DAUS Scholarships

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DAUS Scholarships

<p>New students may apply for scholarships after receiving their SPS admissions letter. Available scholarships include the Shimkin Scholarship for Newly Admitted Students, the Bernard Osher Foundation Scholarshp, and the Elanie Lmabert New Student Scholarship. All other scholarships require students to have completed at least two semesters at DAUS. Students recieving tuition remission are not eligible for DAUS scholarships. </p> <p>Please note: These are divisional scholarships. </p>

Bachelor Degree Scholarships

Icahn Scholarship for Single Parents

This scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing either a Bachelor's of Science degree or a Bachelor's of Arts in Social Sciences with a concentration in Economics or in Organizational Behavior and Change.
Recipients are awarded $5000 per academic year.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need via FAFSA or equivalent, have earned a minimum of 64 credits, and be enrolled for a minimum of 8 credits in each semester the grant is received.

Bernard Osher Foundation Reentry Scholarship

Specifically for adult students returning to college and it is available to newly admitted students.
Applicants must show academic promise, have had a cumulative gap of 5 years in their education, can be a full- or part-time student, and should ideally be between the ages of 25-50.
Maximum award is $5,000 for the academic year

Etta Kallman Memorial Scholarship

Established to provide financial assistance for short-term travel/study away.
Recipients are typically awarded $1000.
Applicants must have earned a minimum of 60 credits (30 credits from DAUS or elsewhere at NYU).

Stenbeck Scholarship

Awards typically range from $2500 to $5000 each.
Applicants must have been enrolled at NYU SPS for at least two semesters, have earned a minimum of 16 credits, and be enrolled for a minimum of 6 credits in each semester the grant is received.

Bart Lawson Scholarship

Provides tuition assistance to Bachelor’s of Arts or Bachelor’s of Science students working on degree-related research projects, such as Independent Study, Senior Project Seminar, Senior Project Independent Study or Fieldwork projects. This project preferably will address a social issue.
Students will need to cite faculty endorsement of proposed study in the application.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need via FAFSA or equivalent.
Typical award amount is $2500 for the academic year, $1250 for the semester if student applies in spring or summer.
Students must have earned a minimum of 80 credits.

DAUS Degree Completion Financial Assistance Scholarship

Award designed for those nearing the completion of their degree.
Award is based upon both academic merit and financial need.
Selected students typically receive grants of $2000 per semester.
Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program and must have earned a minimum of 96 credits toward their degree.

Associate & Bachelor Degree Scholarships

Elaine Lambert New Student Scholarship

Provides tuition assistance to newly admitted Associate degree students.
Typical amount for each award is $2500.
Applicants must have been admitted into an Associate degree program at NYU SPS.
Applications must be submitted by the semester to which the student has been admitted or the semester to which the student has deferred enrollment.
This scholarship is not open to continuing students or any student who already has begun taking courses at DAUS.

DAUS SPS Scholarship for Associate Students

Applicants must be enrolled in an Associate degree program.
The SPS Scholarship is based upon both academic merit and financial need.
Selected students typically receive grants of $5000.

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Application Deadlines

Specific application deadlines will be included in an email announcement to all students at the beginning of each application cycle.

Fall Scholarships

The application for Fall 2025 is now closed
Deadlines for 2026
- Mid May (application opens)
- Mid June (priority deadline)
- Mid July (application closes)

Official dates will be updated closer to application opening date.

Contact Us: sps.financialaid@nyu.edu

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Spring Scholarships

Application Opens: Mid-November
Application Deadline: Mid-December

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Summer Scholarships

Application Opens: Early April
Application Deadline: End of April

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does NYU SPS meet DAUS students' full financial need?

The NYU SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies cannot guarantee that full financial need will be met. All eligible students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov using the SPS code of 002785. We also encourage students to seek out additional scholarship and funding opportunities.

Are NYU SPS DAUS students eligible for the NYU Promise program?

Students in the Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS) at NYU SPS are not eligible for the NYU Promise Scholarship. However, we are proud to offer a multitude of scholarship opportunities for our DAUS associate and bachelor’s degree students. Learn more about financial aid and scholarships for DAUS students.

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"Being part of this cohort of exceptional and devoted students inspires me every day. This scholarship has allowed me to focus on my studies and take advantage of meaningful opportunities to grow. Even more, I have the opportunity to give back and get involved by serving the SPS and local community." — Allison Wong