Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Fulbright – Hilary Rodham Clinton Fellowships in Public Policy
The Harry S. Truman Foundation awards the Truman
Scholarship, a merit based grant of up to $30,000, to
eligible juniors who wish to pursue graduate studies in
preparation for a career in government, the non- profit
sector, or the public sector. Recipients of the Truman
Scholarship must also complete a service requirement for
three of the seven years following the completion of a
graduate degree program.
Fellows serve in professional public-policy-related placements in foreign
government ministries or institutions and to gain hands-on public sector
experience in participating foreign countries, while simultaneously carrying
out an academic study/research project. Awards also available to pursue
projects of candidates own design in any field to any participating country.
www.truman.gov
The program is designed to introduce America's finest college students and
graduates to local government and public service. It is a nine month
fellowship that provides recipients an opportunity to work in government or
city agencies.
AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate Program
Program offers individuals the opportunity to become
engaged in a community through an existing VISTA
project for 8 to 10 weeks during the summer. Associates
choose from projects throughout the country, based on
their skills and interests, and serve with communitybased organizations, working to overcome poverty.
www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americo
rps-programs/americorps-vista/vista-summer-associates
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright-clinton-fellwships
NYC Urban Fellows
www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/work/program_info.shtml
Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs
Provides a full-time, nine month, graduate-level experiential leadership
training program that prepares diverse, talented and committed individuals
for effective and ethical leadership in the public affairs arena. The Fellows
Program is offered in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and
St. Louis.
Latino Leadership Initiative of the Harvard
Kennedy School of Government
www.coro.org
An intensive weeklong leadership development program
at the Harvard Kennedy School for students committed
to serving the Latino community. The LLI features
classroom sessions on a range of leadership
development topics including self-awareness, and core
competencies such as public speaking, decision-making,
and negotiation.
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
www.centerforpublicleadership.org/index.php?option=c
om_content&view=article&id=352&Itemid=107
Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA)
Fellowship, Junior Summer Institute
The PPIA Junior Summer Institute is a seven-week
program structured to introduce or strengthen skills in
economics, statistics, policy analysis, writing, public
speaking and organization/time management. Fellows
go on to complete master’s degrees in Public Affairs,
Public Administration or International Affairs.
www.ppiaprogram.org/ppia/what-we-do/junior-summerinstitutes/
Provides up to $40,000 per academic year for students who expect to enroll
in a two-year, full-time master's degree program in either public policy,
international affairs, public administration, or in an academic field such as
business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages.
www.woodrow.org/higher-educationfellowships/foreign_affairs/pickering_grad/program.php
Stephen A. Schwarzman Scholars
Beginning in 2016, Schwarzman Scholars will be chosen annually to work
towards a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.
Degrees in Public Policy, Economics & Business and International Relations
will be available.
http://schwarzmanscholars.org/
Fellowship advice and support available from:
Valeria L. Hymas
Baruch College, Fellowships Advisor
Fellowships@baruch.cuny.edu
Application Guidance: http://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/fellowships/
Searchable Fellowships Directory: www.baruch.cuny.edu/fellowships/
www.baruch.cuny.edu/fellowships/
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer
Enrichment Program
A six-week summer program designed to provide
undergraduates with a deeper appreciation of current
issues and trends in intl. affairs, a greater understanding
of career opportunities in international affairs, and the
enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers.
www.rangelprogram.org/index.cfm?session.areaid=2&co
ntentid=684&typeid=CBRIAPSEP
Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Supports scholarship and excellence in national
environmental policy. Scholarships granted to
sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers
related to the natural environment; or to Native
Americans and Alaska Natives.
Empire State Fellowships
Fellows are appointed to positions in the NY State Executive Branch that
match their skills and experience, and work closely with senior
administration to create policy solutions to complex challenges. Fellows will
engage in educational and professional development programming that
prepares them to serve as effective and ethical leaders.
www.dos.ny.gov/newnyleaders/fellows-qualifications.html
Excelsior Service Fellowship Program
Fellows serve for 2 years in a variety of capacities within such agencies like
the Dept. of Environmental Conservation, the Dept. of Labor, Housing and
Community Renewal, the Dept. of Financial Services, and the Empire State
Development Corp. Alternatively, Fellows may be assigned to roles in the
Governor’s or Lieutenant Governor’s Office.
For more info contact: Fellowships@baruch.cuny.edu
www.udall.gov/
Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development Housing
Fellowship Program
Cultural Vistas Fellowships
Fellows work for 4 months in 3 different offices of their choosing at HPD,
learning about efforts to revitalize NYC’s neighborhoods through
construction, renovation, code enforcement, litigation, and outreach and
loans to private owners. In the second year, fellows typically have two sixmonth or one 12-month placement.
The fellowship affords students the unique opportunity to
advance their career goals, develop global competencies,
and experience life in another culture. Cultural Vistas
selects up to 12 fellows to take part in this multinational
professional development program in the field of
sustainability, which includes eight-week summer
internships in Argentina, Germany, and Singapore.
www.culturalvistas.org/cvfellowship
U.S. Dept. of State Student Internship Program
Internship to work in U.S. Embassies, as well as in various
bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at Dept. offices
around the U.S. This program is designed to provide
substantive experiences in a foreign affairs environment.
www.careers.state.gov/students/programs
Colin Powell Fellowship
Summer internship program for two Baruch students with
a strong interest in serving the United States by working
for the U.S. Dept. of State. The internships are located
either in Washington, D.C. at State Dept. headquarters, in
New York City at the United States Mission to the United
Nations, or at a U.S. embassy overseas.
www.baruch.cuny.edu/wsas/student_resources/ColinPo
wellFellowship.htm
http://home2.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/jobseekers/fellowship.shtml
John D. Solomon Fellowship Program
A nine month paid fellowship to seven graduate students who are
specializing in emergency management, social work, public health, public
safety communication or journalism.
www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/about/about_johndsolomonfellowship.shtml
Presidential Management Fellowships
A leadership development program at the entry level for advanced degree
candidates. The program attracts and selects the best candidates possible,
but is designed to develop a cadre of potential government leaders. The
PMF Program inculcates a lasting bond as well as a spirit of public service,
ultimately encouraging and leading to a career in the government.
www.pmf.gov/
Immigrant Justice Corps Fellowships
Fellows serve with NYC’s leading non-profit legal services providers and
community-based organizations to offer a range of immigration assistance
including naturalization, deportation defense, or human trafficking.
www.justiccorps.org