Columbia University
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Columbia University offers a fully funded master's scholarship for HBCU graduates starting Fall 2027, covering tuition, housing, and living expenses with professional mentorship and career development.
The Columbia University HBCU Fellowship Program 2027 is a prestigious fully funded master's scholarship offered by Columbia University's School of Professional Studies in New York City, USA. Established in 2017, the programme supports talented seniors and recent graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who want to pursue advanced education and develop leadership skills. Selected fellows will pursue a full-time, on-campus Master of Science degree for Fall 2027 intake, with comprehensive financial and professional support including full tuition coverage, housing, stipends, internship opportunities, professional mentorship, and access to Columbia's global network. What you get • Full tuition scholarship covering three consecutive semesters • Student housing support for three consecutive semesters • Semesterly stipend for living expenses • Internship opportunities through Columbia SPS corporate and sector partners • Professional mentorship from experienced professionals and industry leaders • Career development workshops and career services • Networking opportunities • Leadership development through community engagement and professional development activities • Access to Columbia alumni network and global academic and professional community How to apply 1. Visit the official Columbia HBCU Fellowship Program website 2. Confirm that your undergraduate institution is an eligible HBCU 3. Select an eligible full-time, on-campus Master of Science programme 4. Complete the Columbia SPS master's admission application 5. Prepare the fellowship statement of purpose, video essay, résumé, and letter of support 6. Submit the separate HBCU Fellowship application 7. Ensure both applications are completed by January 7, 2027
• Be a current senior or recent graduate of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) recognised by the U.S. Department of Education • Have received or expect to receive a bachelor's degree in 2025 or later • Apply for a full-time, on-campus Master of Science programme at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies • Seek admission for Fall 2027 academic term • Demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to community engagement • Meet the admission requirements of the selected master's programme • Statement of Purpose (maximum 750 words) • Optional Supplemental Essay (maximum 300 words) • Video Essay (maximum 90 seconds) • Letter of Support from an HBCU faculty or staff member • Updated résumé highlighting academic, professional, leadership, and community experiences • Complete the separate admission application for the selected Columbia SPS master's programme