Global Programs

Study Abroad Scholarships and Financial Aid

Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarships through NYU

Studying abroad does not necessarily cost more than a semester in New York. The cost of tuition remains the same, while costs associated with housing and meals are generally equivalent to that in New York, and may even cost less in some cases. As an NYU student all current financial aid applies to your semester or year abroad at an NYU study abroad site. If you currently receive aid, we encourage you to submit a Financial Aid Appeal form online in order to have your current financial aid package re-evaluated based on the estimated expenses of your study abroad program. See additional information for undergraduate funding.

Steinhardt Graduate Scholarship Criteria

Our goal is to make summer study abroad a viable option for all Steinhardt graduate students.  Therefore, we offer need-based scholarships available for students accepted to one of our Steinhardt summer study abroad programs. The scholarships are partial scholarships generally ranging from $1,000-$2,000. The award process is competitive and need-based.

Please note: there are no scholarships available for January/Spring Break Intersession courses because they are allocated as part of spring semester. Any spring semester financial aid you may receive can be credited toward tuition for a January course.

To be eligible for the scholarships you must be:

  • A graduate student
  • Enrolled in a Steinhardt degree program
  • Taking 6 or more credits during the summer session
  • Display financial need

You will NOT be eligible for the scholarship if you already receive summer tuition remission from NYU (e.g. employees, spouses), if you are a funded Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Graduate Assistant, or Founders Fellow, or if you are registered as a non-matriculated (special) student. Undergraduates are unfortunately not eligible, nor are international students.

Steinhardt Graduate Scholarship Timeline

April 1: The scholarship application will be posted on this website.

April 8: Hard copy of the scholarship application and accompanying materials must be submitted to the Office of Global Programs by 5PM.

April  29: Scholarship award notifications are emailed to students.

To apply, complete the required form and submit it along with:

  • One page scholarship application (available April 1)
  • A copy of your most recent resume
  • A statement of 300 words or less that includes: 1) Why you are interested in the program; 2) How the program relates to your academic and professional career; and 3) a budget of your financial need

Study Abroad Scholarship Appliction

The Steinhardt Graduate Study Abroad Scholarship Application will be posted online in April, 2010.  All accepted students will be notified by email at that time.

Please send hard copies of the application by April 8 to:

Office of Academic Initiatives and Global Programs
ATTN: Scholarship
Pless Hall, 82 Washington Square East, 5th floor
New York, NY 10003-6680

Financial Aid

If you are requesting federal student loans you must submit a FAFSA, or fill out the NYU form for requesting summer financial aid. For more information, please visit the NYU Financial Aid website.