History
American University’s School of International Service (SIS) is a top-10 school of international affairs located in Washington, D.C. It has been founded in 1957.
Education
Our world-renowned faculty — leading political scientists, economists, sociologists, anthropologists, demographers, geographers, historians, and experts in international development, global health, communications, energy, and the environment — produce transformational research and prepare more than 3,000 graduate and undergraduate students for global careers in government, nonprofits, and business.
Research
SIS Research supports our faculty in promoting their scholarly efforts with the goal of maximizing its impact and visibility. We are the advocates for SIS faculty as they pursue grant and fellowship funding, promote their exceptional publications--whether in high-impact journals or a new book-- and disseminate their research to targeted audiences, such as policymakers, peer institutions, non-profits, and international organizations.
Career
The SIS career development team offers a comprehensive set of career tools and resources to help students and alumni set and achieve professional goals.
School of International Service Key Statistics & Highlights
- 13 Masters
- 547 Scholarships
- 120 Academic Staff
- 3,000 Students
School of International Service Overview
School of International Service Scholarships
School of International Service Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to School of International Service. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
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Various benefits
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Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
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Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Various benefits
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Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Various benefits
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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Various benefits
Deadline
15 May 2026
ASEAN Scholarship for Cambodia
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Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Various benefits
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The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Scholarships
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Various benefits
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Various benefits
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Apr 2026
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2026
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
The Scholar Foundation Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Becas Fundación Ramón Areces Para Estudios De Postgrado
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Grant
3200 USD
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United Arab Emirates Government Scholarship Programs
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6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 May 2026
ASEAN Scholarship for Cambodia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Various benefits
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 May 2026
ASEAN Scholarship for Cambodia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Various benefits
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The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Various benefits
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Apr 2026
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Merit-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2026
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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25000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
The Monahan Foundation
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Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
OAS AUWCL Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
12 Aug 2026
Adamson Ahdoot LLP Scholarship Grant
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50000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2026
World Wide Studies - Victor Pinchuk Foundation
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2026
EDHEC French Ambassy Co-Financed in India
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1000 USD
Deadline
24 Jun 2026
Single Parent Scholarship
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1500 USD
Deadline
17 Jun 2026
Hutchison & Foreman Committing to Justice Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Aspiring Professionals Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
18 May 2026
Criminal Justice Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
24 Jun 2026
Dreams Without Borders Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
18 May 2026
Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Omni Law P.C. Scholarship For Students
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6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Women in Tech Scholarship
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Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 May 2026
ASEAN Scholarship for Cambodia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Apr 2026
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Merit-based
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ICT services
The university provides a wide range of computing resources and support services. There are more than 20 computer laboratories at AU with approximately 700 computers available. American University Library's main facility, Bender Library, also has numerous computers for research.
Medical services
The SHC’s LGBT Health Initiative addresses the special health care needs of LGBT students, and provides health services for LGBT students requesting:
- General medical care from a member of the LGBT community (or from a LGBT-positive clinician).
- Immunizations against diseases particularly prevalent in the LGBT population.
Campus life
Campus Life is located on the 4th floor of the Butler Pavilion and is made up of 15 departments, dedicated to supporting students as they explore, connect and grow. We strive to create a campus that fosters student learning, development, and success.
Sports facilities
Recreational Sports and Fitness - Facilites
- Jacobs Fitness Center
- Cassell Fitness Center
- Congressional Fitness Center
- Hours of Operation
- Reeves Aquatic Center
- Bender Arena
- Outdoor Facilities
Student clubs
American University Club Council is a recognized, chartered student governance organization that is directly funded by both the undergraduate and graduate Student Activity fee and is dedicated to building stronger clubs at American University by supporting them with all the resources and expertise at our disposal.
Fraterrnity and Sorority Life
Our organizations are founded to aid in the host institution's academic mission and to help develop students in these core principles.
Accreditation
American University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools The School of International Service is a founding member of the Association of Professional Schools of Intrnational Affairs (APSIA).
School of International Service Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
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Washington, D. C. City