The Colin Powell Fellowship in Leadership and Public Service is a two-year program for undergraduate students who demonstrate interest in exploring social issues that impact African American and other underserved communities. The fellowship prepares you for a career in government, nonprofit organizations, and other forms of public service, in which you can apply your skills to issues of public concern. You acquire a broad knowledge of political institutions and the policymaking process, and learn about public service opportunities. Through seminars, internships, and professional development activities, you will explore methods of creating lasting social change.

SUPPORT Each fellow will receive a maximum of $8,000 each year for two years (assuming you remain in good standing). Fellows are also eligible to receive an additional stipend of $5,000 for a summer internship.

SEMINAR Over the course of two full academic years, you are introduced to the key themes of the program: leadership, public service, and teamwork. The seminar

explores a variety of pressing social justice issues; the foundations of policymaking; career paths in public service and the nonprofit sector; leadership and project management skills; and teamwork. You will meet guest speakers representing a variety of public service careers and issues. These seminars are mandatory for fellows and take place on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm during the fall and spring semesters.

SUMMER 2022 INTERNSHIP We encourage you to participate in a summer internship between the first and second years of the fellowship that fits your goals as well as those of the program. Full-time, unpaid interns who work for at least 9 weeks at nonprofit organizations or government agencies can receive a $5,000 stipend. This stipend will be adjusted for paid internships.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT We emphasize professional development in the seminar by helping you plan for your careers, develop your resumes and cover letters, and network. Fellows are also required to attend special events and networking opportunities.

THE COLIN POWELL FELLOWSHIP IN LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC SERVICE Undergraduate application for the 2021-2023 school years Early admission deadline: Dec. 15, 2020 Regular admission deadline: Mar. 15, 2021

ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students from Fall 2021 to Spring 2023, graduating in May 2023 or later. We accept students from any school/major and regardless of citizenship status. There is no GPA requirement. However, you must have a demonstrated interest in a career in public service.

APPLICATIONS AND DEADLINES Completed applications must include the following:

• The applicant information form; • A personal statement; • Responses to the two essay prompts; • Two recommendation letters; • A resume; and • A transcript (can be the unofficial version from

CUNYfirst).

We encourage you to apply by the early admission deadline to secure a spot in the next class of incoming fellows.

All applications must be emailed to the Colin Powell School Office of Fellowships at cpsfellowships@gmail.com by 5 pm on Dec. 15, 2020. Please submit all your materials, with the exception of the recommendation letter, in one email. Advise your recommender to email their letters to us directly by Dec. 1. We will confirm that we have received your application two to four weeks after submission.

For more information about the Colin Powell School Fellowships, visit this website: bit.ly/cps_fellowships

Questions? Contact Akasha Solis, Program Manager, Colin Powell School Office of Fellowships, asolis@ccny.cuny.edu

Please respond to the following questions. Write your name on all application materials.

PERSONAL STATEMENT (no more than 250 words) Tell us about your scholarly interests and experiences in college. What factors have shaped your interests? What are your career goals, and how are they related to public service?

ESSAY 1 (no more than 750 words) Describe an issue or a problem that you are passionate about. This may be related to a project that you participated in, or it might be an issue that you have yet to tackle. What are the root causes of the problem? What recommendations would you make to policymakers, organizations, community members, and/or other vested interests that might help address the problem?

ESSAY 2 (no more than 750 words) What are your career goals, and how are they related to public policy and/or public service? How do you think the Colin Powell School Fellowship in Leadership and Public Service might help you achieve those goals?

Early Admission Deadline: December 15, 2020 Regular Admission Deadline: March 15, 2021

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APPLICANT INFORMATION

1. Name:

2. Email: 3. Phone:

4. Major(s):

5. Minor(s):

6. Credits as of the end of last semester: 7. Cumulative GPA:

8: Anticipated date of graduation:

9. How did you hear about the program? Check all that apply.

Peer Current/former fellow Faculty Staff Social media

Email Student organization Info session Other:

10. Optional: How do you identify? Check all that apply.

White Latinx Black/African American Asian

American Indian/Alaskan Native Middle Eastern/North African

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Other

11. Optional: Were you born in the U.S.? Yes No Prefer not to state

12. Optional: Were both of your parents born in the U.S.? Yes No Prefer not to state

13. Optional: Does at least one of your parents have a college degree?

Yes No Prefer not to state

14. Have you participated in another fellowship or honors program on campus?

If so, which one(s)?

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

Name of Recommender: Title:

Email: Relationship to Applicant:

Name of Recommender: Title:

Email: Relationship to Applicant:

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