COVID 19 UPDATES:
In line with the cancelation of study away programs, Dean’s Opportunity Fund for Study Away scholarships will not be available for Fall 2020.
Dean’s Opportunity Fund for Study Away (Fall/Spring)
The Dean’s Opportunity Fund for Study Away (Academic Year) provides need-based financial assistance to CAS students who have been admitted to study away at one of NYU’s global academic centers during the academic year, and who would be giving up a current on or off campus job. The fund helps to replace loss of income, up to $2000; students will need to provide proof of employment.
Eligibility Criteria:
- CAS student.
- Admitted to an NYU Global Academic Center for study away during the academic year
- Paid deposit for study away
- Provide proof of employment at on-campus or off-campus job
- Demonstrated financial need.
How to Apply:
- Complete the online application (currently unavailable—see above)
- Upload three consecutive paystubs from current job to the application when prompted.
Deadline to Apply:
- Rolling decisions. Students are considered for funds after admission to program.
- For Fall study away: May 1
- For Spring study away: December 1
For more information, please contact the Office of the Associate Dean for Students at (212) 998.8140 or email cas.opportunity@nyu.edu.
Dean’s Opportunity Fund for Study Away (Summer)
The Dean’s Opportunity Fund for Study Away (Summer) provides need-based financial assistance to CAS students who have been admitted to one of the College of Arts and Science summer abroad programs and display financial need. Award recipients will receive a minimum of $2,000, based on financial need.
Eligibility Criteria:
- CAS student;
- Admitted to a CAS Summer Abroad Program;
- Confirm participation in summer program;
- Demonstrated financial need.
How to Apply:
- Complete the online application, including a one page statement;
- Allow for review process;
- If awarded, provide additional paperwork, as directed;
- Enjoy the summer abroad program.
Deadline to Apply:
- Students are considered for award funds after being admitted to CAS program AND confirming participation.
- First deadline for consideration is March 1, 2020. Last deadline for consideration is April 1, 2020.
Regarding general eligibility requirements for financial assistance at NYU, please reference Eligibility for Financial Aid guidelines.
For more information about the Dean’s Opportunity for Study Away (Summer), please contact Nicole Kozlowski at (212) 992.9668 or email cas.opportunity@nyu.edu.
Technical Considerations:
- If you do not plan to complete the application in one sitting, please know that a partially-completed application can only be retrieved by accessing the application using the same computer and browser. The application system that we use, Qualtrics, will rely on your computer's cookies to retrieve previously-entered application information.
- To avoid losing parts of your application, we ask that you prepare the items (noted above) in advance of starting an application. These response can then be copied/pasted into the application when you're ready to submit it