2025 — Cohort 3: HOW to APPLY?

applications for COHORT 3 Due on

Phase 1 Priority Deadline--2/28/25, 5 p.m. ET

Phase 2 Deadline--3/3/25, 5 p.m. ET

Phase 3 Deadline--5/9/25 via this link: https://forms.gle/tiXFXBAWvaHuVieu5

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents in the U.S.
Current PES student in good academic standing, preferably with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Eligible programs include School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology.
Commitment to working with culturally diverse children in high-need schools.
Ability to complete two semesters of the required practicum, field experience, externship, or internship in Fall and Spring. This includes being enrolled in field placement classes during both semesters*. The placement will be in one of our partnering high-need schools.
Completion of the field experience/externship/internship is necessary to fulfill program degree requirements. Applicants should check with their program faculty/advisor for specific requirements, including the minimum number of direct service hours and on-site supervision.

Note: If selected, cohort students are eligible for funding support, irrespective of whether they have been awarded a GSE graduate assistantship now or in the following year. Please read the FAQs section for more detailed information.

*Students enrolled in the following field experience/practicum courses in Fall AND Spring 2025-2026 are eligible for Cohort 3:

For Mental Health Counseling and Counseling Psychology PhD Students:

PGSE 6651 (Mental Health Field Exp. I)
PGSE 6653 (Mental Health Field Exp. II)

For School Counseling Students:

PGSE 6652 (School Counseling Field Exp. I)
PGSE 6654 (School Counseling Field Exp. II)

For School Psychology Students:

PGSE 7480 (Advanced Intern in School Psych I)
PGSE 7481 (Advanced Intern in School Psych II)
PGSE 7510 (School Psychology Externship I)
PGSE 7511 (School Psychology Externship II)
PGSE 7482 (Advanced Certificate Internship in Bilingual School Psychology I) (added on 2/27/25)
PGSE 7483 (Advanced Certificate Internship in Bilingual School Psychology II) (added on 2/27/25)

How to apply:

Step 1: Carefully Read Frequently Asked Questions: Prospective Students for Cohort 3 (Spring 2025 to Spring 2026)

Step 2: Prepare Application Materials

Prepare the following materials and save them in one Google Drive folder:

Your resume or CV; include two professional references' names and contact information on the last page.
A screenshot of your transcript at Fordham as of Spring 2025 (PDF or image format).
A cover letter (no more than one page, single-spaced) addressing:
1. How being a cohort student in the MHSPD project may contribute to your development of competencies in relation to the MHSPD objectives.
2. Evidence of your social justice commitment/work in serving marginalized/underserved communities.
3. Confirmation of your agreement to complete your required practicum, field experience, externship, or internship in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 in one of our partnering high-need schools with KIPP NYC, District 9, District 75.

Step 3: Submit Your Application via this link by 2/27/25, 5 p.m. ET. (priority deadline) or 3/3/25, 5 p.m. ET.

All applicants will be notified by Tuesday, 3/4/25, 5 p.m. ET. and, if accepted, need to decide whether to accept the offer by Thursday, 3/6/25, 5 p.m. ET.

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