NYU Wagner

Merit-based aid (scholarships)

Overview

All NYU Wagner and Named awards are merit-based. Awards are made to outstanding applicants and continuing students who show exceptional professional promise, strong academic preparation, and a deep commitment to public service.

Awards are for two semesters (Fall/Spring for Fall-start students and Spring/Fall for Spring-start students). Scholarship recipients must apply to renew awards for a second year.

All financial aid awards are applied to tuition. Most awards cover a percentage of tuition, ranging from 25% to 75%. Some Named awards provide specific dollar amounts. Scholarships do not cover University fees, health insurance, or other expenses.

Eligibility

Scholarships are available to both domestic and international students, and to both full-time and part-time students.

New applicants who indicate that they are interested in receiving merit-based aid and who apply by the financial aid deadline will automatically be considered. No separate application is necessary.

Continuing students who are not currently receiving scholarships may apply after having completed one full semester (either Fall or Spring). Continuing students may apply once per year.

Dual-degree students

Wagner scholarships apply only to the semesters in which a student is registered for classes through Wagner. Students in the dual-degree programs with GSAS, Stern, NYU Law, or the School of Social Work will not receive Wagner scholarships during semesters that they register through those schools. Students should consult the assistant directors of their programs for more information on registration; dual-degree sample schedules may be found at http://wagner.nyu.edu/dualdegrees/.

Renewals

Scholarship renewals are not automatic. Scholarship recipients are expected to excel in their academic and professional development. In keeping with these expectations, scholarship recipients must maintain a GPA at or above the Wagner school average (currently 3.5), demonstrate progress toward career goals, and demonstrate continuing commitment to public service.

Summer scholarships

Scholarship awards do not include summer term. All students are eligible to apply for Summer scholarships, including students who are not receiving an award for the Fall and Spring terms. Summer scholarships are based entirely on cumulative academic achievement at the Wagner school.

Application forms

Click here for applications to renew scholarships; for continuing students to receive new scholarships; and for Summer scholarships.

*Renewal applications will be accepted from May 1st to June 1st only.  All submissions outside of that date will not be processed.  Students who submit applications outside that date will have to re-submit between the May and June timeline.