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Scholarship FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES:

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Access all the CUNY School of Professional Studies scholarship applications at cunysps.awardspring.com.
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Scholarship applications are due as specifically stated in each application.
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Start by asking a professor, employer or mentor. Do not ask a friend or a family member. A letter of recommendation is similar to a professional reference; choose someone who can articulate your strengths and praise both your academic and personal achievements.
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The Office of Scholarships highly recommends the completion of the annual FAFSA (fafsa.ed.gov – Federal Code 004765) and unmet need; undergraduate New York State residents should also complete the TAP application at tapweb.org/totw/ CUNY SPS’s TAP code is 1420. International and undocumented students are not eligible to complete the FAFSA.
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A scholarship may affect your eligibility for aid because the amount of aid a student may receive in one academic year or semester has limits. In many cases, a scholarship award is a credit towards your tuition. If this happens, the school adjusts your unmet financial need accordingly.
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Scholarships decisions are based on careful, overall assessment of each student’s academic performance, as well as the additional information provided in the scholarship application. Applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully read the application instructions and to write a strong personal statement. Scholarships are offered only for the fall semester. Decisions will be sent to students in July.

Terms and Conditions

Scholarships and awards are subject to financial availability, and CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) reserves the right to reduce or rescind any scholarship or award if financial circumstances dictate.

Scholarships may not be deferred. Recipients must use the scholarship in the year(s) for which it is awarded.

To maintain scholarship awards, scholarship recipients must remain in good academic standing as described by the undergraduate and graduate grading policies in the CUNY SPS Catalog and Handbook.

CUNY employees receiving tuition waivers are not eligible for CUNY SPS Scholarships.

Contacts:

Students who have questions about scholarship opportunities or their scholarship application may submit them to the CUNY SPS Office of Scholarships via email at scholarships@sps.cuny.edu.

Students who have questions about the impact of scholarships on their financial aid eligibility may submit them to the CUNY SPS Office of Financial Aid via email at financialaid@sps.cuny.edu.

Office of Scholarships

Office Hours

In-person:
Monday – Friday:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Office: (646) 664-8535

Via phone:
Monday – Friday:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Office: (646) 664-8535

Email: scholarships@sps.cuny.edu

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