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Scholarships for Employees of New York City Government
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 for City government employees through the Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program. The scholarships are for employees' 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.
Application Filing
Period
As of Monday, November 19, 2007, the Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program filing period closed. Applications for the 2009/2010 academic year will be available by August 31, 2008. The information currently on this web site will provide you with general procedures for applying to the program. Please note however, that participating schools may vary from year to year; and scholarship offerings are subject to change.
All applicants will receive a letter of confirmation from MGSP by February 28, 2008, if their Agency approved and forwarded their application(s) to our office. The staff of MGSP will review all applications and submit to the appropriate school(s) if the minimal requirements are met and presented in a professional manner.
Completed applications are forwarded to the schools in the late Spring of 2008. The majority of schools make the award decisions during July and August. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be notified by the school.
INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Registration is closed for the 2008/09 information sessions. Please be advised that attendance to a session is not a prerequisite to the application process. For assistance, send your questions to the MGSP@dcas.nyc.gov mailbox or call 212-669-4163.
Eligibility Requirements
You must:
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be a full-time City government employee
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have obtained an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university or have completed your undergraduate degree by the Fall of the academic year for which you are applying
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remain a full-time City government employee throughout your course of study
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meet the minimum scholarship requirements listed in the Scholarship Offering guide (e.g., The school may require that you be a new entrant to the institution.)
The filing period for the 2008-2009 scholarship year has closed. This information is posted for information only.
Application Process
The links listed below provide important information detailing the procedures for applying for an MGSP scholarship:
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Step One
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Fact Sheet (frequently asked questions and answers about the program) |
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Step Two
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Scholarship Offering Guide (indicates the schools and the degree programs participating in MGSP - in PDF format - Information posted in this guide is subject to change without notice.)
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Step Three
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Instruction Booklet (a must read before completing the application - in PDF format) |
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Step Four
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Application (type all information including name on cover page, attach documentation and print out application with cover page - photocopies of original application are not acceptable). Fill-in PDF format - save to your computer. |
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Sample Letter of Intent (notification of scholarship application - in PDF format) |
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Step Six
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Submit to your Agency Personnel Office (in PDF format) by Monday, November 19, 2007
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List of Participating Schools (see Guide for details)
For questions
regarding the admission requirements and program curriculum contact the
college/university. MGSP staff will answer inquires relating to
scholarship offerings. Please check our website for possible update
on additional participating schools.
Please be advised that due to
budget constraints, the Hunter College Department of Urban Affairs
and Planning has withdrawn their participation in the 2008-2009 Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP.) If you have applied for a scholarship to this school, please contact the MGSP office at 212-669-4163.
| CUNY/BARUCH COLLEGE |
School of Public Affairs |
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Zicklin School of Business |
Withdrew
CUNY/HUNTER COLLEGE |
Department of Urban Affairs and Planning |
| COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE |
School of Nursing |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY |
Institute for Social & Economic Research & Policy New |
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Mailman School of Public Health |
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School of Social Work |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY |
School of Industrial and Labor Relations |
| FORDHAM UNIVERSITY |
School of Arts and Sciences |
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School of Education |
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School of Law |
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School of Social Service |
| HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY |
School of Education and Allied Human Services |
| IONA COLLEGE |
Hagen School of Business |
| LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY |
Brooklyn Campus MPA Program |
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C.W. Post Campus Programs |
| METROPOLITAN COLLEGE OF NY |
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| THE NEW SCHOOL |
Milano The New School of Management and Urban Policy |
| NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY |
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| NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL |
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| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY |
NYU School of Social Work |
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Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service |
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School of Continuing and Professional Studies |
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Steinhardt School of Education |
| PACE UNIVERSITY |
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences |
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Lienhard School of Nursing |
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Lubin School of Business |
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School of Computer Science and Information Systems |
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School of Education |
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School of Law |
| POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY |
Graduate Center |
| PRATT INSTITUTE |
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| ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY |
Peter J. Tobin College of Business |
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School of Law |
| ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE |
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| SETON HALL UNIVERSITY |
College of Education and Human Services |
TOURO COLLEGE
TOURO LAW CENTER |
Graduate School of Business |
| YESHIVA UNIVERSITY |
Wurzweiler School of Social Work |
Tips on Applying for MGSP Scholarships
Participating MGSP schools are interested in awarding NYC government employees with graduate scholarships; however, awards are competitive.
The following tips will help you to determine which school(s) to apply to and how to increase your chances for receiving an award:
- Read all instructions and review the Scholarship Offering Guide for a school(s) which matches your interest and personal needs before completing materials.
- Attend an Open House at a participating school(s).
- Talk with a guidance counselor about the curriculum requirement and your goals to determine whether you meet the basic school requirements.
- Request a copy of your transcript (official copy not required) and any other pertinent documentation for your application. Check for accuracy and maintain for your records.
- TYPE clearly and succinctly the MGSP essays and school personal statement: check grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and continuity of thoughts and ideas.
- Have an impartial person with good writing skills review your application.
The quality of your application will be an important consideration in the selection process.
For further information, please contact:
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
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