About MGSP

Eligibility &
How to Apply

Participating
Schools

FAQ's

Tips on Applying
for MGSP 

THE APPLICATION FILING PERIOD FOR THE 2010/11 ACADEMIC YEAR IS CLOSED AND WILL NOT BE EXTENDED.

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.

Registration is now closed.  Attendance to an information session is not a prerequisite to apply for a scholarship. Please view our PowerPoint presentation for a thorough explanation of the program.  If you have questions, email us at MGSP@dcas.nyc.gov.

THE APPLICATION FILING PERIOD FOR THE 2010/11 ACADEMIC YEAR IS CLOSED AND WILL NOT BE EXTENDED.   

The information currently posted reflects deadlines and offerings for the 2010 academic year.  However, it will provide general procedures for applying to the scholarship program, until updated materials are posted in September 2010.  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 22, 2010.  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 2010 for the 2011/12 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