Cooper Union Benjamin Menschel Fellowship for Creative and Scientific Inquiry

Prestigious interdisciplinary fellowship supporting self-directed creative, architectural, or scientific research projects culminating in a public exhibition and lecture.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled full-time Cooper Union student in architecture, art, or engineering with 3.3+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 100+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Independent project proposal and travel itinerary
Recommendation letters: Two Cooper Union faculty sponsors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $5,000 project grant, independent summer travel funding, and gallery exhibition in Cooper Union's 41 Cooper Square Gallery
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Endowed through The Menschel Foundation and Cooper Union

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

Official university details ↗The Cooper Union guide ↗Mentorship ↗Ask us — free ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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