NYU SPS GRADUATE STUDENTS AND DAUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Global Diversity Scholarship

The SPS Global Diversity Scholarship is designed to help students with financial need participate in SPS Global Programs courses during the J-term, spring, or summer semesters. By creating opportunities for students who may not otherwise be able to participate in a global experience, the Global Diversity Scholarship is one effort in our broader mission of ensuring access to global education at SPS. Recipients of the scholarship will receive a grant that covers the entire program fee for the Global Programs in which they are enrolled. Please note that this scholarship does not cover tuition or registration fees for the Global Programs course.

All eligible students are welcomed to apply, and we particularly encourage students from historically marginalized communities to apply.

If selected as a Global Diversity Scholarship recipient, you will:

  • Receive a grant to cover the program activities fee of the Global Program course in which you have enrolled (does not cover tuition)
  • Attend and participate in pre- and post-travel scholarship recipient receptions
  • Provide a brief Global Program experience testimonial upon return from your trip

Scholarship Application Deadlines For AY 25-26 Global Programs

If you are intending to participate in a global program for the upcoming year and are interested in applying for a scholarship, please ensure you are meeting the deadlines below:  

For January and Spring 2026 Global Programs

  • Opens: TBD
  • Deadline: TBD
  • Please check back after September 1st for updates on the applications and deadlines for the next round of the scholarship.

 

Global Diversity Scholarship Recipient Group Photo

Scholarship Amount

Cost of Global Programs Activity Fee (Varies according to Global Programs)

Eligibility

  • Matriculated SPS graduate student or DAUS undergraduate student
  • Currently enrolled at least part-time at SPS
  • In good academic standing
  • Have applied/enrolled in or immediately plan to apply/enroll in an SPS Global Program course

Application Requirements

1 Essay

Required

Statement of Financial Impact

Required

Current Resume/CV

Required

NYU Unofficial Transcript

Required

CONTACT US

NYU SPS Office of Academic Affairs and Strategic Innovation

sps.global@nyu.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

I am a traditional undergraduate student. Can I apply for this scholarship?

When will I be notified about the status of my application?

Can I apply to this scholarship for more than one semester?

Am I able to use this scholarship toward short-term global programs at other NYU Schools?

Can I defer my scholarship award if I am unable to attend my program?