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Tuition fee
15105 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
15105 GBP / year
9630 GBP / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Campus location
1 cities in United Kingdom
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1 cities in United Kingdom

About

Literature and Arts is a two-year, part-time MSt degree from University of Oxford in interdisciplinary studies in literature and arts. The course takes place over four five-day residences and two online modules. You will select two options from each of three periods of British history.

Overview

About this Master's

Based in Oxford, and taking full advantage of the remarkable human and cultural resources which this university has at its disposal, the literature and arts course is designed around three sequential periods of British history, from Early Modern (c. 1500) to the early twentieth century (c.1914).

By studying each period through a range of disciplines, you will have the opportunity to acquire a broad and multi-faceted picture of the past. In this framework giant achievements such as Milton’s poetry or Wren’s architecture can be understood not only as products of their times but also in so far as they stand as uniquely inspired statements, or as harbingers of future developments.

The MSt in Literature and Arts (MLA) from University of Oxford is a part-time two-year course. In year one there are three compulsory five-day residences and one online module consisting of 9 units (Core course 2). In year two there is one compulsory residence and one online module (core course 3). Although the online modules are not assessed it is a requirement that you engage with the online modules to the satisfaction of the course director. The online modules are fully supported by a dedicated Virtual Learning Environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:
  • Residences: students will attend tutorials, seminars and lectures during five-day residences in October, February and late June/July in year one and in October of year two, plus an initial residential induction weekend, prior to the first core course. Residences will account for eighty face to face teaching hours over the two years (structured around intensive discussion in seminars).
  • Distance-learning: these modules are fully supported by a dedicated Virtual Learning Environment. Students will engage in on-line group discussions using the course website and email. 

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

  • Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Oxford, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Other requirements

General requirements

  • a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a humanities subject.
  • For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA normally sought is 3.5 out of 4.0.
  • If your degree is not from the UK or another country specified above, visit our International Qualifications page for guidance on the qualifications and grades that would usually be considered to meet the University’s minimum entry requirements.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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    15105 GBP/year
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    Based on the tuition of 15105 GBP per year during 24 months.
  • National

    9630 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9630 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month
Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarships
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Oxford-Bounden Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Oxford-Dieter Schwarz Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
17800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Felix Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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All Souls Hugh Springer Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Oxford-James Martin Graduate Scholarship at Keble College
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
20870 GBP
Deadline
06 Jan 2026
Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
18622 GBP
Deadline
05 Jan 2026
Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
18622 GBP
Deadline
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Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
18622 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Lady Allen and Linares Rivas Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Saïd Foundation Oxford Scholarships
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Black Academic Futures Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Vicky Noon Educational Foundation Oxford Scholarships
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford Kobe Scholarships
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford-Oxford Thai Foundation Graduate Scholarship
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford-Taiwan Graduate Scholarships
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford-Kaifeng Graduate Scholarship
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford-Reuben Graduate Scholarships
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford-Indira Gandhi Graduate Scholarship
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford-Sir Anwar Pervez Graduate Scholarship
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford-Reuben Foundation Graduate Scholarships
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford-Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Graduate Scholarship
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club Graduate Scholarships
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford-University College-Burma Graduate Scholarship
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford-Qatar-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford-Radcliffe Graduate Scholarships
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Oxford-Ryniker Lloyd Graduate Scholarship
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
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Care-Experienced Academic Futures Scholarships
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
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Crankstart Graduate Scholarship
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
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Helmore Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
Various benefits
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Oxford-Rothermere American Institute Graduate Scholarship at University College
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
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Oxford-Wolfson College-Reginald Campbell Thompson Graduate Scholarship in Assyriology
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Grant
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Oxford-Swire Graduate Scholarship in History
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Oxford-Nizami Ganjavi Graduate Scholarships
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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Oxford-Anderson Graduate Scholarship in History
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
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GyanDhan
Location not available
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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U.S. government
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
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Martingale Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
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Grant
Various benefits
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Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
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Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
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Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based

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Get-Scholarship
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Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
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Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
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Independent provider
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3000 GBP
Deadline
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Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
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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
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Rapid Formations
Location not available
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Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
23 Apr 2026
GREAT Scholarships at University of Derby
Merit-based Need-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
25 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 Sep 2025
Marshall Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Government of the United Kingdom
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Merit-based Need-based

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DFID/UK Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Simmons and Fletcher
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
1st Formations Business Scholarship
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1st Formations
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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Pinsky Law
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
05 Jan 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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Diamant Gerstein
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
12 Jan 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
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Florida Rentals
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965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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CryptoRunner
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Various benefits
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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European Commission
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