Our Opportunities

The Mason Scholarship Application is now open with limited opportunities for Spring 2024. 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 Humanities and Social Sciences
  • College of Science
  • Financial Aid Office
  • George Mason University Alumni Association
  • School of Business
  • Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation

The following Conditional Applications are closed!

  • College of Education and Human Development
  • College of Engineering and Computing
  • CHSS – Bachelor’s Individualized Study
  • CHSS – School of Integrative Studies
  • College of Public Health
  • GMU ADVANCE Program

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 General Scholarship Application will automatically match current Mason students (undergraduates, graduates, and admitted transfers) with scholarship opportunities based on their application and Mason student academic record-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. Ensure ample time for additional documents to be completed and submitted by the scholarship deadline.
  • We recommend typing your essays in Word or text document to take advantage of spell check and word count. Once, finished copy and paste your text into the application.
  • To access the online application, students must use their Patriot Pass log-in credentials (NetID username and password) and click on 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: If a scholarship does have a deadline, the application will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on the listed deadline date.

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*

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Cornell Wells Endowed Scholarship
The Cornell Wells Endowed Scholarship was established in 2012 by Charlie...
Deadline09/29/2023
Varies EagleBank Scholarship in Government Contracting
The EagleBank Scholarship in Government Contracting was established by...
Deadline09/29/2023
Varies Kearney and Company Scholarship I in Accounting
The Kearney and Company Scholarship was established in 2011 by Kearney...
Deadline09/29/2023
Varies Richard Chan Legacy Scholarship Endowment
To provide scholarship support for undergraduate student(s) in the...
Deadline09/29/2023
Varies Shrivastava Diversity and Inclusion Endowed Scholarship
The Shrivastava Diversity and Inclusion Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline09/29/2023
Varies Women in Business Initiative Endowed Scholarship
The Women in Business Initiative Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline09/29/2023
Varies CoLAB's Digital Tech Credential Scholarship
The CoLAB’s Digital Tech Credential Scholarship was established in 2021...
Deadline09/30/2023
Varies Didlake Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Senator Charles J. Colgan
The Didlake Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Senator Charles J. Colgan...
Deadline09/30/2023
Varies Ethel and Joseph Bowman Endowed Scholarship
The Ethel and Joseph Bowman Endowed Scholarship was established in 2002...
Deadline09/30/2023
Varies Fay Dubin Endowed Scholarship
The Fay Dubin Endowed Scholarship was established in 1998 in memory of...
Deadline09/30/2023
Varies George Mason Bankshares-James A. Riley, III Endowed Scholarship
The George Mason Bankshares-James A. Riley, III Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline09/30/2023
Varies Jeremy Lee Starns Memorial Scholarship
The Jeremy Lee Starns Memorial Scholarship was established in 1994 by...
Deadline09/30/2023
Varies Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Book Endowed Scholarship
The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Book Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline09/30/2023
Varies Marylyn T. Graves Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Marylyn Thompson Graves, BA ’69, an early alumna...
Deadline09/30/2023
Varies Tessy Grasso First Generation Student Scholarship
The Tessy Grasso First Generation Student Scholarship was established in...
Deadline09/30/2023
Varies Veterans Endowed Scholarship
The Veterans Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 by Joshua J....
Deadline09/30/2023
Varies Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund Doris Fisher Irwin Endowment Award
The Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Scholarship, Inc. Doris Fisher...
Deadline09/30/2023
Varies Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund Endowment
The Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Scholarship Fund Endowment was...
Deadline09/30/2023
Varies James H. and Margaret R. Pickford Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The James H. and Margaret R. Pickford Memorial Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline10/01/2023
Varies John M. and Nan W. Sherwood Endowed Scholarship
The John M. and Nan W. Sherwood Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline10/01/2023
Varies Thomas William Graves Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Thomas William Graves Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline10/01/2023
Varies Arthur I. and Helen M. Poland Endowed Scholarship
The Arthur I. and Helen M. Poland Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline10/30/2023
Varies College of Science Scholarship Fund
The College of Science Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 to...
Deadline10/30/2023
$0.00 Dr. Stanley Zoltek Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Stanley Zoltek Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established to...
Deadline10/30/2023
Varies John Souza, III Endowed Scholarship
The John Souza, III Endowed Scholarship was established in 2004 in...
Deadline10/30/2023
Varies Litchfield College of Science Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship
The Litchfield College of Science Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline10/30/2023
Varies Mark D. Monson Endowed Scholarship
The Mark D. Monson Endowed Scholarship was established in 2013 by Mark...
Deadline10/30/2023
Varies Alliance for Excellence Endowed Scholarship
The Alliance for Excellence Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007...
Deadline10/31/2023
Varies Crankstart Re-entry Scholarship
The Crankstart Re-entry Scholarship Program was established in 2019 by...
Deadline10/31/2023
Varies Dana Ireland Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Dana Ireland Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1992 in...
Deadline10/31/2023
Varies Employment Enterprises, Inc. Endowed Scholarship
The Employment Enterprises, Inc. Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline10/31/2023
Varies Jeri R. Forster Student Award Endowment
The Jeri R. Forster Student Award was established in 2011 by William...
Deadline10/31/2023
Varies Peter and Marjorie Storm Sustainability Scholarship
The Peter and Marjorie Storm Sustainability Scholarship was established...
Deadline10/31/2023
Varies Sean Casey Boyle Memorial Scholarship
The Sean Casey Boyle Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 by...
Deadline10/31/2023
Varies Silvana Maria Tajuddin Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Silvana Maria Tajuddin Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline10/31/2023
Varies Bill Miller BFA Scholarship for Diversity in Creative Writing
The Bill Miller BFA Scholarship for Diversity in Creative Writing was...
Deadline11/01/2023
Varies Robert Raymond Scholarship Fund
The Robert Raymond Scholarship Fund was established in 2018 to provide...
Deadline11/01/2023
$2500 1Lt. Peter C. Forame Endowed Scholarship
The Peter C. Forame Student Leader Scholarship was established by the...
Deadline01/05/2024
$2500 Alumni Association 50th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship
The Alumni Association 50th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline01/05/2024
$2500 Black Scholars Endowed Fund
The Black Scholars Endowed Fund was established in 2010 by the Black...
Deadline01/05/2024
$2500 George Mason University Alumni Association Service Endowed Scholarship
The George Mason University Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline01/05/2024
$2500 John C. and Louise P. Wood Alumni Endowed Scholarship
The John C. and Louise P. Wood Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline01/05/2024
$0.00 Rachel Sleichter Endowed Scholarship for Teaching Excellence
The Rachel Sleichter Scholarship for Teaching Excellence provides...
Deadline01/05/2024