Columbia University School of General Studies (GS) is proud to partner with New York City in the launch of the expanded Mayor’s Scholarship Program, which now includes a new undergraduate scholarship track for municipal employees. Announced today by Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Yume Kitasei, the program builds on a 60-plus-year legacy of supporting city workers in pursuing higher education.
Columbia GS is thrilled to be part of the inaugural cohort of undergraduate institutions, helping to open new academic pathways for dedicated public servants across the city.
“The expansion of this program to support full-time New York City employees seeking undergraduate education aligns perfectly with the School of General Studies' mission to attract and educate the most talented nontraditional students,” said a Columbia University spokesperson. “We are excited to expand on our recent efforts to ensure that New York City's best students can access a Columbia University education.”
Applications for undergraduate scholarships are open March 30 through April 27, 2026 to eligible NYC employees who have been admitted to Columbia GS starting in Fall 2026.
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