About MGSP

Eligibility &
How to Apply

Participating
Schools

FAQ's

Tips on Applying
for MGSP 

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administers the Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP), an opportunity for full-time New York City government employees (employed by a City agency) with undergraduate degrees to study at accredited colleges/universities in the metropolitan area.

Schools fund full or partial graduate scholarships through the Program. The scholarships are for City government employees to study, on their own, in areas such as business and public administration, policy analysis, law, education, engineering, nursing, public health, computer science, and social work.

Attendance to an information session is not a prerequisite to apply for a scholarship. Due to limited seating, registration is required to attend the session.  All applicants can send their request to MGSP@dcas.nyc.gov. Email confirmations will be sent to registrant by October 7.

THE APPLICATION FILING PERIOD FOR THE 2012/13 ACADEMIC YEAR IS CLOSED AND WILL NOT BE EXTENDED.

The information currently posted reflects deadlines and offerings for the 2012 academic year.  However, it will provide general procedures for applying to the scholarship program, until updated materials are posted in September 2012.  Please note that participating schools may vary from year to year; and scholarship offerings are subject to change.

For those planning ahead, the upcoming scholarship deadline will be Monday, November 19, 2012.  Applications must be submitted to your agency personnel office by that date.  Some agencies may require an earlier submission date that must be honored.  In September, check with your agency to confirm their deadline date.

New materials will be posted in September 2012 for the 2013/14 scholarship year.

Cheryl Rafra, Director
Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program
NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services
One Centre Street, Room 1340
New York, New York 10007
212-669-4163
MGSP@dcas.nyc.gov