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About Scholarship
At American University, all admitted students are considered for scholarships for which they are eligible. Scholarships are awarded to students who have excellent academic credentials and exhibit exceptional leadership skills. We are pleased to offer the following scholarships to honor our students who continue on to online graduate studies.
Host Institution(s): American University – College of Arts and Sciences, School of Communication, School of Public Affairs
Fields of study
The online degree programs eligible for the scholarships are:
• Master of Arts in Economics, Applied Economics Specialization
• Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
• Master of Public Administration and Policy
• Master of Science in Health Promotion Management
• Master of Science in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security
• Master of Science in Nutrition Education.
Number of Scholarships: Not specified
Target group: Students with excellent academic record and leadership potential
Scholarship value/inclusions: Each scholarship award is US$10,000.
Eligibility
- Only students with excellent academic credentials and exceptional leadership skills will be considered for the scholarships. Scholars have to remain in good academic standing throughout the program.
- For the Online Master of Arts in Economics, Applied Economics Specialization Scholarship, candidates must retain a 3.0 GPA or higher for their first 2 semesters in the online program.
- Candidates for the Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Scholarship will be assessed based on a holistic review of the application file, including academic credentials, professional experience and exceptional leadership skills.
- Only students with a cumulative 3.2 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or above in their undergraduate program, are eligible for the Online Master of Public Administration and Policy Scholarships.
- Only students with a cumulative 3.4 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or above in their undergraduate program, are eligible for the Online Master of Science in Health Promotion Management Scholarships.
- Only students with a cumulative 3.5 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or above in their undergraduate program, are eligible for the Online Master of Science in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security Scholarships.
- Only students with a cumulative 3.4 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or above in their undergraduate program, are eligible for the Online Master of Science in Nutrition Education Scholarships.
Application Instructions
Generally, applicants will be assessed based on their course applications. The application deadline for the online program depends on which term you are applying for. Please contact the University’s online admissions staff for a specific timeline your application file needs to be fully submitted.
Visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Application Deadline
The online program depends on which term you are applying for.
Official Scholarship Website: https://programs.online.american.edu/admissions/scholarships