By Theo Uy

It’s official, Panthers! Adelphi is participating in the New York City Mayor’s Scholarship Program to give full time New York City government employees the opportunity to pursue undergraduate and advanced degrees. 

According to Chief Enrollment Officer Shawana Singletary Adelphi is an enthusiastic partner of this initiative. She said, “Adelphi University is honored to serve New York City through the Mayor’s Scholarship Program, creating meaningful pathways for city employees to advance their education and careers.” 

Singletary mentioned how, with its multiple locations, city employees can conveniently take advantage of Adelphi offerings. She said, “With a beautiful Garden City campus on Long Island just 45 minutes from New York City and a new Manhattan Center located at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street in Midtown, Adelphi offers students both accessibility and excellence.” 

Singletary added, “Our programs in social work, education, healthcare, psychology and business are designed to strengthen the workforce and support the communities that make New York thrive.”

City employees must meet Adelphi’s admission requirements and apply through their agency personnel offices.The first undergraduate cohort will be available for application from March 30 to April 27. Selected participants will be expected to begin their studies in Fall 2026.