We’re proud to be San Diego’s largest private nonprofit university, founded in 1971 by retired U.S. Navy Capt. David Chigos. Our mission is to provide accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate students from across the U.S. and around the globe, with over 150,000 alumni worldwide.
- 54 Masters
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Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (17)
- M.Sc. Educational Counseling
- MSFP Forensic Psychology
- M.F.S. Forensic Sciences
- MSHP Health Psychology
- M.A. Human Behavior
- M.A. Psychology
- Master Public Administration
- M.Sc. School Psychology
- M.Sc. Sport Psychology
Education & Training (15)
- M.B.Ed. Bilingual Education
- Master Early Childhood Education
- M.A. Education
- M.Sc. Educational Counseling
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership
- M.Sc. School Psychology
- M.Ed. Special Education
- M.Ed. Special Education
Business & Management (13)
- M.Acc. Accountancy
- M.Acc. Accounting
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- Master Criminal Justice Leadership
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- M.Sc. Marketing
- Master Public Administration
Computer Science & IT (7)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Cybersecurity
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.Sc. Health Informatics
- M.Sc. Information Technology
Medicine & Health (7)
- MSHP Health Psychology
- M.H.A. Healthcare Administration
- MSN Nursing
- Master Nursing Pathway
- M.P.H. Public Health
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- M.F.S. Forensic Sciences
- MSW Social Work
Humanities (3)
- M.B.Ed. Bilingual Education
- M.A. English
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- M.Sc. Sport Psychology
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- Master Public Administration
Engineering & Technology (1)
Law (1)
- Master Criminal Justice Leadership
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- M.F.S. Forensic Sciences
About
History
National University is a San Diego-based nonprofit founded in 1971 by retired U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. David Chigos. As the largest private nonprofit university in San Diego, our mission is to provide accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners. A pioneer in the digital space, we’ve offered online classes for more than 20 years.
Education
Focus on one subject at a time — one month at a time — and finish your degree faster. Study when and where it’s convenient for you with evening, weekend, and 100% online classes.
Research
Our mission is to build a culture of inquiry and foster data-informed decision making by providing research services, expertise, and coaching to the National University community in support of the college’s institutional effectiveness. The National University Office of Institutional Research conducts a variety of research activities in support of the college’s mission, strategic directions, and initiatives, and responds to ad hoc research and consultation requests from the campus community.
Career
The Career Services team offers quality career and internship resources to help students and alumni identify and fulfill their career goals. We will help you define your unique potential for success and foster lifelong professional and career development skills. You will benefit from our innovative workshops, exceptional support, expanded employment opportunities, and community partnerships.
National University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships for National University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2023
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2023
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Dec 2023
Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2024
Cassandra Toroian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
18 Aug 2024
Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Zolve Global Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2024
Hugues Joublin Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
The AW Bridal Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Workpuls Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2024
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2024
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Share Your Talent Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 May 2024
STEAM Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
LoopEd Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Student Grant Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2023
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2023
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Dec 2023
Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2024
Cassandra Toroian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
18 Aug 2024
Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Zolve Global Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2024
Hugues Joublin Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
The AW Bridal Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Workpuls Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2024
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2024
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
12 Aug 2024
Adamson Ahdoot LLP Scholarship Grant
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. $500 Scholarship Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jan 2024
Single Parent Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
21 Nov 2023
Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Students in Need Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Fall 2023 Black Law Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
05 Mar 2024
The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Oct 2023
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2023
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2023
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Dec 2023
Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2024
Cassandra Toroian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
18 Aug 2024
Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
LoopEd Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2024
Save The Everglades Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2023
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2023
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Dec 2023
Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2024
Cassandra Toroian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
18 Aug 2024
Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Zolve Global Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2024
Hugues Joublin Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
The AW Bridal Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Workpuls Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2024
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2024
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2023
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2023
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Dec 2023
Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2024
Cassandra Toroian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
18 Aug 2024
Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Zolve Global Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2024
Hugues Joublin Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
The AW Bridal Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Workpuls Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2024
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2024
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Share Your Talent Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund
Merit-based Need-based
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