Fellowship Programs
Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship
The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship is a three-year program that provides unprecedented opportunities to remarkable students to further their personal, professional, and cultural potential, including paid summer internships and other unique professional experiences in NYC, the U.S. and abroad. JK Watson Fellows receive annual funding over three years of $6,000, $7,500 and $8,500, an additional $2,000 Discovery Fund for further professional development exploration, guided mentorship by experienced staff, the opportunity to build relationships with a cohort of close-knit peers, and a series of unique cultural events and seminars that build skills and complement the fellowship experience. The CSI campus deadline to apply is January 30, 2023.
If you are interested in applying for the JK Watson Fellowship, please contact Michele Callahan at michele.callahan@csi.cuny.edu or 718.982.2332. Interested students may also watch a pre-recorded version of a recently held JK Watson Fellowship information session.
America Needs You Fellowship
The America Needs You Fellowship is an intensive two-year program for high-achieving, low-income, first-generation college students attending a CUNY school. Students must be in their first year of college to be eligible to apply. The program offers students career development workshops, access to internships, and stipends totaling $2,000. All Fellows are matched one-on-one with a successful and motivated professional “Mentor Coach” dedicated to their personal and professional growth. The final application deadline is April 4, 2023. For further information and assistance with your application, please contact Michele Callahan at michele.callahan@csi.cuny.edu or 718.982.2332.
CSI Scholarship Program
The scholarship program at the College of Staten Island recognizes academic excellence and college / community service. In addition to scholarships offered directly by the College, the CSI Foundation, and departments and associations of the College, memorial scholarships have been endowed through the generosity of many individuals and organizations who value higher education. Scholarships support, in varying ways, the education of our community. For more information see Frequently Asked Questions below:
Contact Information
Michele Callahan
Fellowship and Scholarship Advisor