Highlights
Tuition fee
66670 USD / year
66670 USD / year
66670 USD / year
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Tuition fee
66670 USD / year
66670 USD / year
66670 USD / year
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Duration
60 months
Duration
60 months
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Campus location
Boston, United States
Campus location
Boston, United States
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The PhD in Linguistics at Boston University aims to produce scholars who are versatile enough to be experts in both of these aspects of linguistic inquiry, yet skilled enough to do cutting-edge research in a particular subfield of the discipline.

Overview

Human language is a multifaceted phenomenon. It is simultaneously a property of individual minds and of whole speech communities, and thus both internal and external to us. It both shapes and is shaped by our societies over time.

It is a combination of sound (or sign), which has physical properties that can be measured, and meaning, which does not. Accordingly, becoming a linguistic researcher involves mastering a variety of methods, both quantitative and qualitative.

Learning outcomes

Students graduating with a PhD in Linguistics from Boston University will demonstrate:

  • broad knowledge of the discipline
  • deeper knowledge in a specialized area or subfield
  • ability to carry out a significant piece of independent research (which implies knowledge of and ability to use research methodologies in order to complete the research)

Programme Structure

Areas of study include:

  • advanced phonetics, phonology, or morphology
  • advanced syntax, semantics, or pragmatics
  • linguistic research methodology
  • language acquisition or socio-historical linguistics

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Boston, United States

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Transcripts
  • Three academic recommendations
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Writing Sample
  • Personal statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

  • International

    Non-residents
    66670 USD / year
    ≈ 66670 USD / year
  • Out-of-State
    66670 USD / year
    ≈ 66670 USD / year

  • Domestic

    In-State
    66670 USD / year
    ≈ 66670 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States
1560 - 3239 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Linguistics.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Grant
Various benefits
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Other Scholarships For Graduate Students

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Education USA
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Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)

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The Belgian American Educational Foundation
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Grant
25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)

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Government of the Republic of Lithuania
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students

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Education USA
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Grant
Various benefits
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The Fulbright Program

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Education USA
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Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do

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Education USA
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study

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Education USA
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Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs

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Education USA
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Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
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Education USA
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Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships

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Education USA
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Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies

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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship

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MPOWER Financing
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Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation

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Education USA
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award

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Education USA
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Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship

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Education USA
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
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The National Parent Volunteer Association
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Korean American Scholarship Foundation

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The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF)
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Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
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iGotcha Media
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5000 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Tatra Banka Scholarship

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Education USA
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1500 USD
Deadline
28 Sep 2026
Uplifting Communities Scholarship
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The Law Office of Donald L. Bell
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jun 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
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Rob Henley of Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law
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Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Don't Text and Drive Scholarship
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Digital Responsibility
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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10000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
OAS Academic Scholarship Program
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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
29 Jun 2026
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
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Digital Responsibility
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1000 USD
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31 Dec 2026
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Frances & Earl Perry Memorial Veterans Scholarship
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10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
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1000 USD
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30 Jun 2026
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Digital Responsibility
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1580 EUR
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Marietta Blau Grant

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1000 USD
Deadline
10 Aug 2026
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
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Blossom Law
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2000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
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Various benefits
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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8000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Editor World's 2026 First-Generation Graduate Student Scholarship
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1000 USD
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50000 USD
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12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
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2500 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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6000 USD
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16 Aug 2026
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Various benefits
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
17 Aug 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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2500 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
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2500 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2026
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2500 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2027
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5000 USD
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30 Apr 2026
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1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
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2500 USD
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15 Dec 2026
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2500 USD
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15 Jan 2027
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5000 USD
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15 Apr 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Delete Cyberbullying Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

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500 USD
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15 Sep 2026
Scott Parker Award

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12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
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2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2026
Robert Porterfield Scholarship Award

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500 USD
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The Higher Foundation Grant
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1000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
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2000 USD
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31 Jul 2026
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1000 USD
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1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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400 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
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4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
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Various benefits
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2500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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Various benefits
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2026
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2026
Financial Education PSA Scholarship
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2500 USD
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01 Oct 2026
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1000 USD
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31 Jul 2026
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3000 USD
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01 Apr 2027
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1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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2500 USD
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01 Oct 2026
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1000 USD
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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1000 USD
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13 Jul 2026
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10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2026
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4000 USD
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01 May 2026
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40000 USD
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3000 USD
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31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
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Leopold Figl Foundation
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Various benefits
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15 Sep 2026
Sara Spencer Child Drama Award

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Various benefits
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31 Jul 2026
Mark R. Sumner Award

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1000 USD
Deadline
14 May 2026
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3000 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2026
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2000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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1000 USD
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15 May 2026
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