NYC Mayor’s Scholarship Program (MSP) 2026-2027 – YOA

Deadline: April 27, 2026

Applications are open for the NYC Mayor’s Scholarship Program (MSP) 2026-2027. Under the Mayor’s Scholarship Program (MSP), undergraduate scholarship alternatives can be found for full-time New York City authorities staff. These scholarships present eligible staff with the OPPORTUNITY to pursue an affiliate or bachelor’s diploma at taking part schools and universities whereas remaining employed by town.

Participating schools and universities present the funding for all scholarship choices and decide the recipients of the awards. The Undergraduate Scholarship Offering Guide lists colleges and particular diploma applications being provided.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the undergraduate scholarships, candidates should:

• Be a full-time New York City authorities worker
• Have accomplished a highschool diploma or equal by the beginning of the scholarship 12 months
• Remain a full-time NYC authorities worker all through the course of study
• Remain a pupil in good standing
• Attend lessons on their very own time

There isn’t any minimal size of employment required to apply. Awardees aren’t required to stay in metropolis service after finishing this system.

Evaluation

• Award selections are made solely by the universities/universities. Each faculty makes its choice based mostly on scholastic skill, management potential, vary of data, and expertise. Applicants are suggested to take required examinations early sufficient for scores to be obtainable to high schools/universities for the choice course of. If you’re awarded a scholarship, you may be notified by the college.

Application

Your accomplished application package deal should embody the next supplies for every faculty:

• A accomplished application.
• Three separate essays (connect originals for every faculty).
• Copy of enrollment letter for present college students or acceptance letter from
  candidates beginning in Fall 2026.

Submit the finished package deal to your Agency Personnel Office by Monday, April 27, 2026. Some companies might have an earlier submission date. In May, contact your company to find out whether or not your application was forwarded to MSP.

Click here for the application form

For extra data, go to NYC Mayor’s Scholarship Program.