Columbia HBCU Fellowship Program

1About this scholarship

The Columbia HBCU Fellowship Program is open to seniors and recent graduates of HBCUs who apply to a full-time, on-campus Master of Science program at Columbia SPS. Fellows receive a full tuition scholarship for three consecutive semesters, housing, a semesterly stipend, and mentorship and internship opportunities. The page states it is now accepting Fall 2027 applications, with a first Master's deadline of November 13 and a final deadline of January 7.

2Eligibility requirements

Education level: Graduate

3Academic requirements

Eligible majors: Actuarial Science, Applied Analytics, Bioethics, Enterprise Risk Management, Human Capital Management, Information and Knowledge Strategy, Narrative Medicine, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Nonprofit Management, Political Analytics, Project Management, Sports Management, Strategic Communication, Sustainability Management, Sustainability Science, Technology Management

• Must be a senior or recent graduate of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) as defined by the U.S. Department of Education
• Must be a current HBCU senior or recent HBCU graduate
• Bachelor's degree conferral in 2025 or later
• Applying to a full-time, on-campus Master of Science program in a School of Professional Studies for the Fall 2027 term

4Application requirements

• Statement of Purpose
• Supplemental Essay (optional)
• Video Essay
• Letter of Support
• Resume
• Separate Master's program application

5Essays and recommendations

Essay: required — Requirements include a Statement of Purpose and a Video Essay; a Supplemental Essay is optional.

Recommendations: required — A Letter of Support is required.

6Award amount and payment

Not published by the sponsor

7Application deadline

Deadline

Not published by the sponsor

Recurring

Yes, this scholarship is offered each cycle

8How to apply

Fellowship eligibility requires submitting both a Master's and an HBCU Fellowship application. Applying to the Master's program by the first deadline (November 13) may provide an earlier admission decision. The final deadline for Master's and Fellowship applications is January 7.

9Official application link

https://apply.sps.columbia.edu/apply/?sr=d8d87071-0f5a-431c-8a76-858f3a07a249 (opens in a new tab)

10Sponsor

Columbia University School of Professional Studies

11Source of this information

Official source: https://sps.columbia.edu/impact/columbia-hbcu-fellowship-program (opens in a new tab)

Always confirm details with the sponsor before applying. The Giboney Foundation does not administer this scholarship.

12Last verification

Last verified November 11, 2026