Donor Awards
Through the generous support of alumni and friends of NYU Stern, students have several opportunities to receive funding for their degree. Donor awards are scholarships and fellowships funded by Stern supporters and awarded by NYU Stern Graduate Financial Aid to eligible students. All donor awards at NYU Stern are merit-based and are awarded based on the criteria established by donors. While most of these awards do not require an application, this page lists the specific scholarships that require a formal application below.
Moral Contract Scholarship
The Moral Contract Scholarship program was established in 2010 by an anonymous donor. It is awarded annually to two first-year, full-time, and/or focused MBA students. The scholarship intends to foster an interest in philanthropy and create a group of like-minded Stern alumni who understand the importance of giving back to the School. Within five years of graduation, the recipient will ideally begin to share their success and start giving back to Stern. Thus, they will enable future students to excel and succeed.
Newly admitted students who are enrolled in the Full-Time MBA program are invited to apply for the scholarship by submitting a one-page resume and an essay. The essay should be no longer than two pages, double-spaced, and should answer the following questions:
- Please explain how you have demonstrated a philanthropic mindset and embodied the spirit of giving back, which this scholarship aims to encourage.
- How do you plan to share your success and start giving back to Stern in a way that will enable future students to excel and succeed?
Submit your essay and resume via fin-aid@stern.nyu.edu. Include your full name, academic program, and Stern email address in the body of your email. The application deadline for 2026-27 is Monday, September 14, 2026.
Through the generous support of alumni and friends of NYU Stern, students have several opportunities to receive funding for their degree. Donor awards are scholarships funded by Stern supporters and awarded by NYU Stern Graduate Financial Aid to eligible students. All donor awards at NYU Stern are merit-based and are awarded based on the criteria established by donors.
Donor Awards
All returning full-time two-year students will automatically be considered for Donor Awards during the fall semester of their second year. The awarded funds can be used to cover tuition only. Typically, no application is necessary as all eligible students are considered for this type of award.
Through the generous support of alumni and friends of NYU Stern, students have several opportunities to receive funding for their degree. Donor awards are scholarships funded by Stern supporters and awarded by NYU Stern Graduate Financial Aid to eligible students. All donor awards at NYU Stern are merit-based and are awarded based on the criteria established by donors. While most of these awards do not require an application, this page lists the specific scholarships that require a formal application below.
Moral Contract Scholarship
The Moral Contract Scholarship program was established in 2010 by an anonymous donor. It is awarded annually to two first-year, full-time and/or focused MBA students. The scholarship intends to foster an interest in philanthropy and create a group of like-minded Stern alumni who understand the importance of giving back to the School. Within five years of graduation, the recipient will ideally begin to share their success and start giving back to Stern. Thus, they will enable future students to excel and succeed.
Newly admitted students who are enrolled in a Focused MBA program are invited to apply for the scholarship by submitting a one-page resume and an essay. The essay should be no longer than two pages, double-spaced, and should answer the following questions:
- Please explain how you have demonstrated a philanthropic mindset and embodied the spirit of giving back, which this scholarship aims to encourage.
- How do you plan to share your success and start giving back to Stern in a way that will enable future students to excel and succeed?
Submit your essay and resume via fin-aid@stern.nyu.edu. Include your full name, academic program, and Stern email address in the body of your email. The application deadline for 2026-27 is Monday, September 14, 2026.
Through the generous support of alumni and friends of NYU Stern, students have several opportunities to receive funding for their degree. Donor awards are scholarships funded by Stern supporters and awarded by NYU Stern Graduate Financial Aid to eligible students. All donor awards at NYU Stern are merit-based and are awarded based on the criteria established by donors.
Donor Awards
All Langone students will automatically be considered for Donor Awards once they have completed 30 credits. As the selection process for these awards takes place each fall, students must have completed 30 credits by the end of the prior spring semester to be considered. The awarded funds can be used to cover tuition only and no application is necessary.