Are you, or do you know, a motivated, collaborative undergraduate scholar at any of CUNY’s 2 or 4 year campuses? Then consider applying for the CUNY Peer Leaders program!

CUNY Peer Leaders is a program housed at the Graduate Center that welcomes 30+ undergraduate students annually from across CUNY colleges. The program supports their leadership and mentorship skills, which they in turn use to to create pathways for humanities based scholarship with a core component on elements of self-care, wellness and social justice. CUNY Peer Leaders develop a culminating project of their choice and create a portfolio of public writing pieces or other creative works on the program blog, with guidance from peers, staff and faculty.

CUNY Peer Leaders are required to attend a community building orientation in late January, where students learn about important resources and acquire vital skills that will aid them in their service as a CUNY Peer Leader, attend biweekly meet-ups (hybrid) on Friday afternoons (3:00pm to 5:00pm), and workshops and events designed to build community and leadership skills.

Students will receive a stipend of $500 for their participation in March 2026, as well as support for other modest funding opportunities for additional projects students may work on, if financial circumstances permit.

All CUNY undergraduate students are welcome to apply by completing the online application form by Tuesday, September 30, 2025.