University-Wide Scholarship Programs

Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholars Program

Since its inception in 1987, the Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholars Program has awarded over 400 need-based and merit scholarships to incoming freshmen attending one of the nine undergraduate schools and colleges at NYU. These students present records of outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to the principles of community service, humanitarianism, and social progress.

MLK Scholars help to plan and participate in academic and cultural events that draw on the vast resources of New York University and New York City. They explore cultural diversity through domestic and international travel and take the lead in helping others through community service.

Lewis Rudin City Scholars

Rudin Scholars are outstanding entering freshmen selected from public and parochial high schools in all five boroughs of New York City. In addition to their scholarship, the scholars participate in academic and cultural activities in New York City. The program is named in honor of the late real estate developer Lewis Rudin, former president of the Association for a Better New York and NYU alumnus and trustee.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded to outstanding community college transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges. Transfer students from all colleges who are members of Phi Theta Kappa and have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa programs are eligible for consideration.

AnBryce Scholarships

Through the generosity of the AnBryce Foundation, this scholarship is awarded each year to a small number of academically-motivated students who demonstrate financial need and who are the first generation in their family to attend college. The award will cover up to the cost of tuition and is renewable over four years of undergraduate study at NYU. These Scholars will participate in a rich combination of orientation and mentoring programs, as well as educational and cultural activities. Students are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 each year and to participate actively in program activities.

ARCH

This University scholarship is awarded each year to students who demonstrate financial need and who are committed to having a positive impact on the world. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has partnered with the Wasserman Center for Career Development to create a career development and internship program for these Scholars, which at the onset of the freshman year, will introduce scholars to career options and help them to develop career potential and marketable professional skills. The award will help to meet full need and is renewable over four years of undergraduate study at NYU.

The Reynolds Program in Social Entrepreneurship

NYU has established the Reynolds Program in Social Entrepreneurship to prepare the next generation of social entrepreneurial leaders, infrastructure developers, and managers with the skills, resources, and networking opportunities needed to succeed in their chosen fields. Ten two-year scholarships are awarded to upperclassmen each year.

Paths to Peace

Paths to Peace will bring together six visiting students of different faiths and backgrounds from Israel and Palestine to live and study together at New York University. The program is dedicated to training future leaders, endowing them with the skills and experience to advance reconciliation and coexistence for future generations. Students can enroll for the Fall 2009 or Spring 2010 semester. Click here for more information.