Teach New York: NYC Partnership Scholarship

 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Shortage areas for 2008-2009 are only in math and science.

Click here to download the Teach New York: NYC Partnership Scholarship application.

The Teach New York: NYC Partnership for Teacher Excellence Scholarship is a unique opportunity that encourages students to pursue a teaching career in a high-need area at the secondary level. Students interested in teaching at the middle school level are particularly encouraged to apply. High-need areas are currently identified as mathematics and science. This competitive scholarship program seeks academically strong applicants who possess a commitment to teaching in the New York City public school system.

Selected candidates receive full tuition or generous scholarships (based on merit and need) towards the tuition cost of their degree program and participate in specialized mentoring, tutoring and placement activities as part of The New York City Partnership for Teacher Excellence, a unique partnership program among NYU, the City University of New York (CUNY) and the NYC Department of Education. In return for receiving scholarship support, candidates agree to teach for two years in a high-need content area in the New York City school system upon graduation.

Benefits & Incentives

• Full or generous tuition support towards cost of a master’s degree at NYU Steinhardt
• Specific mentoring and tutoring opportunities to gain valuable exposure and experience
• Placement opportunities upon graduation
• Professional development and support during the first two years of teaching

Eligible Programs & Courses

All selected students commit to the Partnership program model and to working in a New York City public school upon graduation,

• Mathematics education: Generous to full tuition scholarships
  
• Science education: Full tuition scholarships

Application Process

The application process is meant to identify candidates showing the strongest potential for being an effective educator; who are the most committed to teaching in a shortage area in New York City; and who have the greatest financial need. Eligible candidates must:

• Apply and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s degree programs listed above (Fast Track Summer Entry deadline is January 6th; Regular Track Fall Entry deadline is February 1st);
• Complete the supplemental scholarship application by March 1st;
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) being sure that the information is sent to NYU (institution code 002785).

Click here to download the Teach New York: NYC Partnership Scholarship application.

• Applications for Fast Track (Summer Entry): January 6
• Applications for Regular Track (Fall Entry): February 1
• Applications for Teach New York: NYC Partnership Scholarship: March 1

Scholarship Information

Kara Angèle Pressley
Scholarship and Outreach Administrator
NYU Steinhardt – Office of Graduate Admissions
82 Washington Square East, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10003
(212) 998-5354
kara.pressley@nyu.edu

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