NYC Mayor's Undergraduate Scholarship 2026: Work and Study Opportunity
By: The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative ServicesLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationUnited States
Deadline2026-07-15
Opportunity description
The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has announced the NYC Mayor’s Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 for current NYC government employees. This scholarship allows employees to pursue higher education while maintaining their job positions. This initiative expands the longstanding Mayor’s Scholarship program to support both undergraduate and graduate studies, aiming to remove financial barriers to education for public sector employees.
Program Details
- Pursue an associate or bachelor's degree at participating colleges and universities.
- Maintain full-time employment with NYC government throughout the study period.
Available Fields / Departments
Participating institutions include Columbia University, Fordham University, CUNY Lehman College, and Adelphi University, which align academic programs with workforce needs.
Benefits
- Scholarships are funded by partner universities, offering partial to full tuition coverage.
- No direct financial support from NYC government.
- Each participating institution determines scholarship amounts and selection criteria.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants of any nationality may apply if they are officially employed within the NYC government.
- Full-time NYC government employee.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must maintain good academic standing.
- No minimum work experience required.