Economics and Business

Department of Economics and Business

Scholarship and Awards

Scholarships for the Spring 2025 Semester are now available!

If you meet the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply for at least 2-3 scholarships.

The application deadline is March 4, 2025.

Albert Ginsberg

For freshmen majoring in Economics with GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Must write a thank you letter emphasizing interest in pursuing management or business, or showing an entrepreneurial bent, either in or out of school.

Apply here.

Betty & Walter Popper Scholarship

For seniors majoring in Economics with a GPA of 3.0 or higher interested in law post graduation.

Must write a thank you letter explaining what he/she expects to achieve and what this award will mean to them.

Apply here.

Carl Dunat Fund

Open to seniors majoring in Economics, History, Philosophy, or Political Science.

No other requirements to apply.

Apply here.

Clements, Mark & Estelle Scholarship Fund

Designed for any level student majoring in economics with a special interest in the application of statistical techniques to business and economics, student must have already completed at least 2-3 quantitative courses (math/statistics courses).

Apply here.

Elkin, David B. Scholarship

Designed for any level student majoring in economics, student must have maintained a 3.5 GPA or above, and has demonstrated concern about the social implications of the economy.

Apply here.

Irving Goldman Scholarship Fund

Open to students studying business, architecture or engineering.

Student should either hail from Brooklyn, be a first-generation student, or the child of an immigrant.

Must have a GPA or 3.0 or higher.

Apply here.

Kastin, Lawrence C. Scholarship Fund

Open to all levels of students majoring in Economics.

No other requirement listed to apply.

Apply here.

Lefkowitz, Julius, B&A

Open to all levels of students majoring in Business Management.

No other requirement listed to apply.

Apply here.

Leonard Canter Scholarship Fund

Open to Juniors/Seniors majoring in Economics.

Apply here.

Lewis Mandell Memorial Fund

Open to all students majoring in Economics with economic needs.

Apply here

Mark and Rose Friedman

Open to all students studying economics or business.

Student must create a personal statement of under 500 words addressed to the BEAS Scholarship committee detailing how this scholarship will be impactful.

Apply here.

Marvin Kristein Economics Internship Fund

Open to all students majoring in Economics or Business with economic needs.

Apply here.

Noel J. McDonald Scholarship in Economics

Open to all students majoring in Economics or Business.

Apply here.

Weinman, Mary & Martin

Open to all students majoring in economics or engineering.

Apply here.

Paul Abelson Commemorative Fund

Open to Graduate Students in the Economics program with an emphasis on labor relations.

Apply here.

Departmental Fellowships
The Boudreau Fellowship Program

The Boudreau Fellowship honors the Colin Powell School’s inaugural dean, Vince Boudreau.

Fellows will be eligible for two years of scholarship support ($5000/year), with the second year of the scholarship contingent on being in good standing academically and within the fellows program.

Applicants should:

Have roughly two years of undergraduate study left at CCNY
Be studying finance and should have an interest in corporate social responsibility
Have at least a 3.0 GPA
Submit their resumes and transcripts along with answers to the application questions.

Any Questions?

We’re here to assist! Whether you’re a student, alumni, or community member, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Department of Economics and Business for more information or support.

Department of Economics and Business
North Academic Center, Room 4/121
160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
p: 212.650.5230

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am -5.00pm

Departmental Advising :
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
11.00 am – 2.00 pm

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