NYIT Scholarships

Through the generosity of trustees, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends, NYIT provides academic scholarships and grants on the basis of academic achievement or high scholastic potential. Scholarships and grants are for tuition only, divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. A student is not permitted to have more than one NYIT scholarship (the one with the highest dollar value is awarded). To be eligible for an NYIT scholarship, a student must:

For specific information on scholarships, dollar awards, and requirements, click on the award name.


President's Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to entering freshmen who have a high school average of 90 or higher and scored a 1300 on the SAT I or at least 29 on the ACT. All students who qualify are eligible to receive this scholarship for a maximum of four years (or eight semesters) of continuous full-time undergraduate enrollment at NYIT.

All scholarships and grants are renewable each semester. Students must satisfactorily complete 12 credits each semester with no failing or incomplete grades. A student must also maintain the minimum CGPA as required each semester by the scholarship and/or grant as per your catalog upon admission into NYIT.

Amount of annual award: $12,000 - $14,000

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Theodore K. Steele Memorial Scholarship Program

This scholarship is awarded to freshmen who have a high school average of 85 and scored an 1130 on the SAT I or at least 26 on the ACT.

All students who qualify are eligible to receive this scholarship for a maximum of four years (eight semesters) of continuous full-time undergraduate enrollment at NYIT. All scholarships and grants are renewable each semester. Students must satisfactorily complete 12 credits each semester with no failing or incomplete grades. A student must also maintain the minimum CGPA as required each semester by the scholarship as per the NYIT catalog upon admission into NYIT.

Amount of annual award: Up to $11,500

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Transfer Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are granted to incoming students who have earned a minimum of 24 credits from an accredited college or to students who have earned an associate's degree. Readmitted students are not eligible.

A student transferring with a CGPA from previous schools of... Will receive an award of...
2.5 - 2.749 $4,500
2.75 - 2.99 $5,500
3.0 - 3.49 $6,500 - $7,000
3.5 or higher $7,500 - $8,000

All students who receive this award are eligible for a maximum of three years (six semesters) of continuous full-time undergraduate enrollment at NYIT.

A transfer scholarship will be renewed each semester provided the student satisfactorily completes at least 12 credits and maintains the appropriate CGPA with no incomplete or failing grades. The following CGPA is required for the renewal of the transfer scholarship:

Amount of scholarship Required CGPA for renewal
$7,500 - $8,000 3.1
$6,500 - $7,000 2.9
$4,500 - $5,500 2.7

The dollar value of the scholarships will be reviewed each year and may be changed.

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Brett Kaufman Memorial Alumni Scholarship

Created in memory of former NYIT Alumni Federation president Brett Kaufman, this scholarship is available to students sponsored by an NYIT graduate. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to community involvement by submitting an essay entitled "The Importance of Volunteerism," along with recommendation letters from volunteer organizations, personal references, and professional and academic references where applicable. Finalists will be interviewed by the Alumni Scholarship Committee.

  Undergraduate Students Graduate Students
Amount $5,500 per year
($2,750 per semester)		 $3,000 per year
($1,500 per semester)
Minimum credits
per semester		 12 9
Minimum CPGA 2.75 3.0

The scholarship is renewable each academic year for the duration of a student's academic program, pending funds availability.

Applications may be requested by e-mailing the Office of Alumni Relations or calling 516.686.7800.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

Created in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and in recognition of his beliefs, this scholarship is granted to low-income minority undergraduate and graduate students with high levels of academic achievement, leadership ability, and outstanding character.

Application requirements and awards are determined on a semester-by-semester basis. For more information and to request an application, students may call NYIT's HEOP Office on the Old Westbury campus at 516.686.7574 or the Office of Student Development on the Manhattan campus at 212.261.1531.

Amount of award: Up to $1,000 per year

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NYIT Academic Scholarship Program

This program recognizes and honors undergraduate students who have demonstrated a commitment to NYIT and have shown consistent academic success after earning 60 or more NYIT credits applicable toward their degree.

The scholarship is awarded to full-time matriculated undergraduate NYIT students who have achieved a CGPA of at least 3.0. Students who qualify will receive the award for a maximum of two years (four semesters).

Amount of award: $3,000 - $4,000 per year

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NYIT Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen who demonstrate solid academic achievement. Generally, students must have an 80 percent academic average from high school and good SAT scores. All students who qualify will receive this scholarship for a maximum of four years (eight semesters) of continuous full-time undergraduate enrollment at NYIT.

All scholarships and grants are renewable each semester. Students must satisfactorily complete 12 credits each semester with no failing or incomplete grades. A student must also maintain the minimum CGPA as required each semester by the scholarship and/or grant as per your catalog upon admission into NYIT.

Amount of annual award: $7,500 - $8,500 per year

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NYIT Grant

This grant is awarded to a limited number of current undergraduate students based upon financial need. Students must complete a FAFSA to be considered.

A student must maintain satisfactory academic progress and be eligible for federal financial aid to be eligible for this grant.

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Graduate Scholar Award (GSA)

The Graduate Scholar Award recognizes the talents of entering graduate students who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement. Students must have earned a baccalaureate with a 3.3 CGPA; M.B.A. applicants must have a minimum GMAT score of 400. Students entering programs requiring the GRE must have earned a combined minimum score of 1100 on the verbal and quantitative sections. International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550. All students must be fully accepted without academic conditions.

Students must complete a FAFSA to be considered.

This award consists of a $2,500-per-year tuition-only credit for a maximum of three years (six semesters) of continuous full-time enrollment (nine credits). Only applicants who qualify for full matriculation are eligible. Awards will be prorated for students taking less than nine credits. Awards will be renewed on an annual basis to students who maintain a minimum 3.3 CGPA and satisfactorily complete the courses for which they are is registered, with no failing or incomplete grades.

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Alumni Recognition Award

The Alumni Recognition Award acknowledges NYIT's commitment to the professional success of its alumni. This award is offered to students who hold an NYIT bachelor's or master's degree. To be considered, all students must complete an application each semester and have filed a FAFSA. Only applicants who qualify for full matriculation are eligible.

This award consists of a $400 tuition-only credit for every three credits that the student is registered for, up to a maximum of $1,200 per semester. The Alumni Recognition Award is renewable on a semester basis to a student who maintains a minimum of 3.0 CGPA and satisfactorily completes the classes for which they are registered with no failing or incomplete grades.

Applications forms are available for download or by calling the Office of Financial Aid.

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Life Science Achievement Award

This scholarship is awarded to students in the occupational therapy and physical therapy dual degree programs. This award bridges the gap between your undergraduate phase and your graduate or professional phase. Only students who are matriculated in the Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy or physical therapy programs are eligible.

Beginning with your first professional phase, this scholarship provides tuition of up to $1,250 per semester, including summer, based on full-time attendance for the completion of your undergraduate degree program. To retain this award, students are required to maintain a 3.3 CGPA and satisfactorily complete the classes that they registered for in the previous semester. All students must complete the FAFSA for consideration.