service in the public or nonprofit sector. Internships will be supported by professional development programming, reflective assessments from students, and site visits by NYU Wagner. Career guidance will be available for all Bloomberg Fellows, and they will be connected to Bloomberg Philanthropies’ network of government and nonprofit leaders.
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Benefits
The Bloomberg Public Service Fellows will receive full-tuition scholarships for full-time study to complete their NYU Wagner Master of Public Administration or Master of Urban Planning degrees and funded summer internships between their first and second years to gain experience in the practice of public service in the public or nonprofit sector.
Requirements
- NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service two-year, full-time Master of Public Administration and Master of Urban Planning Program applicants.
- NYU Undergraduates enrolled in Gallatin, Global Liberal Studies, the College of Arts and Science, and the Tandon School of Engineering (with the potential to add students from other New York-based NYU undergraduate schools in the future), who are pursuing an Accelerated Dual Track Program (BA/BS + MPA/MUP) with NYU Wagner.
- US Citizens or Permanent Residents
Students enrolled in dual degree programs with other NYU schools are not eligible for NYU Wagner Named Fellowship programs.
Selection Process
- Demonstrated commitment to public service
- Overall academic potential, including quantitative aptitude
- Leadership experience, potential, and aspirations
- Thoughtful and articulate communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to analyze various perspectives surrounding a public service issue(s)
- Keen sense of curiosity and ability to problem solve in a collaborative environment
- Desire to work in U.S. local, state, or federal government and/or U.S. nonprofit sector upon graduation
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow To Apply
- Submit your Fellowship Application Essay along with your online application to NYU Wagner. Fellowship applicants must also submit a one-minute video essay.
- Those selected as fellowship semi-finalists will be invited to participate in interviews.
- Those selected as fellowship finalists will be invited for a virtual interview with the Selection Committee. Those finalists who cannot travel to New York will be able to interview remotely. The panel of judges will be composed of representatives from the Bloomberg Foundation and NYU Wagner.
For more details, visit NYU Fellowship webpage
