Highlights
Tuition fee
30748 USD / year
30748 USD / year
10766 USD / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
30748 USD / year
30748 USD / year
10766 USD / year
Unknown
Duration
84 months
Duration
84 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
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Campus location
Bloomington, United States
Campus location
Bloomington, United States
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Whether you want to dive more deeply into a current interest or branch out into fresh fields of inquiry, in the Media Arts and Sciences program from Indiana University Bloomington we'll prepare you for a successful career in academia. 

Overview

Features 

  • Our Ph.D. in Media Arts and Sciences program at Indiana University Bloomington is one of the top research programs in media and communication, with one of the most productive graduate student research records in the world.

Programme Structure

Curriculum: 

  • Our customizable curriculum will give you plenty of room to grow and explore. 
  • It grants the opportunity to dive deeply into your disciplinary focus, but also provides a space in which you can explore meaningful interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations. 
  • Our doctoral students research topics as varied as embodied cognition, Israeli satire and black Twitter.
  • Last but not least, you'll join a dynamic, diverse group of students who share your love of media research.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Bloomington, 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.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Four year Bachelor’s and two year Master’s or comparable degree from a recognized institution, with a minimum 5 Master’s GPA (or equivalent)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Internet-based TOEFL score greater than 100 for international students
  • A writing sample
  • A curriculum vitae

    • Tuition Fees

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

    • International

      Non-residents
      30748 USD / year
      ≈ 30748 USD / year
    • Out-of-State
      30748 USD / year
      ≈ 30748 USD / year

    • Domestic

      In-State
      10766 USD / year
      ≈ 10766 USD / year

    Living costs

    Bloomington

    United States
    1071 - 1733 USD / month

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

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Media Arts and Sciences.

    Available Scholarships

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    Provided by university
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    01 Nov 2026
    Wells Scholars Program
    Merit-based

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    Indiana University Bloomington
    Bloomington, United States
    Provided by university
    Grant
    9000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Nov 2026
    The O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
    Merit-based

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    Indiana University Bloomington
    Bloomington, United States
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    07 Oct 2026
    Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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    U.S. government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Other Scholarships For Graduate Students

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    72000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
    Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)

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    The Belgian American Educational Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    25600 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Next 100 (Kitas 100)

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    Government of the Republic of Lithuania
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    40000 AUD
    Deadline
    30 Sep 2026
    Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    American Australian Association (AAA)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    20000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Mar 2027
    Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    40000 AUD
    Deadline
    30 Apr 2026
    Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    American Australian Association (AAA)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    The Fulbright Program

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    38000 GBP
    Deadline
    16 Sep 2026
    Marshall Scholarships

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    The Association of Commonwealth Universities
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    40000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Sep 2026
    Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2026
    Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    30000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    11000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
    Merit-based

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    30000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    300000 HKD
    Deadline
    30 Sep 2026
    Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies

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    Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jul 2026
    Udaan India Scholarship

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    MPOWER Financing
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    332500 USD
    Deadline
    31 May 2026
    Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    01 Nov 2026
    Fulbright-Masaryk Award

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    30000 CZK
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    Olomouc Region Study Scholarship

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 May 2026
    National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    The National Parent Volunteer Association
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    Korean American Scholarship Foundation

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    The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 May 2026
    Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    iGotcha Media
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 EUR
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    Tatra Banka Scholarship

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    28 Sep 2026
    Uplifting Communities Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    The Law Office of Donald L. Bell
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Dec 2026
    International Peace Scholarship Fund
    Need-based

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    The International Peace Scholarship Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    03 Jun 2026
    Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Rob Henley of Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Sep 2026
    Don't Text and Drive Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Digital Responsibility
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    ServiceScape Scholarship

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    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    OAS Academic Scholarship Program
    Merit-based

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    The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
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    ACES Education Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    29 Jun 2026
    The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    The Crowder Law Firm
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jan 2027
    Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship

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    Digital Responsibility
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    $1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Verified Scholarships
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Apr 2026
    Frances & Earl Perry Memorial Veterans Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Marc Whitehead & Associates
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Apr 2026
    OAS/OEA Scholarship

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    Digital Privacy Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Digital Responsibility
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1580 EUR
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2026
    The Marietta Blau Grant

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    10 Aug 2026
    The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Blossom Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Apr 2026
    $2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
    Merit-based

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    Sallie
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    8000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jul 2026
    MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship

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    MPOWER Financing
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 May 2026
    Editor World's 2026 First-Generation Graduate Student Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Editor World LLC
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Monthly Scholarship Series

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    MPOWER Financing
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    50000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye
    Merit-based

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    Education USA
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    16 Aug 2026
    Amberscholar Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Amber Student
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2500 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    From Conflict to Growth Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Happy Even After
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    6000 USD
    Deadline
    16 Aug 2026
    Amberscholar Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Amber Scholar
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Merit-based

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    United Methodist Church
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
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    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    17 Aug 2026
    Young Legal Professionals Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett
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    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2026
    Getchell New Play Award

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    SETC
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    Grant
    2500 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    Providing Support to Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    NextLaw PLLC
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    Aaliyah Lee Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    The National Parent Volunteer Association
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    15 Oct 2026
    Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards

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    SETC
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    Grant
    2500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Apr 2026
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    SETC
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    Grant
    2500 USD
    Deadline
    01 Apr 2027
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    Merit-based

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    Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas
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    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Apr 2026
    Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Grant
    1250 USD
    Deadline
    15 Oct 2026
    Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    2500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Dec 2026
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    Merit-based

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    Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    2500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Jan 2027
    InclusiveSkies Foundation Bessie Coleman Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Aero Law Center
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    Independent provider
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    5000 USD
    Deadline
    15 Apr 2026
    William E. Wilson Scholarship Award

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    SETC
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2026
    Scott Parker Award

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    SETC
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    Delete Cyberbullying Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

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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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    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    15 Apr 2026
    Robert Porterfield Scholarship Award

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    SETC
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    The Higher Foundation Grant
    Merit-based

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    The Higher Foundation
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    02 Feb 2027
    Community Leaders Scholarship

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    Spencer & Associates
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jul 2026
    Fighting the Nursing Shortage Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
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    Merit-based

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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 May 2026
    Robert Wilkos Aviation Scholarship
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    Robert Wilkos
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    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2026
    Distinguished Design/Tech Award

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    SETC
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    Grant
    400 USD
    Deadline
    15 Oct 2026
    Young Scholar's Award

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    SETC
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    Grant
    4000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Sep 2026
    College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship
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    College JumpStart Scholarship
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    The Fulbright U.S. Student Program
    Merit-based

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    U.S. government
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    Grant
    2500 USD
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2026
    The Trim Body M.D. Future of Remote Care Scholarship
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    Trim Body M.D.
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Cross-Cultural Scholarship (In-State Tuition)
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    Education USA
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2026
    Distinguished Career Award

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    SETC
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Apr 2026
    Marian A. Smith Costume Scholarship Award

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    SETC
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    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2026
    Financial Education PSA Scholarship
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    Grant
    2500 USD
    Deadline
    01 Oct 2026
    Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine
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    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jul 2026
    Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award

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    3000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Apr 2027
    The Haque Law Wings of Expression Scholarship
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    Haque Law
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2026
    Tom Behm Award

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    SETC
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    Grant
    2500 USD
    Deadline
    01 Oct 2026
    Military Family Background – “Life Opportunities & Hardships” Scholarship
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Merit-based

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    U.S. government
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    5000 USD
    Deadline
    28 Aug 2026
    Women Scholarship for International Students
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jul 2026
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    10000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2026
    The PhD Prep Fellowship
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
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    4000 USD
    Deadline
    01 May 2026
    OAS – The New School
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    40000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios

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    Independent provider
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    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2026
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    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
    George Garrett Award
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