Highlights
Tuition fee
72180 USD / year
72180 USD / year
72180 USD / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
72180 USD / year
72180 USD / year
72180 USD / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
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Start date
Unknown
Start date
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Campus location
Newton, United States
Campus location
Newton, United States
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The International Studies program from Boston College offers a rigorous and flexible interdisciplinary undergraduate major and minor in the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences that develops keen analytical skills and ethical reasoning amidst complex global dynamics.

Overview

We invite you to investigate all this robust program has to offer, and to imagine where it can take you in your academic, professional, and personal journey.

Once accepted into the International Studies program at Boston College, majors should use the Major Course Plan to plan their curriculum. 

Features

There are five components to the IS major:

  • Taking the IS major core courses
  • Selecting a concentration
  • Learning a language (or two)
  • Studying abroad
  • Completing a senior capstone

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Where on Earth? Global History
  • International Relations
  •  Economics
  • Economics Elective 
  • Comparative Politics
  • Ethics, Religion and International Politics
  • History, Culture and Society

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Newton, 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

  • Standardized Testing
    • International applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test examination scores.
    • Curriculum Evaluation
    • All students are required to submit an official high/secondary school transcript. 
    • Supporting Materials
    • The School Report and Counselor Recommendation Form 
    • Teacher Evaluations 
    • Application Fee
    • English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

  • International

    Non-residents
    72180 USD / year
    ≈ 72180 USD / year
  • Out-of-State
    72180 USD / year
    ≈ 72180 USD / year

  • Domestic

    In-State
    72180 USD / year
    ≈ 72180 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for International Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based

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Education USA
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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
Deadline
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Stipendium Peregrinum

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Education USA
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Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
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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
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation

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Education USA
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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
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based

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Onsi Sawiris Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
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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
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship

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Education USA
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Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Nov 2026
Difference Makers Scholarship
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Brandon Wong & Associates
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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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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
15 Jul 2026
O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble Medical Malpractice Advocacy Scholarship
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O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Hope For Addiction Scholarship
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Samba Recovery
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1000 USD
Deadline
16 Dec 2026
Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship
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HOGGATT Injury Law
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5000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Korean American Scholarship Foundation

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The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF)
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 CZK
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Nadace Sophia

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Education USA
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Building Bridges Scholarship
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The National Parent Volunteer Association
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1000 USD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Bridging the Divide Scholarship
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Meza Law Firm, PLLC
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1000 USD
Deadline
16 Nov 2026
Collins Rupp, P.C. Moving Forward Scholarship
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Collins Rupp, P.C.
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1000 USD
Deadline
28 Sep 2026
Saagar Govil Scholarship
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Saagar Govil
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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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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Independent provider
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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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Tatra Banka Scholarship

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Education USA
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
College JumpStart Love of Learning Scholarship
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College JumpStart Scholarship
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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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1000 USD
Deadline
02 Nov 2026
Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship

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1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
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Robinson Law
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1000 USD
Deadline
07 Dec 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
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Rob Henley of Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law
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1000 USD
Deadline
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Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America

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Sejong Scholarship Foundation in America
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Don't Text and Drive Scholarship
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Digital Responsibility
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12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
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1000 USD
Deadline
07 Sep 2026
Legacy of Education Scholarship
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DM Family Law
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2500 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
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Digital Responsibility
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2000 USD
Deadline
16 Jul 2026
Japan America Society of Minnesota (JASM) Mondale Scholarship

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1000 USD
Deadline
02 Dec 2026
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1500 USD
Deadline
25 Nov 2026
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2500 USD
Deadline
05 Aug 2026
Community Impact Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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2500 USD
Deadline
28 Sep 2026
First Generation College Student Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
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Verified Scholarships
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2000 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
Future Innovator Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
12 Dec 2026
Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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McSwain Rapp Law, LLC
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1500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD Undergraduate Scholarship
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Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD
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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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Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Central/South American Scholarship

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Education USA
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2500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
The Healing Journey Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
09 Sep 2026
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5000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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1500 USD
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02 Nov 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
12 Aug 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
10 Aug 2026
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2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
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Various benefits
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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8000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship

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1000 USD
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MPOWER Financing
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Various benefits
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Community College Initiative (CCI) Program
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Education USA
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Education USA
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12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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2500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
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2000 USD
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
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2500 USD
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2500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
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10000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
27 Nov 2026
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1000 USD
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30 Sep 2026
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1500 USD
Deadline
19 Aug 2026
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500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C.
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2500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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MartinWren, P.C.
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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Delete Cyberbullying
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2500 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Scott Parker Award

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SETC
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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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6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Amber Scholar
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2000 USD
Deadline
30 Oct 2026
The Kevin McManus Law "Overcoming Adversity Through Sports" Scholarship
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Kevin McManus Law
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2500 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
From Conflict to Growth Scholarship
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Happy Even After
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1000 USD
Deadline
21 Dec 2026
Renewed Horizons Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
10 Sep 2026
Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship
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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation
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Various benefits
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General Named Endowed Scholarships
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United Methodist Church
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Aug 2026
The Ashley Stewart Memorial Scholarship

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1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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College JumpStart Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
28 Oct 2026
Parents With Passion Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
03 Aug 2026
Emerging Entrepreneurs Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
17 Aug 2026
Young Legal Professionals Scholarship
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