We are searching for high potential, goal-oriented college students who are the first in their families to attend college and who possess a strong track record of performance and leadership. In selecting our 2010-2011 NYNY Fellow class, we will consider the following:

• Performance – Applicants must have a strong academic record, reflecting a commitment to hard work and excellence. We recommend that applicants have a college GPA of 3.25 or greater.
• Leadership – Applicants must demonstrate leadership and a commitment to communities in need through work experience, campus organizations, athletics or other extracurricular activities.
• Ambition – Applicants must clearly articulate their professional goals and possess a passion for achieving their professional goals. The fellowship is open to students from all disciplines and interests.
• Preference is given to students who are the first in their families to attend college and those who are from low–income backgrounds.
• Preference is given to rising sophomores (current freshmen, graduating Class of Spring/Fall 2013).
• Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; preference is given to New York residents attending New York-based colleges and universities.

*The list above is not exhaustive but does represent the most important factors that we will consider in making selection decisions. We will make exceptions to the criteria listed above if a student demonstrates unique potential in other ways or has overcome particularly adverse circumstances.

1. DEADLINE for submitting the NYNY online application form along with your essays, transcripts and resume is Monday, March 15, 2010, 5:00PM.
2. Please send your essays, resume, transcripts in one e-mail to applications@newyorkneedsyou.org. In the subject line of the e-mail, type "Fellowship Application" with your last name, then first name.
3. We will accept applications online and related materials, such as your essays and resume by e-mail. Any materials submitted in any other manner, except for transcripts and letters of recommendation, will not be reviewed unless you have requested and received a waiver from this requirement.
4. Note: Letters of recommendation must be submitted by U.S. mail by March 15, 2010, 5:00PM.

Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation can be mailed to: New York Needs You, 40 Worth Street, Suite 826, new York, NY 10013

Once the materials are reviewed, our finalists will be contacted to participate in our Super Saturday Interview Day, which will be held in April. Details regarding our Super Saturday Interview Day will be made available in advance on our website. We will make our final decisions in May and we look forward to welcoming our first Fellow class in June.
Visit the FAQs to learn more about the selection process.

To get started, download and read the Application Instructions document Click Here. It contains detailed information on submitting a complete application to NYNY. You may need to download Adobe Reader to view PDF documents.

To complete your application your application you must submit:

• Online Application Form
• Essays — submitted by e-mail — Download the application instructions above for the specific essay questions
• Resume — submitted by e-mail
• Transcripts — submitted by e-mail or mail
• Letter(s) of Recommendation — submit recommendation form to recommender

Please send your essays, resume, transcripts in one e-mail to applications@newyorkneedsyou.org. In the subject line of the e-mail, type "Fellowship Application" with your last name, then first name.

Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation can be mailed to: New York Needs You, 40 Worth Street, Suite 826, new York, NY 10013