Funding Your Degree | NYU School of Global Public Health

At NYU GPH, we are committed to helping you make your graduate degree aspirations a reality. GPH offers merit-based scholarships and stipends to help students fund their studies. Students utilize other funding sources such as external scholarships, tuition remission, student loans, and on-campus employment. Master's programs offer evening and online courses to provide flexibility for students to work on or off campus while pursuing their degree.

Scholarships

GPH Scholarships

NYU GPH offers merit-based scholarships of up to $60,000 to master’s students who demonstrate academic achievement and leadership potential. Scholarships are awarded in the first year of enrollment and spread evenly over the program of study. In Fall 2025, more than two-thirds of our entering class received an award. All applicants (including international) are considered and there is no separate scholarship application. Scholarships are offered at the same time that an offer of admission is made.

Scholarships For Current Students

Ellen C. Gstalder Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to a first-year MPH Nutrition student who satisfies rigorous academic requirements and displays a demonstrated goal of promoting nutrition and health to vulnerable, diverse populations through educational outreach and/or research.

William N. Rom Climate Change & Health Fellowship
The William N. Rom Fellowship in Climate Change and Health supports selected MPH students to deepen their understanding of the relationship between climate change and health. Fellows pursue extended projects over the course of the year and may have the opportunity to attend global conferences that focus on the intersection of climate change and health.

GEH Scholars Program
The Global and Environmental Health Scholars Program supports MPH students from the Global Health and Environmental Public Health concentrations in addressing public health challenges through an Applied Practice Experience (APE) in low- and middle-income countries.

Holsinger Pathfinder Fellowship
The fellowship program aims to support an individual from a low- or middle-Income country (LMIC) in Africa who is working in the health sector to pursue an Online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree.

PhD Students

Students admitted to the PhD program are fully funded by a fellowship or a combination of fellowship and Research Assistantship for five years. NYU GPH also offers some competitive funding to PhD students to cover conference travel, pre-dissertation exploratory research, and dissertation write-up.

Student Loans

Federal

U.S. residents may be eligible for the following types of aid:

Educational Loans - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Work Study

If you are seeking financial aid, please visit NYU Office of Financial Aid for application procedures.

Private

A private lender may allow eligible borrowers (domestic and international) to borrow up to the full cost of attendance. Private lenders may require a credit check and a co-signer. NYU has a list of Preferred Private Lenders. To understand private loan aid and how much money you need to borrow for your situation, please see "Understanding Private Loans." You may also contact NYU’s Office of Financial Aid for further guidance.

Stipends

At NYU GPH, we recognize the immense value of hands-on experience in the public health field, and we are committed to supporting your professional growth. The GPH Practice Stipend of $3,000 provides financial support to enable students to complete an unpaid internship during their master's program. The stipend is administered by the GPH Office of Applied Practice and made available to students during the semester they undertake an unpaid internship.

Student Employment

Many graduate students at GPH work full- or part-time throughout their time as a student. To facilitate access for working professionals, most coursework is held in the evenings (class start times are 4:55 p.m. or 6:35 p.m.), with additional options to complete some classes online, to allow students to work during the day.

On Campus Employment

Many graduate students at GPH work part-time in administrative positions on campus to support themselves while enrolled.

NYU offers a number of on-campus work opportunities both in the School of Global Public Health and within other offices across the University. Students can search and apply for open positions through Handshake, NYU’s student job portal managed by the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development. Graduate student positions currently pay $30/hour. Examples include: faculty graders, research assistants, office assistants, and other administrative roles. At this time, GPH does not offer formal research or graduate assistantships.

Full-time degree students residing in the United States on a student (F-1) visa may work part-time during the academic year. Part-time employment is limited to the NYU campus and must not exceed 20 hours per week. Prior to the commencement of any employment, F-1 students must obtain permission to work from the NYU Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS). International students who study under other types of visa may have different regulations governing their ability to work in the United States.

Federal Work Study

As part of your financial aid package, qualifying U.S. residents may also receive Federal Work Study (FWS) based on the results of your FAFSA.

You have the option to either accept or decline Federal Work Study when accepting your financial aid package. Work-study is not guaranteed each year, and it’s important to note that work-study jobs are not guaranteed. Eligible on-campus positions are available through the Wasserman Center for Career Development. You will be given a set amount of money to earn through approved campus jobs that will provide you with up to 20 hours of work each week.

Learn more about Federal Work-study at NYU.

Employer Support or Tuition Remission

We recommend connecting with your employer to explore what tuition remission opportunities they may have available. Learn more about employer tuition assistance.

External Funding Opportunities

ASPPH

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health has a comprehensive database of funding resources for public health students, along with curated scholarships that can help minimize the cost of your degree.

Fellowships for Peace Corps Volunteers

The NYU Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowship Program offers a select group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) a 50% tuition scholarship and participation in leadership development programming while pursuing a degree at NYU GPH.

Support for Veterans' Education

NYU GPH is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which helps United States veterans fund their higher education.

External Scholarship Search Tools

Many independent organizations dedicate their efforts to finding and compiling scholarships for students. Below are some free scholarship search tools you can explore. NYU is not affiliated with these organizations, but they’re a great place to start your search.

Students already enrolled at NYU may also explore National Scholarship Competitions (which require NYU endorsement).

Tuition

NYU charges tuition on a per-credit basis, at the start of each term. Using the tuition calculator found on the website of the NYU Office of the Bursar, you can calculate the tuition and fee cost of a term at current rates. Tuition rates are set annually by NYU’s Board of Trustees and are subject to change. Payment plan options, administered by the NYU Office of the Bursar, are available to make paying for your education easier.

Programs at GPH require 32 (MA), 46 (MPH and MS) or 42 (DrPH) credits to complete. If you add a certificate to your degree program, or are enrolled in a dual degree program, your credit requirements may differ.

Contacts

NYU GPH Office of Admissions & Enrollment

NYU GPH Office of Admission & Enrollment manages institutional aid (scholarships) for Master’s students and stipends for PhD students at GPH.
Email: gph.financialaid@nyu.edu

NYU Office of Financial Aid

NYU Office of Financial Aid manages all federal and private loans for all graduate students at NYU.
Email: financial.aid@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-998-4444
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NYU Office of the Bursar

NYU Office of the Bursar manages billing and payments for all NYU students.
Email: bursar.studentaccounts@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-998-2806
Website