🇺🇸 Scholarship in the USA 🎓 Mayor’s Scholarship Program — Undergraduate Degrees for NYC Government Employees 🏙️

If you’re a full-time New York City government employee who has been putting off going back to school because of cost or time — this programme was built for you. The Mayor’s Scholarship Program (MSP) has been supporting NYC civil servants for over 50 years, and its 2026 launch of undergraduate scholarships now opens the door to associate and bachelor’s degrees for eligible employees who want to advance their education without leaving their jobs.

🏛️ About the Programme

The Mayor’s Scholarship Program is administered through the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Servicesand connects eligible city employees with partner colleges and universities that fund and award scholarships directly. This is not a cash grant from the city — scholarships are determined and funded entirely by the participating institutions, each with their own criteria and award amounts.

The 2026 undergraduate track is a new addition to the programme, which has traditionally focused on graduate-level scholarships. It represents a meaningful expansion for employees seeking associate or bachelor’s degrees as a pathway to career advancement within city government.

🎓 What the Scholarship Covers

💰 Partial to full tuition support — determined by the participating institution

🏫 Study at top partner universities including:

🏛️ Columbia University School of General Studies

🎓 Fordham University

📚 CUNY Lehman College

🎓 Adelphi University

⚠️ Each institution decides its own scholarship amount, selection criteria, and final award decisions independently.

✅ Eligibility

This programme is open to employees who:

👔 Are full-time New York City government employees at the time of application

🎓 Hold a high school diploma or equivalent by the start of the scholarship year

💼 Will remain a full-time NYC government employee throughout the course of study

📊 Will maintain good academic standing as a student

🕐 Are able to attend classes on their own time — not during work hours

✅ There is no minimum length of employment required — newer employees are eligible

✅ Awardees are not required to remain in city service after completing the programme

⚠️ This programme is not open to international students, general public applicants, or fresh high school graduates without city employment.

📋 How to Apply

Applications must be coordinated through your Agency Personnel Office — some agencies may set an earlier internal deadline than the programme-wide deadline. Confirm submission requirements with your agency before applying.

📝 Review the application process on the official page and submit accordingly

📅 Note: The Fall 2026 application period is now open

📅 Key Dates

🗓️ Application period: 30 March — 27 April 2026

🎓 Study start: Fall 2026

📍 New York City

⏰ Deadline

27 April 2026

🔗 Link

https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/agencies/mayors-undergraduate-scholarship.page

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