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Eligibility and Application Process

Eligibility
Seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen from any Cornell University college, department, or program may apply. Applicants must

Have an interest in urban social-justice issues

Have a strong academic record and history of community engagement

Be enrolled at Cornell during the full academic year (applicants may not participate in a study-abroad program)

Be prepared to

CUSP Mentor Initiative Mentors '08
Photo Credit: Sarah Pressprich

Be available to serve as mentor from August 2009 to May 2010
Enroll in CRP 3301, Urban Mentorship Initiative, in fall 2009 and spring 2010
Attend a two-day field trip to New York City in September 2009
Participate in a three-day host trip in February 2010
Participate in mentor-mentee UA program in May 2010

Application Process
ALL of the following documents must be received by the Cornell Urban Scholars Program office (108 West Sibley Hall) by April 29, 2009:

Completed application
One letter of recommendation
Up-to-date transcript

Calendar

April 23, 2009	Information session, 4:30-5:30pm, 115 W. Sibley Hall
April 29, 2009	Application due
May 2009	Transition and orientation reception
August 2009	Enrollment in CRP 3301 - Urban Mentorship Initiative begins
September 2009	Mentorship matching and correspondence begins
September 2009	Weekend trip to UE School, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
December 2009	Weekend trip to Cornell
February 2010	Weekend trip to Cornell