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CUSP Summer Program

 

 

Eligibility and Application Process

Eligibility
Juniors and sophomores 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 spring before and the fall after their summer internship (applicants may not participate in a study-abroad program during the spring semester)
  • Be prepared to enroll in CRP 3310, Social Justice in the City: Preparation for Fieldwork, in the spring semester before the internship
undefinedUrban Scholars '08
Photo Credit: Ann Forsyth
  • Participate in a pre-placement-agency field trip in March
  • Attend a three-day orientation in New York City, typically in late May or early June
  • Be available to serve as a full-time intern for eight weeks with specific dates announced each year
  • Provide CUSP with an update of enrollment status if it is expected to change after May 1, 2008
  • Have health insurance coverage during the summer
Application Process
ALL of the following documents must be received by the Cornell Urban Scholars Program office (108 West Sibley Hall) by 4 p.m. on November 7, 2008:
  • Completed application
  • Completed essay question
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Up-to-date transcript
  • Resume  
  • Application: Download the  Microsoft Word File (139 KB) or the PDF File (89 KB).
Calendar
September 30, 2008                 
 Info Session - 142 Goldwin Smith, 5-6pm
October 9, 2008
 Info Session - 340 Duffield Hall, 5-6pm
October 17,2008
 Info Session - 201 Warren Hall, 5-6pm
October 27, 2008
 Info Session - 153 Martha Van, 5-6pm
November 7, 2008 Applications due
March 2009 NYC field trip, interviews with organizations
May 2009   Students move to 92nd Street Y
Student Orientations, location TBA
June 2009  Internships begin
July 2009   CUSP recognition ceremony
August 2009     Internship ends
Students move out of 92nd St Y

Urban Scholars ’07 presenting on Harlem for the Ethnography Exercise. Photo Credit:  Jackie KleinUrban Scholars ’07 presenting on Harlem for the Ethnography Exercise. Photo Credit:  Jackie Klein