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Tuition fee
700 USD/credit 12600 USD / year
700 USD/credit 12600 USD / year
700 USD/credit 12600 USD / year
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Tuition fee
700 USD/credit 12600 USD / year
700 USD/credit 12600 USD / year
700 USD/credit 12600 USD / year
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Duration
24 months
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24 months
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Campus location
Chicago, United States
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Chicago, United States

About

The focus of the Middle Grades Education program from National Louis University is for those who have already completed an undergraduate degree and wish to become a highly effective middle grades (5-8) teacher.

Overview

Throughout the Middle Grades Education program from National Louis University, you will gain a deep understanding of the unique learning contexts of diverse middle schools and adolescents' developmental needs, build in-depth content knowledge and pedagogical skills, and adopt responsive, asset-based teaching practices. When you graduate, you will know how to design innovative, meaningful curricula based in inquiry, remove barriers that impede students’ ability to reach their fullest potential, and support student success across the disciplines.

Learning outcomes

  • Articulate the unique needs of young adolescent learners and the contexts that support this student population.
  • Distinguish that middle grades education (MGE) is designed to support the unique developmental needs of young adolescent learners.
  •  Demonstrate deep knowledge in chosen content teaching field(s) to create meaningful learning experiences that contribute to each young adolescent’s competence.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of how educators identities and beliefs impact young adolescents’ feelings of safety, connectedness, and opportunities to learn.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language
  • Advocacy Practicum: Young Adolescents in Context 
  • Voices and Choices in Middle Grades Education
  • Integrated Curriculum in the Middle Grades
  • Methods of Teaching Content Area Literacy in the Middle Grades
  • Engaging Young Adolescent Learners

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Chicago, United States

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Procedures and requirements are specific to each program. Admission to study in one program does not ensure admission to all programs. 
  • The decision to deny admission cannot be appealed. It is your responsibility to be aware of the policies and requirements of National Louis University as stated in the University catalog. 
  • National Louis University reserves the right to change any provision or requirement, including fees, at any time, with or without notice. 
  • National Louis University admits students to all programs and activities and administers all educational, employment, and other policies without discrimination because of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability, military status or marital status. It is expected by the University that all information which is material to the admissions process be accurate and true to the best of the student’s or prospective student’s knowledge. 

Student insurance

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  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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  • International

    12600 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 700 USD per credit during 24 months.
  • National

    12600 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 700 USD per credit during 24 months.
  • In-State

    12600 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 700 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

We are pleased to announce that for all students starting in the Summer 2020 (July) term, NLU is offering brand new undergraduate scholarships for international students! The new scholarships are listed below:

10% Automatic Opportunity Scholarship 

  • Applies to All NLU Undergraduate Programs including Hospitality Management
  • Eligible to Freshman and Transfer Students

50% #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship 

  • Awarded to Two Students Every Fall Term
  • Eligible to Freshman Undergraduate Students Only
  • Deadline is July 1st

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Middle Grades Education.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Fulbright Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300000 MXN
Deadline
08 May 2025
South-East Regional CONACYT Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
76800 MXN
Deadline
Not specified
Becas CONACYT-FUNED
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Fulbright Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Realización De Master
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2026
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2025
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships For Exchange Programs
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
OAS/OEA Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Udaan India Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER 追梦永不息 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Apr 2025
Study-In-Maryland Scholarship
Merit-based

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Study in Maryland
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
Merit-based

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Onsi Sawiris Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Becas La Caixa
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Fondos En Administración - ICETEX
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Fulbright Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Bepina Sabalic Kunin Endowed Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Azerbaijan Youth Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Florida-Eastern Europe Linkage Institute (EELI)
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
FULBRIGHT
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Student Award
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Chancellor's Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Out-Of-State Tuition Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2026
MPOWER Refugee Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Temple University
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series
Merit-based Need-based

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Cross-Cultural Scholarship (In-State Tuition)
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2025
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 CZK
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Nadace Sophia
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
OAS Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
OAS-GOB Undergraduate or graduate degree for citizens of The Bahamas only
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2025
Future Innovator Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudySoup
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
04 Aug 2025
Alford & Associates Students in Need Scholarship
Need-based

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Alford & Associates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
07 Jul 2025
Road to Recovery Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2025
Uplifting Communities Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Law Office of Donald L. Bell
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
05 May 2025
Hope and Opportunity Scholarship
Merit-based

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Whitlock Law, LLC
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Sep 2025
Striving Solo Parent Scholarship
Merit-based

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Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
Merit-based

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The National Parent Volunteer Association
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Sep 2025
Magana & Van Dyke Dominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Magana & Van Dyke
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Aug 2025
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based

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Blossom Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Jun 2025
Miami Family Law Breaking The Cycle Scholarship
Merit-based

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Miami Family Law Group, PLLC
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jun 2025
The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, Inc. Healthcare Professional Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, LLC
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
23 Apr 2025
Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship
Need-based

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OVC Scholarship Network
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
Merit-based

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iGotcha Media
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Sep 2025
Saagar Govil Scholarship
Merit-based

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Saagar Govil
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Independent provider
Grant
400 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Robitschek Scholarship, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Japan Gov’t/World Bank
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beca Mexico
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
40% Merit-Based Scholarship For Master's Students
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Eon Essay Contest
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
10 Mar 2026
Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2025
Dr. Emma Lerew Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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For a Bright Future Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
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Independent provider
Grant
5500 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2026
AWP Award Series
Merit-based

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Association of Writers & Writing Programs
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
23 Sep 2025
Graduate Study in the USA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Med School Insiders Balance & Wellness Scholarship
Merit-based

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Med School Insiders
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
22 Apr 2025
IELTS USA Andrea Scott International Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Jean Louis Le Gall Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Society of Women Engineers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Healthcare Technology Scholarship
Merit-based

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Elxo
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Future Lawyers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Andrew Cores Family Law Group
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Distinguished Career Award
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
Merit-based

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SHAPE America
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Aug 2025
Hope for Humanity Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Estevez Group
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
A Balanced Life Scholarship
Merit-based

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Life Reimagined Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Brian C. Jensen Edu Fund Scholarship
Merit-based

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Brian C. Jensen
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Apr 2025
Across Cultures "Expand Your Horizons" Scholarship
Merit-based

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Keep Going Forward
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Robert Wilkos Aviation Scholarship
Merit-based

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Robert Wilkos
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 Apr 2025
Robert Wilkos Scholarship
Merit-based

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Robert Wilkos
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Aug 2025
Community Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Spencer & Associates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Tom Behm Award
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Distinguished Design/Tech Award
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Getchell New Play Award
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Law Office of Jae Lee Immigrant Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Law Office of Jae Lee
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
A+A Altruism + All Good Deeds Scholarship
Merit-based

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The National Parent Volunteer Association
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