Scholarships & Grants

It is recommended that students who do not have sufficient financial aid to cover their tuition charges to consider pursuing external scholarships.

External scholarships are generally competitive and are found through conducting searches via search engines (see below examples). Any external scholarship payment you receive should be sent to our Bursar Department for processing, as it will be considered a third-party payment.

Recommended External Scholarship Search Engines

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The below list of external scholarships are not provided by Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) and each have their own eligibility criteria and application deadline. As such, please visit their respective application page for information on these criteria and application deadlines.

EEqual Scholarship Awards Program

The EEqual Scholarship Awards Program is designed to highlight the incredible potential of young people in the United States who are struggling with homelessness, housing instability, or extreme poverty. At EEqual, we believe that every student, no matter their economic background should have an equal opportunity in education.

Award Amount: varies
How to Apply: https://eequal.org/scholarships/

Deadline: 03/31/2021

Red Thread Foundation Scholarship

The Red Thread Scholarship is available to college-bound women of international backgrounds who will be entering an American college or university in the coming Fall. If selected, scholars are awarded $1000 to help offset the cost of tuition, books, and living expenses. Other awards may be disbursed as funds are available.

Mentorship support is available upon request. Scholars may choose to be paired with a Board member for guidance in clarifying and focusing on professional and personal goals. Scholars have the opportunity to benefit from Board members’ experiences, unique skill-sets, and global networks in order to help them achieve their objectives.

There is a requirement for scholars to create one social media post per semester, to be featured on the Red Thread Foundation for Women website and other social media outlets. We aim to provide scholars with the opportunity to inspire and share tips and experiences with young college-bound women.

Award Amount: $1,000
How to Apply: https://redthreadwomen.org/apply/

Deadline: 02/26/2021

• Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Scholarship
  • To be eligible for this award the recipient must be an employee of the Administration for Children Services (ACS) and be enrolled for a minimum of 15 credits per semester.
• Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Scholarship
  • To be eligible for this award the recipient must be an employee of the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and be enrolled for a minimum of 15 credits per semester.
• Henry Buhl Scholarship
  • This full tuition scholarship and book stipend is eligible to student who show and maintain full-time continuous employment for the last 6 months at the time of application, and are an active participant in Project Stay, ACE’s job retention program.
• International Recognition Scholarship
  • To be eligible for this award, student must have a visa to study in the United States, have earned an 80 or higher GPA in high school, a 3.0 or better GPA when transferring, or above average TOEFL/IELTS scores.
• International Transfer Grant for City University College of Science and Technology in Malaysia
  • To be eligible for this award the recipient must transfer to MCNY from City University College of Science and Technology in Malaysia as part of an articulation agreement.
• International Transfer Grant for ISG
  • To be eligible for this award the recipient must transfer to MCNY from ISG as part of an articulation agreement.
• MCNY Scholarship
  • This award is given out at the discretion of the Office Admissions after a complete review of your application and admissions interview.
• MCNY Bronx & Bronx Recognition Award
  • To be eligible for these awards the recipient must be enrolled full-time at the Bronx Extension Center.
• MCNY Recognition Award
  • To be eligible for this award, the recipient must enter the college with a GPA of 80 or higher from high school.
• Transfer Articulation
  • To be eligible for this award the recipient must transfer to MCNY from one of the public or private, US-based schools in which we have an articulation agreement.
• Uniform Services and Presidential

To be eligible for these awards the recipient must be employed by the New York Police Department (NYPD), New York Fire Department (FDNY), or the Department of Corrections (DOC) as an officer or a civilian.

• Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Scholarship
  • To be eligible for this award the recipient must be an employee of the Administration for Children Services (ACS) and be enrolled for a minimum of 15 credits per semester.
• Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Scholarship
  • To be eligible for this award the recipient must be an employee of the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and be enrolled for a minimum of 15 credits per semester.
• International Recognition Scholarship
  • To be eligible for this award, student must have a visa to study in the United States, a 3.0 or better GPA when transferring, a resume showing extensive related experience to the degree program (determined by the Director of Admissions) or above average TOEFL/IELTS scores.
• International Transfer Grant for City University College of Science and Technology in Malaysia
  • To be eligible for this award the recipient must transfer to MCNY from City University College of Science and Technology in Malaysia as part of an articulation agreement.
• Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Program
  • Eligible to all New York City employees. You must apply through the Mayor’s Office and meet pre-set criteria.
• MCNY Recognition Award
  • To be eligible for this award, the recipient must enter a graduate program with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Uniform Services and Presidential
  • To be eligible for these awards the recipient must be employed by the New York Police Department (NYPD), New York Fire Department (FDNY), or the Department of Corrections (DOC) as an officer or a civilian.
• TEACH Grant
  • For enrolled MSED students contact FinancialAidStaff@MCNY.edu for more information.

International students may be eligible for a merit scholarship from MCNY. There is no application except the Admissions application. Note to client: Please provide any further details, e.g., dollar amount, etc. There also are several additional scholarship resources for international students:

• • Institute for International Education
  • NAFSA: Association of International Educators
  • InternationalScholarships.com
  • InternationalStudent.com
  • Guide to Studying in the USA

Awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or a professional degree, a Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. The maximum Pell Grant award changes each award year and depends on program funding. The amount you receive will depend on your financial need, your cost of attendance, your status as a full-time or part-time student, and your plans to attend school for a full academic year or less. All Pell eligible students have a 12-semester lifetime limit for Federal Pell Grants.

For undergraduates with exceptional financial need and does not have to be repaid. Pell Grant recipients with the lowest expected family contributions (EFCs) will be considered first for a FSEOG. You can receive between $100 and $2,500 a year, depending on when you apply, your financial need, our institutional awarding policies and available funding.

Provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. High-need fields are bilingual education and English language acquisition, foreign language, mathematics, reading specialist, science, and special education, as well as other fields included in the annual Teacher shortage Area Nationwide Listing. For more information and student eligibility requirements, please visit the TEACH Grant website.

Note: Only students enrolled in our Master of Science in Education program are eligible to for Federal Teach Grant. 

The Aid for Part-time Study (APTS) program provides grant assistance for eligible part-time students enrolled in approved undergraduate studies. Awards provide up to $2,000 per year. To apply, download and complete the APTS application. Submit the completed application to FA@mcny.edu.

Undergraduate New York residents who want to be considered for a state grant, must complete a TAP Application using school code 1099. Students who reside outside of New York may receive funds from their state scholarship programs. To apply, contact your home state agency for program requirements and application procedures.

Veterans and their spouses may be eligible any number of financial benefits:

• Post 9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008
• Yellow Ribbon Education Enhancement Program
• Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Chapter 30)
• Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
• Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1607)
• Veterans Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 32)
• Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)

The Senator José Peralta New York State DREAM Act gives undocumented and other students access to New York State‐administered student financial aid to support their higher education costs.

To be eligible to apply for one or more New York State student financial aid programs, you must:

• • Have both attended a New York State high school for at least two years and have received a NYS high school diploma OR received a NYS high school equivalency diploma OR qualified for in-state tuition at SUNY or CUNY colleges.
  • Apply within five years of earning you NYS high school diploma or equivalency diploma if pursuing an undergraduate degree or 10 years if pursuing a graduate degree.
  • Have one of the following citizenship/immigration statuses:
    • Have a T-Visa
    • Have a U-Visa
    • Have Temporary Protected Status
    • Be without lawful immigration status
    • Be a U.S. Citizen whose permanent home is not in New York State
    • Be a paroled refugee whose permanent home is not in New York State
    • Be a Permanent Resident Alien whose home is not in New York State

Link for students to apply: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/dream/