Scholarships and Assistantships

Each year, we award several highly qualified students a coveted Graduate Student Assistantship, in addition to a wide range of merit-based scholarships. 

New and continuing students should familiarize themselves with the scholarships available through Touro University and the Graduate School of Business. We offer awards ranging from $500 to $1,000 per semester.

Deadlines and amounts vary for each scholarship, so be sure to read the fine print and submit your application on time.b

How to Apply

For scholarship consideration, submit the application along with a required essay and recent resumé.

The Scholarship Committee will notify you of their decisions before the start of each semester. Scholarships are not automatically renewed, so you must apply each semester. Scholarships are granted for the following semester: students may receive only one scholarship per semester. 

Touro Scholarships

Review the full application criteria and descriptions before applying.

Dean's Excellence Award, $1,000
Deadline: July 31

The Dean's Excellence Award is granted to a returning MBA student whose achievement in the previous academic year was outstanding. The recipient is awarded a maximum of $1000 for the following academic year. 

Application criteria:

  • enrollment in a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester
  • cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 or better at GSB
  • a 500-word essay describing how you would apply a specific aspect of your academic studies to help bring significant change in the workplace.

Apply for a Dean's Excellence Award

Administrative Director’s Fellowship, $500
Deadlines: July 31, December 31

The Administrative Director's Fellowship recognizes new or returning graduate students, on a semester basis, whose academic achievements are outstanding.

Application criteria:

  • unconditional admission to a graduate degree program at GSB
  • enrollment in a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester
  • new students: a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 at each college where a degree was earned.
  • returning students: a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better at GSB
  • a 500-word essay on how you would apply a specific aspect of your academic studies to help bring about a significant change in the workplace.

Apply for an Administrative Director’s Fellowship

International Student Award, $500
Deadlines: July 31, December 31

This one-semester scholarship is awarded to an international student of outstanding ability who is expected to play a leadership role after returning to his or her home country.

Application criteria:

  • new students: unconditional admission to a graduate degree program at GSB
  • returning students: a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better at GSB
  • sole citizenship in a foreign country
  • enrollment in a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester
  • a 500-word essay on how you would apply a specific aspect of your academic studies to help bring about a significant change to the business workplace of his or her home country. 

Apply for an International Student Award

First Generation - Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Fund, $1,000
Deadline July 31

This one-academic year scholarship is awarded to a promising student demonstrating academic achievement, need and a commitment to furthering their education.

Application criteria:

  • new students: unconditional admission to a graduate degree program at GSB
  • returning students: a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better at GSB
  • neither of the student's parents or guardians graduated with a bachelor's degree or higher
  • enrollment in a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester
  • a 500-word essay on what experiences persuaded you to continue your education and how your chosen program will enhance the pursuit of your professional goals. 

Apply for a First Generation Diversity Scholarship

Intra-Touro Graduate Scholarship, $1,000
Deadline: July 31

This one-academic year scholarship is awarded to a promising Touro graduate student who is transferring from any graduate division of Touro University or is seeking a dual graduate degree from Touro University and has been accepted to GSB.  

Application criteria:

  • current enrollment in, or a degree recipient of, any Touro University graduate school. 
  • cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better in (each of) the applicant's current Touro graduate program(s).
  • enrollment in a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester
  • a 500-word essay describing how the integration of your previous graduate studies along with a specific GSB program will enhance the pursuit of your professional goals. 

This scholarship is not renewable.

Apply for the Intra-Touro Graduate Scholarship

Intra-Touro Undergraduate Scholarship, $1,000
Deadline: July 31

This one-academic year scholarship is awarded to a promising Touro undergraduate student who has been accepted to GSB. This scholarship is open to students at LAS, LCM, LCW, NYSCAS, SLE, Berlin, TCI, and TCLA. This scholarship is not renewable.

Application criteria

  • current enrollment in, or a degree recipient of, any Touro University undergraduate school
  • cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better in (each of) the applicant's current Touro program(s)
  • enrollment in a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester
  • a 500-word essay describing how the integration of your undergraduate studies along with a specific GSB program will enhance the pursuit of your professional goals. 

Apply for an Intra-Touro Undergraduate Scholarship

Loftus Family Healthcare Scholarship
Deadline July 31

This scholarship is awarded on an academic-year basis to a student of the Healthcare Management program who demonstrates exceptional academic achievement, leadership and a commitment to a career in Healthcare Management.

Application criteria:

  • cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 or better at GSB
  • enrollment in a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester
  • 500-word essay describing challenges in the healthcare management field and how you might expect the profession to respond to those challenges

Apply for the Loftus Family Healthcare Scholarship


Aspiring CPA Scholarship, $1,000
Deadline: July 31

This scholarship is awarded on an academic-year basis to a returning student in the Master of Science in Accounting program, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to pursuing the CPA licensure.

Application criteria:

  • cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 or better at GSB
  • enrollment in a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester
  • a 500-word essay describing challenges to the accounting profession and how you might expect the profession to respond to those challenges.

Apply for the Aspiring CPA Scholarship

Human Resource Management Scholarship, $1,000
Deadline: July 31

This scholarship is awarded on an academic-year basis to a returning student in the Human Resource Management program, who demonstrates exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to a career in Human Resource Management.

Application criteria:

  • cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 or better at GSB
  • enrollment in a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester
  • a 500-word essay describing challenges to the business profession and how you might expect the profession to respond to those challenges. 

Apply for a Human Resource Management Scholarship

International Business Finance Scholarship, $1,000
Deadline: July 31

This scholarship is awarded on an academic-year basis to a returning student in the International Business Finance program, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to a career in International Business Finance.

Application criteria:

  • cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 or better at GSB
  • enrollment in a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester
  • a 500-word essay describing challenges to the business profession and how you might expect the profession to respond to those challenges.

Apply for an International Business Finance Scholarship

MBA Scholarship, $1,000
Deadline: July 31

This scholarship is awarded on an academic-year basis to a returning student in the MBA program, who demonstrates exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to a business career.

Application criteria:

  • cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 or better in the GSB MBA program
  • enrollment in a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester
  • a 500-word essay describing challenges to the business profession and how you might expect the profession to respond to those challenges.

Apply for an MBA Scholarship

Midtown Commercial Real Estate Leaders Scholarship, $1000
Inquire about Spring 2023 availability.

This need-based scholarship is awarded on an academic-year basis to a student in the Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Entrepreneurship (REEP) program, who demonstrates exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to a career in real estate.

Application criteria:

  • cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 or higher in the Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Entrepreneurship program at the Touro University Graduate School of Business
  • minimum enrollment in 9 graduate credit hours per semester
  • a 500-word essay describing challenges to the business profession and how you might expect the profession to respond to those challenges.

Apply for a Midtown Commercial Real Estate Leaders Scholarship

Touro Alumni Scholarship, $1000

This scholarship is awarded to a Touro alumni who graduated in 2021 or before. We are inviting you to "Come Back Home" to Touro. Please email gradbusiness@touro.edu for more information. 

Application criteria:

  • Graduate of any Touro University program prior to 2022.
  • minimum enrollment in 9 graduate credit hours per semester
  • a 500-word essay describing what motivates you to "Come Back Home". 

Apply for a Touro Alumni Scholarship

The Benedict C. Priolo Memorial Scholarship in Human Resource Management, $1,000 per semester
Spring Deadline: November 30
Fall Deadline: July 31

This scholarship will commence in the Spring semester of 2024 and will be awarded each fall and spring semesters to a student enrolled in the Human Resource Management MS or MBA program, demonstrating academic dedication, leadership, and commitment to a career in Human Resource Management.

Application criteria:

  • enrolled in either the MS or MBA in Human Resource Management
  • new students: a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the student’s prior institution or undergraduate degree
  • returning students: a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better at GSB
  • enrollment in a minimum of 9 GSB graduate credit hours per semester
  • a 500-word essay describing why you wish to work in the field of human resources, what challenges you believe you will face, as well as what opportunities and goals you hope to achieve.

Apply for the Benedict C. Priolo Memorial Scholarship

Graduate Student Assistantship

Deadline: June 1 for returning students

We look for students who demonstrate high potential for success in their careers or disciplines. Graduate Student Assistantships carry a tuition credit of $3,000-$4,000 per academic year, or $1,500-$2,000 per semester, depending on the number of working hours assigned. Students who receive a Graduate Student Assistantship are expected to work on assigned projects within the Graduate School of Business such as brochure preparation and mailing list updating, in addition to participating in the Graduate Business Alumni Council and meeting with prospective students during Open House events.

Recipients of Student Assistantships may reapply for the following academic year, but renewal award is not guaranteed. The number of assistantships awarded each year may vary. 

Applicants are required to submit a Touro University Graduate Scholarship Application form, along with a written essay, not to exceed 500 words, describing their career goals.

Apply for a Graduate Student Assistantship

Employee Tuition Remission

Full-time Touro College employees and their dependent families are eligible for a 25% tuition remission.

 

Non-Touro Financial Assistance Programs

Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP)
(Available Fall 2024)

New York City government employees are eligible for the MGSP awards equal to 15% of tuition if ​GPA is 3.5+ and 10% if GPA is 3.0- 3.49. For information about the MGSP, contact:

Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Program
New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services
One Centre Street, Rm. 1340
New York, NY 10007 (212) 669-4163 

Veteran's Administration (VA) Benefits

Many programs for educational assistance benefits are available to those who have served in the active military, naval, or air services of the United States, and to their dependents. Detailed information on all veterans' benefits and assistance in applying for benefits can be obtained from the Veterans Benefits Administration website or by calling (800) 827-1000. You can also reach out to Touro's Veteran's Program for information. Please note our GI benefits can be applied to all GSB Advanced Certificates, MS and MBA programs.

Federal Income Tax Credits

In some cases, students may be eligible for credits against their income tax liability to the U.S. Department of Internal Revenue and other tax authorities. Students are encouraged to consult their tax advisor for details.