A’Lelia Bundles Community Scholars Program

The A’Lelia Bundles Community Scholars Program is a cohort-based, three-year affiliation between Columbia University and members of the local Upper Manhattan community to support community-driven research and projects. Scholars gain access to Columbia’s library resources, may audit courses, and join a network of peers to expand research and implement community-benefiting initiatives. Scholars work on projects across areas such as community wellness, literacy, creative uses of technology, spiritual care, storytelling, and the history of policing in urban communities.

Three-year affiliation with Columbia University; access to Columbia library resources; opportunity to audit courses; membership in a peer network to support research and project implementation.

Applicants are selected from the Upper Manhattan community and are chosen through a highly competitive application process.

Candidates are selected through a competitive application process; application information is provided on the program website.