Internal NYU Opportunities

NYU Financial Aid

Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for all scholarship and loan opportunities at NYU. The FAFSA can be filled out online and is also available at NYU’s Financial Aid Office. Be sure to submit your FAFSA by March 1 for optimal financial consideration. NYU’s code for the FAFSA is 002785.

NYU-Wide Scholarships

Please refer to the financial aid website for a listing of NYU scholarships available for current students. Please note that opportunities for NYU scholarships are very limited.

Steinhardt-Wide Funding

View NYU Steinhardt's list of awards, honors, and grants for graduate students or visit the Steinhardt "Paying for Your Education" page. For automatic consideration for Steinhardt scholarships, you must meet all admissions and FAFSA application deadlines.

Department of Occupational Therapy Frieda J. Behlen Occupational Therapy Scholarship

Eligibility: Second-Year MS or MS/OTD Students

The Frieda J. Behlen Occupational Therapy Scholarship is an endowed fund created principally by gifts from NYU OT alumni to honor the memory of Frieda J. Behlen, founder and longtime chair of NYU's Department of Occupational Therapy. Income generated by the endowment is awarded annually to students who demonstrate superior academic achievement as well as financial need. The NYU OT Awards Committee is pleased to be able to offer several tuition scholarships. These awards will be directly applied towards tuition for the students' first Level II Fieldwork placement.

Jim Hinojosa Doctoral Terminal Project Award

Eligibility: PhD or Post Professional OTD candidates

Established in 2022, this award honors Dr. Jim Hinojosa’s legacy as a mentor, leader, and passionate advocate in the field of occupational therapy and in the NYU Steinhardt Department of OT. In keeping with Dr. Hinojosa’s desire to help doctoral students complete their studies, this award supports NYU OT doctoral students who are currently working towards the completion of their terminal projects in the fields of pediatrics or education.

An award of up to $5,000 will be granted annually to PhD or post-professional OTD candidates who anticipate degree conferral within two semesters. Candidates will be evaluated based on evidence of outstanding scholarship and their contributions to the field. 

AOTA E.K. Wise Scholarship
Phone: (301) 652-6611
Eligibility: Females only; outstanding academic achievement; leadership and community service; member of AOTA; enrolled full time in a post-baccalaureate entry-level OT program; US citizen or permanent resident.
Award: $2,500
Deadline: Check website

American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) Scholarships
Phone: (240) 292-1079
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an AOTA accredited or developing occupational therapy program. Applicants must have completed at least one year of OT-specific course work.
Award: $150–$5,000
Deadline: October 1

Bill Raskob Foundation, Inc.
Phone: (410) 923-9123
Eligibility: US citizen attending an accredited university; see website for other interest-free loans with varying eligibility requirements.
Award: Interest-free loan averaging $2,000
Deadline: May 15

Daughters of the American Revolution National Nursing School Scholarships
Phone: (202) 628-1776
Eligibility: The Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship is awarded to students who are in financial need and have been accepted or are attending an accredited school of occupational therapy (including art, music, or physical therapy).
Award: $2,000
Deadline: January 31st

Hispanic Scholarship Fund College Scholarship Program
Phone: (415) 808-2300
Eligibility: Hispanic background; minimum GPA of 2.5; US citizen or permanent resident; complete FAFSA; plan to enroll full time in an accredited college or university.
Award: $500–$5,000
Deadline: March 1

Indian Health Service Scholarship Program
Phone: (301) 443-6197
Eligibility: American Indian and Alaska Native; US citizen.
Deadline: February 28

Katherine H. Dilley Scholarship Fund (Sponsored by the Arizona State Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a degree program in OT or physical therapy at an accredited institution of higher learning. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Award: Varies
Deadline: February 15

National AMBUCS Scholars
Phone: (800) 838-1845
Eligibility: Need-based; US citizens; look for commitment to the local community, academic accomplishment, compassion and integrity, and career objectives.
Award: $500 to $1,500 annually, $6,000 biannually
Deadline: May 5

National Health Service Corps Funding
Phone: 1-800-221-9393
Eligibility: Enrolled in a US accredited healthcare program, US citizen or national.
Award: Minimum 2-year tuition support
Deadline: Check website

New Jersey Hospital Association
Phone: (609) 275-4224
Eligibility: New Jersey resident.
Award: $3,000
Deadline: Check website

New Jersey State Margaret Yardley Fellowship Fund
Phone: (732) 249-5474
Eligibility: A female New Jersey resident enrolled full-time in a graduate study program; must demonstrate financial need.
Award: $1,000 annually
Deadline: March 1

New York State (NYS) Department of Education
Phone: (718) 935-2449
Email: RVeneka@schools.nyc.gov
Eligibility: US citizens or permanent residents; agree to accept employment as OT with NYC Department of Education in areas of high need upon obtaining your NYS license.
Award: Full cost of tuition only for courses directly related programs in OT
Deadline: Through April (Application deadlines are subject to change without notice)

New York State Arc Scholarships
Phone: (518) 439-8311
Eligibility: Students enrolled in a degree program in PT or OT in New York State; must be nominated by chair of department.
Award: $3,000
Deadline: January 11

Tylenol Annual Scholarship Program
Phone: 1-866-851-4275
Eligibility: Resident of the US; Must be enrolled in a graduate program in health-related studies.
Award: $500–$10,000
Deadline: July 30