Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last day to apply for a new scholarship or upgrade?
- The deadline to apply for a Graduate Center merit based scholarship is July 31st 2013 for the fall 2013 semester.
- If I have the required CGPA do I need to apply for renewal of scholarship?
- No, the renewal process is automatic, provided you have received a merit scholarship prior to the fall 2013 semester.
- How many times can I apply for an upgrade of my merit scholarship?
- You may only apply once. You must have completed 18 credits or more with a CGPA of 3.833 or more to be eligible.
- Are PhD students eligible for Graduate Center merit scholarships?
- No, only Master’s students can apply for a scholarship. If you are a Certificate, Visiting Student or a PhD student you do not qualify for a Graduate center merit scholarship program.
- When will the results of application be announced?
- After the deadline of July 31st. Students who meet the criteria and are selected for the scholarship will be sent a financial aid award notice via email.
- I have scholarship from an external agency; should I apply for a merit scholarship?
- Yes, you can still apply for a merit based scholarship as long as you meet the criteria. Your total scholarship/discount can not exceed the tuition amount.
- I am in my final semester and registered for less than full time, am I eligible for scholarship?
- Yes, your scholarship amount will be adjusted according to your credit load for that semester and is subject to CGPA criteria.
- I am in financial need, are there any other scholarships I can apply for?
- There are many outside scholarships available. Please review the Financial Aid Webpage: http://www.poly.edu/financial-aid/private-scholarships.
