The heart of NYU Wagner's programs is our faculty. An amalgam of full-time, clinical/research/visiting, and adjunct professors, they are outstanding teachers, expert researchers and committed practitioners.
The heart of NYU Wagner's programs is our faculty. An amalgam of full-time, clinical/research/visiting, and adjunct professors, they are outstanding teachers, expert researchers and committed practitioners.
The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is home to research and policy centers, institutes, and initiatives that focus on solving urban problems and strengthening public policy and public service nationally and around the world.
Ranked #6 in Public Affairs by U.S. News & World Report, the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service educates the future leaders of public, nonprofit, healthcare and private sector organizations addressing the world's critical issues.
Students arrive at NYU with the desire to serve the public. They leave with the skills and experience to bring about change. Combining coursework in management, finance and policy with cutting-edge research and work experience in urban communities, the NYU Wagner education will enable you to transform your personal commitment into public leadership.
Whether in their first or last semester, students at NYU Wagner have many resources to help them navigate their way to graduation.
NYU Wagner's Office of Career Services (OCS) provides students and alumni with the resources needed to build successful public service careers. Explore our resources for Job seekers and employers.
Welcome to the Wagner Alumni WebPages, where you can find information about resources for alumni from the school, join the Wagner Alumni Listserv and much more.
Read about news and ideas from NYU Wagner faculty and alumni and keep in touch with interesting and useful events at the school.
Recipients of the David Bohnett Public Service Fellowship, the Lisa Goldberg Fellowships in Jewish Leadership and in Philanthropy and Public Service, and the Henry Hart Rice Urban Studies Fellowship are amongst NYU Wagner’s most outstanding students. Each has a strong academic record, noteworthy professional experience and aspirations, as well as a proven commitment to public service with a focus on a relevant issue area. Fellowship recipients are expected to exemplify the values of the illustrious individuals for whom our fellowships are named, as well as the values of the NYU Wagner community.
Because of the limited number and generous nature of these named fellowships, our selection process is rigorous. In addition to the criteria noted above, NYU Wagner seeks to continue to build a strong, unique, and committed community of learners and future change makers by identifying and awarding fellowships to applicants for whom NYU Wagner is the primary school of choice for pursuing their graduate education.
In addition to completing an application for admission, each fellowship applicant must
All fellowship applications are evaluated from December through early-January. Fellowship applicants identified as semi-finalists will be required to participate in interviews via Skype during mid-January. Finalists will be required to participate in a series of fellowship selection events in New York City on February 7 – 8, 2013.
In order to receive a named fellowship, each selected finalist must agree to:
Each named fellowship has a unique intent, purpose, and criteria for selection. Therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged to identify the fellowship most closely aligned with their goals, interests, abilities, and skills prior to beginning the fellowship application process.
NYU Wagner’s Fellowships are highly competitive, generous awards given annually to students admitted during the fall admissions cycle. To be considered for one of these generous awards, applicants should plan to submit additional materials with their applications. The fellowship application deadline is December 3, 2012.
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Fellowship Name |
Tuition Covered |
Stipend Provided |
Full Time Timing |
Part Time Timing |
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100% |
Yes |
2 Years |
Up to 4 Years |
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100% |
No |
2 Years |
Up to 4 Years |
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100% |
No |
2 Years |
Up to 4 Years |
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100% |
No |
2 Years |
Up to 4 Years |
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100% |
Yes |
2 Years |
Up to 4 Years |
If your application is selected for consideration, the process will be as follows:
The African Women Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, offers African women the opportunity for graduate study at Wagner to prepare them for public service in their home countries.
The Lisa Goldberg Fellowships are dedicated to the memory of Lisa Goldberg, noted philanthropist, celebrated president of the Charles H. Revson Foundation, and beloved wife of John Sexton, the president of New York University.
Scholarships for Jewish Leadership and for students interested in philanthropy are merit based awards for full-time students, and awards range up to full tuition.
The David Bohnett Public Service Fellowship will allow two fellows a terrific opportunity to intern at the highest level of NYC government. The third fellow will get to take on exciting work with the current President of the US Conference of Mayors, which has an ongoing partnership with the Wagner School.
The Rice Urban Studies Fellowship is made possible by a generous grant from The Rice Family Foundation. This fellowship attracts outstanding students who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to tackling significant urban issues.
Email us at wagner.financialaid@nyu.edu