Application for the JFEW Scholars 2026-2028 Cohort

JFEW Scholars ProgramApplication for the JFEW Scholars 2026-2028 Cohort

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 2nd, 2026

JFEW Scholars come from all backgrounds and majors. Highlights of the program include professional development and public service workshops, service oriented day trips within the five boroughs, a paid internship between your junior and senior year, a $2,000 scholarship each semester, and a travel stipend throughout the program.

Name Name First Last
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Empl ID Number
Phone Phone - ### - ### ####
Preferred Email
Permanent Address Permanent Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Mailing Address (if different from permanent address) Mailing Address (if different from permanent address)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Undergraduate Major(s) or Intended Major(s)
Current GPA
(Optional): If external factors have impacted your GPA, you can share that information here:
Number of credits completed by end of Spring 2026 semester (expected)
What year are you graduating in? (You are not eligible for JFEW if you are not planning to graduate in 2028. Students graduating in 2029 and 2030 are not eligible for this program.)

You are not eligible for JFEW if you are not planning to graduate in 2027.
Do you have a FAFSA for the 2026-27 school year on file?

In order to be considered for the program, you must have a current FAFSA for the 2025-26 school year on file.
Resume

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Unofficial transcript

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(Optional): Professional Reference letter

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(Optional): Portfolio

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Essay: Please write 3-4 paragraphs (maximum 300 words) on an important social or public policy issue of your choice. Explain why the issue is important, who it impacts, a solution to the issue, and why it matters to you.
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