Our Opportunities
The Following Department’s Conditional Applications are now open! Each school or college may have a different application deadline. Students should contact their respective departments for further information about the scholarships offered through their program.
- College of Education and Human Development
- College of Engineering and Computing
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Conditional Bachelor Individualized Study Application
- Conditional School of Integrative Studies Application
- College of Public Health
- College of Science
- Costello College of Business
- Financial Aid Office
- GMU ADVANCE Program
- Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation
- University Life-Undocumented Scholars
To Be Opened at a Later Date:
- GMU Alumni Association-CLOSED
Who Can Apply!
Continuing & Transfer Undergraduate Students
- Admitted to the university
- Must be active and currently enrolled
- Completed at least 12 credit hours of coursework at Mason by the application deadline.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or in good academic standing!
Graduate Students
- Admitted to the university
- Must be currently active or enrolled
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
*Some graduate programs may use this application for incoming graduate students. All graduate students are encouraged to check within their department regarding assistantships, fellowships, and scholarship opportunities.
How to Apply!
- Consideration for scholarship opportunities requires completion of the General Application.
- Many of our scholarships are Auto-Match. The application will automatically match current Mason students (undergraduates, graduates, and admitted transfers) with scholarship opportunities based on their Mason academic record, college, completed hours, Mason GPA, etc.
- After completing the General Application, students may be directed to a Conditional Application or the Recommended Opportunities page.
- Some Conditional Applications may require a resume or other supporting documents. Make ample time for additional documents to be completed and submitted by the scholarship deadline.
- We recommend typing your essays in Word or Text to take advantage of spell check and word count. Once finished, copy and paste your text into the application. Committee reviews are blinded, WHEN SUBMITTING ESSAYS PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME OR G#
- To access the online application, students must use their Patriot Pass log-in credentials (Net ID username and password) and click the Sign In button.
- If you have issues logging in with your Mason Net ID (username and password), please visit the Password Management website at password.gmu.edu/Patriot Pass.
Deadline to Submit Application!
The opportunity description will indicate specific scholarship deadlines (if applicable). Each school or college may have a different application deadline. Note: The application will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on the listed deadline dates.
Award Notifications!
Notification of Mason Foundation scholarships begins in mid-June and continues on a rolling basis. Only students selected for the award will receive an official letter via email from the department or award committee. Recipients may view their awards on Patriot Web in the Financial Aid Awards section.
Please visit the External Scholarship List for opportunities for Mason students from local and national organizations. Scholarships run a year in advance peak times are from October through April. Missing a deadline can mean missing out until the next cycle for many scholarship opportunities.
https://gmu.academicworks.com/opportunities/external*
Award | Name | Actions |
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Varies |
John L. Howard Endowed Scholarship
The John L. Howard Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 in memory...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
John M. and Nan W. Sherwood Endowed Scholarship
The John M. and Nan W. Sherwood Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
John Souza, III Endowed Scholarship
The John Souza, III Endowed Scholarship was established in 2004 in...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Johnson Family Endowed Scholarship
The Johnson Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2011 by...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
K. David Boyer, Jr. and Family Scholarship
The K. David Boyer, Jr. and Family Scholarship was established in 1996...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Book Endowed Scholarship
The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Book Endowed Scholarship was established...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Katrina Hine Echols Endowed Scholarship
The Katrina Hine Echols Endowed Scholarship was established in 1974 by...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Kearney and Company Scholarship II in Accounting
The Kearney and Company Scholarship II in Accounting was established in...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Kelsie R. Troutman Endowed Scholarship
The Kelsie Troutman Endowed Scholarship was established in 2014 by...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Ken and Mindy Sosne Scholarship Endowment for First Generation Students
The Ken and Mindy Sosne Scholarship Endowment for First Generation...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Kenneth A. Kovach Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Kenneth A. Kovach Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Kevin and Veronica McCrohan Endowed Scholarship
The Kevin and Veronica McCrohan Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Kumar Mehta Endowed Scholarship in Information Systems and Operations Management
The Kumar Mehta Endowed Scholarship in Information Systems and...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
$5,000 |
Kyle Wilson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established in 2012...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
L.T. Services Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2012 by an anonymous donor to...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Lettie Pate Whitehead Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship was established in 2006...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Lisa Dawn Glascock Memorial Scholarship Endowment
The Lisa Dawn Glascock Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established in...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Litchfield College of Science Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship
The Litchfield College of Science Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship was...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Lloyd J. Griffiths Endowed Scholarship
The Lloyd J. Griffiths Endowed Scholarship was established in 2009 by...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Lt. Richard E. Dempsey Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Lt. Richard E. Dempsey Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Marie Gillman Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Marie Gillman Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Marie Shea Ganley "Dink" and Lauren Buckreis Monroe Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Marie Shea Ganley “Dink” and Lauren Buckreis Monroe Memorial...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Mark and Catherine Winkler Single Parent Endowed Scholarship
The Mark and Catherine Winkler Single Parent Endowed Scholarship was...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Mark D. Monson Endowed Scholarship
The Mark D. Monson Endowed Scholarship was established in 2013 by Mark...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Mason Dream Scholarship
The Mason Dream Scholarship was established in 2016 by Lisa M....
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Mildred W. Spransy, RN Memorial Scholarship
The Mildred W. Spransy, RN Memorial Scholarship was established in 2014...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Miriam Raskin Field Education Award
The Miriam Raskin Field Education Award was established in 2014 to...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Mitchell J. Czoch Endowed Scholarship
The Mitchell J. Czoch Endowed Scholarship was established in 2005 by...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Northern Virginia Technology Council-Daniel R. Bannister Scholarship Endowment
The Northern Virginia Technology Council-Daniel R. Bannister Scholarship...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Olza M. and Sally A. Nicely Endowed Scholarship for Student Leaders
The Olza M. and Sally A. Nicely Endowed Scholarship for Student Leaders...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
One Health Scholarship
The One Health Scholarship was established in 2021 by Michael von...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Orr Partners Scholarship
The Orr Partners Scholarship was established in 2009 by Orr Partners to...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Oscar Barton, Jr., PhD, PE Endowed Scholarship
The Oscar Barton, Jr., PhD, PE Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Osher Re-Entry Scholarship Program
The Osher Re-Entry Scholarship Program was established in 2010 by the...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Parvin Van Enger Endowed Scholarship
The Parvin J. Van Enger Endowed Scholarship was established in 2000 to...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Patricia Felker Dierksen Nursing Scholarship Endowment
The Patricia Felker Dierksen Nursing Scholarship Endowment was...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Paul and Anna Mae Audet Scholarship Endowment
The Paul and Anna Mae Audet Scholarship Endowment was established in...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
PEC Solutions Endowed Scholarship
The PEC Solutions Endowed Scholarship was established in 2001 by PEC...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Peter and Marjorie Storm Sustainability Scholarship
The Peter and Marjorie Storm Sustainability Scholarship was established...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Peter B. Tarbox Endowed Scholarship
The Peter B. Tarbox Endowed Scholarship was established in 1990 in...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Peter J. Farrell Endowed Scholarship
The Peter J. Farrell Endowed Scholarship was established in 2021 through...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
$2,000 |
Phyllis Cofield Pajardo Scholarship Fund
The Phyllis Cofield Pajardo Scholarship Fund was established in 2021 by...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Potomac Health Foundation Endowed Scholarship at CPH
The Potomac Health Foundation Endowed Scholarship at CPH was...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Richard Chan Legacy Scholarship Endowment
To provide scholarship support for undergraduate student(s) in the...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
$0.00 |
Riverside Research Accelerated Master’s Program Scholarship Program Fund
The Riverside Research Accelerated Master’s Program Scholarship Program...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Robert and Sandra Budd Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Robert and Sandra Budd Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Robert de Lorenzi Scholarship
The Robert de Lorenzi Scholarship was established in 2002 to provide...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Roger Decort Scholarship
The Roger Decort Scholarship was established in 2015 for full-time...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Ronald C. Blackmond Scholarship
The Ronald C. Blackmond Scholarship was established in 2009 in memory of...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |
Varies |
Rose Rago Braddock Endowed Scholarship
The Rose Rago Braddock Endowed Scholarship was established in 1992 in...
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Deadline05/31/2024 |