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🎓 Scholarship Opportunities – Spring 2026 (George Mason University)
⏰ Deadline Status
Closed (as of May 31, 2025): Most departmental scholarships for the 2025–2026 award year.
Still Open: Select Conditional Applications for Spring 2026, available to currently enrolled students.
🏫 Departments with Open Conditional Applications
College of Education and Human Development
College of Engineering and Computing
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Public Health
Financial Aid Office
GMU Alumni Association
Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation
University Life
❌ Departments with Closed Opportunities
Costello College of Business
Conditional Bachelor Individualized Study
Conditional School of Integrative Studies
Mason ADVANCE Program
👥 Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Students
Must be admitted, active, and currently enrolled
Completed 12+ credit hours at Mason by the deadline
Minimum GPA: 2.75 or in good academic standing
Graduate Students
Must be admitted and currently active/enrolled
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Some programs may allow incoming graduate students to apply
📝 How to Apply
Log In using Patriot Pass credentials (Net ID username and password* at the scholarship portal.
Complete the General Application – this is required for all scholarships.
Auto-Match System – matches students to scholarships based on academic records.
Conditional Applications or Recommended Opportunities – next step after General Application.
Supporting Documents – some may require resumes or essays.
Tip: Write essays in Word/Text first, then copy-paste.
Important: Do not include your name or G# in essays (review process is anonymous).
📅 Deadlines & Notifications
Each department may have different deadlines.
Applications close at 11:59 p.m. EST on the listed date.
Award notifications begin mid-June and are sent via email to only students selected for the award.
Recipients may view their awards on Patriot Web in the Financial Aid Awards section.
🌐 External Resources
Access external scholarships via Mason’s portal using Patriot Pass credentials.
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