Application Deadline: Varies
Hurray! New York University is delighted to offer the 2023 Merit-Based Scholarship grant in the USA, This scholarship grant is targeted at outstanding scholars from across the globe.
New York University offers numerous financial assistance to both domestic and international students who wish to commence study at the school. Here is a comprehensive list of Scholarships available for the 2023-24 academic session at New York University
New York University Merit-Based Scholarships
We offer several competitive, merit-based scholarships to help you finance your degree. Approximately 45% of enrolling students are awarded a scholarship. All full-time and part-time applicants are considered. Non-degree or advanced professional certificate program students and NYU employees are not eligible for merit-based scholarships. Note: This is not a comprehensive list of scholarships available through NYU Wagner.
To Apply:
Submit your online application for admission to NYU Wagner. These scholarships do not require you to submit an additional essay. Scholarship recipients are chosen based on their fit for the program and the strength of their applications.
Dean’s Scholarship: A full-tuition scholarship is awarded to applicants based on merit and the strength of their application, regardless of degree program or area of interest.
Student Success Scholarship: A full-tuition and registration fee scholarship, summer stipend support for an unfunded internship, and support for other expenses are awarded to applicants based on academic merit and/or financial need.
Public Service Scholarship: Partial and half-tuition scholarships are awarded to applicants based on merit and strength of application, regardless of degree program or area of interest.
Executive Leaders Scholarship: A 25% scholarship is awarded to Executive MPA for Public Service Leaders applicants based on merit and overall application strength.
NYU Wagner City Government Scholarship: The goal of the NYU Wagner City Government Scholarship program is to give students the chance to learn more about the power and promise of possible careers in New York City government and/or to explore their interests in this area. The scholarship provides a $7,500 stipend for students to intern on a part-time basis with a NYC government agency in their first year at Wagner. First, NYU Wagner will choose the winners. Then, a government agency in NYC will interview the winners to make the final choice.
City Year Scholarship: A half-tuition scholarship is awarded to up to two City Year alumni interested in pursuing full-time or part-time study. You are eligible to apply if you complete your service by the start of the fall semester. We waive the application fee for all City Year members, regardless of the semester for which you apply, but the scholarship is only available to those applying for fall enrollment.
Teach for America (TFA) Scholarship: A half-tuition scholarship is awarded to up to two alumni of Teach for America interested in pursuing full-time or part-time study. You are eligible to apply if you complete your service by the start of the fall semester. We waive the application fee for all Teach for America alumni regardless of the semester for which you apply, but the scholarship is only available to those applying for fall enrollment.
Bonner Program Scholarship: A half-tuition scholarship is awarded to up to two Bonner scholars pursuing full-time or part-time study. We waive the application fee for all Bonner alumni, regardless of the semester for which you apply, but the scholarship is only available to those applying for fall enrollment.
AmeriCorps Scholarship: A half-tuition scholarship is awarded to up to two AmeriCorps alumni interested in pursuing full-time or part-time study. You are eligible to apply if you complete your service by the start of the fall semester. We waive the application fee for all AmeriCorps members regardless of the semester for which you apply, but the scholarship is only available to those applying for fall enrollment. NYU is not a Segal matching program.
Charles B. Rangel Scholarship: Selected Rangel Fellows accepted to NYU Wagner will be considered for scholarship funding equivalent to the balance of tuition-only expenses for full-time study not covered by the Rangel Fellows Program for two years. We waive the application fee for all applicants affiliated with the Rangel Fellowship regardless of the semester for which you apply. Please review our NYU Wagner External Scholarship page for more information on the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship or apply through the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program website.
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship: Some recipients of the Truman Scholarship who are accepted to NYU Wagner will be considered for a scholarship worth 50% of tuition, whether they study full-time or part-time. We waive the application fee for all applicants affiliated with the Truman Scholarship Foundation, regardless of the semester for which you apply. Please review our NYU Wagner External Scholarship page for more information on the Harry S. Truman Scholarship or apply through The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.
In partnership with the New York City Police Foundation, NYU Wagner gives up to two active members of the New York City Police Department half-tuition scholarships. You can also apply for the Wagner and New York City Police Foundation Scholarship through the NYPD Office of Professional Development. Please reach out to the NYPD Office of Professional Development for more information. We waive the application fee for all NYPD applicants, regardless of the semester for which you apply.