NYU Sustainability Leaders Fellowship 2027 – Applications Open | $500 Stipend

Host Institution: New York University (NYU)
Organizing Department: Office of Sustainability
Programme Location: Washington Square Campus, New York, USA
Programme Period: Spring 2027, with an optional continuation in Fall 2027
Financial Support: $500 per semester
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
Application Status: Open

About the NYU Sustainability Leaders Fellowship

New York University (NYU), through its Office of Sustainability, is inviting eligible undergraduate and graduate students to apply for the 2027 Sustainability Leaders Fellowship.

The Sustainability Leaders Fellowship is a two-part leadership development programme designed to equip students with sustainability knowledge, practical leadership skills, and the ability to mobilize their peers around environmental challenges.

During Spring 2027, selected fellows will participate in workshops facilitated by community organizers, educators, and professionals working in the sustainability sector. Participants will explore important sustainability issues, develop practical resources for sharing environmental knowledge with fellow students, and learn how to encourage collective action.

The programme also provides opportunities to connect with other student leaders and sustainability professionals working towards the creation of a climate-neutral NYU campus.

After completing the first semester, fellows will have the option to continue into Fall 2027. During this second phase, participants will work independently or in small groups to develop projects addressing sustainability challenges at NYU.

Students who meet the programme's attendance requirements will be eligible to receive a $500 stipend for each semester.

Fellowship Benefits

Selected students will benefit from:

• Financial support: Receive a $500 stipend for each semester after meeting the applicable attendance requirements.

• Sustainability education: Participate in workshops led by community organizers, educators, and sustainability experts.

• Leadership development: Strengthen the skills needed to encourage environmental awareness and mobilize collective action.

• Practical learning: Develop a toolkit for communicating sustainability knowledge to fellow students.

• Professional networking: Connect with sustainability professionals and other student leaders.

• Project development: Gain the opportunity to design sustainability projects during the optional Fall 2027 programme.

• Campus impact: Contribute to initiatives supporting NYU's ambition of creating a climate-neutral campus.

Students participating in both semesters may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 in total stipend support, subject to attendance requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

The fellowship is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in degree-granting programmes at the eligible New York University schools.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

2. Be enrolled in classes at NYU's New York Campus for the Spring 2027 semester.

3. Be available to attend the mandatory orientation scheduled for January 22, 2027.

4. Attend the mandatory final session on April 30, 2027.

5. Attend at least eight of the nine remaining in-person workshops.

Important: All workshops are conducted in person. The programme does not provide exceptions to this attendance requirement.

Applicants should ensure they can regularly attend the scheduled activities at NYU's Washington Square Campus before submitting their applications.

Programme Structure

The Sustainability Leaders Fellowship consists of two stages.

Spring 2027: Workshops and Leadership Development

During the first semester, fellows will attend workshops covering sustainability topics and leadership development.

They will learn from experienced professionals, develop resources for communicating sustainability issues, and build the skills needed to engage their peers in environmental initiatives.

Fall 2027: Sustainability Project Development

After the Spring 2027 programme, fellows may choose to continue into Fall 2027.

Participants will work individually or in small groups to develop projects that address sustainability challenges at NYU.

This second stage provides an opportunity to apply the knowledge and leadership skills developed during the workshop programme.

Fellows who satisfy the attendance requirements may receive an additional $500 stipend for the Fall semester.

Spring 2027 Programme Schedule

With the exception of the service-learning day, all sessions will take place in person at NYU's Washington Square Campus on Friday afternoons from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

The tentative programme schedule is as follows:

The service-learning arrangements and corresponding dates are subject to confirmation.

Application Deadline

Applications for the 2027 Sustainability Leaders Fellowship must be submitted by:

November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Late applications will not be accepted. Interested students are encouraged to complete the application before the deadline.

How to Apply

Eligible students can apply online through the official NYU application form.

Application portal: https://form.jotform.com/262815648867171

Applicants should review the eligibility criteria and confirm their availability for the mandatory in-person sessions before applying.

Important eligibility information: This opportunity is specifically intended for students enrolled in eligible NYU undergraduate or graduate programmes at the New York Campus. It is not an open international fellowship for students studying at other universities.