Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- be a first-semester student of the CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies program
- have a GPA of at least 3.00 at the time of admission
- have completed at least 30 credits
- enroll in a minimum of 6 credits in their first semester with the program
Award Details
This is a one-time award of $2,500 and previous recipients may not re-apply.
Application
Applications are accepted during the first months of the Fall and Spring semesters. Notifications of awards are sent out in the months of October for the Fall semester and March for the Spring semester. A link to the application will be posted on this page when the application is open.
When submitting your application, make sure your responses are substantial and well thought out. Carefully consider your answers and make sure you proofread before submitting your application. Please note the character limits on the online form. We recommend that responses are composed in a separate document and then added into the online form. Students are encouraged to review the CUNY BA Scholarships Application Tips & Best Practices (2026) document for additional guidance.
Applicants are required to provide a recommender’s information in the online application. Your recommender should be a faculty member that knows you and your work well. Once your application is submitted your recommender will receive an automated online recommendation form that must be completed as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to follow up with your recommender and ensure that they submit the online recommendation form. Â
Apply Here
This opportunity is accepting applications from August 14 to September 30. To apply, submit an online application.