Applications are now open for the Lisa Ellen Goldberg Fellowship 2019. Lisa Ellen Goldberg, the celebrated president of the Charles H. Revson Foundation and beloved wife of John Sexton, the former president of New York University, was a dynamic force in the world of philanthropy and the Jewish community. Prior to her death in 2007, she worked passionately for philanthropic and Jewish issues and organizations. She left a legacy of the visionary and critical role philanthropy can play in both bringing promising ideas to fruition and increasing their impact. She also embodied a deep commitment to public service and to the Jewish community. Her legacy is honored in a fellowship established at NYU Wagner for rising leaders in public service who seek careers in philanthropy or Jewish leadership.

Moreover, The Lisa Ellen Goldberg Fellowship provides a full-tuition scholarship and is open to students admitted for full-time study in Master of Public Administration or Master of Urban Planning degree programs. In addition to financial support, Goldberg Fellows receive an NYU faculty mentor and also get the opportunity to access an unparalleled network of philanthropists, policymakers, academics, and leaders.

Mission

• Lisa Goldberg’s goal is to be where others aren’t, where we can bring our unique expertise and our passion to bear, where they can find partners to join us and leverage our own investment. their hope, always, is that what they do will matter, will make a difference.

Eligibility

• Far-reaching also nuanced intellectual curiosity
• Passion for learning and problem-solving
• Playful imagination and enthusiasm for new ways of approaching old problems
• Thoughtful and articulate communication, both verbal and written
• Interest in people, their stories, and their experiences
• Steadfast dedication and emotional maturity
• Also, Demonstrated success in a first career
• Love of culture and the arts.

Application

• Submit your Fellowship Application Essay along with your to NYU Wagner for Fall 2020. Fellowship applicants must also submit the one-minute video essay in order to be for a fellowship
• Those selected as fellowship semi-finalists will be invited to participate in Skype interviews in early-to-mid February 2020.