Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
331
Days
November 15 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Letter of Intent, copy of enrollment letter, copy of the confirmation of school application submission
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  • Checkmark Portfolio
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  • Checkmark Resume
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Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program

Description

The New School offers competitive scholarships of up to 75 percent of tuition costs to qualified permanent New York City government employees who are entering part-time students in the Schools of Public Engagement's master's degree programs. The Mayor's Graduate Scholarship is awarded for the duration of a student's registration in the program as long as the student takes at least six credits each semester and makes satisfactory academic progress. Applications are available from the Mayor's Scholarship Program, Office of the Mayor, City Hall, New York, NY 10007. Applicants must submit a letter of intent with their application to be eligible for the scholarship. They must submit their application through their Agency Personnel Office. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study part-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in New York

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Letter of Intent, copy of enrollment letter, copy of the confirmation of school application submission
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Portfolio
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript