Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP)

Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP)

Scholarship help is available for City employees who want to pursue a graduate degree, but you must apply soon!

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is accepting applications for the 2021-22 Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP). This is a competitive program - a limited number of scholarships are available.

Citywide deadline for City employees to apply through their Agency Personnel Office is November 16, 2020. Some agencies might have earlier/later submission dates. Check with your Agency Personnel Office regarding agency-specific deadlines.

To compete for a scholarship, you must:

  • Be a full-time City employee
  • Have a bachelor's degree by the start of the fall 2021 semester
  • Be willing to pursue a graduate degree on your own time
  • Meet other requirements, as explained at www.nyc.gov/mgsp.

Scholarships will be offered for classes that begin in the fall of 2021.
For more information about participating schools and eligible degree programs, visit the MGSP Web site at www.nyc.gov/mgsp.

For general information or assistance, email MGSP@dcas.nyc.gov or call (212) 386-0059.