US Senator Chuck Schumer poses with the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, The Murphy Institute, during the 2019 NYC-CLC Labor Day Parade. – New York City, New York / USA – September 7, 2019 (Shutterstock)
Scholarships are available for Diversity in Labor/Labor Studies at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies. With the Joseph S. Murphy Scholarship for Diversity in Labor, you will:
- Earn an MA in Labor Studies or a BA in Urban and Community Studies
- Advance professionally and personally in a supportive environment
- Explore the dynamics of urban life, community empowerment, and worker movements
- Strengthen your ability to advocate for labor rights, stronger communities, and social justice
- Receive up to $30,000 for graduate study or up to $20,000 for undergraduate study.
Students must first apply for and be accepted into, the MA or BA program to be eligible for the Diversity Scholarship. The deadline to apply for the MA or BA program is February 23, 2021. The Diversity Scholarship application deadline is March 16, 2021. Click here to learn more!
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