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Social Work and Social Research Portland State University

60 months
Duration
755 USD/credit 13590 USD/year
755 USD/credit 13590 USD/year
528 USD/credit 9504 USD/year
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About

The Social Work and Social Research PhD program from Portland State University educates the next generation of scholars, researchers, teachers, and leaders in social work and related fields. 

Overview

Within this Social Work and Social Research PhD program from Portland State University, students will be prepared to contribute to scholarly knowledge, conduct ethical, rigorous, and community-engaged research, and teach passionately and effectively in various settings--all with special attention to equity and justice.

The program employs an innovative curriculum that prepares graduates to become leading academics, researchers, and scholars. It is rigorous, relevant, and responsive to the future of social work education and scholarship and continues its focus on the promotion of social and economic justice for the improvement of communities.

Career opportunities:

Since our first cohort was admitted in 1992, more than 50% of our doctoral graduates have gone on to tenure-track academic positions at universities across the nation, approximately 20% are in principal investigators positions at major research projects, and 30% have leadership roles in diverse communities and social service agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • PhD Seminar
  • Substantive Are Conceptualization
  • Substantive Area Investigation
  • Teaching and Learning in Health Promotion and Social Work
  • Philosophy of Science for Social Sciences
  • Qualitative Research Methods for Social Inquiry

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
2.75

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Provide current contact Information and personal information (DOB, race/ethnicity, veteran status, etc.).
  • Select the program option and term for admission (fall term only) you are applying for.
  • Provide your residency status for tuition purposes.
  • List every post-secondary institution attended.
  • Provide Scanned copies of transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended regardless of the number of credits earned. Submit both front and back sides of each page of scanned transcripts.
  • Note that applicants must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or the equivalent of a graduate GPA of 3.0.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    13590 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 755 USD per credit during 60 months.
  • National

    13590 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 755 USD per credit during 60 months.
  • In-State

    9504 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 528 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Portland

1271 - 2262 USD /month
Living costs

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 PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social Work and Social Research.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 MXN
Deadline
20 Mar 2025
CONACYT Scholarships For Doctoral Studies Abroad
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 MXN
Deadline
08 May 2025
South-East Regional CONACYT Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
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Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
03 Mar 2025
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
Merit-based Need-based

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

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
OAS/OEA Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
7750 USD
Deadline
Not specified
University Of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) Graduate Fellowships
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
1580 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Marietta Blau Grant
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Fulbright Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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The Bepina Sabalic Kunin Endowed Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Zlatko And Joyce Balokovic Scholarship Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Professional Fellows Program (PFP)
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
50000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye
Merit-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Out-Of-State Tuition Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Temple University
Merit-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Cross-Cultural Scholarship (In-State Tuition)
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
2025 Queer Youth of Faith National Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Beloved Arise
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
Merit-based

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iGotcha Media
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Act of Kindness Scholarship
Merit-based

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The National Parent Volunteer Association
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beca Mexico
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
William E. Wilson Scholarship Award
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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
HBCU Scholarships
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United Methodist Church
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2025
UM Dollars for Scholars
Merit-based

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United Methodist Church
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Leighton M. Ballew Directing Scholarship Award
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Robert Porterfield Scholarship Award
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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Distinguished Career Award
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Marian A. Smith Costume Scholarship Award
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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Tom Behm Award
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards
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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Distinguished Design/Tech Award
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Getchell New Play Award
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Delete Cyberbullying Social Media Scholarship
Merit-based

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Delete Cyberbullying
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Mar 2025
Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pullan & Young
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Feb 2025
Community Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Spencer & Associates
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
The Higher Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Higher Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
STEM Supplemental Award
Merit-based

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U.S. government
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Scott Parker Award
Merit-based Need-based

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

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The Higher Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
400 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Young Scholar's Award
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jan 2026
Design Competition Awards
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
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Various benefits
Deadline
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The Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based

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U.S. government
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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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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2025
Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship
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Goostree Law Group
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Sara Spencer Child Drama Award
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SETC
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Mark R. Sumner Award
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SETC
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Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Voice Talent Online
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