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πŸ’° CUNY City College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
14
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$6,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

CUNY City College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$5,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $14,880, students receiving the largest award pay about $9,880 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at CUNY City College

Tuition & fees
$14,880
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Largest annual award
$5,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$9,880/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $18,840), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on CUNY City College's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at CUNY City College β€” no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

GSOE Merit Scholarship - 2024 Incoming Class (historical)
Award
$6,000 total in-state
$6,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
The merit scholarship in the amount of $6,000 is payable over three years, as follows: a. Year 1 (2025-2026) - $1,000 Paid over two semesters (fall, spring) b. Year 2 (2026-2027) - $2,000 Paid over two semesters (fall, spring) c. Year 3 (2027-2028) - $3,000 Paid over two semesters (fall, spring) 2. You will have access to compete for additional funding that will cover up to your full cost of tuition and fees during final year of studies.
Eligibility: 3. You must maintain full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credits) as a matriculated undergraduate student making satisfactory progress in a GSOE major. 4. You must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at the end of each academic semester.
How to apply: ["complete acceptance form by deadline", "full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credits)", "maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0", "submit biographical profile and photo", "write letters to donors as directed"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 12 credits πŸ”— Award can be combined with other college scholarships not to exceed cost of attendance; exceptions for leave/w Source β†—
GSOE Merit Scholarship - 2025 Incoming Class
Award
$6,000 total in-state
$6,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
The merit scholarship in the amount of $6,000 is payable over three years, as follows: a. Year 1 (2025-2026) - $1,000 Paid over two semesters (fall, spring) b. Year 2 (2026-2027) - $2,000 Paid over two semesters (fall, spring) c. Year 3 (2027-2028) - $3,000 Paid over two semesters (fall, spring) 2. You will have access to compete for additional funding that will cover up to your full cost of tuition and fees during final year of studies.
Eligibility: 3. You must maintain full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credits) as a matriculated undergraduate student making satisfactory progress in a GSOE major. 4. You must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at the end of each academic semester.
How to apply: ["complete acceptance form by deadline", "full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credits)", "maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0", "submit biographical profile and photo", "write letters to donors as directed"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 12 credits πŸ”— Award can be combined with other college scholarships not to exceed cost of attendance; exceptions for leave/w Source β†—

Other scholarships at CUNY City College (12)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Macaulay Honors College Full-Tuition Scholarship (NY residents)
The Macaulay Honors program offers incoming students with a variety of benefits, including a Full-Tuition Scholarship for New York State residents.
How to apply: ["apply to Macaulay Honors (link provided on page)", "accept offer of admission by listed date if matched"]
Source β†—
Tuschman Family Scholarship
$5,000/yr
The Tuschman Family Scholarship is designed for promising students with financial need who can provide service to the college as admissions ambassadors. The scholarship awards $5k per year over the course of 4 years.
Eligibility: Designed for promising students with financial need who can provide service to the college as admissions ambassadors.
How to apply: ["service as admissions ambassador", "demonstrate financial need"]
Source β†—
Bob Demas Scholarship
$1,500/yr
Bob Demas Scholarship ... This one (1) $1,500 scholarship is awarded by the Alumni Association to an undergraduate student majoring in Civil Engineering who has a 3.0 or better GPA and shows evidence of need.
Eligibility: Recipient must have a 3.0 or better GPA and shows evidence of need.
How to apply: ["complete CE Scholarship Application", "demonstrate financial need"]
Source β†—
Daniel Cuoco Memorial Scholarship
Daniel Cuoco Memorial Scholarship (sponsored by Thornton Thomasetti Foundation) An award based on academic merit and financial need. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Eligibility: Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
How to apply: ["complete CE Scholarship Application", "demonstrate financial need"]
Source β†—
Graduate Merit Scholarships (GSOE application)
We award approximately $200,000 annually in scholarships across all of our engineering and computer science majors at the undergraduate and graduate level to support: * Tuition Expenses for Fall & Spring and spring semesters * Related Educational Expenses, such as books, supplies, required fees, transportation * Support to attend Professional Conferences
Eligibility: **Undergraduate students** must be enrolled full-time. ... The GPA minimum requirement for merit scholarships is 2.7 and 2.0 for need-based scholarships. _Need-based scholarships are extremely limited._ **Graduate students** must be enrolled in a minimum of nine (9) credits ... The GPA minimum requirement for merit scholarships is 3.5 and 3.0 for need-based scholarships.
How to apply: ["sign in to college application portal with CCNY credentials", "complete Grove School Scholarship application via portal", "graduate: enrolled in minimum 9 credits"]
Source β†—
Honors Program Merit Scholarships (two-year)
The program ... offers merit scholarships, mentoring opportunities, special legal studies seminars, and LSAT preparation.
Eligibility: Students begin the program with a Summer Institute... Our two-year program: Have at least 3 semesters left; Have a minimum GPA of 3.3 ... The application deadline is March 15. Early applications (received by January 5) will receive admissions decisions in early February.
How to apply: ["competitive application process", "personal statement and letters of recommendation", "minimum GPA 3.3 for two-year program"]
Source β†—
Libero β€œLee” Petrella Summer Internship and Scholarship
$5,000/yr
Libero β€œLee” Petrella Summer Internship and Scholarship (sponsored by Thornton Tomasetti Foundation) A scholarship of $5,000 plus a summer internship with pay to one student every year. Recipients must have completed CE 441 Reinforced Concrete or CE 442 Structural Design before the start of the summer internship.
Eligibility: Recipients must have completed CE 441 Reinforced Concrete or CE 442 Structural Design before the start of the summer internship.
How to apply: ["complete CE Scholarship Application", "have completed CE 441 or CE 442 prior to internship"]
Source β†—
Mrs. Orsa and Mr. Emmanuel Velivasakis Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Mrs. Orsa and Mr. Emmanuel Velivasakis Scholarship A scholarship for $1,000 to a student with a GPA of 3.5 or higher who is specializing in structural engineering.
Eligibility: Student must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and be specializing in structural engineering.
How to apply: ["complete CE Scholarship Application", "specialization in structural engineering"]
Source β†—
Shackman Family Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Shackman Family Scholarship One $1,000 award per year to a second-semester junior or senior based on academic merit and financial need. Recipient(s) must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be a graduate of a NYC public or private high school, be a permanent resident of NYC at the time of their application for enrollment at CCNY, and satisfy the requirements of the CCNY Financial Aid Division for determining financial need.
Eligibility: Recipient(s) must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be a graduate of a NYC public or private high school, be a permanent resident of NYC at the time of their application, and satisfy CCNY Financial Aid Division requirements for financial need.
How to apply: ["complete CE Scholarship Application", "demonstrate financial need", "NYC residency and NYC high school graduate"]
Source β†—
Sy & Judy Wengrovitz Scholarship
$2,000/yr
Sy & Judy Wengrovitz Scholarship in Engineering A $2,000 scholarship annually for education-related expenses to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in civil engineering. Recipients must be US citizens with a demonstrated financial need, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility: Recipients must be US citizens with demonstrated financial need, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
How to apply: ["complete CE Scholarship Application", "demonstrate financial need", "US citizenship"]
Source β†—
Undergraduate Merit Scholarships (GSOE application)
We award approximately $200,000 annually in scholarships across all of our engineering and computer science majors at the undergraduate and graduate level to support: * Tuition Expenses for Fall & Spring and spring semesters * Related Educational Expenses, such as books, supplies, required fees, transportation * Support to attend Professional Conferences
Eligibility: **Undergraduate students** must be enrolled full-time. ... The GPA minimum requirement for merit scholarships is 2.7 and 2.0 for need-based scholarships. _Need-based scholarships are extremely limited._ **Graduate students** must be enrolled in a minimum of nine (9) credits ... The GPA minimum requirement for merit scholarships is 3.5 and 3.0 for need-based scholarships.
How to apply: ["sign in to college application portal with CCNY credentials", "complete Grove School Scholarship application via portal", "undergraduate: enrolled full-time (exceptions for part-time final-year students)"]
Source β†—
Walter P. Babich Civil Engineering Scholarship
$4,000/yr
Walter P. Babich Civil Engineering Scholarship One (1) $4,000 award given annually for tuition.
How to apply: ["complete CE Scholarship Application (application emailed to CE students)", "contact CE Student Development Office for questions"]
Source β†—

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at CUNY City College

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about CUNY City College scholarships

How much merit aid does CUNY City College give?

Published awards range $1,000-$5,000/yr. CUNY City College lists 14 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at CUNY City College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does CUNY City College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$5,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at CUNY City College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 34% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at CUNY City College?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at CUNY City College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with CUNY City College's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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