Our Application Process
The Jaffe Peace Corps Fellows Program at 成人抖阴 seeks to attract candidates that feel inspired by our mission statement:
To recruit exceptional Returned Peace Corps Volunteers into the teaching profession, prepare them to excel in New York City's high need public schools, and support them to make long-term, professional commitments to public education.
In September of 2026, the application for the 2027-2028 cohort will open. If you are dedicated to educational justice and equity and would like to join our community of educators, please consider applying and take a moment to complete our online survey below to receive information about the program. If you choose to apply, you can visit the and complete the application and supplemental questions for the Jaffe Peace Corps Fellows Program.
Please note that you must have completed Peace Corps service to be eligible for this program.
Admissions
Applicants apply through the 成人抖阴 application portal and complete both the 成人抖阴 application, the Jaffe Peace Corps Fellows Program supplementary application questions and supporting documents.
for the Jaffe Peace Corps Fellowship Program via the 成人抖阴 Admissions.
For further details regarding the application process and requirements, please visit 成人抖阴 Admissions.
Peace Corps Fellows Program Supplementary Application
The completed PCFP supplementary application includes:
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Peace Corps Fellows Applicant Information Form
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Peace Corps Description of Service (official, signed DOS)
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Peace Corps Fellows Essays
Interviews
After the 成人抖阴 application and Peace Corps Fellows supplementary materials have been reviewed, selected applicants will be contacted regarding individual interviews.
The Directors of the Jaffe Peace Corps Fellows Program and the Office of Teacher Education will interview selected applicants.
Interviews via Zoom can be arranged for applicants who are unable to visit between September and February.
Financial Aid
Applicants must fulfill the following:
- File the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the both the current (2025-26) and upcoming (2026-27) academic years
- Complete the Scholarship Application Form
For more information, you may contact
Deadlines
For a mid-January start date, applications are due in November 2026
Programs with a January 2027 start date
For a mid-May start date, applications are due in January 2027
Programs with a May 2027 start date
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- Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science or Physics
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For those already certified in elementary education.
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- Bilingual/Bicultural Education (BBE) (Grades 1-6, 6-9 extension optional)
- Mandarin/English, Spanish/English
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
- Elementary or Secondary Professional Certification
- For those who have undergraduate teaching certification in elementary education or secondary education specializing in English, social studies, science or mathematics