Eligibility

To apply to our program, you must be:

• Enrolled at an accredited college, university, graduate program or law school, or
• A recent graduate with a degree conferred in the last year

Do not apply if you are on academic hold or probation.

You must also:

• Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Be prepared to participate on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) for 12 weeks.

See answers to common questions about eligibility

Timeline

The application window for 2023 was open from January 23 to February 13.

See application timeline

Four qualifications

Urban Scholars should have these four qualifications. In your essay, you should explain how you apply these in your daily life.

Application attachments

In addition to the application, you need to submit: 

• Your resume
• An unofficial transcript
• An application essay

Note: Please do not send any additional attachments, such as references, unless we ask for them.

Application essay

Your essay should be:

• One to two pages long
• Describe how you have exhibited each of our four qualifications in your work, school and personal life

Apply

The general application contains all the details you'll need to know in order to submit your application. Be sure to read it thoroughly before you apply.

Apply to be an Urban Scholar

Metropolitan Council

If you are interested in being an Urban Scholar at the Metropolitan Council use this application.

Apply here to be an Urban Scholar at Metropolitan Council