The starting point
Macaulay's merit package is a competitive honors admission that, for New York State residents, covers full tuition for 8 semesters plus a laptop, an Opportunities Fund grant (base $1,500; Enhanced $2,500-$5,000), and the NYC Cultural Passport — but fees, housing, and out-of-state/international tuition are never covered.
Selection beyond grades and scores. These awards are not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read each award's selection rules, application steps and dates. Meeting a minimum is not an award offer.
Awards to discuss
First 3 of 4 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Macaulay Tuition Scholarship
Full tuition · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Must be admitted through Macaulay's competitive honors review AND meet CUNY's New York State residency requirements for in-state tuition; FAFSA and TAP required annually. International students are not eligible.
Renewal: Funds 8 semesters of full-time undergraduate tuition within four years; limited summer/winter classes covered (excluding fees). CUNY and New York State require completing the FAFSA and TAP applications annually to maintain the scholarship.
Other terms: Not automatic on stats — admission is holistic and competitive (transcript, activities, essays, recommendations, sometimes interviews). For the class of 2030, SAT/ACT are optional. The scholarship covers tuition only; it excludes all fees and expenses (student activity, USS, Consolidated Service, materials, technology, library, etc.) and does not cover housing or board. Available only to New York State residents as defined by CUNY.
https://macaulay.cuny.edu/admissions/tuition-and-merit-scholarship/tuition-information/
Opportunities Fund — General Grant
$1,500 · Published amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Enrolled Macaulay student in good standing; all eligible students considered for the general $1,500 grant
Renewal: Grant supports study away/abroad, internship service, or research work; a separate application process applies. Available sophomore through senior year per the CUNY scholarship description.
Other terms: Part of the standard merit package for enrolled Macaulay students, separate from the tuition scholarship. Covers academically enriching experiences (study abroad, unpaid internships, research). Requires a separate application.
https://macaulay.cuny.edu/opportunities/opportunities-fund/
Opportunities Fund — Enhanced Grant
$2,500 - $5,000 · Published range
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Competitive; students who meet special requirements
Renewal: Awarded competitively to students who meet special requirements; separate application process.
Other terms: Stacks on top of / replaces the general $1,500 grant for qualifying competitive applicants. Not guaranteed — awarded competitively.
https://macaulay.cuny.edu/opportunities/opportunities-fund/
