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Military and First Responder Scholarship

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Deadline:

2027-03-01

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Value:

20% Tuition fee waiver

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No. of Recipients:

50


First responders (police/fire/EMS), active duty U.S. service members, or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, qualify for a 20% tuition discount on graduate programs.

Eligibility criteria

All applicants to RWU who indicate eligible employment on their application will automatically be considered for this scholarship. No separate scholarship application is required. Award details will be included in the official decision letter; please contact our office with any questions regarding eligibility.

The following programs are excluded from this scholarship: FMHC and Architecture.

Essay brief

No separate scholarship application is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In a landmark partnership, the QS Scholarships platform merged with ImpACT charity organization in 2020, culminating in a synergy of resources that now manifests as QS ImpACT Scholarships.

Institution-funded scholarships are exclusively backed by the institution itself. This implies that scholarship recipients need to secure acceptance for their studies at the said institution in order to qualify. It's essential to note that each scholarship comes with its own set of eligibility criteria and prerequisites.  On the other hand, QS ImpACT Scholarships mark a collaborative effort between the ImpACT charity organization and QS. These scholarships present a unique advantage – they allow candidates to be considered regardless of the institution they choose for their studies, as long as they meet the appropriate study-level requirements. To delve deeper into the eligibility criteria associated with these scholarships, we invite you to explore the relevant scholarship details.

Yes, you can apply for as many scholarships as you wish. Just make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria and follow the application process for each.

Scholarships by institutions are managed by the school, university or collage offering the scholarship and the winner will also be announced by them. QS ImpACT Scholarships are managed by us here at QS and we’ll announce the winner.  

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