The American University was established in the year 1914. It is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C United States of America. The American University has eight schools and colleges: the School of International Service, College of Arts and Sciences, Kogod School of Business, School of Communication, School of Professional and Extended Studies, School of Public Affairs, School of Education, and the Washington College of Law.
It is classified among “R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity. The institution was established to promote public service, internationalism, and pragmatic idealism. The American University offers Online Program Scholarships for all students admitted to eligible online Masters degree programs offered at the University.
Fields of study
The online degree programs eligible for the scholarships are:
• 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.
Scholarship Benefits
Each scholarship award is US$10,000. (Up to $10,000 for Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication).
Please take note of the cost of attendance:
- • 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)
Eligibility Criteria
Only students with excellent academic credentials and exceptional leadership skills will be considered for the scholarships. Scholars have to remain in good academic standing throughout the program.
For the Online Master of Arts in Economics, Applied Economics Specialization Scholarship, candidates must retain a 3.0 GPA or higher for their first 2 semesters in the online program.
Candidates for the Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Scholarship will be assessed based on a holistic review of the application file, including academic credentials, professional experience and exceptional leadership skills.
Only students with a cumulative 3.2 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or above in their undergraduate program, are eligible for the Online Master of Public Administration and Policy Scholarships.
Only students with a cumulative 3.4 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or above in their undergraduate program, are eligible for the Online Master of Science in Health Promotion Management Scholarships.
Only students with a cumulative 3.5 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or above in their undergraduate program, are eligible for the Online Master of Science in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security Scholarships.
Only students with a cumulative 3.4 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or above in their undergraduate program, are eligible for the Online Master of Science in Nutrition Education Scholarships.
Application Link: https://programs.online.american.edu/admissions/scholarships
