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  2. Eligibility

NYS Masters in Education Teacher Incentive Scholarship

$5,655

Deadline: May 16, 2026

Description

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Get up to $5,655 per semester if you're pursuing a master's degree in education and commit to teaching for five years in New York State.

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be enrolled full-time in a master's program at SUNY or CUNY that leads to initial New York teacher certification
  • Have a 3.5 GPA or higher from your undergraduate degree and maintain it in grad school
  • Have earned your undergrad degree from a college in New York State
  • Live in New York State and agree to teach at a public elementary or secondary school in the state for five years after graduation

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Eligibility

Purpose of Funds

Master's & Certification

Eligible Programs

Any future teacher pursuing a master's degree in education

Eligible Locations

New York

Education Stage

College Graduate

Require Major

Any

Intended Grade/
Subject Taught

Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Teaching Commitment

Number of Years

5

School Type

Any