Communications, Mass Communications Research and Theory Concentration, M.A. | California State University Fullerton | Fullerton, United States
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Communications, Mass Communications Research and Theory Concentration

24 months
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11928 USD/year
11928 USD/year
7176 USD/year
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About

The Communications, Mass Communications Research and Theory Concentration at California State University Fullerton is intended for students who ultimately wish to pursue a Ph.D. or teach at the community college level.

Overview

About this Degree

For more than 35 years, the department has been committed to linking education and the communication professions with the focus on graduate program quality and flexibility.

The Master of Arts (MA) degree is designed to provide advanced study in communications theory and research, and offers an opportunity to integrate all aspects of the profession into a single degree. Students select courses from advertising, entertainment and tourism, journalism and public relations for a truly interdisciplinary degree. We also offer students the option to incorporate a limited number of courses from other master's degree programs such as business, psychology and public administration.

The Communications, Mass Communications Research and Theory Concentration program at California State University Fullerton prepares the graduate to apply advanced communication concepts, research development skills, and theories relevant to the use of communications media for a wide variety of purposes. Such study may serve those whose careers involve the use of print,  electronic and online media to inform, instruct and persuade. Communications skills are highly applicable to a wide range of careers in business, industry, government, education, and the mass media.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Digital Reporting and Writing 
  • Writing for Broadcasting and Film 
  • Writing for the Advertising Industry 
  • Public Relations Writing
  • Mass Communication in Modern Society 
  • Editing and Design 
  • Principles of Advertising 
  • Principles of Public Relations

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3
GRE admission requirements GRE®
Required

Other requirements

General requirements

Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s degree program. Please consult the Graduate Admissions section in this catalog for complete information. In addition, applicants must have earned a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and minimum GRE score of 153 on the verbal portion. If the preparatory work was in a language other than English, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 80 (Internet) is also required. The following courses or their equivalents must be completed before undertaking graduate courses:.

  • Communications writing (COMM 201, COMM 301, COMM 351 or COMM 362)
  • Introductory course in communications or area of specialty (COMM 233, COMM 332, COMM 350 or COMM 361)
  • COMM 410 - Principles of Communication Research (3) 

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    11928 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 5964 USD per semester during 24 months.
  • National

    11928 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 5964 USD per semester during 24 months.
  • In-State

    7176 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Fullerton

1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Communications, Mass Communications Research and Theory Concentration.

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Provided by university
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
11 Mar 2024
HCOM Memorial Scholarship In memory of Herbert W. Booth, Seth Fessenden, and Wayne Brockriede
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2024
Holly Anne Irvine and Terry Irvine Saenz Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2024
Pay-it-Forward Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2024
California Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2024
Doris and Michael Farinacci Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2024
Glyndon D. Riley Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
11 Mar 2024
Flocken Family Legacy for Graduate Students
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Mar 2024
Philip J. Schreiner Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
Vikki Vargas/NBC4 Broadcast Journalism Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
Tom Pasqua Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
V.J. Lovero Photojournalism Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
Terry Hynes Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
Ingrid and Jordan Smart Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
Gary Granville Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
Jay Berman Daily Titan Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
Myles Atlas Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
Sha-Aeschelmann Study Abroad Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
Hennessey Family Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
250 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
The John and Jessie Maxwell Communications Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
Denise Harrison Integrity Award
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
General Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Council of Building and Construction Trades Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Giles T. Brown Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Daphne Tinsley Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2024
Purpura Family Intraprenuer Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2024
Purpura Family Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
12 Apr 2024
Dorothy M. Hagan and Juanita W. Hicks Achievement Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
08 Apr 2024
Phi Beta Delta Student Scholarship Internationalist Awards
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Apr 2024
Cecil B. Thompson Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Kelley McArthur Memorial Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
29 Mar 2024
Wilson C. Riles Education Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
29 Mar 2024
Jim Sanders Media And Leadership Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
29 Mar 2024
The Fly Fishers Club Of Orange County Richard Fanning Marine Studies Scholarship Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
29 Mar 2024
Richard K. Leffingwell Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
4500 USD
Deadline
29 Mar 2024
Hampton Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
29 Mar 2024
Robert D. & Dorothy W. Talty Endowed Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
7500 USD
Deadline
29 Mar 2024
Howard C. Christiansen Endowed Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
29 Mar 2024
The William&Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2024
Dr. Donald S. Castro Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Oct 2023
Titan Dreamers Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
250 USD
Deadline
09 Oct 2023
Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., and Titan Shops Book Loan Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Oct 2023
Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., Student-Parent Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Oct 2023
Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., Harvey A. McKee Distinguished Student Leadership Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Oct 2023
Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., Graduate Student Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Oct 2023
Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., Adult Re-entry Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Mar 2024
Project Rebound
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Oct 2023
Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., William D. Puzo Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Oct 2023
Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., William G. Pollock Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Oct 2023
Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., Kyle S. O’Brien Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Mar 2024
Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., Richard Milhous Nixon Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Mar 2024
Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., Virginia McGarvey Memorial Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Mar 2024
Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., Carol Burke Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
05 Oct 2023
Julie Max ATP Endowed Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2024
Miriam K. Herman Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2024
Mildred Ransdorf Donoghue—Multiple Subject Credential Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2024
Marilyn C. Brewer Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2024
Margaret Ann Cooper Teaching Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2024
Emma E. Holmes – Multiple Subject Credential Program Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2024
The Bernhard J. and Vivian W. Strand Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2024
Anne Ludmila Kruzic Teaching Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
11 Mar 2024
Lee Granell Memorial Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2024
Eric Openshaw Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Mar 2024
Dr. Carol Channing and Mr. Harry Kullijian Arts Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
The Russell V. and Betty L. Benson Endowment Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) & Cal State Fullerton Partnership
Merit-based Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Mar 2024
Professor & Mrs. Ting K. Pan Memorial Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
02 Mar 2024
Morningside Blaisdell-Hartsfield Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2024
Issei Pioneers Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2024
Emeriti Memorial Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
02 Nov 2023
Bobbe Browning Memorial Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Mar 2024
Avery Dạ-An Memorial Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Army ROTC Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
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Grant
8000 USD
Deadline
02 Mar 2024
Adopt-a-Titan Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship For Visually Impaired Students
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California State University Fullerton
Placentia, United States
Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
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Education Future
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
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BeArt-Presets
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Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Ayn Rand Institute
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Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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Pinsky Law
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
College JumpStart Scholarship
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College JumpStart Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
Out-of-State Student Scholarship
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Fawell & Fawell
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Sep 2023
Leadership Excellence Scholarship
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Law Office of Philip W. Moore, Jr.
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2023
Eric Dalius MuzicSwipe Giving 2023
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Eric Dalius Foundation
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Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
1st Formations Business Scholarship
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1st Formations
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Sep 2023
Saagar Govil Scholarship
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Saagar Govil
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2023
Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship
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HOGGATT Injury Law
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Grant
1500 USD
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Not specified
Carol Stephens SWE Scholarship
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Society of Women Engineers
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Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
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Bertha Lamme Memorial Scholarship
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Society of Women Engineers
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
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Not specified
Betty Lou Bailey SWE Region F Scholarship
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Society of Women Engineers
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
The Hatton Law Firm Aspire Higher Scholarship
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The Hatton Law Firm
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
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Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C.
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Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Marshall Scholarships
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2024
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
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WEAR & I
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Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2023
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
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SHAPE America
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund
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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2023
CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship
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CouponBirds
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
15 Jan 2024
Women in STEM StudySoup Scholarship
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StudySoup
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
04 Dec 2023
Future Innovator Scholarship
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StudySoup
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Tall Clubs International Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship
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