DAUS Scholarships

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DAUS Scholarships

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.

Please note: These are divisional scholarships.

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

Associate Degree Fully Funded Award

Fully funded tuition award available for eligible students who file FAFSA and are Pell or TAP (inclusive of the DREAM Act) eligible pursuing an Associate degree.
Transfer up to 30 credits ,helping to accelerate your degree path.
No impact on your time to complete a Bachelor’s degree—seamless transfer upon completing your Associate program.
The award is intended to cover the tuition for the duration of your Associate degree, up to 60 credits, whichever comes first.

Learn more about the award

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.

More Scholarships

Associate Degree Fully Funded Award

Application Deadlines

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

Fall Scholarships

Due to an overwhelming volume of priority deadline applications, our available funding has become highly competitive. At this time, the only remaining DAUS scholarships available for award are:

- Bart Lawson Scholarship

- Etta Kallman Memorial Scholarship

- Elaine Lambert New Student Scholarship (Eligible for Associate degree students only)

For Continuing/Returning Students:

If you are a continuing student and do not meet the criteria for the remaining funds above, we strongly advise you to apply for the Scholarship Appeal for Returning Undergraduates. This application is currently available directly through your Albert portal.

Contact Us: sps.financialaid@nyu.edu

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Spring Scholarships

The application for Spring 2026 is closed.
The Spring 2027 application will open in November 2026.

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Summer Scholarships

Application is Now Closed, the application for Summer 2027 will open in April 2027.

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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.

Your Future Starts Here

"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