Fall 2025-26 NYU Freshman Merit Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 5th of January, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 
NYU offers very few scholarships that are awarded based only on merit. All undergraduate applicants (domestic and international) will automatically be considered for merit-based scholarships upon entrance to NYU.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
There are no set criteria but past recipients were in the top 15% of the applicant pool.

Value of Scholarship: 
The NYU Freshman Merit Awards vary in amount.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
There is no separate scholarship application; simply apply for admission
to be considered for a scholarship.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the NYU Undergraduate Scholarship Page or the International Applicant Page.