Fulvio Dobrich New Americans Scholars Program
2008-2009

The Fulvio Dobrich New Americans Scholars Program, established in 2006 by Fulvio Dobrich, a Colin Powell Center advisory council member, is targeted toward, but not limited to, first- and second-generation immigrants and is designed to extend The City College's historic mission of supporting new immigrants to New York City.

The Dobrich Scholars Program is designed for highly talented City College undergraduates with interests in leadership, public service, and public policy. Students from all schools and disciplines who have a demonstrated interest in public service are encouraged to apply. The fellowship provides substantial scholarship support (between $10,000 and $12,000 annually) for two years (assuming students remain in good standing). The fellowship also provides a stipend to support fellows who participate in a public service-related summer internship. In addition, the program involves fellows in two years of specialized workshops, instruction, and mentoring. Fellows become integrally involved in the Center’s on-going activities.

The Colin Powell Center for Policy Studies is a non-partisan think tank named for one of CCNY’s best-known graduates. The Center’s research, conferences, training workshops, and community-based projects bring a diverse student body together with practitioners, analysts, and faculty experts to consider real-world public policy issues. The Powell Center is committed to developing a new generation of publicly-engaged leaders, through fellowship support, mentoring, and career development services.

How to Apply to the Fulivo Dobrich New Americans Scholars Program Deadline: March 14, 2008 Students interested in becoming Fulvio Dobrich New Americans Scholars should be on track to have between 40 and 80 credits completed by the end of the Spring 2008 semester and plan to be full-time students at CCNY through at least Spring 2010 (so that they can participate in the program for two full years). Applicants should submit the following: Cover Sheet that includes your (1) name, (2) contact information, including mailing address, e-mail and all phone numbers; (3) major or likely major; (4) number of credits already completed; (5) anticipated graduation date; (6) names and contact information for two people who are submitting letters of recommendation for you (at least one of whom should be a City College faculty member). Current Résumé Statement of Interest: In a roughly three page statement, please describe (1) your scholarly interests and experiences at CCNY, (2) your interests and career goals as they relate to public policy and/or public service, and (3) your view (in brief) on one of the most important problem facing the country or world – an issue about which you feel passionately. Two Letters of Recommendation. These should be submitted in sealed envelopes with your application, and the recommender should have signed across the seal of the recommendation envelope.

Both citizens and non-citizens are encouraged to apply; applicants are encouraged to consult with Center staff while completing the application.

Applications should be submitted to Wanda Mercado, Shepard Hall, Room 550. Finalists will be interviewed and those selected for the fellowship will begin with support in the Fall of 2008.

If you have questions, please contact Wanda Mercado, Office Administrator, Colin Powell Center, at wmercado@ccnycuny.edu or 212-650-7391