Are you a passionate graduate student looking to leave a meaningful mark on the future of New York City? The Fund for the City of New York (FCNY) has officially opened applications for the 2025–2026 Community Planning Fellowship Program, and the deadline is fast approaching — June 9, 2025.
This highly competitive fellowship is an exceptional opportunity for second-year graduate students to immerse themselves in NYC’s dynamic community planning landscape, working directly with local community boards or nonprofit organizations. Whether your passion lies in urban planning, architecture, public health, policy, or data analytics, this fellowship will let you turn theory into action.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the Community Planning Fellowship, you must be:
A second-year graduate student in one of the following disciplines:
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- Urban Planning
- Architecture
- Urban Design
- Historic Preservation
- Data Analytics
- Public Health
- Public Policy
Enrolled in one of these participating NYC schools:
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- Baruch College
- City College
- Columbia University
- Hunter College
- New York University
- The New School
- Pratt Institute.
Fellowship Details
- Workload: 12–15 hours/week
- Duration: Full academic year (Fall 2025 – Spring 2026)
- Format: In-person & remote hybrid; includes bimonthly Friday workshops
- Stipend: $5,000 total — paid as $2,500 per semester
- Host Placement: Local community board or nonprofit organization.
Why You Should Apply?
- Work on real-world projects shaping New York City’s neighborhoods
- Get mentorship and exposure to influential urban leaders
- Gain practical field experience while earning your degree
- Contribute to community-led development and equity.
Apply: https://www.fcny.org/june-9-2025-deadline-to-apply-for-the-community-planning-fellowship/.
The last date to apply for the Community Planning Fellowship 2025–2026 is June 9, 2025.