Online Program Scholarships at American University (Master's Study, USA)

American University awards Online Program Scholarships worth US$10,000 to students who are admitted to its eligible online master's degree programs. The award goes toward the cost of the degree. Every admitted student in a qualifying program is considered through the course application itself.

• Host: American University, USA
• Level: Master's degree, online delivery
• Award: US$10,000 per scholarship (up to $10,000 for the Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication)
• Eligible programs: six online master's degrees across economics, communication, public affairs, health, security and nutrition
• Number of awards: not specified
• Deadline: depends on the term you apply for
• Selection: strong academic record plus leadership potential

American University, USA, through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Communication and School of Public Affairs.

These are the online degree programs that qualify for the scholarship:

• Master of Arts in Economics, Applied Economics Specialization
• Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
• Master of Public Administration and Policy
• Master of Science in Health Promotion Management
• Master of Science in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security
• Master of Science in Nutrition Education.

The source does not specify how many scholarships are awarded.

Students who show an excellent academic record and leadership potential.

Each scholarship is worth US$10,000. For the Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication the award is up to $10,000.

Cost of attendance to keep in mind:

• Online Master of Arts in Economics, Applied Economics Specialization: 10 courses (30 credit hours), $1,812/credit hr. = $54,360*
• Online Master of Science in Health Promotion Management: 10 courses (30 credit hours), $1,812/credit hr. = $54,360*
• Online Master of Science in Nutrition Education: 10 courses (30 credit hours), $1,812/credit hr. = $54,360*
• Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication: 10 courses (30 credit hours), $$1,812/credit hr. = $54,360*
• Online Master of Public Administration and Policy: 12 courses (36 credit hours), $1,812/credit hr. = $65,232*
• Online Master of Science in Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security: 12 courses (36 credit hours), $1,812/credit hr. = $65,232*

(*Cost of attendance does not include $40 per semester Technology fee)

Only applicants with excellent academic credentials and exceptional leadership skills are considered. Once enrolled, scholars must stay in good academic standing for the whole program.

For the Online Master of Arts in Economics, Applied Economics Specialization Scholarship, candidates must keep a 3.0 GPA or higher through their first 2 semesters in the online program.

For the Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Scholarship, the whole application file is reviewed: academic credentials, professional experience and exceptional leadership skills all count.

For the Online Master of Public Administration and Policy Scholarships, you need a cumulative 3.2 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or above in your undergraduate program.

For the Online Master of Science in Health Promotion Management Scholarships, you need a cumulative 3.4 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or above in your undergraduate program.

For the Online Master of Science in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security Scholarships, you need a cumulative 3.5 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or above in your undergraduate program.

For the Online Master of Science in Nutrition Education Scholarships, you need a cumulative 3.4 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or above in your undergraduate program.

This suits students who plan to earn one of the six listed master's degrees online and who can show strong grades plus leadership experience. Each program sets its own undergraduate GPA bar, so check the one that matches your chosen degree before you apply.

In most cases your course application is also your scholarship assessment. Deadlines depend on the term you are applying for, so ask the University's online admissions staff when your file must be complete.

Beyond the standard application materials, applicants who earned degrees outside the United States must also send:

• A transcript evaluation (and a translation, if applicable) alongside original transcripts. Ask your Admissions Adviser which transcript evaluation services are accepted.
• Official and current GRE test scores (these may be waived for applicants with a master's degree or higher)
• TOEFL or IELTS score, if applicable
• Letters of recommendation

Read the official website (link below) for full details on applying for this scholarship.

• Which programs qualify for the scholarship? Six online master's degrees: Economics (Applied Economics Specialization), Strategic Communication, Public Administration and Policy, Health Promotion Management, Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security, and Nutrition Education.

• How much is the award? US$10,000 per scholarship, and up to $10,000 for the Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication.

• Do I need a separate scholarship application? Generally no. Applicants are assessed through their course application.

• What GPA do I need? It depends on the program: 3.2 for Public Administration and Policy, 3.4 for Health Promotion Management and for Nutrition Education, and 3.5 for Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security, all on a 4.0 scale.

• When is the deadline? It depends on which term you apply for. Contact the online admissions staff for the exact timeline.

• Read the official scholarship and admissions pages before you start, and note which documents each one asks for.
• Request transcripts and any transcript evaluation early, since these often take the longest to arrive.
• Check whether your program expects GRE scores and whether a waiver applies to you.
• Give your recommenders plenty of notice and tell them what the program looks for.
• Confirm language test requirements and book your test date well ahead of your target term.