Each year, we award millions in need- and merit-based graduate scholarships. While these awards may not cover all costs, they can form a key part of a financial aid package that helps make your NYU Steinhardt education possible.
To maximize your funding, U.S. citizens and permanent residents should submit the FAFSA. We must receive your FAFSA by March 1 (Summer/Fall) or November 1 (Spring) to consider you for school-based scholarships.
Do not wait for an admission decision to apply; late applications delay federal aid processing and will disqualify you from Steinhardt scholarships.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, our scholarships are reserved for full-time, on-campus U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students receiving NYU Tuition Remission are ineligible.
Learn more about applying for financial aid.
Steinhardt Graduate Scholarship
NYU Steinhardt offers this scholarship to on-campus full-time Master's, Advanced Certificate and Artist Diploma students who are US Citizens/Permanent Residents and demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.
You are automatically considered when you:
- Submit your Steinhardt graduate admissions application by the deadline for your program of study.
- File your FAFSA by March 1 (Summer/Fall) or November 1 (Spring).
Jump to Other Scholarship Opportunities:
- Cuppy Africa Steinhardt Scholars Stipend
- Scholarships Recognizing Service
- Study Abroad Scholarship
- Scholarship for Non-US Citizens and Non-Permanent Residents
- Scholarship for Music Performance Programs
- Scholarships for Part-Time Students
- Scholarships for Online Students
- Scholarships for Teacher Education Programs
Cuppy Africa Steinhardt Scholars Stipend
The Cuppy Africa Steinhardt Scholars stipend was created by Cuppy and the Cuppy Foundation to honor Cuppy’s background and experience at NYU and to empower future students by narrowing the resource gap and ensuring all students can take full advantage of experiential opportunities that are part of a Steinhardt education.
Each year NYU Steinhardt awards the Cuppy Africa Steinhardt Scholars Stipend to two newly admitted for the fall/summer semester, full-time, on-campus master’s degree, advanced certificate or diploma students starting in the Fall semester only who have received their post-secondary degree (bachelor's degree) from Africa.
To apply, submit our new student scholarship application using the same login credentials you used to submit your NYU Steinhardt on-campus graduate application. The deadline for the scholarship application is March 1 for Fall semester start.
Scholarships Recognizing Service
AmeriCorps Alumni Scholarship
We award up to five partial scholarships per year to AmeriCorps alumni interested in pursuing full-time graduate study in one of our on-campus master's degree, advanced certificate or diploma programs, starting in the Fall semester. We do not match the Education Award. You must complete your service by the start of the Fall semester to be eligible.
To apply, submit our new student scholarship application using the same login credentials you used to submit your NYU Steinhardt on-campus graduate application, and complete the FAFSA. The deadline for the scholarship application is March 1 for Fall semester start.
City Year Scholarship
We award up to five partial scholarships per year to City Year members and alumni interested in pursuing full-time graduate study in one of our on-campus master's degree, advanced certificate or diploma programs, starting in the Fall semester.
To apply, submit our new student scholarship application using the same login credentials you used to submit your NYU Steinhardt graduate on-campus application, and complete the FAFSA. The deadline for the scholarship application is March 1 for Fall semester start.
NYU Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowship Program
This program offers a select group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) leadership development programming and financial support while you pursue a full-time on-campus MA or MS degree, starting in the Fall semester. The Coverdell Fellowship selection process is competitive; a limited number of fellowships are available each year, and availability varies. The fellowship will provide a 50% tuition scholarship, basic health insurance, and participation in leadership development programming overseen by the NYU Leadership Initiative. Only RPCVs who have successfully completed their term of service by the start of the Fall semester are eligible. For more information visit the NYU Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowship page.
To be considered, answer “yes” on your online application for admission to the Coverdell Fellowship question, upload a copy of your Description of Service and an essay (question in admission application) to the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Description of Service Upload page.
Please note, to be considered for the fellowship your application for admission must be submitted by the program deadline date or January 15th, whichever comes first.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Scholarship
A competitive scholarship is open to newly admitted returned Peace Corps volunteers pursuing full-time graduate study in one of our on-campus master's degree, advanced certificate or diploma programs.
To apply, submit our new student scholarship application using the same login credentials you used to submit your NYU Steinhardt on-campus graduate application, and complete the FAFSA. Deadlines for the scholarship application are March 1 for Fall/Summer start and November 1 for Spring.
Teach for America Alumni Scholarship
We award up to five partial scholarships per year to alumni of Teach for America who are interested in pursuing full-time graduate study in one of our on-campus master's degree, advanced certificate or diploma programs, starting in the Fall semester. You must complete your service by the start of the Fall semester to be eligible.
To apply, submit our new student scholarship application using the same login credentials you used to submit your NYU Steinhardt on-campus graduate application, and complete the FAFSA. The deadline for the scholarship application is March 1 for Fall semester start.
Study Abroad Scholarship
We offer scholarships for current NYU Steinhardt students who wish to study abroad, and for full-time teachers attending NYU to have international academic experiences. Review our additional scholarship opportunities for global study.
Scholarship for Non-US Citizens and Non-Permanent Residents
Cuppy Africa Steinhardt Scholars Stipend
The Cuppy Africa Steinhardt Scholars stipend was created by Cuppy and the Cuppy Foundation to honor Cuppy’s background and experience at NYU and to empower future students by narrowing the resource gap and ensuring all students can take full advantage of experiential opportunities that are part of a Steinhardt education.
Each year NYU Steinhardt awards the Cuppy Africa Steinhardt Scholars Stipend to two newly admitted for the fall/summer semester, full-time on-campus master’s degree, advanced certificate or diploma students starting in the Fall semester only who have received their post-secondary degree (bachelor's degree) from Africa.
To apply, submit our new student scholarship application using the same login credentials you used to submit your NYU Steinhardt on-campus graduate application. The deadline for the scholarship application is March 1 Fall semester start.
Global Citizen Scholarship
This competitive scholarship is awarded to newly admitted on-campus master's, advanced certificate or diploma students who are non-US citizens or non-permanent residents (including people who require a visa and DACA applicants) and have demonstrated strong academic achievement in their previous post-secondary education. Several awards are offered on a competitive basis.
To apply, submit the new student scholarship application using the same login credentials you used to submit your NYU Steinhardt on-campus graduate application. Deadlines for the scholarship application are March 1 for Fall/Summer start and November 1 for Spring.
Steinhardt Music Talent Scholarship
Competitive, talent-based scholarships are offered to a select number of newly admitted fall semester students (domestic or international) in on-campus Master of Music performance programs. Eligible programs include Instrumental Performance, Jazz Studies, Vocal Performance, and Piano Studies. To be considered, applicants must submit all required graduate application materials by December 1. A separate scholarship application is not required.
Scholarships for Part-Time Students
Centennial Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to new on-campus part-time master's and advanced certificate students with superior academic achievement.
For automatic consideration, meet all admissions and FAFSA application deadlines and indicate part-time study on your application for admission.
The Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program
Up to five partial tuition scholarships are available for on-campus part-time students who are full-time New York City employees. Apply through the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).
Scholarships for Online Students
Teacher Residency
Scholarship information is available for the full-time Teacher Residency option and the 25-hour Teacher Residency option. You can also contact admissions at admissions@edinnovation.steinhardt.nyu.edu or 877-710-6381 for more information.
Counseling@NYU
Contact an Enrollment Specialist at 855-698-4622 or admissions@counseling.steinhardt.nyu.edu to learn about scholarship opportunities.
Speech@NYU
Contact an Enrollment Specialist at 888-698-0462 or admissions@speech.steinhardt.nyu.edu to learn about scholarship opportunities.
Scholarships for Teacher Education Programs
NYU Steinhardt is committed to innovative and accessible teacher education. Every newly admitted full-time student in one of our eligible teacher education master's programs will receive a scholarship:
- $20,000 for one-year programs
- $15,000 per year for two-year programs
To receive the scholarship, you must submit a complete application for admission by the January 15 deadline; there is no separate scholarship application. For more information and a list of eligible teacher education master's degree programs, please visit the Teacher Education Scholarship website.
Questions
NYU Steinhardt Office of Graduate Admissions
Joseph and Violet Pless Hall
82 Washington Square East, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10003-6680
steinhardt.gradadmissions@nyu.edu
Tel: 212-998-5030 | Fax: 212-995-4328