DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Department Bulletins announce when the scholarship application process will begin.  They also announce when applications will be made available, how to obtain them, and describe applicable deadlines. Note that for each scholarship, applicants are required to provide official transcripts for high school or college requirements, and official score reports for standardized exams (GMAT, GRE, LSAT, etc.).  

Note:  Since the standardized test scores for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, etc., require significant time for preparation, scheduling and scoring, applicants are advised to take required examinations at an early date (no later than December 31, of the current year). These scores must be available to the college and the scholarship award committee by application deadlines.  Appendix B list GMAT, GRE, GRE-ETS and LSAT websites.

NYPD TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The following is a list of traditional scholarships available with their program descriptions, eligibilities and requirements.  This scholarships becomes active in November via Department Bulletins and Finest messages.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

• PACE UNIVERSITY

• ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

• HARVARD UNIVERSITY – JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
• HUNTER COLLEGE

• NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL
• NYPD/POLICE RESERVE SCHOLARSHIP
• NEW YORK UNIVERSITY - ROBERT F. WAGNER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE

• ST JOHN’S UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF LAW

• ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE

• STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY, SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

PACE UNIVERSITY

Award:           Pace University offers one (1) full undergraduate scholarship each year, covering tuition costs.  The cost of fees and books are paid by the recipient.  Class attendance is strictly during off-duty time; no paid leave of absence will be granted.

Eligibility:  Police Officer (with minimum of 3 yrs of service), Detective, and Sergeant. Candidates must have a satisfactory service record, provide a letter of recommendation, and submit a written personal statement. 

Academic requirements:

• Be a high school graduate with a total grade average of 85 or higher and a combined verbal and quantitative SAT score of 1100. 
•  Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA from an accredited college or university.

Pace University offers a wide variety of programs in liberal arts, education, psychology, business (administration, marketing and accounting), computer information systems and programming, all leading to a Bachelor’s Degree. Scholarship recipients may select the program of their choice.

ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE

Award:           St. Joseph’s College School of Professional and Graduate Studies offers one (1) full undergraduate scholarship each academic year, covering tuition costs.  The cost of fees and books are paid by the recipient.

Eligibility:       Any full time employee of the New York City Police Department, who is accepted to St. Joseph’s College School of Professional and Graduate Studies.

Academic requirements:

• A minimum 2.0 GPA from an accredited college or university 
• A minimum 3.0 GPA from a recognized proprietary college
• Have met the general admission requirements of the school
• A writing sample

Eligible candidates may submit an admission’s application on line or in person at the Admissions Office to attend full or part time.  A wide variety of programs are available:

             Business Administration with a major in Accounting

            Community Health and Human Services

            Computer Information Systems

            Criminal Justice

            General Studies

            Health Administration

            Marketing

            Nursing (RN required)

            Organizational Management (also online)

Students may attend either the Brooklyn Campus or the Long Island Campus.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL

Award:           One (1) scholarship leading to a Master Degree in Public Administration.  The scholarship recipient will receive a ten and one-half month paid leave of absence.  The student will pay expenses such as travel, room and board, tuition, fees, books, etc.  However, the New York City Police Foundation provides a grant of $15,000 to defray expenses.

Eligibility:      Rank of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, or managerial civilian with a minimum of seven years of service at the time of application.  Recipient of the award must agree in writing to remain with the Department for four (4) years upon completion of the program.

Academic requirements:

• A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college/university by June of the year before entering the program, with a final Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher.
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• Candidate must have taken either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with a minimum score of 1200, or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) within the last five (5) years.

HUNTER COLLEGE

The Urban Affairs Program at Hunter College offers the student a diverse and unique insight on managing in a large city.

Award:           The Department will grant a twelve-month paid leave of absence for two (2) uniformed members of the Department to pursue a Master of Science Degree in Urban Affairs at Hunter College.  Recipients will be required to pay full tuition and meet the same academic standards for admission as other applicants to the school.

Eligibility:      Rank of Police Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, or Captain with a minimum of three years Department service, at time of application.  Recipient of the award must agree in writing to remain with the Department for four (4) years upon completion of the program.

Academic requirements:

• A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher from an accredited college/university.

NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL

Award:           New York Law School offers scholarships for the part-time JD Program (four year).  Scholarship decisions are made by the admissions committee at the time admission is offered.

Eligibility:      Candidate must be a uniformed member of the service with a minimum of three years satisfactory service at time of application.  A letter of recommendation from the immediate supervisor and a personal statement also are required. 

Academic requirements:

• Admission to New York Law School.
• A Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade point average placing candidate above the median Law School’s entering class.
• Law School Admission Test (LSAT) with a 154 score not to exceed five years and place the candidate above the median Law School’s entering class. 

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY- SCHOOL OF LAW

Award:           St. John’s University School of Law offers a law enforcement scholarship for its evening program.  Class attendance is strictly during off-duty time.

Eligibility:      Candidate must be a uniformed member of the service with a minimum of three years of service at time of application and have a satisfactory service record.  A letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor and a personal statement is required. 

Academic Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university, with a final grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score of 160 within the last five years.
• Acceptance by the school.

Note: Determination of scholarships awards are made exclusively by the law school’s admission committee board, upon several criteria, including but not limited to LSAT score and undergraduate GPA. The NYPD will only provide a letter of recommendation.  

ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE

Award:           St. Joseph’s College School of Professional and Graduate Studies offers one (1) full graduate degree scholarship each academic year, covering tuition costs.  The cost of fees and books are paid by the recipient.

Eligibility:        Any full time employee of the New York City Police Department, who is accepted to St. Joseph’s College School of Professional and Graduate Studies.

Academic Requirements:

• Admission to one of St. Joseph’s College School of Professional and Graduate Studies graduate degree programs
• 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• GMAT required for those NOT involved in supervision, program development, specialized training, or NOT having considerable responsibility and/or independent judgment.

St. Joseph’s College School of Professional and Graduate Studies offer a wide variety of graduate degrees, which include:

            Master of Science in Human Services Leadership

            Master of Science in Management with concentrations in Organizational

            Management, Health Care Management, or Human Resources Management

            Executive Master of Business Administration

            Master of Business Administration in Accounting

            Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management

            Master of Science with a Major in Nursing

            Master of Arts in Literacy and Cognition

            Master of Arts in Mathematics Education

Students may attend either the Brooklyn Campus or the Long Island Campus.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY - ROBERT F. WAGNER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE

Award:           Two (2) scholarships are available on a yearly basis. The first leads to a Master of Public Administration, the second leads to an Executive Master of Public Administration.  Both scholarships cover partial tuition, the balance of tuition, fees and cost of books is the responsibility of the student. Class attendance is strictly during off-duty time.

Eligibility:      Candidates for the Master of Public Administration are Police Officers and any higher rank or any civilian member of the service. Candidates should have a minimum of three (3) years of service at time of application with a satisfactory service record. 

The Executive Master of Public Administration is available to uniformed members with a minimum of five (5) years of service and in the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant or Captain. Civilians in managerial titles, with a minimum of seven (7) years of service, are also eligible.

Academic requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a final grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY

SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Award:              The School of Criminal Justice of the State University of New York at Albany, in conjunction with the New York City Police Foundation, offers two (2) full tuition graduate scholarships leading to a Master Degree in Criminal Justice each year.  This scholarship covers tuition costs. Cost of fees and books are to be paid by the student. Recipients are also responsible for costs related to travel, room and board.  A ten and a half month paid leave of absence will be granted, and the recipient must agree in writing to remain with the Department four (4) years after completing the degree program.

Eligibility:      Candidates must be Police Officer (with minimum of 3 yrs of service), Sergeant, Lieutenant or Captain, and have a satisfactory service record.  A letter of recommendation from a supervisor, and a written personal statement also are required. 

Academic requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, with a final Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or higher.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE), with writing sample, within the last five years with verbal and quantitative GRE scores totaling at least 1200.

NYPD/POLICE RESERVE SCHOLARSHIP

These grants are designed to encourage and support ranking members of the service to continue their education beyond the undergraduate level at accredited colleges/universities.

Award:           The Police Reserve Association offers three (3) $1,500 one-time scholarship awards to three (3) MOS each. One will be in the honor of Chief  Michael  Markman.

Eligibility:      Candidates must be a uniformed member of the service in the rank of Police Officer through Captain. 

Academic requirements:

• Candidates must be enrolled in a Graduate Program (Masters, Ph.D., J.D., etc.) at an accredited institution.
• Minimum of six (6) credits completed each semester.
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher for initial eligibility.

EDUCATIONAL LEAVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Award:           Up to a total of 24 Educational Leave Grants are available to members who are enrolled in postgraduate programs. The Department Educational Leave Scholarship Program awards a member annual paid educational leave grants of 18 days, nine 9 days per academic semester.  Members may use this leave at their own discretion, with minimal limitations, to attend class, prepare for exams, or to participate in internships or other aspects of their academic development. Continuance of each award is dependent on each student maintaining enrollment in a graduate program and a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.  This information and necessary documentation must be submitted to the Scholarship Unit in a timely manner. 

Note:  Restrictions apply regarding when the recipient of the award may take educational leave days.  For full details of the applicable rules see Operations Order number 5-6 dated 2/13/98, and Personnel Bureau Memo number 2 dated 1/14/97.  Copies are available upon request from the Scholarship Unit at 212.477.9212.  Recipients of the Educational Leave grants must agree in writing to remain with the Department for two years after completion of the final semester of the award.

Eligibility:      Candidate must be a uniformed member of the service in the rank of Police Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, or Captain or a civilian member of the service with an equivalent title.  Applicants require a minimum of three years of satisfactory service at time of application. A letter of recommendation from a supervisor and a personal statement also are required.

Academic requirements:

• Must be a new or continuing student enrolled in a postgraduate (e.g., Masters, Ph.D. J.D.) program relevant to the Department’s mission, at an accredited institution.

• Must carry a minimum of nine (9) credits per semester.
• Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 or higher for initial eligibility.
• G.P.A. of 3.0 for continuation of award is required.
• Preservation of award is dependant upon receipt of official transcripts. Proof of further enrollment is to be forwarded to the Scholarship Unit for every semester attended.

NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

F.B.I. NATIONAL ACADEMY

            The F.B.I. National Academy has long been a vital element in the continuing improvement of law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation throughout the world.  The National Academy experience provides a wide range of leadership and specialized training, as well as an opportunity for professional law enforcement officers to share ideas, techniques, and experiences during 11 weeks of courses, accredited by the University of Virginia.

Award:           Attendance to 11 weeks of classroom study during one of four sessions conducted annually at the F.B.I. National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.  Room and meals are provided by the Academy, but students are responsible for providing their own means of transportation.

Eligibility:      Candidates must be uniformed members of the service in the rank of Sergeant and Lieutenant with a minimum of five (5) years of satisfactory service at the time of application.  Applicants must be less than fifty-one 51 years of age at the time of admission and be in excellent physical condition, capable of vigorous physical activity, and able to meet established F.B.I. weight requirements.

The Department Bulletin announcing the FBI National Academy is published during the month of November.  Registration with the FBI Virtual Academy will be allowed only by the candidates selected to attend. For further information, contact the office of the Scholarship Unit at 212.477.9212.

CENTER FOR HOMELAND DEFENSE AND SECURITY

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL  -  MASTER’S DEGREE IN HOMELAND SECURITY

The 18-month CHDS online master’s degree program is provided at no cost to state (including members of the National Guard under Title 32), local municipality, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security government employees (including the U.S. Coast Guard) accepted into the program.

Award:              Designed to accommodate busy leaders’ schedules, the online program requires participants to be in-residence only 2 weeks per quarter (for a total of 12 weeks on job time).  All travel and tuition expenses are paid for eligible participants.  Participants complete the remainder of their coursework via network-based distance learning methods. 

The following are minimum qualifications applicants should have in order to be considered for admission:

• Employed full-time by a local, state or DHS federal government agency or the U.S. military, and have homeland security experience and responsibilities;
• Possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university;
• Graduated with a minimum 3.0 grade point average for all undergraduate coursework or awarded a graduate degree.  Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 will be considered if they have relevant work experience and qualifications to complement their academic record;
• If accepted to the program, the applicant plans to continue to serve in a homeland security capacity for at least two years following graduation.  (This may be the applicant’s current position or one accepted after participating in the program, so long as it is related to homeland security.)

In order to encourage the sharing of information across all disciplines associated with homeland security, the program enrolls military officers and federal officials in concert with local and state officials.  NPS provides a unique and neutral learning environment for collaboration amongst the nation’s top homeland security leaders.

The curriculum is structured around the key policy and organizational design problems that future homeland security leaders are likely to confront, and the analytic skills they will need to meet those challenges.  Each course in the curriculum requires students to master the cores issues, principles and problem-solving approaches for the topic in question, and apply those fundamentals to the specific challenges confronting their own jurisdictions.  The courses are sequenced and integrated to strengthen the overall cohesion of the curriculum, and enhance its effectiveness as professional graduate-level education.  Courses are as follows:

• Introduction to Homeland Security
• The Unconventional Threat to Homeland Security
• Policy Analysis and Research Methodology
• Technology for Homeland Security
• Intelligence for Homeland Security: Organizational and Policy Challenges
• Critical Infrastructure: Vulnerability Analysis and Protection
• Special Topics in American Government for Homeland Security
• The Law and Homeland Security: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
• Comparative Government for Homeland Security
• Strategic Planning and Budgeting for Homeland Security
• The Psychology of Fear Management and Terrorism
• Knowledge into Practice: A Homeland Security Capstone Course

The bi-annual deadline for applications to the master’s degree program will be every May

1^st and December 1^st.

Eligibility:      Members of the service in the rank of Sergeant and above and civilian members in managerial titles or Intelligence Research Analysts who meet the above requirements.

Candidates interested in obtaining further information about the program may contact

Heather Issvoran at: hissvora@nps.edu, 831.656.2003 office, 831.402.4672 cellular.  The application helpline is 831.656.3824 or view the CHDS application at: www.chds.us/?masters/apply

Department Bulletins will announce the commencement of the application period along with the Department guidelines for applying.

THE JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE - DR. JAMES FYFE MEMORIAL DOCTORAL RESEARCH GRANT

The New York City Police Reserve Association offers an in-service scholarship of $5,000 for one year to a uniform member of the Department who is pursuing a Doctoral degree in areas concerning Criminal Justice.  The scholarship award is offered in memory of retired New York City Police Department Lieutenant and former Deputy Commissioner of Training for the NYPD, the late Dr. James Fyfe.  

The award is designed to assist one (1) doctoral candidate pursue research that may ultimately help law enforcement in its mission to prevent crime and arrest law offenders. Active uniformed members will have priority over retired MOS. Interested doctoral students may contact Alan Z. Goodman, Executive Director of the NYC Police Reserve Association for further information at 212.564.0010 or at www.NYCPRA.org.

THE RAYMOND W. KELLY GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

The New York City Police Department is proud to announce the Raymond W. Kelly Graduate Scholarship.  One (1) scholarship will be provided to a uniformed member of the service consisting of a one time grant of $15,000.  In addition, the scholarship will afford the applicant a 10 ½ month paid leave of absence to earn their graduate degree.

The scholarship is to be applied towards a degree in a police-related or governmental administration program, at any of the following graduate schools: Brown University, Columbia University, Harvard University, Georgetown University, New York University, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University. 

ELIGIBILITY:

• Must be in the rank of Police Officer through Captain.
• Applicant must have a minimum of seven (7) years of service in good standing.
• Applicant must have earned a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be a matriculated student.

MAYOR’S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Award:              The Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Program provides partial to full scholarships for tuition to City employees seeking graduate degrees.  Costs relating to fees and books are to be paid by the recipient.  Class attendance is strictly during off-duty time; no paid leave of absence will be granted.  The application deadline for this program is generally during the fall. Announcements of the availability of applications are published in Department Bulletins.  Applicants may apply for more than one award, but may only accept one scholarship.

Eligibility:      Award decisions are based on scholastic ability, leadership potential, range of knowledge and experience, and scores on GRE, LSAT, and GMAT, where required.  Each individual school determines recipients.  Selected applicants must remain full-time city employees while receiving this award.

Academic requirements:

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university.

The schools that have participated in this program in the past vary from year to year.   To get the most current list of participating schools go to the Department of Citywide Administrative Services website at:  www.nyc.gov/mgsp.

FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIP

American police professionals are provided the opportunity to pursue extended training and professional development in the United Kingdom and Finland.  The fellowships are made available under the Fulbright Program to allow police professionals to broaden their professional perspective and contribute to greater cultural understanding.

PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP IN POLICE STUDIES

FULBRIGHT PROGRAM WITH THE UNITED KINGDOM

http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/

The United Kingdom Fulbright Commission in London offers professional fellowships in the field of Police Studies. The Fellowships are made available under the Fulbright program to enable active police officers and police administrators to extend their professional expertise and experience conducting research into an aspect or a problem of policing shared by the United States and the United Kingdom police forces.  These fellowships are being made available under the Fulbright program to allow police professionals to broaden their professional perspective and contribute to greater U.K. /U.S. understanding.  Applications are welcome from any applied area of domestic police work or police administration. Researchers or academics in criminal justice are not eligible for this professional award that is targeted for the practitioner.

Award:          Candidates selected by the Fulbright Commission and approved by the Department will be granted paid leaves of absence to participate in these programs.  The fellowship is for a minimum period of three months and maximum of 12 months.  The starting date is to be arranged with the U.K. Fulbright Commission, but the grant must begin no earlier than September of the following year that the application is submitted, and completed by August of the next year.  The award consists of a fixed sum grant of 5,000 British Pounds Sterling (travel inclusive), or approximately $8,000 USC.

Eligibility:      Applicants must be currently employed by a domestic police force, must be recommended by supervisory staff within their Department and hold a position of authority at the rank of Sergeant or above. 

Academic requirements:

• Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, police studies or a related discipline in the social sciences are preferred.
• The fellowship is for professional development and the exchange of ideas with U.K. counterparts. Applicants must develop a substantive project and demonstrate that participation in the program will produce benefits of significance to the larger law enforcement community. 
• Candidates must supply information on possible hosts in order to be competitive.
• Successful candidates will arrange their own affiliation to a higher educational host institution appropriate to the research topic.  A letter of invitation is not required at the time of application, but is advantageous.  The proposed host institution should have links with the U.K. police forces.

PROJECTS:

Projects should be focused on issues dealing with U.K. policing and should be of obvious potential worth to the applicants’ home Department in the U.S. and to the

larger law enforcement community.  Applicants are encouraged to consider the value of the chosen topic in relation to both home and host institutions, and to consider any legal issues that may be involved with the research (e.g. applicants should make certain the topic chosen is not one from which U.S. police are barred from participation). 

Applicants should consider the feasibility of completing the proposed research in the time frame proposed. An important concern, also, is that the project be one that requires the candidate’s presence in the U.K. to accomplish the research. If the work can be done in the U.S., there is no need to send the applicant to the U.K. Applicants are encouraged to consult with officers in the fields about interest in and use of work proposed.

Applicants do not need to confirm an affiliation prior to submitting an application, but it is advantageous to have identified a few potential host institutions and/or to include a letter of invitation with the application.  If the candidate is selected for an award, the U.K. Fulbright Commission will assist with affiliation. University programs are usually identified as police science, law enforcement, criminology, criminal justice, or corrections. The following universities may offer relevant courses: Queen’s University, Belfast; Brunel University; University of Cambridge; Cardiff University; Coventry University; University of Durham; University of Edinburgh; University of Keele; University of Kent at Canterbury; King’s College, London; Kingston University; University of Leeds; Leicester University; University of Licolnshire and Humberside; Liverpool Hope University College; Liverpool John Moores University; London School of Economics; Loughborough University; Oxford Brookes University; University of Manchester; University of  Portsmouth; University of Sheffield; University of South Hamptom; University of Stirling; University of Wales, Bangor; and University of West England (Bristol). The higher education host institution should have links with U.K. police forces and should be appropriate for the proposed research. 

Applications, including reference forms and special instructions, may be obtained from the CIES Web site, http://www.iie.org/cies/us_scholars/. Applicants may also request materials by writing to the following address:

U.K. POLICE STUDIES PROGRAM

            Fulbright Senior Scholar Program

            Council for the International Change of Scholars

            3007 Tilden St., N.W., Suite 5-L

            Washington, D.C. 20008-3009

For specific questions, please contact one of the following:

Maria Bettua, Assistant Director at  202.686.6245  mbettua@cies.iie.org

Tozer Hammond, Sr. Program Assoc. at 202.686.6232  thammond@cies.iie.org

HARRY  R. RYMAN  MEMORIAL  SCHOLARSHIP 

On August 14, 1980 Police Officer Harry R. Ryman, serving with the 60^th Precinct Anti-Crime Unit, was gunned down in the line of duty.  To ensure that Police Officer Ryman’s legacy lives on, the Ryman family has established a memorial scholarship.  This scholarship is a yearly, one-time college grant based on voluntary contributions.  For further information the Scholarship Unit at 212.477.9212 or contact the Ryman family at: RymanScholarship@verizon.net.

DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (DCAS)

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services Executive Development offers two programs: The Leadership Institute and the Management Academy.

The Leadership Institute is a four (4) month part-time, intensive, Executive Development program consisting of workshops, seminars, and lectures conducted at the Department of Citywide Administrative Services.  This program is for outstanding senior managers who are prepared to lead operational change initiatives that reinvent or improve the delivery of city services.  It is limited to members in positions of Director, or Captain and above.  Participants attend the program on Department time.  The recruitment period is during the summer for fall class attendance. 

The Management Academy is an intensive three (3) month, part-time Executive Development Program.  It provides an opportunity to enhance leadership skills, learn about managerial systems and better understand formal and informal government processes.  It is limited to members in the titles of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and civilian in managerial titles.  Participants attend this program on Department time.  The recruitment period is during the winter for spring class attendance.

Department Bulletins will announce the programs and provide information about how to obtain applications.  For further information contact Barbara Grossman at (212) 669-3615 or visit the DCAS website at www.nyc.gov/dcas or contact the Scholarship Unit at 212.477.9212.

CITYWIDE TRAINING CENTER

The Citywide Training Center offers many courses that feature a curriculum designed to meet with training and professional development needs of all staff levels of our City’s workforce.

Some of the courses include: Workplace Effectiveness, Communication, Management and Supervision, Administrative Professional Certificate (APC), Computer and IT courses, among many others.

MOS must seek authorization to attend class from their immediate supervisor, who will send the application to their fiscal department, before it is submitted for approval to Deputy Commission Management & Budget.  

To view the complete Citywide Training Center course catalog go to the website at:

www.nyc.gov./ctc

UNION SPONSORED PROGRAMS FOR CIVLIANS MEMBERS

Many civilian members of the service are eligible for additional educational options, which are offered through union programs. If your union is not listed below, contact your representative to determine whether there are any educational options available to you.

DISTRICT COUNCIL 37 EDUCATION FUND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

The District Council 37 Education Fund sponsors a tuition reimbursement program in which eligible employees may receive up to $800.00 per year for attending college and/or taking non-credit career-related courses. Members successfully completing college course work or taking non-credit courses can receive partial reimbursement for a maximum of two semesters per calendar year. Prior approval is required. For further information call the Education Fund at 212. 815.1663.

Eligibility:      Members of District Council 37 Union.

Note               The College of New Rochelle, School of New Resources, also has a campus at District 37 headquarters.  Union members can earn a Bachelor degree in Liberal Arts through this program. The College of New Rochelle program has been designed for working adults and students to be eligible for up to thirty- (30) life experience credits.  For more information, call 212. 815.1710

LOCAL 1180 COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA EDUCATION FUND/COLLEGE TUITION REFUND

The College Tuition Reimbursement Program Provides reimbursement of up to $200.00 per semester for tuition and/or registration fees for successfully completed courses for which college credits are earned at any accredited college.  Members of Local 1180 who apply to the program and pass their courses will be reimbursed at the end of the term.  The program pays benefits for a maximum of three terms per year.

Eligibility:      Members of Local 1180 Union.

Note               Members enrolled in a course covered by the College Tuition Reimbursement Program can be reimbursed up to $25.00 each semester for books related to the courses taken. For further information, contact the Benefits Department at 212. 966.5353.

College scholarships for CWA 1180 members and their families:

THE JOE BEIRNE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

CWA members, their spouses, children or grandchildren are eligible to apply for this scholarship named in honor of CWA's first president.

Applicants must be high school graduates, or graduating during the year in which they apply.  Returning undergraduate and graduate students may also apply.  The union awards a total of 30 two-year scholarships, at the rate of $3,000 per year.  The second-year award is contingent on academic accomplishment in the first year.  Winners are picked by lottery.  Go to the CWA 1180 website to see appropriate deadlines and applications.

UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Union members, their spouses and children are eligible for this program, sponsored by the Union Plus Scholarship Program. The scholarships are one-time grants from $500 to $4,000 each.

Applicants must be accepted into or attending an accredited university, college,

co mmunity college, trade school or technical school by June 30^th of the current year

(graduate students are not eligible).  Winners are selected based on academic ability, social awareness, financial need, and appreciation of labor.  Go to the CWA 1180 website to see appropriate deadlines and applications.

CWA 1180 - QUEENS COLLEGE URBAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Queens College of the City University of New York, Urban Studies Department, in cooperation with the CWA Local 1180 union, offers Local 1180 members 24 tuition-free credits toward the completion of either a Bachelor or Master Degree in Urban Studies.  This union sponsored program is offered at the Flushing and midtown Manhattan campuses during weekdays, evenings or weekends.

Eligibility:      The Urban Leadership tuition-free benefit applies only to CWA Local 1180 union members.

Note                    The following degree programs are offered at the Manhattan campus:

• Master of Library Science (MLS)
• Master of Arts in Urban Affairs (MA)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Urban Studies or Labor Studies, and Applied Social Sciences

The Flushing campus of Queens College offers over 50 Bachelor Degree programs and over 36 Master Degree programs.  These programs are excellent opportunities for civilian members of the Department to earn a Bachelor or Master degree.

THE MURPHY INSTITUTE  FOR WORKER EDUCATION CUNY

Queens College in conjunction with the Murphy Institute - Center for Worker Education and Labor Studies, and unions such as DC 37 offer educational benefits as well.  Although the education benefits differ with each union, the Worker Education Program invites ALL union members to participate in the many other degree programs available either at the Flushing Queens or Manhattan campuses.

The Flushing campus of Queens College is located at 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, N.Y. 

11367-1597. The Manhattan Campus is located at 25 West 43^rd Street, New York, N.Y.

10036.  It is suggested that you also contact your Union’s Educational Benefits Department to see if you are entitled to union-sponsored benefits.

Questions about the tuition-free CWA 1180 Urban Leadership Program, other union-sponsored educational stipends, or financial aid opportunities may be directed to Padraig O’Donoghue at 212.827.0200, or any other counselor at the Murphy Institute, CUNY at 718.997.3060.