Highlights
Tuition fee
52536 USD / year
52536 USD / year
14934 USD / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
52536 USD / year
52536 USD / year
14934 USD / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
San Diego, United States
Campus location
San Diego, United States
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Urban Studies and Planning from University of California, San Diego provides students with a variety of perspectives for understanding the development, growth, and culture of cities and the communities within them.

Overview

Urban Studies and Planning from University of California, San Diego is widely acknowledged to be one of the best programs of its type in the USA.  

Careers

Upon graduation, many students seeking advanced degrees get accepted into the nation's best universities including UCLA, UC Berkeley, MIT, Cornell, Columbia, Yale and the University of Pennsylvania. Alumni hold very distinguished positions in planning, architecture, real estate and development, government, business, education, public health, law and the nonprofit sector. 

Programme Structure

Courses include: 

  • History of U.S. Urban Communities
  • Urban World System
  • The City and Social Theory
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Technical Elective
  • Land Use Planning

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • San Diego, 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

  • Completed Common Application, including USD Member Questions
  • Official high school transcript
  • Essay
  • Academic Letter of Recommendation
  • Application fee of $55

Tuition Fees

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

  • International

    Non-residents
    52536 USD / year
    ≈ 52536 USD / year
  • Out-of-State
    52536 USD / year
    ≈ 52536 USD / year

  • Domestic

    In-State
    14934 USD / year
    ≈ 14934 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States
1400 - 2455 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 Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Urban Studies and Planning.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
600 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Mary Pillot Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Claude and Irene McFarland Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Sheila Owens-Collins Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Ludwig and Ada Strauss Scholarship

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Chancellor's Associates Scholarship: Enrolled Members of Federally Recognized Tribes

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
8000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
George Parker Memorial Scholarship
Need-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Clayton H. Brace Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Scholarship

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Black Alumni Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Hispanic Scholarship Council Scholarship

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Regents Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Gerald and Inez Grant Parker Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Kelly J. Kolozsi Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
02 Mar 2027
Chancellor's Associates Scholarship: Enrolled Members of Federally Recognized Tribes
Merit-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hope Scholars
Need-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Shimotori Memorial Scholarship

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
CREATE Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Ellen and Roger Revelle Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Student Foundation Scholarship
Need-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
02 Mar 2027
Rose Foundation Scholarship

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Mary S. and Joseph W. Watson Scholarship
Need-based

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Chancellor's Associates Scholarship

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Lytle Scholarship

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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, United States
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
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
Stipendium Peregrinum

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based

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LIFE
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
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based

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Onsi Sawiris Scholarship
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
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-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
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 May 2026
Difference Makers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Brandon Wong & Associates
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Phillips Law Firm A Second Chance Scholarship

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Phillips Law Firm
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Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
15 Jul 2026
O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble Medical Malpractice Advocacy Scholarship
Merit-based

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O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble
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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
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The National Parent Volunteer Association
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship
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HOGGATT Injury Law
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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)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
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iGotcha Media
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2026
Deana and Paul Strunk Military Veterans Scholarship
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
College JumpStart Love of Learning Scholarship
Merit-based

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College JumpStart Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Dixie Belle Paint Company Scholarship
Merit-based

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Dixie Belle Paint Company
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
5000 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Tatra Banka Scholarship

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
29 Jun 2026
Elite Lawyer Scholarship
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Elite Lawyer
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
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Robinson Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America

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Sejong Scholarship Foundation in America
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Independent provider
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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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
07 Sep 2026
Legacy of Education Scholarship
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DM Family Law
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
20 Apr 2026
Innovation in Education
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LA Tutors
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Various benefits
Deadline
12 Apr 2026
Yayasan UEM Global Scholarship 2026
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Yayasan UEM
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
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Grant
10000 CZK
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Nadace Sophia

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Education USA
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
Collins Rupp, P.C. Moving Forward Scholarship
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Collins Rupp, P.C.
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Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
BenGlassLaw Referee and Umpire Leadership Scholarship
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BenGlassLaw
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
E-waste Scholarship
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Digital Responsibility
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Sep 2026
Saagar Govil Scholarship
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Saagar Govil
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2026
ValueCPR Scholarship Program
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ValueCPR
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2027
Blakeley Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers Community Impact Through Animal Service Scholarship
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Blakeley Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
29 Jun 2026
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
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The Crowder Law Firm
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
16 Jul 2026
Japan America Society of Minnesota (JASM) Mondale Scholarship

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Japan America Society of Minnesota
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship

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Digital Responsibility
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Grant
750 USD
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Reach the Summit Scholarship
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
25 Nov 2026
Paul Tarell Family Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Barbieri Bloom Scholarship
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Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
05 Aug 2026
Community Impact Scholarship
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The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C.
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
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The Smooth Movers
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
The Gold Law Firm Challenge Yourself Scholarship

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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Apr 2026
Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship
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OVC Scholarship Network
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
13 May 2026
The MKFM Resilient Student Scholarship

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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
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Verified Scholarships
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
Future Innovator Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
12 Dec 2026
Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD Undergraduate Scholarship
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Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Frances & Earl Perry Memorial Veterans Scholarship
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Marc Whitehead & Associates
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2500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
The Healing Journey Scholarship
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Schiller Kessler Group
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Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Rebuilding the Road Ahead: How an Accident Inspired My New Direction Scholarship
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Chaikin Trial Group
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Apr 2026
Leadership Excellence Scholarship
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Law Office of Philip W. Moore, Jr.
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
The GET Foundation Scholarship
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Get-Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Digital Privacy Scholarship
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Digital Responsibility
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
12 Aug 2026
Hope for Humanity Scholarship
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The Estevez Group
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
06 May 2026
Hope and Opportunity Scholarship
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Whitlock Law, LLC
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
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The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program
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2000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
$2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
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Sallie
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Aug 2026
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
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2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
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