The NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS) Dean’s Undergraduate Scholars Program recognizes outstanding students within the School of Professional Studies community by awarding a $10,000 scholarship. Identifying the need among NYUSPS students, the School established this annual merit-based scholarship to reward exemplary academic achievement, outstanding service, and committed involvement in the SPS community. The Dean’s Scholars are required to serve as SPS Ambassadors, attend regular meetings with the Dean, and participate as mentors to high school students in the NYUSPS High School Academy Aspire Program, a college preparatory program for students in the New York/Tri-State area who will be first-generation college students. All Dean’s Scholars are required to be physically present and available to participate in Dean’s Scholars’ events on the NYUSPS campus in New York City over the course of the full academic year (including 8 Saturdays), in addition to evenings during one week in August preceding the academic year.
NYUSPS Undergraduate Students
Dean's Undergraduate Scholars Program
If selected as a Dean’s Scholar, you will:
- Receive a $10,000 scholarship ($5,000 for Fall 2021; $5,000 for Spring 2022)
- Join a distinguished group of students representing SPS
- Make a difference by mentoring a high school student who will be a first generation college student in the NYUSPS High School Academy Aspire Program
- Be honored with a custom graduation stole and will sit on stage at the SPS graduation ceremony (if you are a Dean’s Scholar the year you graduate)
- Benefit from the unique relationships you will forge with the Office of the Dean and with the School's leadership
Eligibility Requirements:
- Full- or part-time NYUSPS undergraduate student (domestic and international)
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- 48 credits completed at time of application (at least 16 credits completed and 2 semesters enrolled at NYUSPS)
- Enrolled in both Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters (students graduating in December 2021 are not eligible)
- Must be able to participate in the regular Dean’s Scholars meetings and Aspire Program Weekend Workshops (dates to be released in Spring 2021)
*Some eligibility requirements are subject to change. Please see the application--to be released in Spring 2021--for final eligibility requirements.
A quote from a current Dean's Undergraduate Scholar - “Being a part of the most prestigious and rigorous programs at SPS allow you to differentiate yourself by making a lasting difference in the world. As a Dean’s Scholar and an ASPIRE mentor, you become a source of support and friendship to hard-working high school students, and you get the amazing opportunity to walk alongside them throughout their path to college. Seeing your guidance turn into successful results is extremely rewarding and once again reminds me of who I am as a Dean’s Scholar; a person who is able to impact others.”
Scholarship Amount
$10,000
Application Requirements
2 Essays
Required
Department Signature
To verify good academic standing
Letters of Recommendation
2 letters required
Service Component
Become a mentor to students in the Aspire Program
Official Transcript
Required
Current Resume
Required
Interview
Finalists will be required to attend an in-person interview