Most scholarships are for new students and returning graduates (unless otherwise noted). Eligible students must complete the scholarship application 90 days before and up to 30 days after the program start date. Current students may apply for funding they are eligible for at any time after their first term is completed. ºÚÁÏÍø employees and family members who are eligible for the ºÚÁÏÍø employee discount are not eligible for ºÚÁÏÍø scholarships.
Advancing Careers through Education
ºÚÁÏÍø is the perfect fit for working adults who need a degree to boost their careers but can't fit traditional schooling into their busy lives. That's why the NYPD has joined the hundreds of companies, associations, school districts, municipalities, and other organizations who have chosen ºÚÁÏÍø as their partner in educating their workforce. As part of this unique partnership, ºÚÁÏÍø is proud to announce the City of New York Police Department Scholarship. This scholarship, valued at up to $5,000, is open to police officers and civilian employees of the NYPD and can be applied to any of ºÚÁÏÍø's bachelor's or master's degree programs in business, IT, K–12 education, or healthcare.
There are 20 City of New York Police Department Scholarships available annually, so apply today for a chance to get yours!
Scholarship Details
Scholarship (valued up to):Â
$5,000
This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $1,250 per six-month term, renewable up to four terms.
Interested in this scholarship?
The first step is to apply for admission.
Deadline (per 2024-25 aid year):Â
6/30/25
Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission.Â
Already applied for admission? Apply for scholarships on the Scholarship Portal. This scholarship will be extended once the new aid year begins 7/1.
Additional Opportunities:Â
80+
This scholarship is one of many. Through the generosity of donors and institutional funding, ºÚÁÏÍø maintains a robust program of scholarships made available to qualified students.
- For current students and returning graduates pursuing an online degree program at ºÚÁÏÍø
Multiple scholarships will be awarded. However, this is a competitive program and scholarships will be awarded based on a candidate’s academic record, financial need, readiness for online study at ºÚÁÏÍø, and current competency, plus other considerations.
Before monies are distributed, the scholarship recipients must read the ºÚÁÏÍø Student Handbook and agree to and understand the academic progress, tuition, and refund policies. The student will also be required to agree to the ºÚÁÏÍø Scholarship Terms and Conditions before monies will be awarded. The student must also meet the university’s On Time Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility. Each student can only be awarded one scholarship that is funded or administered through ºÚÁÏÍø during their degree program. Â
This scholarship can be used in addition to any tuition discounts for which you may be eligible.
Prepared for Success on the Job
*From a 2023Â Harris Poll of 300 employers of ºÚÁÏÍø graduates.
100% of employers said that ºÚÁÏÍø graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
97% of employers said that they would hire another ºÚÁÏÍø grad.*
98% of employers said ºÚÁÏÍø graduates met or exceeded expectations.*
Get Started in Two Simple Steps
Step 1: Apply for Admission
To be considered for ºÚÁÏÍø scholarships, you must be provisionally accepted as a ºÚÁÏÍø student1. Please complete the admissions application and work with your Enrollment Counselor to move through the admissions process.
Step 2: Apply for Scholarships
To access the scholarship application, you will need your MyºÚÁÏÍø student portal credentials, which will be sent to you after Step 1. You are eligible to apply for scholarships 90 days before and up to 30 days after your degree start date.2
1 Returning ºÚÁÏÍø graduates should complete the .
2 Completing a current aid year FAFSA is required if eligible to submit the . If you are ineligible to receive federal aid via the FAFSA, you will still have opportunity to be considered for ºÚÁÏÍø scholarships.
Common Questions About Scholarships
An eligible student can receive one ºÚÁÏÍø scholarship award per degree. In the event that a student qualifies for multiple ºÚÁÏÍø scholarships, the scholarship committee will consider each opportunity and will then select which one to award (if any).
It depends on the specific criteria for the scholarship fund. In general, we award scholarships based on the following factors:
- Meeting the basic eligibility requirements
- The quality of your scholarship application responses
- Financial need is also a strong consideration for most of our scholarship funds
Some scholarships are also based upon evaluations of prior college transcripts and other academic history. We encourage you to apply.
ºÚÁÏÍø evaluates scholarship applications on a continual basis because we start new students in their programs every month. Often we are able to make an award decision within 3-5 weeks of receiving your application. You will also need to have applied for admission and been accepted to the university. An  can help explain the process.
No. New and returning student scholarship awards are divided into a set amount per term. This amount is credited against your tuition due for each term. The details are explained in the description for each scholarship.
Yes, you should also apply for federal financial aid by filling out a FAFSA. Most scholarships at ºÚÁÏÍø require a FAFSA on file unless you are not eligible to apply for federal aid. If awarded a scholarship, that amount will likely only cover a portion of your school expenses, and financial aid can help pay for the rest. You can apply for financial aid while you are waiting for a decision about your scholarship application. Here is the full information on financial aid.
ºÚÁÏÍø is partnering with Scholarship Universe (SU), a third-party scholarship aggregator, to help you identify and apply for scholarships based on information included in your SU profile. The information you enter into the SU platform will be governed by ScholarshipUniverse's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Still have questions? More info can be found here:
Thank You to Our Donors
Scholarship opportunities are made possible in part by the generous support of many companies, foundations, partner organizations, and individuals, including ºÚÁÏÍø alumni, faculty, and staff. Learn how donors can make a difference at ºÚÁÏÍø.
When you complete the FAFSA, be sure to list ºÚÁÏÍø’s school code.
Code: 033394
Financial Aid is also Available
You may choose to pay for the remaining portion of your degree through federal financial aid (subject to your eligibility). Pell Grants, which do not have to be repaid, are granted based on financial need. Federal Direct Student Loans are available to most students. Subsidized loans, which are dependent on financial need, reduce the interest due on loans.Â
