Columbia HBCU Fellowship Program 2027
Applications are open for the Columbia HBCU Fellowship Program 2027. Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) offers this fellowship. It supports seniors and recent graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Fellows earn a master’s degree while gaining mentorship and career development.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Columbia University School of Professional Studies, New York
- Funding: Full tuition scholarship, student housing, and a semesterly stipend
- Duration: Three consecutive semesters: fall, spring, and summer
- Degree Level: Master of Science, full-time and on-campus
- Eligibility: HBCU seniors or recent graduates, with a bachelor’s conferred in 2025 or later
- Application Deadline: January 7, 2027, for both the master’s and fellowship applications
Focus Areas
- Master’s study in 16 eligible SPS programmes
- Mentorship and professional development
- Internships with SPS corporate and sector partners
- Community engagement and career services
About the Fellowship
The programme prepares high-performing HBCU graduates to lead and innovate. It also advances their academic credentials. Fellows join a cohort committed to academic merit and community impact. They gain access to the wider Columbia network. Alumni continue to mentor current and future fellows.
What Fellows Receive
Fellows receive a full tuition scholarship for three consecutive semesters. Student housing is included for all three terms. Each fellow also receives a semesterly stipend. They gain internship and mentorship opportunities with SPS partners. The cohort also takes part in community engagement and career activities.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be current HBCU seniors or recent graduates. Their bachelor’s degree must have been conferred in 2025 or later. They must apply to a full-time, on-campus SPS Master of Science programme for Fall 2027. Eligible fields include Applied Analytics, Project Management, and Sports Management. Nonprofit Management and Technology Management also qualify.
Required Materials
Applicants submit a statement of purpose and a video essay. They also provide a letter of support and a resume. A supplemental essay is optional. They must apply separately to the master’s programme and the fellowship.
How to Apply
Submit both applications before January 7, 2027. Applying to the master’s programme by November 13 may bring an earlier decision.
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Conclusion
This fellowship offers HBCU graduates a funded master’s degree at Columbia. Eligibility is limited to HBCU graduates and specific programmes. Applicants should complete both applications carefully. Review all details through Columbia SPS’s official page.
