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Civil Service Pathways Fellowship

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The Department of Citywide Administrative Services' Civil Service Pathways Fellowship (CSPF) is a two-year program for City University of New York (CUNY) graduates designed to create a pipeline from college to a career in civil service. The fellowship is full-time and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Participants are placed in high-demand positions across the city in one of six professional/career tracks:

  • Policy and Program Analysis
  • Procurement and Finance
  • Information Technology and Data Analysis
  • Creative Services and Digital Media
  • Project Management
  • Architecture and Engineering

Fellows will receive specialized training which qualifies them to take a civil service exam after completing the first year of the program.

How to Apply

The application period for the 2025/26 cohort will open in Spring 2025.

To be eligible for this fellowship, you must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from The City University of New York (CUNY).
  • Be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Live within the five boroughs of New York City.

For additional information or questions about CSPF, email us.