History
In 1888 a group of families in the Cullowhee Valley undertook a community effort to create a school for their children. In its second year a young teacher from Virginia, Robert Lee Madison, was hired to teach some 100 students between the ages of six and twenty. His mission, what he called the "Cullowhee Idea," was to provide competent teachers for rural classrooms.
Education
Western Carolina University is a public regional institution of higher education whose mission is to create learning opportunities that incorporate teaching research, service, and engagement through on-campus, off- campus, on-line and international experiences. The university focuses its undergraduate, master's and three doctoral programs, educational outreach, research, creative, and cultural activities to sustain and improve individual lives and enhance economic and community development in Western Carolina and beyond.
Research
Western Carolina University has established itself as a national leader in undergraduate research having ranked in the Top 10 for the number of projects accepted to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research annually since 2006.
Career
WCU's Center for Career and Professional Development connects on and off-campus employers with student talent. Our services and partnerships set out to prepare our students not only to meet the workforce needs of our region and state but to become leaders in their field.
Western Carolina University Key Statistics & Highlights
- 68 Bachelors
- 305 Scholarships
- 12,243 Students
- 6,978 Students (female)
Western Carolina University Overview
Western Carolina University Scholarships
Western Carolina University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Western Carolina University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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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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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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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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Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jun 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jun 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jun 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jun 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3200 USD
Deadline
Not specified
United Arab Emirates Government Scholarship Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Shapers of Society Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3200 USD
Deadline
Not specified
United Arab Emirates Government Scholarship Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jun 2026
Healthcare Professional Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
45000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
45000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
A1 Solar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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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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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jun 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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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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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jun 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jun 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jun 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jun 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Aspiring Professionals Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
18 May 2026
Criminal Justice Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
17 Jun 2026
Hutchison & Foreman Committing to Justice Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
24 Jun 2026
Single Parent Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
12 Aug 2026
Empowering Families Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
18 May 2026
Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
24 Jun 2026
Dreams Without Borders Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Legal Legacy Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Justice for All Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Omni Law P.C. Scholarship For Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Boland Injury Lawyers Essay Competition Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
PA Medical Malpractice Lawyers P.C. Essay Contest $500 Scholarship - 2024
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Sieben Edmunds Miller Criminal Justice Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Housing services
- While college is first an academic experience, it’s also a social experience since you’re making a new home and meeting new people—and Western Carolina University's residential communities are a great place to start.
- We provide clean, safe, and healthy living environments that enhance and support the educational mission, goals, and creed of the WCU.
- We strive to create living and learning communities where students feel valued as individuals and where diversity and fellowship with others can be celebrated. While maintaining a high level of quality service, we also encourage and provide opportunities for personal growth and development of character, leadership, honesty, respect, and pride.
Library services
In support of Western Carolina University’s mission, Hunter Library serves the curricular and research needs of students, faculty, and staff while encouraging academic success. The library fulfills this mission by providing access to information; offering research and instruction services; and preserving the intellectual, environmental, and cultural heritage of the university and the region.
ICT services
WCU Faculty, Staff and Students should connect to the “eduroam” wireless network for wireless service. This network uses enterprise security and encryption to keep your information private and secure. Connecting to this network will require some configuration.Western Carolina University is excited to offer a wireless network for clients to connect their gaming systems and other devices.
Medical services
The mission of Western Carolina University Health Services is to meet the healthcare needs of our academic community and to enhance the physical, psychological, environmental and health education needs of our campus. Any student who pays the Student Health Fee is eligible for our services, regardless of insurance coverage.
Campus life
WCU’s main campus sits in Cullowhee, North Carolina, near the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge mountains, fifty-two miles west of Asheville. The location in the rural mountains amidst incredible biodiversity and unique communities creates an opportunity for academic discovery service. The campus covers approximately 600 acres.
Sports facilities
Campus Recreation and Wellness at Western Carolina University offers:
- Club Sports
- Intramural Sports
- Outdoor Programs
- Fitness and Wellness
Student clubs
Catamount life is ongoing and full of opportunities for students to become involved and make an impact on campus and within the surrounding community! Students who are involved with organizations are more connected to their university and perform better in the classroom, and with more than 175 student organizations in areas such as Fraternity and Sorority life, Student Government Association, Club Sports, Academic Interest, Leadership, Spirituality, and more… there's an activity for each student at WCU.
Accreditation
Western Carolina University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.As the major accrediting body for public and private institutions of higher education in the 11 southernmost states, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC) accredits more than 780 universities and colleges in North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Latin America. Western Carolina University has been accredited by SACSCOC since 1946; the last accreditation review took place in 2017.
Western Carolina University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Cullowhee City
#2 Branch Campus
United States Country
Asheville City
Western Carolina University Student Reviews & Awards
4.2
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Accommodating Staff and Friendly Student Body
I love this university. It's a relatively small school in rural North Carolina mountains. It's got a beautiful campus with a great atmosphere, and is very disability-friendly. I also got the opportunity to study abroad without disrupting my degree program, making it a great way for students to broaden their experiences!
Amazing University
The mountains are breathtaking, without a doubt the most beautiful school in the Carolinas. The Western Carolina University campus is gorgeous. The layout of the campus is ideal. You may easily stroll to any of your semester classes, restaurants, etc. The staff and teachers are excellent and genuinely seem to want what's best for you. The outstanding level of helpfulness creates a wonderful atmosphere.
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Academics are excellent at Western Carolina University. The variety of classes is exciting. The instructors are constantly available and willing to assist. The class sizes are reasonable. The task is challenging but not excessive, and the students' behavior in class is outstanding. There is no excuse for anyone not to succeed in their subjects.
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