Lloyd Blankfein Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
6 at $5,000

Made possible by Lloyd Blankfein, Senior Chairman of Goldman Sachs, this gift provides students an enhanced opportunities fund grant of $5,000 for study abroad. All study abroad applicants will be considered. Students must submit a brief reflection essay upon completion and may be asked to meet with the donor.

The Callon Family Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
4 at $2,500
Made possible by Janel Callon, The Callon Family Opportunities Fund will provide four grants at $2,500 each for students pursuing a study abroad opportunity. A brief post-experience essay is required, and students may be called upon to meet with the donor.

Goldsmith Scholars Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad | Internships | Research
25 at $4,000

For over a decade the Horace W. Goldsmith Scholars Program has identified and guided students interested in pursuing graduate school. Through one-on-one mentorship and personalized writing assistance, students are given the resources needed to prepare competitive applications for their top-choice programs.The award recipient must submit a brief reflection essay and may be called upon to meet with the donor.

A statement of justification must address the following: Please describe how this activity directly relates to your graduate school plans. Please describe how graduate school fits into your personal and professional trajectories.

Lisa Hall Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad | Internships | Research
1 at $4,000

Made possible by the late Isabel Hall, in memory of her daughter, Lisa, this Opportunities Fund is for a student with financial need. Financial need will be considered using the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that is derived from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students with an EFC of 0 will be considered first.

The Kwiatkowski Family Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
1 at $3,500

The Susie & George Kwiatkowski Opportunities Fund will provide one grant at $3,500 each for a student pursuing a study abroad. A brief post-experience essay is required, and students may be called upon to meet with the donors.

Elizabeth Macaulay, PhD. & Riccardo Baron Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
1 at $3,500

The Elizabeth Macaulay, PhD. & Riccardo Baron Opportunities Fund will provide one grant at $3,500 one student pursuing a study abroad opportunity. A brief post-experience essay is required, and students may be called upon to meet with the donors.

Meyer Scholars Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
10 at $1,500

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholars – Greece Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad – Greece
2 at $5,000

Funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide students with financial need, the opportunity to study abroad in Greece. Recipients are expected to write a brief reflection paper after their study abroad trip and meet with the foundation representatives.

A statement of justification must address the following question: Why is it meaningful that you have chosen this activity in Greece, and how will this funding enable you to overcome any financial challenges preventing you from participating?

Dr. Mary C. Pearl Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad | Internships | Research
1 at $3,000

Funded by the Macaulay Honors College Foundation Board and honoring the legacy of Dean Emerita Mary C. Pearl, Ph.D., this endowed fund provides one Opportunities Fund grant of $3,000 to one deserving student to study abroad/away, take an internship or conduct research. After their experience, the Mary C. Pearl Scholar will submit a brief reflection essay about their experience. They may also be called upon to meet with former Dean Pearl.

Rudin Scholars Opportunities Fund

Internships | Research
5 at $2,500

Funded by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, the Rudin Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a $2,500 stipend for an unpaid internship or research opportunity. Upon completion of their experience, students are asked to submit a brief essay on their internship or research opportunity.

A statement of justification must address the following question: How does this internship or research opportunity relate to your major or future professional goals?

Liu Shiming Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad | Internships | Research
1 at $3,000

Established by entrepreneur, Liu Wei, in memory of his father, the celebrated Chinese sculptor Liu Shiming, this fund will provide a Macaulay student with a $3,000 grant for study abroad, internship or research opportunity  in the areas of Chinese arts and/or culture. Student must submit a brief reflection essay upon completion and may be asked to meet with the donor.

The Sikander Family Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
1 at $3,500

The Ayesha & Billal Sikander Opportunities Fund will provide one grant at $3,500 for a student pursuing a study abroad opportunity. A brief post-experience essay is required, and students may be called upon to meet with the donor.

Seymour “Sy” and Laurie Sternberg Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
4 at $2,500

The Sy and Laurie Sternberg Opportunities Fund will provide four grants at $2,500 each for students pursuing a study abroad. A brief post-experience essay is required, and students may be called upon to meet with the donors.

Daniel Arcos ’12 Opportunities Fund

Internships | Research
1 at $2,500

Funded by Macaulay graduate, Daniel Arcos ’12, to support one student’s unpaid internship or research opportunity.

Lloyd Blankfein Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
6 at $5,000

Made possible by Lloyd Blankfein, Senior Chairman of Goldman Sachs, this gift provides students an enhanced opportunities fund grant of $5,000 for study abroad. All study abroad applicants will be considered. Students must submit a brief reflection essay upon completion and may be asked to meet with the donor.

Goldsmith Scholars Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad | Internships | Research
37 at $4,000

For over a decade the Horace W. Goldsmith Scholars Program has identified and guided students interested in pursuing graduate school. Through one-on-one mentorship and personalized writing assistance, students are given the resources needed to prepare competitive applications for their top-choice programs.The award recipient must submit a brief reflection essay and may be called upon to meet with the donor.

A statement of justification must address the following: Please describe how this activity directly relates to your graduate school plans. Please describe how graduate school fits into your personal and professional trajectories.

Susan Locke Scholars

Study Abroad | Internships | Research
2 at $2,500

Made possible by Susan Locke, Ph.D., Professor Emerita and former Honors Director at Baruch College, this gift provides two Baruch students an enhanced opportunities fund grant of $2,500 each for study abroad. Students must submit a brief essay upon completion and may be asked to meet with the donor.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholars – Greece Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad – Greece
3 at $5,000

Funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide students with financial need, the opportunity to study abroad in Greece. Recipients are expected to write a brief reflection paper after their study abroad trip and meet with the foundation representatives.

A statement of justification must address the following question: Why is it meaningful that you have chosen this activity in Greece, and how will this funding enable you to overcome any financial challenges preventing you from participating?

Sohail Mathur ’10 Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad | Internships | Research
1 at $2,500

Funded by Sohail Mathur ’10, the Sohail Mathur ’10 Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed stipend for students pursuing a study abroad, internship, or research opportunity. The award recipient must submit a brief reflection essay upon completion.

Mohammad Mahmood Opportunities Fund

Internships | Research
1 at $2,500

Funded by Macaulay graduate, Mohammad Chughtai ’15, to support one student’s unpaid internship or research opportunity.

Rudin Scholars Opportunities Fund

Internships | Research
5 at $2,500

Funded by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, the Rudin Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a $2,500 stipend for an unpaid internship or research opportunity. Upon completion of their experience, students are asked to submit a brief essay on their internship or research opportunity.

A statement of justification must address the following question: How does this internship or research opportunity relate to your major or future professional goals?

Vollaro Family Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad | Internships | Research
2 at $2,500

Made possible by Macaulay parent Joseph Vollaro P’23, this gift provides two students with an enhanced opportunities fund grant of $2,500 for study abroad/away, research, or internships. The award recipients must submit a brief reflection essay upon completion and may be asked to meet with the donor.

Class of 2025 Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
4 at $2,500

Made possible by anonymous gifts from a Macaulay parent whose student is in the Class of 2025, this Fund provides each of four students with an enhanced opportunities fund grant of $2,500 for study abroad, internships, or research. Students must submit a brief reflection essay upon completion and may be asked to meet with the donor.

Lloyd Blankfein Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
6 at $5,000

Made possible by Lloyd Blankfein, Senior Chairman of Goldman Sachs, this gift provides students an enhanced opportunities fund grant of $5,000 for study abroad. All study abroad applicants will be considered. Students must submit a brief reflection essay upon completion and may be asked to meet with the donor.

Pamela J. Craig Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
2 at $2,500

Made possible by Pamela J. Craig, former CFO of Accenture, this gift provides two students an enhanced opportunities fund grant of $2,500 for study abroad, internship, or research. Students must submit a brief essay upon completion and may be asked to meet with the donor.

Adam Dayan ’05 Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
1 at $3,500

Funded by Adam Dayan ’05, Esq., the Adam Dayan ’05 Opportunities Fund will provide students majoring in Creative Writing or Spanish a $3,500 stipend for a study abroad/away opportunity. The award recipient must submit a brief reflection essay upon completion and may be called upon to meet with the donor.

Goldsmith Scholars Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
37 at $4,000

For over a decade the Horace W. Goldsmith Scholars Program has identified and guided students interested in pursuing graduate school. Through one-on-one mentorship and personalized writing assistance, students are given the resources needed to prepare competitive applications for their top-choice programs.The award recipient must submit a brief reflection essay and may be called upon to meet with the donor.

A statement of justification must address the following: Please describe how this activity directly relates to your graduate school plans. Please describe how graduate school fits into your personal and professional trajectories.

Cathy Huang ’11 Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
1 at $2,500

Funded by Cathy Huang ’11, the Cathy Huang ’11 Scholar Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed stipend for students pursuing a study abroad, internship, or research opportunity.The award recipient must submit a brief reflection essay upon completion.

Elaine Arnold & Jeffrey Lamia Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
2 at $2,500

The Elaine Arnold & Jeffrey Lamia Opportunities Fund will provide two grants at $2,500 each for students pursuing a study abroad, internship, or research opportunity. A brief post-experience essay is required, and students may be called upon to meet with the donors.

Meyer Scholars

Study Abroad/Away
10 at $1,500

Funded by Miraldina and Anthony Meyer, the Meyer Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed travel stipend for studying abroad. Meyer Scholars will also be expected to attend a special reception and meet/greet with Tony and Miraldina Meyer in the future. The award recipients must submit a brief reflection essay upon completion outlining how their study abroad trip related directly to their major and future professional aspirations.

Mary C. Pearl Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
1 at $3,000

Funded by the Macaulay Honors College Foundation Board and honoring the legacy of Dean Emerita Mary C. Pearl, Ph.D., this endowed fund provides one Opportunities Fund grant of $3,000 to one deserving student to study abroad/away, take an internship or conduct research. After their experience, the Mary C. Pearl Scholar will submit a brief reflection essay about their experience. They may also be called upon to meet with former Dean Pearl.

Rudin Scholars Opportunities Fund

Internships | Research
5 at $2,500

Funded by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, the Rudin Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a $2,500 stipend for an unpaid internship or research opportunity. Upon completion of their experience, students are asked to submit a brief essay on their internship or research opportunity.

A statement of justification must address the following question: How does this internship or research opportunity relate to your major or future professional goals?

Lloyd Blankfein Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
10 at $5,000

Lloyd Blankfein, Senior Chairman of Goldman Sachs, will provide students with an enhanced opportunities fund grant of $5,000 for study abroad. All study abroad applicants will be considered.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholars – Greece Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad – Greece
3 at $5,000

Funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide students with financial need, the opportunity to study abroad in Greece. Recipients are expected to write a brief reflection paper after their study abroad trip and meet with the foundation representatives.

A statement of justification must address the following question: Why is it meaningful that you have chosen this activity in Greece, and how will this funding enable you to overcome any financial challenges preventing you from participating?

Rudin Scholars for Diverse Leadership Opportunities Fund

Internships | Research
2 at $2,500

Funded by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, the Rudin Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a stipend for an unpaid internship or research opportunity. For students participating in the Justice & Equity Honors Network or other Macaulay students committed to addressing societal issues related to justice and equity.

Your statement should reflect how your personal experience, and this opportunity, inform your ability to lead within diverse communities.

Schor Scholars Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad – For City or Queens College Students
11 at $3,000

Funded by the Estate of Joseph M. Schor, the Schor Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed travel grant for students from Macaulay Honors College at City College or Queens College. (The statement of justification does not require any specific content related to the Schor Scholars Opportunities Fund.) Recipients are expected to write a reflection paper based on their learning experience.

Special Opportunities Fund Programs

These prestigious fellowships and activities include financial support. They will count as a student’s one-time use of the Opportunities Fund, though they may have a different application process.

20^th Anniversary Media Internships

Internship
5 at $2,500

For students interested in gaining hands-on experience in media, video production, or journalism. This internship, supervised by New Media Lab Director Robert Small, will focus on producing videos to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Macaulay Honors College.

You must submit a one-page cover letter and resume to be considered for this opportunity. 

Liu Shiming Scholars Fund – Godwin-Ternbach Museum at Queens College

Internship
1 at $3,000

The first endowed Opportunities Fund recently established by the Liu Shiming Art Foundation in memory of the celebrated Chinese sculptor Liu Shiming, this fund will provide a Macaulay student with a $3,000 grant for an in-person and virtual internship at the Godwin-Ternbach Museum at Queens College.

This internship, supervised by Museum co-directors Maria Pio and Louise Weinberg, will include conducting research, giving a presentation, and assisting with the preparation for, and installation of, an exhibition featuring Liu Shiming’s work in summer 2022.  The internship timeframe is June 1-July 22, 2022.  This will be a remarkable opportunity for students interested in Chinese art and culture as well as museum education, collections, and exhibitions.

Applicants must submit a one-page cover letter and resume to be considered for this opportunity.

The Godwin-Ternbach Museum (GTM) is the only fine arts museum in the CUNY system. Founded in 1981, the museum organizes exhibitions and programs of contemporary and historical significance for the diverse audiences of Queens and the metropolitan region—students, faculty and public alike. It houses nearly 7,000 works that date from ancient to modern times, which represent cultures from around the world. Lectures, symposia, gallery talks, workshops, and tours, print and online catalogues illuminate the art on view.

Goldsmith Fellows

The Goldsmith Scholars Program identifies and supports Macaulay students for whom graduate education is an essential component of their aspirations. These high-achieving students are then guided through the application process, with special emphasis on applying for national scholarships and fellowships to pursue graduate studies. LEARN MORE

Goldsmith Scholars receive guaranteed access (with a successful application) to an enhanced Opportunities Fund grant of $5,000, to support an unpaid internship or research. A reflection paper is required after your Goldsmith-funded experience. As a Goldsmith Scholar, you may be asked to meet with a representative from the Goldsmith Foundation. 

William R. Kenan Scholars Program

The William R. Kenan Scholars Program was founded to enhance honors education at CUNY by sponsoring a group of outstanding Macaulay students who have demonstrated an early commitment to service and civic engagement. The program offers unique experiences and opportunities with the aim of fostering each student’s individual gifts—as well as encouraging cooperative endeavors—and preparing them to make substantial contributions in their chosen fields after graduation. LEARN MORE

Cathy Huang ’11 Scholar Opportunities Fund

Internships | Research
1 at $2,500

Funded by Cathy Huang ’11, the Cathy Huang ’11 Scholar Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed stipend for students pursuing an internship or research opportunity.

Mellon – Humanities Opportunities Fund

Internships | Research
1 at $4,000

The Mellon Humanities Opportunities Fund provides enhanced Opportunities Fund grants of $4,000 for an unpaid internship or research in the humanities.

The study of the humanities seeks to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive.

Your statement should reflect how this activity enables you to contribute to this goal.

Rudin Scholars for Diverse Leadership Opportunities Fund

Internships | Research
10 at $2,500

Funded by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, the Rudin Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a stipend for an unpaid internship or research opportunity. For students participating in the Justice & Equity Honors Network or other Macaulay students committed to addressing societal issues related to justice and equity.

Your statement should reflect how your personal experience, and this opportunity, inform your ability to lead within diverse communities.

Sachin K. Shah, MD ’05 Scholar Opportunities Fund

Internships | Research
2 at $2,500

Funded by Sachin K. Shah, MD ’05, the Sachin K. Shah, MD ’05 Scholar Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed stipend for students interested in pursuing medical careers.

Your statement should reflect how this activity prepares you for a career in medicine.

Special Opportunities Fund Programs

These prestigious fellowships and activities include financial support. They will count as a student’s one-time use of the Opportunities Fund, though they may have a different application process.

20^th Anniversary Media Internships

Internship (spring 2022)
6 at $2,500

For students interested in gaining hands-on experience in media, video production, or journalism. This internship, supervised by New Media Lab Director Robert Small, will focus on producing videos to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Macaulay Honors College.

You must submit a one-page cover letter and resume to be considered for this opportunity. 

Immigration & Veterans Legal Assistance – Duane Morris LLP

Internship
2 at $3,000

For students interested in pursuing careers in law, human rights, and social services, this is a remarkable opportunity to learn from and support the pro bono legal work of Duane Morris LLP on immigration, asylum, refugee, and veterans rights cases.

You must submit a one-page cover letter and resume to be considered for this opportunity.

Goldsmith Fellows

The Goldsmith Scholars Program identifies and supports Macaulay students for whom graduate education is an essential component of their aspirations. These high-achieving students are then guided through the application process, with special emphasis on applying for national scholarships and fellowships to pursue graduate studies. LEARN MORE

Goldsmith Scholars receive guaranteed access (with a successful application) to an enhanced Opportunities Fund grant of $5,000, to support an unpaid internship or research. A reflection paper is required after your Goldsmith-funded experience. As a Goldsmith Scholar, you may be asked to meet with a representative from the Goldsmith Foundation. 

William R. Kenan Scholars Program

The William R. Kenan Scholars Program was founded to enhance honors education at CUNY by sponsoring a group of outstanding Macaulay students who have demonstrated an early commitment to service and civic engagement. The program offers unique experiences and opportunities with the aim of fostering each student’s individual gifts—as well as encouraging cooperative endeavors—and preparing them to make substantial contributions in their chosen fields after graduation. LEARN MORE

Lloyd Blankfein Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
10 at $5,000

Lloyd Blankfein, Senior Chairman of Goldman Sachs, will provide students an enhanced opportunities fund grant of $5,000 for study abroad. All study abroad applicants will be considered.

Goldman Sachs Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
1 at $5,000 

As part of Macaulay’s corporate partnership with Goldman Sachs, the company has agreed to fund Opportunities Funds for selected students. This award is separate from paid internship roles for which students may be hired. Being a Goldman Sachs intern is not a condition of the award.

A statement of justification must include how this experience will lead you to pursue innovation that will enhance the sustainability, knowledge, or lived experience of the world around you.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholars – Greece Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad – Greece
3 at $5,000

Funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide students with financial need, the opportunity to study abroad in Greece. Recipients are expected to write a brief reflection paper after their study abroad trip and meet with the foundation representatives.

A statement of justification must address the following question: Why is it meaningful that you have chosen this activity in Greece, and how will this funding enable you to overcome any financial challenges preventing you from participating?

Study Abroad Opportunities Fund – Israel

Study Abroad – Israel
3 at $5,000

Funded by an anonymous donor, this enhanced Opportunities Fund will provide students with the opportunity to study abroad in Israel. Recipients are expected to write a brief reflection paper after their study abroad trip.

Mellon Humanities Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
5 at $4,000

The Mellon Humanities Opportunities Fund provides enhanced Opportunities Fund grants of $4,000 for support study abroad, an unpaid internship, or research in the humanities. Priority given to Bridge Scholars and other students from the Bronx, but all Macaulay students seeking support for a humanities-related experience are eligible to apply.

Schor Scholars Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad – For City or Queens College Students
10 at $3,000

Funded by the Estate of Joseph M. Schor, the Schor Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed travel grant for students from Macaulay Honors College at City College or Queens College. (The statement of justification does not require any specific content related to the Schor Scholars Opportunities Fund.) Recipients are expected to write a reflection paper based on their learning experience.

May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
10 at $2,500

Funded by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, the Rudin Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a stipend to students participating in an arts related internship or travel.

A statement of justification must address the following question: Why are the arts an important part of your development, and how is that reflected in this activity?

Special Opportunities Fund Programs

These prestigious fellowships and activities include financial support. They will count as a student’s use of the Opportunities Fund, though they will have a different application process.

Immigration & Veterans Legal Assistance – Duane Morris LLP

Internship
5 at $3,000

For students interested in pursuing careers in law, human rights, and social services, this is a remarkable opportunity to learn from and support the pro bono legal work of Duane Morris LLP on immigration, asylum, refugee, and veterans rights cases.

You must submit a one page cover letter and resume to be considered for this opportunity.

Augmented/Virtual Reality – NYU Tandon School of Engineering Internship

Internship
10 at $2,500

This is an exciting and fruitful opportunity to learn and become part of the future technology industries working with various start-up companies in NYC. The NYU Tandon School of Engineering in conjunction with NYC Media Lab and Macaulay Honors College New Media Lab have developed a pilot internship and jobs opportunity program for up to 10 Macaulay students this coming spring to be part of a new tech hub called RLab. The R stands for “reality” and the work is exclusively in augmented and virtual reality projects.

A statement of justification must include a statement of intent explaining your interest in these fields and the program. You must also submit your resume.

Apply here by March 6th

Please note that accepting an offer to this internship will count as your one time use of the Macaulay Opportunities Fund. 

Goldsmith Fellows

The Goldsmith Scholars Program identifies and supports Macaulay students for whom graduate education is an essential component of their aspirations. These high-achieving students are then guided through the application process, with special emphasis on applying for national scholarships and fellowships to pursue graduate studies. LEARN MORE

Goldsmith Scholars receive guaranteed access (with a successful application) to an enhanced Opportunities Fund grant of $5,000, to support study abroad, an unpaid internship, or research. A reflection paper is required after your Goldsmith-funded experience. As a Goldsmith Scholar, you may be asked to meet with a representative from the Goldsmith Foundation. 

William R. Kenan Scholars Program

The William R. Kenan Scholars Program was founded to enhance honors education at CUNY by sponsoring a group of outstanding Macaulay students who have demonstrated an early commitment to service and civic engagement. The program offers unique experiences and opportunities with the aim of fostering each student’s individual gifts—as well as encouraging cooperative endeavors—and preparing them to make substantial contributions in their chosen fields after graduation. LEARN MORE

Additional Enhanced Opportunities Funds:

All eligible applicants will automatically be considered for the following 11 Enhanced Opportunities Funds with no additional academic requirements. The Opportunities Fund Committee will review applications using the general rubric.

Opportunities Fund Gala Scholars

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
11 at $2,500

Goldman Sachs Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
10 at $5,000 

As part of Macaulay’s corporate partnership with Goldman Sachs, the company has agreed to fund Opportunities Funds for selected students. This award is separate from paid internship roles for which students may be hired. Being a Goldman Sachs intern is not a condition of the award.

A statement of justification must include how this experience will lead you to pursue innovation that will enhance the sustainability, knowledge, or lived experience of the world around you.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholars – Greece Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad – Greece
3 at $5,000

Funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide three students with financial need, the opportunity to study abroad in Greece. Recipients are expected to write a brief reflection paper after their study abroad trip and meet with the foundation representatives.

Study Abroad Opportunities Fund – Israel

Study Abroad – Israel
2 at $5,000

Funded by an anonymous donor, this enhanced Opportunities Fund will provide students with the opportunity to study abroad in Israel. Recipients are expected to write a brief reflection paper after their study abroad trip.

Mellon Humanities – Bridge Scholars Opportunities Fund

5 at $4,000

The Mellon Humanities Opportunities Fund will provide five Macaulay Bridge Scholars with guaranteed access (with a successful application) to an enhanced Opportunities Fund grant of $4,000, to support study abroad, an unpaid internship, or research in the humanities.

Meyer Scholars Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
13 at $4,000

Funded by Miraldina and Anthony Meyer, the Meyer Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed travel stipend for study abroad. Meyer Scholars will also be expected to attend a group dinner with the donors (date to be determined).

A statement of justification must include a statement of intent outlining how their study abroad trip relates directly to their major and future professional aspirations.

Morin Engineering Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
5 at $4,000

The Morin Engineering Opportunities Fund will provide five scholarships for study abroad, an unpaid internship, or research in the STEM fields with preference given to engineering majors.

Schor Scholars Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
20 at $3,000

Funded by the Estate of Joseph M. Schor, the Schor Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed travel grant for students from Macaulay Honors College at City College or Queens College. (The statement of justification does not require any specific content related to the Schor Scholars Opportunities Fund.) Recipients are expected to write a reflection paper based on their learning experience.

May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
20 at $2,500

Funded by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, the Rudin Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a stipend to students participating in an arts related internship or travel.

A statement of justification must address the following question: Why are the arts an important part of your development, and how is that reflected in this activity?

Special Opportunities Fund Programs

These prestigious fellowships and activities include financial support. They will count as a student’s use of the Opportunities Fund, though they will have a different application process.

Augmented/Virtual Reality – NYU Tandon School of Engineering Internship

Internship
10 at $2,500

This is an exciting and fruitful opportunity to learn and become part of the future technology industries working with various start-up companies in NYC. The NYU Tandon School of Engineering in conjunction with NYC Media Lab and Macaulay Honors College New Media Lab have developed a pilot internship and jobs opportunity program for up to 10 Macaulay students this coming spring to be part of a new tech hub called RLab. The R stands for “reality” and the work is exclusively in augmented and virtual reality projects.

A statement of justification must include a statement of intent explaining your interest in these fields and the program. You must also submit your resume.

Apply here by Oct 11

Please note that accepting an offer to this internship will count as your one time use of the Macaulay Opportunities Fund. 

Goldsmith Fellows

The Goldsmith Scholars Program identifies and supports Macaulay students for whom graduate education is an essential component of their aspirations. These high-achieving students are then guided through the application process, with special emphasis on applying for national scholarships and fellowships to pursue graduate studies.

Apply here by Nov 11th

Goldsmith Scholars receive guaranteed access (with a successful application) to an enhanced Opportunities Fund grant of $5,000, to support study abroad, an unpaid internship, or research. A reflection paper is required after your Goldsmith-funded experience. As a Goldsmith Scholar, you may be asked to meet with a representative from the Goldsmith Foundation. 

William R. Kenan Scholars Program

The William R. Kenan Scholars Program was founded to enhance honors education at CUNY by sponsoring a group of outstanding Macaulay students who have demonstrated an early commitment to service and civic engagement. The program offers unique experiences and opportunities with the aim of fostering each student’s individual gifts—as well as encouraging cooperative endeavors—and preparing them to make substantial contributions in their chosen fields after graduation. MORE

Additional Enhanced Opportunities Funds:

All eligible applicants will automatically be considered for the following 30 Enhanced Opportunities Funds with no additional academic requirements. The Opportunities Fund Committee will review applications using the general rubric.

Lisa Hall Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
1 at $4,000

Financial need will be considered using the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that is derived from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students with an EFC of 0 will be considered first.

Opportunities Fund Gala Scholars

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
26 at $2,500

Jason Cohen ’07 Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
1 at $2,500

Cathy Huang ’11 Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
1 at $2,500

Penny Phillips ’10 Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
1 at $2,500

The Alumni Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
1 at $3,000

Service Trip to Puerto Rico

Service Trip
Eligible: Class of 2020, 2021

A year and a half after Hurricane Maria, much of Puerto Rico’s infrastructure remains devastated and in need of repair. This summer, 16 Macaulay Honors College students will have the opportunity to participate in our second service trip to the island, as we partner with the St. Bernard Project (SBP) to assist in home rebuilding, to directly benefit families in need. MORE

Macaulay at The Porter School of Environmental Studies – Tel Aviv, Israel

Study Abroad
Eligible: Class of 2020, 2021

Macaulay Honors College and Tel Aviv University’s Porter School of Environmental Sciences is again offering a study abroad program during the summer 2019 session. Tailored just for Macaulay students, the program consists of one – four credit course focused on sustainability, combined with carefully planned living and learning opportunities, trips and cultural experiences. Ten students will be selected to participate in this program. MORE

NYU Tandon – NYC Media Lab Internship

Internship
10 at $2,500
Eligible: Class of 2020, 2021

This is an exciting and fruitful opportunity to learn and become part of the future technology industries beginning to blossom in NYC. The NYU Tandon School of Engineering in conjunction with NYC Media Lab and Macaulay Honors College New Media Lab have developed a pilot internship and jobs opportunity program for up to 10 Macaulay students this coming fall to be part of a new tech hub called RLab. The R stands for “reality” and the work is exclusively in augmented and virtual reality projects. MORE

A statement of justification must include a statement of intent explaining your interest in these fields and the program. You must also submit your resume.

Meyer Scholars Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
15 at $4,000
Eligible: Class of 2020

Funded by Miraldina and Anthony Meyer, the Meyer Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed travel stipend for study abroad. Meyer Scholars will also be expected to attend a group dinner with the donors (date to be determined).

A statement of justification must include a statement of intent outlining how their study abroad trip relates directly to their major and future professional aspirations.

Schor Scholars Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
20 at $3,000
Eligible: Class of 2020

Funded by the Estate of Joseph M. Schor, the Laura Schor Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed travel grant for students from Macaulay Honors College at City College or Queens College. (The statement of justification does not require any specific content related to the Schor Opportunities Fund.)

May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
10 at $2,500
Study Abroad/Away – Eligible: Class of 2020
Internships/ Research- Eligible: Class of 2019, 2020

Funded by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, the Rudin Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a stipend to students who are majoring or minoring in arts and culture (including the performing arts).

A statement of justification must include a statement of intent outlining their arts-related plan and how it relates directly to their major/minor, future professional aspirations, and personal history.

Goldman Sachs Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
15 at $5,000 

As part of Macaulay’s corporate partnership with Goldman Sachs, the company has agreed to fund Opportunities Funds for selected students. This award is separate from paid internship roles for which students may be hired. Being a Goldman Sachs intern is not a condition of the award.

A statement of justification must include how this experience will lead you to pursue innovation that will enhance the sustainability, knowledge, or lived experience of the world around you.

Meyer Scholars Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
35 at $4,000

Funded by Miraldina and Anthony Meyer, the Meyer Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed travel stipend for study abroad. Meyer Scholars will also be expected to attend a group dinner with the donors (date to be determined, most likely in January).

A statement of justification must include a statement of intent outlining how their study abroad trip relates directly to their major and future professional aspirations.

Schor Scholars Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
40 at $3,000

Funded by the Estate of Joseph M. Schor, the Laura Schor Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed travel grant for students from Macaulay Honors College at City College or Queens College. (The statement of justification does not require any specific content related to the Schor Opportunities Fund.)

Adam Dayan Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
2 at $3,500

Funded by Adam Dayan, the Adam Dayan Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed stipend for a student majoring in Creative Writing or Spanish. Adam Dayan scholars are expected to attend a lunch where they meet with the donor (set up by Macaulay Honors College staff).

A statement of justification must include how the study of Creative Writing or Spanish has contributed to the student’s development.

Jason Cohen Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad
2 at $2,500

Funded by Jason Cohen, the Jason Cohen Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed stipend for a student doing their study abroad in Israel.

A statement of justification must include a reflection on the professional, academic, and personal importance of studying in Israel.

May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
10 at $2,500

Funded by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, the Rudin Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a stipend to students who are majoring or minoring in arts and culture (including the performing arts).

A statement of justification must include a statement of intent outlining their arts-related plan and how it relates directly to their major/minor, future professional aspirations, and personal history.

Sy Syms Foundation Opportunities Fund

Internships | Research
2 at $2,500

Funded by the Sy Syms Foundation, the Sy Syms Scholars Opportunities Fund will provide a fixed stipend for students who are interested in careers in pre-health. These funds are designed to support students pursuing internships or research.

A statement of justification must include a statement of intent outlining the student’s pre-health plans and how they relate directly to their major and future professional aspirations.

Additional Enhanced Opportunities Funds:

All eligible applicants will automatically be considered for the following 39 Enhanced Opportunities Funds with no additional academic requirements. The Opportunities Fund Committee will review applications using the general rubric.

Thomas Brigandi Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
1 at $2,500

Lisa Hall Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
1 at $4,000

Financial need will be considered using the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that is derived from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students with an EFC of 0 will be considered first.

Cathy Huang Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
1 at $2,500

Yosef Ibrahimi Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
2 at $2,500

Khamranie Persaud Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
2 at $2,500

Penny Phillips Opportunities Fund

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
1 at $2,500

Opportunities Fund Gala

Study Abroad/Away | Internships | Research
31 at $2,500