{"id":64885,"date":"2025-10-18T19:42:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T19:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=64885"},"modified":"2025-10-18T19:42:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T19:42:44","slug":"new-york-city-urban-fellows-program-2026-2027-how-to-apply-eligibility-stipend-and-key-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=64885","title":{"rendered":"New York City Urban Fellows Program (2026\u20132027): How to Apply, Eligibility, Stipend, and Key Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"473\">At a glance<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"959\">\n<li data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"545\">\n<p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"545\"><strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"496\">Program length:<\/strong> Nine months (September 8, 2026 \u2013 May 14, 2027)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"626\">\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"626\"><strong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"560\">Stipend:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"572\">$36,184<\/strong> (taxable) + <strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"605\">health insurance<\/strong> (no dental\/vision)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"715\">\n<p data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"715\"><strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"650\">Who should apply:<\/strong> Recent BA\/BS grads (degree earned <strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"712\">Spring 2024\u2013Spring 2026<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"790\">\n<p data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"790\"><strong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"743\">Application deadline:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"788\">Monday, January 12, 2026 \u2014 6:00 p.m. EST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"855\">\n<p data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"855\"><strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"806\">Location:<\/strong> New York, NY (placements across City agencies)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"959\">\n<p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"959\"><strong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"887\">Sponsoring\/administrator:<\/strong> City of New York; Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"964\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1007\">What is the NYC Urban Fellows Program?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1462\">The <strong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1044\">New York City Urban Fellows<\/strong> Program\u2014sponsored by the City of New York and administered by <strong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1115\">DCAS<\/strong>\u2014is a nationally recognized, highly competitive <strong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1188\">nine-month fellowship<\/strong> that immerses recent graduates in <strong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1283\">urban policy, public administration, and city operations<\/strong>. Fellows are placed across <strong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1348\">Mayoral offices and City agencies<\/strong>, contribute to live projects, and learn directly from <strong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1428\">public-sector leaders<\/strong> through a curated seminar series.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1485\">Why it stands out<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1899\">\n<li data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1587\">\n<p data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1587\"><strong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1514\">Impactful placements:<\/strong> Fellows work on priority policies and operations at agencies citywide.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1692\">\n<p data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1614\">Leadership seminars:<\/strong> Hear from senior City officials, alumni, and public\/private sector leaders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1806\">\n<p data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1806\"><strong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1715\">Career outcomes:<\/strong> Alumni move into leadership roles across government, nonprofits, and the private sector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1899\">\n<p data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1899\"><strong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1831\">Cohort experience:<\/strong> Fellows join a diverse national cohort committed to public service.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1904\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1934\">Benefits and compensation<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2252\">\n<li data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1988\">\n<p data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1988\"><strong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1950\">Stipend:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1962\">$36,184<\/strong> for the fellowship term<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2118\">\n<p data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2118\"><strong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2012\">Health insurance:<\/strong> Coverage provided by the City (vision\/dental not included; some options may require payroll deductions)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2252\">\n<p data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2252\"><strong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2144\">What\u2019s not covered:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2215\">Housing, relocation, student loans, financial aid, or scholarships<\/strong> are <strong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2227\">not<\/strong> provided by the program.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2332\">\n<p data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2332\"><strong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2274\">Program dates:<\/strong> Tuesday, <strong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2305\">September 8, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Friday, <strong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2332\">May 14, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2337\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2372\">Eligibility (2026\u20132027 cohort)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2493\">Eligibility is determined by the <strong data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2463\">date you completed your undergraduate degree (BA\/BS)<\/strong> from a four-year institution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2525\">You <strong data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2515\">are eligible<\/strong> if you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2817\">\n<li data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2619\">\n<p data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2619\">Received (or will receive) your <strong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2617\">bachelor\u2019s degree between Spring 2024 and Spring 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2683\">\n<p data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2683\">Can <strong data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2644\">work full-time<\/strong> for the entire nine-month fellowship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2817\">\n<p data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2817\">Can <strong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2724\">demonstrate work authorization<\/strong> in the United States for the full fellowship period (the program does <strong data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2802\">not<\/strong> sponsor visas)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2853\">You are <strong data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2843\">not eligible<\/strong> if you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2950\">\n<li data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2908\">\n<p data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2908\">Earned your bachelor\u2019s <strong data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2902\">before January 2024<\/strong>, or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2950\">\n<p data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2950\">Earn your bachelor\u2019s in <strong data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2950\">Summer 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"3062\">\n<p data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"3062\">A master\u2019s degree does <strong data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2984\">not<\/strong> affect eligibility; it is based solely on the <strong data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3045\">bachelor\u2019s<\/strong> completion date.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3067\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3102\">2026\u20132027 application timeline<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<li data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3165\">\n<p data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3165\"><strong data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3146\">January 12, 2026 (by 6:00 p.m. EST):<\/strong> Applications due<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3239\">\n<p data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3239\"><strong data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3195\">Mid\u2013Late February 2026:<\/strong> Email notifications on application status<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3289\">\n<p data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3289\"><strong data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3257\">March 2026:<\/strong> Finalist interviews (virtual)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<p data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3358\"><strong data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3307\">April 2026:<\/strong> Final decisions (offers, alternates, not selected)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3363\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3395\">How to apply (step-by-step)<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3943\">\n<li data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3482\">\n<p data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3482\"><strong data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3421\">Click \u201cApply Now\u201d<\/strong> and enter your email to receive a unique application link.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3570\">\n<p data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3570\"><strong data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3509\">Confirm eligibility<\/strong> (the system won\u2019t allow ineligible applicants to proceed).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3646\">\n<p data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3646\"><strong data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3601\">Complete applicant info<\/strong> and upload required documents (see below).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3779\">\n<p data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3779\"><strong data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3676\">Enter three references<\/strong> (at least <strong data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3720\">one current\/former supervisor<\/strong>). The system will email them instructions automatically.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3943\">\n<p data-start=\"3783\" data-end=\"3943\"><strong data-start=\"3783\" data-end=\"3802\">Review &amp; submit<\/strong> before <strong data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3846\">January 12, 2026 \u2014 6:00 p.m. EST<\/strong>. You can save progress and return via your emailed link, but <strong data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3942\">once submitted you cannot edit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3967\">Required documents<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"4715\">\n<li data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"4136\">\n<p data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4050\"><strong data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"3997\">Unofficial transcripts<\/strong> from all colleges attended (latest term included).<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4136\">\n<li data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4136\">\n<p data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4136\">If selected, <strong data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4116\">official transcripts and proof of graduation<\/strong> will be required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4226\">\n<p data-start=\"4139\" data-end=\"4226\"><strong data-start=\"4139\" data-end=\"4161\">Resume (one page):<\/strong> Include roles (paid\/unpaid), titles, organizations, and dates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4227\" data-end=\"4715\">\n<p data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"4283\"><strong data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"4243\">Two essays<\/strong> (include your name on <strong data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4279\">each page<\/strong>):<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4715\">\n<li data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4483\">\n<p data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4483\"><strong data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4311\">Personal Statement<\/strong> (up to <strong data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4332\">750 words<\/strong>): Why Urban Fellows? What will you contribute and gain? Reflect on leadership, service, teamwork, and experiences shaping your public-service goals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4715\">\n<p data-start=\"4489\" data-end=\"4715\"><strong data-start=\"4489\" data-end=\"4514\">Policy Recommendation<\/strong> (up to <strong data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4537\">1,000 words<\/strong>): Identify a critical policy issue, its impact on New Yorkers, and propose an implementation plan. Present both sides and argue why your proposal improves on current approaches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4717\" data-end=\"4807\">\n<p data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4807\"><strong data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4748\">Word limits are enforced.<\/strong> If you exceed them, your application will not be reviewed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"4809\" data-end=\"4839\">References: what to expect<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4841\" data-end=\"5318\">\n<li data-start=\"4841\" data-end=\"4904\">\n<p data-start=\"4843\" data-end=\"4904\"><strong data-start=\"4843\" data-end=\"4863\">Three references<\/strong> required; <strong data-start=\"4874\" data-end=\"4901\">at least one supervisor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4905\" data-end=\"4973\">\n<p data-start=\"4907\" data-end=\"4973\">References assess initiative, motivation, and public-sector fit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4974\" data-end=\"5094\">\n<p data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"5094\">After you enter their contact info and click <strong data-start=\"5021\" data-end=\"5029\">Next<\/strong>, the system <strong data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5066\">automatically emails<\/strong> them upload instructions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5095\" data-end=\"5205\">\n<p data-start=\"5097\" data-end=\"5205\">If you must replace a reference, email <strong data-start=\"5136\" data-end=\"5165\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5138\" data-end=\"5163\">urbanfellows@dcas.nyc.gov<\/a><\/strong> with the old and new contact details.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5206\" data-end=\"5318\">\n<p data-start=\"5208\" data-end=\"5318\">You\u2019ll receive <strong data-start=\"5223\" data-end=\"5261\">three separate confirmation emails<\/strong> as each letter arrives\u2014<strong data-start=\"5285\" data-end=\"5298\">follow up<\/strong> if any are missing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5320\" data-end=\"5362\">Confirmation emails you should receive<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5543\">\n<li data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5491\">\n<p data-start=\"5367\" data-end=\"5491\"><strong data-start=\"5367\" data-end=\"5392\">Your portion complete<\/strong> (application + required documents submitted)<br data-start=\"5437\" data-end=\"5440\" \/>2\u20134. <strong data-start=\"5445\" data-end=\"5472\">Reference confirmations<\/strong> (one per letter)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5492\" data-end=\"5543\">\n<p data-start=\"5495\" data-end=\"5543\"><strong data-start=\"5495\" data-end=\"5517\">Final confirmation<\/strong> (all components received)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote data-start=\"5545\" data-end=\"5732\">\n<p data-start=\"5547\" data-end=\"5732\">If you <strong data-start=\"5554\" data-end=\"5564\">do not<\/strong> get the <strong data-start=\"5573\" data-end=\"5582\">final<\/strong> confirmation, your application is <strong data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"5631\">incomplete<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"5636\" data-end=\"5660\">will not be reviewed<\/strong>. It\u2019s your responsibility to ensure everything arrives by the deadline.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"5734\" data-end=\"5737\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5739\" data-end=\"5766\">Selection and interviews<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"5768\" data-end=\"6050\">\n<li data-start=\"5768\" data-end=\"5824\">\n<p data-start=\"5770\" data-end=\"5824\"><strong data-start=\"5770\" data-end=\"5796\">Interview invitations:<\/strong> Late February (via email)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5825\" data-end=\"5856\">\n<p data-start=\"5827\" data-end=\"5856\"><strong data-start=\"5827\" data-end=\"5838\">Format:<\/strong> Virtual (March)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5857\" data-end=\"5937\">\n<p data-start=\"5859\" data-end=\"5937\"><strong data-start=\"5859\" data-end=\"5883\">Final notifications:<\/strong> Early April 2026 (offers, alternates, not selected)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5938\" data-end=\"6050\">\n<p data-start=\"5940\" data-end=\"6050\"><strong data-start=\"5940\" data-end=\"5954\">Deferrals:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"5955\" data-end=\"5973\">Not permitted.<\/strong> If still eligible, you may reapply in a future cycle with updated materials.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"6052\" data-end=\"6055\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6057\" data-end=\"6092\">Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6094\" data-end=\"6287\"><strong data-start=\"6094\" data-end=\"6129\">Do I need to be a U.S. citizen?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6129\" data-end=\"6132\" \/>No. You must, however, be able to <strong data-start=\"6166\" data-end=\"6199\">verify employment eligibility<\/strong> in the U.S. for the <strong data-start=\"6220\" data-end=\"6230\">entire<\/strong> fellowship. The program <strong data-start=\"6255\" data-end=\"6286\">does not sponsor work visas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6289\" data-end=\"6419\"><strong data-start=\"6289\" data-end=\"6315\">Is there an age limit?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6315\" data-end=\"6318\" \/>No, provided you meet the <strong data-start=\"6344\" data-end=\"6370\">bachelor\u2019s degree date<\/strong> requirements and all other eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6421\" data-end=\"6559\"><strong data-start=\"6421\" data-end=\"6457\">Can I reuse essays if I reapply?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6457\" data-end=\"6460\" \/>You may reapply if still eligible, but you must submit a <strong data-start=\"6517\" data-end=\"6558\">new application and revised materials<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6561\" data-end=\"6667\"><strong data-start=\"6561\" data-end=\"6605\">Are housing or relocation costs covered?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6605\" data-end=\"6608\" \/>No. Fellows are responsible for <strong data-start=\"6640\" data-end=\"6666\">housing and relocation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6669\" data-end=\"6861\"><strong data-start=\"6669\" data-end=\"6699\">How much are fellows paid?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6699\" data-end=\"6702\" \/>A <strong data-start=\"6704\" data-end=\"6715\">$36,184<\/strong> taxable stipend for the nine-month term. <strong data-start=\"6757\" data-end=\"6777\">Health insurance<\/strong> is provided (vision\/dental not included; some options may have payroll deductions).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6863\" data-end=\"6950\"><strong data-start=\"6863\" data-end=\"6906\">When does the fellowship start and end?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6906\" data-end=\"6909\" \/><strong data-start=\"6909\" data-end=\"6930\">September 8, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 <strong data-start=\"6933\" data-end=\"6949\">May 14, 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6952\" data-end=\"6955\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6957\" data-end=\"7001\">Program snapshot<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"7003\" data-end=\"7329\">\n<li data-start=\"7003\" data-end=\"7067\">\n<p data-start=\"7005\" data-end=\"7067\"><strong data-start=\"7005\" data-end=\"7022\">Program type:<\/strong> Full-time, paid city government fellowship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7068\" data-end=\"7161\">\n<p data-start=\"7070\" data-end=\"7161\"><strong data-start=\"7070\" data-end=\"7086\">Focus areas:<\/strong> Urban policy, program operations, city management, public administration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7162\" data-end=\"7245\">\n<p data-start=\"7164\" data-end=\"7245\"><strong data-start=\"7164\" data-end=\"7184\">Learning format:<\/strong> Agency placement + leadership seminars + volunteer service<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7246\" data-end=\"7329\">\n<p data-start=\"7248\" data-end=\"7329\"><strong data-start=\"7248\" data-end=\"7261\">Outcomes:<\/strong> Policy experience, professional network, alumni leadership pipeline<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"7331\" data-end=\"7334\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7336\" data-end=\"7346\">Contact<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7348\" data-end=\"7564\"><strong data-start=\"7348\" data-end=\"7377\">NYC Urban Fellows Program<\/strong><br data-start=\"7377\" data-end=\"7380\" \/>NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)<br data-start=\"7437\" data-end=\"7440\" \/><strong data-start=\"7440\" data-end=\"7452\">Address:<\/strong> 1 Centre Street, Room 2425, New York, NY 10007<br data-start=\"7499\" data-end=\"7502\" \/><strong data-start=\"7502\" data-end=\"7512\">Phone:<\/strong> 212-386-0058<br data-start=\"7525\" data-end=\"7528\" \/><strong data-start=\"7528\" data-end=\"7538\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7539\" data-end=\"7564\">urbanfellows@dcas.nyc.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"7571\" data-end=\"7589\"><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Application is Now Open.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a title=\"Apply Now for Urban Fellows\" href=\"https:\/\/a002-irm.nyc.gov\/EventRegistration\/InvitationRequestForm.aspx?eventGuid=c4eaa0a5-e0a2-4407-9696-d86dc8b1acad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now for Urban Fellows<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a title=\"Urban Fellows Program Information\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/dcas\/employment\/urban-fellows-program-information.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Fellows Program Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a title=\"Urban Fellows Eligibility Requirements\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/dcas\/employment\/urban-fellows-eligibility-requirements.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Fellows Eligibility Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a title=\"Urban Fellows Application Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/assets\/dcas\/downloads\/pdf\/employment\/uf_instructions_online_application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Fellows Application Instructions<\/a>\u00a0(pdf)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a title=\"Urban Fellows Frequently Asked Questions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/assets\/dcas\/downloads\/pdf\/employment\/uf_faq.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Fellows Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>\u00a0(pdf)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a title=\"Meet the 2025-2026 Urban Fellows\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/dcas\/employment\/urban-fellows-class-of-2025-2026.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet the 2025-2026 Urban Fellows<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a title=\"Urban Fellows Alumni Corner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/dcas\/employment\/urban-fellows-alumni-corner.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Fellows Alumni Corner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a glance Program length: Nine months (September 8, 2026 \u2013 May 14, 2027) Stipend: $36,184 (taxable) + health insurance (no dental\/vision) Who should apply: Recent BA\/BS grads (degree earned Spring 2024\u2013Spring 2026) Application deadline: Monday, January 12, 2026 \u2014 6:00 p.m. EST Location: New York, NY (placements across City agencies) Sponsoring\/administrator: City of New&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":64888,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,38],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-64885","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-america","8":"category-fellowship","9":"article","10":"","12":"has-excerpt","13":"has-avatar","14":"has-author","15":"has-nickname","16":"has-date","17":"has-comment-count","18":"has-category-meta","19":"has-read-more","20":"has-title","21":"has-post-media","22":"thumbnail-","23":"has-tfm-share-icons"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64885","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=64885"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64885\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/64888"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=64885"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=64885"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=64885"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}