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While we work hard to keep our tuition affordable, we understand the burden of paying for a graduate education. Touro offers scholarships for eligible students to help you with your tuition, and there are external scholarship opportunities as well.

Touro Scholarships

Touro Holmes Scholars Scholarship

For: Open to all Touro Holmes Scholars

Award Amount: Two free courses (6 credits), one in fall semester and one in spring.

The Martha & Dr. Anthony J. Polemeni Scholars Program

For: New students in any GSE program
Award: $5000 applied to the recipient’s Touro account

What we’re looking for: A passion for teaching and a personal vision for educational research to apply.

Criteria of Eligibility

The scholarship is open to new Touro Graduate School of Education (GSE) candidates fully admitted into a degree-seeking program who:

  • Are in their first term of admission in one of our master's programs (Candidates in advanced certificate programs are not eligible).
  • Have established a record of academic achievement with an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher based on a 4-point scale, with priority given to graduates of a program in the Touro College and University System
  • Demonstrate financial need by way of a completed FAFSA
  • Uphold the values and mission of Touro University
  • Are committed to working with a Touro faculty mentor to develop positive solutions within the education profession, resulting in a Polemeni Educational Impact Project

Application Requirements

  • You will need to submit an essay, video, and recommendation letter
  • You will be required to present your research project in person at Touro University’s Campus in Times Square
  • You may submit only one application.

The funds will be disbursed as a tuition subsidy throughout the academic year (two semesters).

Apply to Polemeni Scholars Program

The Sebel Family Scholarship

For: School Leadership candidates who meet eligibility requirements
Award: $1000 applied to the recipient’s Touro account

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in the Touro GSE School Leadership Program
  • Completed 15 credits with a GPA of 4.0

How to Apply:

Application is by invitation, so once you’re notified, we’ll let you know where to send the application materials. But this is what you’ll need:

  1. Submit a written statement of 400 to 500 words describing how you expect to use the knowledge, skills and competencies gained from the leadership program to positively impact the p-12 student population in your current place of work or in the future as an appointed school leader.
  2. Provides two recommendations from the following:
    1. One from a Touro School Leadership Program instructor/professor indicating your demonstrated ability as a master’s degree candidate
    2. One from a current school/organization leader describing the positive impact you have made in your school, organization, or community

Eligible candidates will be informed of the application and selection process in the spring semester, due dates to be determined. One recipient will be awarded the scholarship based on a review of the application and recommendations by a committee of faculty from the School Leadership Program.

External Scholarships

TeachNY

Our partner TeachNY provides free support to anyone who’s thinking about becoming a teacher. You can access perks like 1-on-1 coaching, up to $100 in application fee reimbursements, and a chance to win a regional $1,000 scholarship!

Who is the TeachNY scholarship for?

Individuals pursuing first-time teacher certification through Touro's Graduate School of Education (a TeachNY partner) are eligible.

How to apply for the TeachNY scholarship

  1. Create a TeachNY account before you apply to Touro's Graduate School of Education.
  2. Once you have subscribed to TeachNY and applied to Touro's Graduate School of Education, submit your application fee reimbursement and apply for the TeachNY scholarship!

Master's in Education Teacher Incentive Scholarship

Offered by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, this scholarship awards $5,655 per semester to students pursuing a master’s degree in education, who agree to teach in New York State public schools for five years (awards are made based on available funding).

Who is the Master's in Education Teacher Incentive Scholarship for?

This scholarship is for New York State residents who have earned an undergraduate degree from a college located in New York State. Eligible candidates must be matriculated graduate students enrolled in full-time study in an approved education program that leads to certification as a public elementary or secondary education teacher. Review Teacher Incentive Scholarship eligibility.

How to apply

Deadline to apply for the 2026-27 Academic Year is June 1, 2026

Apply for the Master's in Education Teacher Incentive Scholarship