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