Manhattan Future Leaders Fellowship
Future Leaders Fellowship at the Office of the Manhattan Borough President
Fellows at the Office of the Manhattan Borough President gain a deeper understanding of the NYC government, develop strong leadership skills, and become active participants in shaping NYC’s future! The Manhattan Future Leaders Fellowship is open to Manhattan high school juniors and seniors and consists of monthly meetings with the MBPO team as well as tours and experiences with NYC museums, government buildings, and more! At the end of the fellowship, fellows create their own policy proposal with the aid of the MBPO team. Fellowship positions for 2025 have been filled. Please stay up to date for the release of the 2026 Fellowship application early in 2026.
About the Office of the Manhattan Borough President
The Manhattan Borough President’s Office (MBPO) is the only elected office charged with oversight of the Borough of Manhattan as a whole. The MBPO also has numerous New York City Charter-mandated roles and responsibilities, including review of land-use projects in our borough through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), advocating for the borough’s and local community-based organization’s needs in the annual municipal budget process, appointing community board members, and appointing members to important policy making boards and committees across the city, among other key responsibilities. Join our fellowship to dive deeper into our work and to take your first steps into making a change in Manhattan!
If you have questions about the Manhattan Future Leaders Fellowship, please reach out to Director of Strategic Initiatives and Organizing, Kyshia Smith, at kyshiasmith@manhattanbp.nyc.gov