Mayor's Scholarship Program Graduate Scholarship Application (2026‑2027)

Overview The Mayor’s Scholarship Program (MSP) administers graduate scholarships for eligible New York City government employees. Participating colleges and universities supply the scholarship funds and make award decisions. Eligibility - Must be a full‑time NYC government employee. - Must have completed a bachelor’s degree before the start of the graduate program. - Must remain a full‑time employee for the entire course of study. - No minimum length of employment is required. - No obligation to remain with the City after graduation. Funding - Scholarship funding is provided directly by the participating colleges and universities listed in the Graduate Scholarship Offering Guide. - The guide specifies which schools and degree programs are eligible, but the exact monetary amounts are not disclosed in the source document. Application Process 1. Prepare a separate MSP graduate application package for each school you wish to apply to. 2. Required materials per school: - Completed application form. - Letter of intent to the school. - Three essays (roles and responsibilities; importance of graduate study; professional benefits). - Enrollment letter (if already enrolled) or proof of application. - Confirmation of school application submission. 3. Submit the complete package to your Agency Personnel Office for internal review. 4. Agency reviews job performance and forwards the package to the MSP office. 5. MSP reviews for minimum requirements and professionalism before forwarding to the school. 6. Schools make award decisions based on scholastic ability, leadership potential, experience, and required test scores (GRE, LSAT, GMAT where applicable). Deadlines - Agency Personnel Office submission deadline: **Friday, November 13 2026** (some agencies may require earlier submission). - The graduate application approval window runs from November 2026 through summer 2027. - Individual school application deadlines are listed in the Graduate Scholarship Offering Guide (not provided in the source). Evaluation and Selection - Colleges/universities make award decisions; MSP does not participate in the selection. - Selections consider academic record, leadership, experience, and required standardized test scores. Unknowns and Source Limitations - The exact scholarship amounts, number of awards, and list of participating institutions are not included in the extracted text. - Details about required GPA, specific degree program eligibility, and any additional eligibility criteria are absent. - The source is a PDF document; formatting issues may have omitted or altered information. - No verification of the information’s currentness beyond the publication date (September 21 2026) can be guaranteed. Contact Information Mayor’s Scholarship Program, Department of Citywide Administrative Services, 1 Centre Street, Room 2425, New York, NY 10007, 212‑386‑0059, MGSP@dcas.nyc.gov, www.nyc.gov/mgsp Source: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/agencies/mayors-scholarship-program-graduate-application-2027-2028.pdf Checked: 2026-09-26T08:01:49.427224+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.