Columbia University School of Professional Studies (SPS) launched the Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship program in 2024. Building on the success of the Columbia HBCU Fellowship program, this new program empowers talented CUNY graduates and furthers intellectual excellence at the School of Professional Studies.

CUNY is the largest urban public higher-education institution, and one of the oldest in the country. Founded in 1847 as the nation’s first free public institution of higher education, CUNY today has 25 colleges spread across New York City’s five boroughs, serving more than 225,000 degree-seeking students of all ages. “We are grateful to Columbia University School of Professional Studies for recognizing our talent by creating a fellowship exclusively for CUNY students and we look forward to more partnerships with private institutions to strengthen New York,” said Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, chancellor of CUNY.

“SPS has a long history of providing access to a Columbia education for a diverse group of students,” says Zelon Crawford, senior associate dean of Student Affairs at SPS. “With the Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship program, we are excited to build another bridge to Columbia for our New York City neighbors.”

To discuss significant gifts or corporate sponsorships for this program, please contact spsgiving [[at]] columbia [[dot]] edu. 

For application information, view the application website.