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A global outlook, practical idealism, a passion for public service: They’re part of American University today, and they were in the air in 1893, when AU was chartered by Congress.

George Washington had dreamed of a “national university” in the nation’s capital. But it took John Fletcher Hurst to found a university that, in many ways, embodies that dream.

Education

We offer 69 bachelor’s degrees, 73 master’s degrees, 11 doctoral degrees, and a JD program, as well as 72 certificate programs at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Courses run on a 15-week semester basis in fall and spring, with shorter summer-term classes. In addition, we offer study-abroad programs and alternative breaks. 87 percent of our undergraduates and 65 percent of our master's students participate in at least one internship.

Research

American University, a Carnegie-classified research university, is deeply committed to creating knowledge, including creative and professional activity, in the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and the professions. We strongly support research by our students and faculty.

Known as a college-centered research university, AU values scholar-teachers who are fully engaged both in research and in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Our most distinguished and accomplished scholars also teach.

Career

The American University Career Center supports the university’s commitment to uncompromising quality in the education of its students. The Career Center teaches undergraduates, graduate students and alumni how to develop educational and career goals, decision-making skills and job search strategies needed to manage their professional and academic pursuits.

We accomplish our mission by providing AU students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff with expert advising, leadership in experiential education, current information and resources, and networking opportunities on and off campus, as well as online.

American University Washington DC Scholarships

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Below you will find scholarships for American University Washington DC. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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Graduate students - Merit awards

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American University Washington DC

Washington, D. C., United States

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund

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Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program

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Nora's Nursery

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Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship

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Vasquez Law Firm

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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship

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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation

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Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship

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Sallie Mae Bank

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Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship

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Arctic Chiropractic Fairbanks

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Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship

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Rapid Formations

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Cassandra Toroian Scholarship

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Cassandra Toroian

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Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship

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Washington Policy Center

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Zolve Global Scholarship

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Zolve

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Hugues Joublin

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The AW Bridal Scholarship

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AW Bridal

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Insightful

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Diasporans Africa Scholarship

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Diasporans

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Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

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SETC

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States

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1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund

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Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

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Share Your Talent Scholarship

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Green Light Booking

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Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund

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Blumenthal Performing Arts

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For a Bright Future Foundation

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DoorLoop

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Student Grant Program

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Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship

General Scholarships

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Wiingy

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Graduate students - Merit awards

Merit-based

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American University Washington DC

Washington, D. C., United States

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

Merit-based Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund

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Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program

Merit-based Need-based

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Nora's Nursery

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Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship

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Vasquez Law Firm

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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship

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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation

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Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship

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Sallie Mae Bank

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Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship

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Arctic Chiropractic Fairbanks

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Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship

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Rapid Formations

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Cassandra Toroian Scholarship

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Cassandra Toroian

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Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship

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Washington Policy Center

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Zolve Global Scholarship

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Zolve

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Hugues Joublin

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The AW Bridal Scholarship

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AW Bridal

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Insightful

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Diasporans Africa Scholarship

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Diasporans

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Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

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SETC

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Adamson Ahdoot LLP Scholarship Grant

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Adamson Ahdoot LLP

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Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. $500 Scholarship Essay Contest

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Philadelphia Injury Lawyers, P.C.

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Single Parent Scholarship

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Newland & Newland, LLP

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Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship

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Lucas Law

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NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship

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NYC Injury Attorneys P.C.

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Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship

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Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C.

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Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Students in Need Scholarship

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Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys

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Fall 2023 Black Law Student Scholarship

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The Foray Firm

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The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship

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The Devadoss Law Firm

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Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship

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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro

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NextLevel Student Scholarship

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NextLevel Student Scholarship

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Graduate students - Merit awards

Merit-based

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American University Washington DC

Washington, D. C., United States

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

Merit-based Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund

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Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program

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Nora's Nursery

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Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship

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Vasquez Law Firm

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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship

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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation

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Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship

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Sallie Mae Bank

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Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship

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Arctic Chiropractic Fairbanks

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Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship

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Rapid Formations

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Cassandra Toroian Scholarship

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Cassandra Toroian

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DoorLoop

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Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship

General Scholarships

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Wiingy

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Save The Everglades Scholarship

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Florida Realty Marketplace

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Graduate students - Merit awards

Merit-based

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American University Washington DC

Washington, D. C., United States

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

Merit-based Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund

Location not available

Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program

Merit-based Need-based

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Nora's Nursery

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Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship

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Vasquez Law Firm

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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship

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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation

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Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship

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Sallie Mae Bank

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Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship

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Arctic Chiropractic Fairbanks

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Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship

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Rapid Formations

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Cassandra Toroian Scholarship

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Cassandra Toroian

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Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship

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Washington Policy Center

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Zolve Global Scholarship

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Zolve

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Hugues Joublin

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The AW Bridal Scholarship

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AW Bridal

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Insightful

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Diasporans Africa Scholarship

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Diasporans

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Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

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SETC

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States

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Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship

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Wiingy

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Graduate students - Merit awards

Merit-based

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American University Washington DC

Washington, D. C., United States

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

Merit-based Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund

Location not available

Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program

Merit-based Need-based

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Nora's Nursery

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Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship

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Vasquez Law Firm

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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship

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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation

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Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship

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Sallie Mae Bank

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Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship

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Arctic Chiropractic Fairbanks

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Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship

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Rapid Formations

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Cassandra Toroian Scholarship

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Cassandra Toroian

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Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship

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Washington Policy Center

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Zolve Global Scholarship

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Zolve

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Hugues Joublin

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The AW Bridal Scholarship

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AW Bridal

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Insightful

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Diasporans Africa Scholarship

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Diasporans

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Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

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SETC

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States

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1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund

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Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

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Share Your Talent Scholarship

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Green Light Booking

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Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship

General Scholarships

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Wiingy

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Graduate students - Merit awards

Merit-based

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American University Washington DC

Washington, D. C., United States

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

Merit-based Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund

Location not available

Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program

Merit-based Need-based

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Nora's Nursery

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Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship

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Vasquez Law Firm

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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship

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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation

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Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship

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Sallie Mae Bank

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Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship

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Arctic Chiropractic Fairbanks

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Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship

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Rapid Formations

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Cassandra Toroian Scholarship

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Cassandra Toroian

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Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship

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Washington Policy Center

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Zolve Global Scholarship

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Zolve

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Hugues Joublin

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The AW Bridal Scholarship

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AW Bridal

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Insightful

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Diasporans Africa Scholarship

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Diasporans

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Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

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SETC

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States

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1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund

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Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

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Share Your Talent Scholarship

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Green Light Booking

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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023

GSSA 2023

The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2023. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!

Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction Awards

University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education

2024

601

2023

601 -100

2022

501

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities

2024

791 -90

2023

701 -50

2022

651

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

-

2023

590 63

2022

653

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

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Services

Student services

Academic Supoort & Access Center
Housing and Dining Programs
International Student & Scholar Services
Orientation, Transition & Retention
Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution Services

Housing services

On-campus housing is in high demand, so it is important that students submit their housing enrollment deposits to the Office of Admissions as soon as possible to secure a space. If you have any questions regarding the deposit, please contact the Office of Admissions.

Library services

The University Library enables educational and research success by:

building collections and facilitating access to information across all formats;

teaching people how to locate, assess, and use information to meet their needs;

providing welcoming spaces that support a full range of intellectual endeavors.

ICT services

The Anderson Computing Complex is located on the basement level of Anderson Hall with an entrance on the north side of the building near the Centennial parking garage. It is open every day of the week from 8 am - midnight. The lab is open to the entire AU community.

Medical services

Our dedicated team of doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and patient care representatives are here to help you make your college/grad school experience a healthy and productive one. At the student health center, our goals are to keep our students healthy and, when ill, get them “back on the mend” as quickly as possible.

Student Life

Campus life

American University's residence halls are dynamic communities that promote student learning in a fun and affirming atmosphere. Although each of our buildings have unique features and special communities, they are all designed to promote student success. Studies show that students living in residence halls perform better academically and participate more fully in campus life.

Each floor of our residence halls has an upper-class student, known as a Resident Assistant (RA), who engages students in learning opportunities and programs, provides support in mediating conflicts, and helps with transition and other student issues.

Sports facilities

Reeves Aquatic Center:

The Reeves Aquatic Center consists of two pools: an 8-lane, 25-yard lap pool and a 3-lane, 20-yard teaching pool.

Cassell Fitness Center:

This 8,000 square foot facility includes state-of-the-art fitness equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, cross trainers, upright and recumbent bikes, stairclimbers, free weights, and selectorized and plate loaded strength equipment.

Outdoor Tennis Courts:

American University features six outdoor tennis courts for the use of the University Community.

Student clubs

Alpha Chi Omega

Alpha Epsilon Phi

Alpha Epsilon Pi

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Phi Omega - Service

American Literary

Accreditation

American University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and recognized by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church.

Student Reviews

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Computers machine i have to know more than i know

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I really wish I am able to share my experience but for now, am yet to be in roll into the program so am not able to State an experience but for the quick response online is something that needs to be recommended keep it up.

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