Scholarships

The Silver School allocates a large portion of its budget to scholarship assistance, which benefits more than 95 percent of eligible students. This commitment of funds permits a wide range of students to pursue professional training at the School and creates a student body with a mix of backgrounds that enriches the learning environment and personal experiences of all. 

NYU Silver Tuition Scholarships

Automatic consideration is given to all accepted students for our merit-based tuition scholarships, provided that you click “yes” on the scholarship question in the admissions application. Due to the high caliber of the students we accept, more than 95% receive some amount of tuition scholarship funding.

MSW students pursuing full-time pathways (Two-Year, 16-Month, Transfer, and Advanced Standing) are considered for the Graduate Silver Tuition Scholarship (this may also be named the Rosen Scholarship, Dean's Scholarship, or the Founders Fellows awards), which range from $7,000–17,000 per academic year. Applicants who have participated in a national service organization with whom we have agreements are eligible for a guaranteed minimum award, see below. The Silver Tuition Scholarship is based primarily on the overall strength of a student's application. To receive this automatically renewable scholarship, you must be registered for 12 credits and enrolled in Practicum Education and Social Work Practice courses.

• Applicants for the full-time pathways who meet the priority deadline will be automatically considered for the $1500 early impact scholarship. The application must be submitted by the priority deadline and all supplemental materials must be received by the Office of Enrollment Services two weeks after the priority deadline in order for the scholarship to be applied.  Check the deadlines page for dates as they change every year due to the calendar year. No exceptions. 

MSW students pursuing part-time pathways are eligible for funding listed below. To receive this scholarship, part-time students must be registered for at least six credits. 

• Extended pathway: students receive a $2,000 award while enrolled in coursework during their first academic year; the award increases to $6,000 per year when they are enrolled in both courses and Practicum Education. 
• 32-Month or Hybrid pathway: students receive a 25% discount each semester they are enrolled. 

As noted above, a separate application is not required for this scholarship.  

Non-Matriculating students are ineligible for NYU Silver Tuition Scholarships; however, those who work full-time at a qualifying social work agency may apply for a Silver Discounted Tuition Reimbursement.

Silver Tuition Scholarship Agreements Recognizing Service

Discounted Tuition Reimbursement

A scholarship discount award for students enrolled in the Extended pathway and the Non-Matriculating exploratory option who work full-time at agencies that host NYU Silver students for Practicum Education. The tuition discount (excluding fees) is for foundation level, or Generalist Practice, courses. 

The maximum discount is $5,000 per academic year. Selected students must maintain enrollment and academic progress toward their MSW degree. Discounted Tuition Awards will not be given in conjunction with another scholarship when enrolled in a practicum placement.