Urban Scholars

01/11/2021

The applications for Law Students and Returning Scholars are live! Those interested and eligible within these groups may apply online on our website through January 31st: http://www2.minneapolismn.gov/civilrights/urbanscholars/WCMSP-173329

If you have direct questions, please read through our FAQs or contact us using the information on the site.

For alternative formats please contact Civil Rights Equity Division, 612-673-3012 or [email protected] People who are deaf of hard of hearing can use relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000.

07/07/2020

Immigration and Customs Enforcement's new guideline restricting international students from staying in the United States if their college holds online courses this Fall is unnecessary and cruel. We are outraged by this xenophobic guideline. Urban Scholars is made great by students who bring a world of experience and perspective to the table. Scholars and alumni on international student visas, we appreciate and value you.

02/18/2020

*Deadline extended*
Apply to the Urban Scholars program until tomorrow, February 19th, at 11:59 PM!
Learn more and apply at: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/…/urbanscholars/WCMSP-173329

02/12/2020

The deadline is quickly approaching! Apply by Monday, February 17th at 11:59 PM to be a part of this year's Urban Scholars Cohort!

Apply here: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/civilrights/urbanscholars/WCMSP-173329

02/10/2020

One week left to apply for the Urban Scholars program! Hear about experiences of our Alumni in our Urban Scholars video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01dGkBdismM&feature=youtu.be

Apply today: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/civilrights/urbanscholars/WCMSP-173329

Urban Scholars is a leadership and professional development internship program providing students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds with distinctive...

02/04/2020

The Urban Scholars application closes in two weeks! Visit our website to learn more and apply today!
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/civilrights/urbanscholars/WCMSP-173329

01/24/2020

Apply today to be apart of this year's cohort!
Apply here: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/civilrights/urbanscholars/WCMSP-173329

08/30/2019

Happy Friday!

"The Urban Scholars program brings people together from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences with the aim of integrating not just them, but their ideas into governance and shaping our immediate community," says Guillermo Pérez - a returning scholar placed at the City of Minneapolis Government' Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.

08/26/2019

"The Urban Scholars program is unique for its emphasis on professionalism and its people-oriented approach. Not only do we learn to navigate the public sector but we also learn how we can contribute to the workplace as our authentic selves," says Laura Meier - a returning Scholar placed with the Hennepin Country Library's Special Collections Department.

08/21/2019

Equitable access to internship opportunities matter.

"The Urban Scholars program is paid which helps to bridge some of the opportunity gap that people from marginalized communities experience," says D'Andre Gordon - a first year Scholar placed at the State of Minnesota's Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan.

08/20/2019

We're already missing our amazing 2019 cohort of Urban Scholars!

"Being an Urban Scholar means being the most authentic version of oneself, professionally and as a leader, while serving the community with skills, experiences and network to create change and opportunity for one's own future and the future of others," says Candace Her - a first year Scholar who was placed at the State of Minnesota's Department of Education this summer.