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MASC Scholarship

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 2023-2024 academic year.

Award Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: September 4, 2023

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

  • Have applied for admission into the MASC program for the Spring 2023 or Fall 2023 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 fall 2023 semester
  • Be registered for at least 3 semester credit hours in the MASC program for the fall 2023 semester
  • Complete and submit the MASC New Graduate Student Scholarship Application form​ by September 4, 202

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 2023-2024 academic year.

Award Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: September 4, 2023

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

  • 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 fall 2023 semester
  • Be registered for at least 3 semester credit hours in the MASC program for the fall 2023 semester
  • Complete and submit the MASC Continuing Graduate Student Scholarship application form​ by September 4, 2023

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.