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Undergraduate Fellowship

Cultivating the Next Generation of Civic Leaders

The Moynihan Undergraduate Fellowship is a transformative program that prepares promising CCNY students for impactful careers in government, policy research, and civic leadership. Fellows join a dynamic intellectual community that spans several career stages, from peer undergraduates to distinguished practitioners, while engaging in a unique curriculum that combines rigorous academic study with practical professional development.

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Fellowship Features

The Moynihan Undergraduate Fellowship offers comprehensive support for personal and professional growth to City College students interested in careers in public service. Features include:

Financial Support

Receive up to $20,000 in total awards over two years, including $5,000 per academic year and $5,000 per summer internship

Distinctive Curriculum

Complete four interconnected courses exploring foundational texts and ideas while developing frameworks for understanding contemporary political challenges

Summer Internship

Participate in two fully-funded internship experiences at government agencies or policy-focused nonprofits, with placements tailored to your interests and career goals

Networking

Join an active community of current fellows, program alumni, and distinguished practitioners who provide mentorship and career guidance throughout the fellowship

Events

Gain exclusive access to Moynihan Center programming, including fellows-only seminars and reserved seating at public events with leading thinkers and practitioners

Professional Development

Receive comprehensive training in policy analysis, professional communication, and leadership skills while building relationships with public service practitioners

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New York City Leaders

The New York City Leaders track prepares talented and motivated CCNY undergraduates for future leadership roles in New York City government administration. Fellows take an intensive academic curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and the practical application of public service. New York City Leaders gain hands-on professional experience through fully-funded summer internships within one of the city’s administrative bodies or a relevant non-governmental organization devoted to policy work at the city level.

Public Service Innovators

Reflecting Senator Moynihan’s own uncommon career trajectory, the Public Service Innovators track encourages promising CCNY undergraduates to reimagine the contours of a career in public service. Fellows participate in a rigorous year-long curriculum devoted to professional development and the philosophy of public service. Public Service Innovators receive individualized guidance to pursue careers in a variety of institutions that serve the public interest—from government auxiliaries to public service media to non-profits.

A simple openness to alternative definitions of a problem and a willingness to concede the possibility of events taking a variety of courses. This ought to be the preeminent mode of liberalism.

Daniel Patrick Moynihan