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MASC Scholarships

MA in Strategic Communication New Graduate Student Scholarship

This is a competitive scholarship and the recipients will be determined by the quality of the essay and prior undergraduate and/or graduate GPA (if applicable). This award is restricted to expenses associated with credit bearing coursework at UHD, including tuition, books, fees, and/or supplies in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Award Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: Jan. 18, 2025

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

  • Complete and submit the General UHD Scholarship Application
  • Have applied for admission into the MASC program for the Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 semester
  • Have a prior undergraduate and/or graduate GPA (if applicable) of 3.0+
  • Have completed less than 6 semester credit hours in the MASC program prior to the start of the spring 2025 semester
  • Be registered for at least 3 semester credit hours in the MASC program for the spring 2025 semester
  • Apply by Sept 3, 2024

Application opens December 13, 2024

Essay Prompt:
Please upload a ~500-word essay that discusses the reasons you chose to enroll in the MASC program, how you have contributed to or plan to contribute to your community, and how you will make an impact in the profession/field.


MA in Strategic Communication Continuing Graduate Student Scholarship

This is a competitive scholarship and the recipients will be determined by the quality of the essay and their UHD Graduate GPA. This award is restricted to expenses associated with credit bearing coursework at UHD, including tuition, books, fees, and/or supplies in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Award Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: Jan. 18, 2025

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

  • Complete and submit the General UHD Scholarship Application
  • Be a continuing graduate student with at least 6 semester credit hours completed in a UHD CHSS certificate or master’s program
  • Have a UHD Graduate GPA of 3.0+ and be in good academic and financial standing at the university
  • Be enrolled in the MASC program for the spring 2025 semester
  • Be registered for at least 3 semester credit hours in the MASC program for the spring 2025 semester
  • Apply by Jan. 18, 2025

Application opens December 13, 2024

Essay Prompt:
Please upload a ~500-word essay that discusses highlights of the academic program thus far and your plans for using this degree to meet your professional goals.