Beginning in Spring 2025, the Distinguished Scholars Award is available to new graduate students beginning in the Spring or Fall semesters. 

This merit-based scholarship is awarded based on the application for admission; no additional application or FAFSA is required. Domestic and international applicants to all SPS master's programs will be considered. 

Scholarship amounts range from $7,000 to $11,000 over two years (two Spring and two Fall terms). 

Scholarship funding availability may be limited. To guarantee consideration, apply by the first round application deadline. Students must register for a minimum of 6 credits in a given term to be eligible for their award.

Some NYUSPS graduate programs offer departmental scholarships based upon financial need and/or academic merit. The majority of departmental awards are open to continuing students after a set number of credits are completed and academic merit in the program is established. Requirements and award amounts vary. Detailed information can be found on the Graduate Scholarships page or by contacting your academic department.

We always encourage our students to explore external scholarship opportunities. Scholarship search engines to consider include:

• College Board
• CollegeNet
• Fastweb
• NY Scholarships and Grants
• Optimal
• Sallie Mae
• Unigo
• Scholarships.com

The NYU Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowship, for returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), consists of a 50 percent tuition scholarship and participation in leadership development programming overseen by the NYU Leadership Initiative. The Coverdell Fellowship award at NYUSPS also includes a book stipend. All NYU Coverdell Fellows must complete an internship at an organization assisting an underserved community in the greater New York City metropolitan area. RPCVs also receive a waived admissions application fee. Participating programs include: MS in Global Affairs, MS in Real Estate, MS in Professional Writing, MS in Hospitality Industry Studies and the MS in Tourism Management.

New York University (NYU) has a long-standing commitment to public service in local and global communities. We recognize and applaud the contributions of AmeriCorps volunteers. The NYU School of Professional Studies will waive the admissions application fee for AmeriCorps alumni and is proud to offer a 100% match to the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for up to five AmeriCorps alumni each year.

The Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP) is an opportunity for full-time New York City local government employees (employed by a City agency) to pursue graduate education. NYUSPS provides Scholarship awards from $1,000-$3,500 each semester to awardees for the duration of their graduate program. Interested applicants should contact their Human Resources department for additional information.

The NYU SPS Grant is available to continuing graduate students whose first term at SPS was Fall 2024 or earlier. This grant is available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The grant amount is based on enrollment:

• Registered for 9+ credits/semester = $2,500
• Registered for 6 credits/semester = $1,000

You must complete the annual FAFSA to qualify for the NYU SPS Grant, and you must enroll in a minimum of 6 credits per semester.  The NYU SPS Grant is not awarded during summer semesters.

Federal student loan programs offer low-interest student loan options for US citizens and permanent residents. Federal loan options for graduate students include:

• Direct Unsubsidized Loans
• Graduate PLUS Loans

You must first file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using NYUs school code (002785). More information about these loan programs including interest rates and repayment plans can be found here.

A variety of additional, private (non-federal) alternative loans also are available from lending institutions. Please think carefully about your obligations as a borrower prior to pursuing any educational loan. Consider your educational investment at NYU, as well as your long-term financial commitments when borrowing.