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*

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Edward J. and Molly S. Newberry Endowed Scholarship
The Edward J. and Molly S. Newberry Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Ellis F. Feinstein Endowed Scholarship
The Ellis F. Feinstein Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Emanuel A. Baker, Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Emanuel A. Baker, Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Encore Learning Endowed Scholarship in Honor of John T. McCracken Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Encore Learning – McCracken Memorial Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Environmental Science and Policy Scholarship, Clifton Community Women's Club
The Environmental Science and Policy Scholarship was established in 2004...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Eric G. Merten and Melissa H. Merten Scholarship Endowment
The Eric G. Merten and Melissa H. Merten Scholarship Endowment was...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies ERPI Patriot Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support for...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Ethel and Joseph Bowman Endowed Scholarship
The Ethel and Joseph Bowman Endowed Scholarship was established in 2002...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies First Virginia Bank Endowed Scholarship
The First Virginia Bank Endowed Scholarship was established in 1997 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Florence M. Schaffner Scholarship Endowment
The Florence M. Schaffner Endowed International Experience Award allows...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies General Hazel Johnson-Brown Endowed Scholarship
The General Hazel Johnson-Brown Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies George L. Donohue Endowed Scholarship
The George L. Donohue Endowed Scholarship was established in 2010 to...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies George Mason Bank-John C. Wood Endowed Scholarship
The George Mason Bank-John C. Wood Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies George Mason Bankshares-James A. Riley, III Endowed Scholarship
The George Mason Bankshares-James A. Riley, III Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies George W. Johnson Endowment and Joanne Ferris Johnson Scholarship
The George W. Johnson Endowment and Joanne Ferris Johnson Scholarship...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Graham Nursing Scholarship Endowment
The Graham Nursing Scholarship Endowment was established in 2014 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies H. Randall and Anna W. Edwards Scholarship Endowment
The H. Randall and Anna W. Edwards Scholarship Endowment was established...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies H. Russell Griffith Scholarship Endowment
The H. Russell Griffith Scholarship Endowment was established in 2017 to...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Harbitter Family Endowed Scholarship
The Harbitter Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2001 by Alan...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Hathi Endowed Fund
The Hathi Endowed Fund was established in 2017 by Deepak and Hansa...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Hazel and Peterson Scholarship
The Hazel and Peterson Scholarship was established in 2024 by Dr. and...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Hazel Scholars Endowment Fund
The Hazel Scholars Endowment Fund was established in 2011 by James W....
Deadline05/31/2024
$7,000 Helen Kellar Scholarship
The Helen Kellar Scholarship was established to support PhD students...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Helene Fuld Health Trust Endowed Scholarship
The Helene Fuld Health Trust Endowed Scholarship was established in 2020...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Herman B. and Sylvia Brotman Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Herman B. Brotman Scholarship Endowment was established in 1991 to...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Honorable Lutrelle F. Parker Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Honorable Lutrelle F. Parker Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies IMC Suneeth Nayak Endowed Scholarship
The IMC Suneeth Nayak Endowed Scholarship was established in 2002 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Indus Corporation Endowed Fund
The Indus Corporation Endowed Scholarship was established in 2001 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Interstate Van Lines Endowed Scholarship
The Interstate Van Lines Endowed Scholarship was established in 1983 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Islamic Studies Program
The Islamic Studies Program was founded in 2023 by the Barzinji Family...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Jacqueline Jean Brozna Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Jacqueline Jean Brozna Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies James D. Palmer Endowed Scholarship
The James D. Palmer Endowed Scholarship was established in 1999 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies James H. and Margaret R. Pickford Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The James H. and Margaret R. Pickford Memorial Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies James R. Beers Endowed Scholarship
The James R. Beers Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 by Beers...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Janis S. Reed Endowed Scholarship
The Janis S. Reed Endowed Scholarship was established in 2016 by Janis...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Jeri R. Forster Student Award Endowment
The Jeri R. Forster Student Award was established in 2011 by William...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies John L. Howard Endowed Scholarship
The John L. Howard Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 in memory...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies John M. and Nan W. Sherwood Endowed Scholarship
The John M. and Nan W. Sherwood Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies John Souza, III Endowed Scholarship
The John Souza, III Endowed Scholarship was established in 2004 in...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Johnson Family Endowed Scholarship
The Johnson Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2011 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies K. David Boyer, Jr. and Family Scholarship
The K. David Boyer, Jr. and Family Scholarship was established in 1996...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Book Endowed Scholarship
The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Book Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Katrina Hine Echols Endowed Scholarship
The Katrina Hine Echols Endowed Scholarship was established in 1974 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Kearney and Company Scholarship II in Accounting
The Kearney and Company Scholarship II in Accounting was established in...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Kelsie R. Troutman Endowed Scholarship
The Kelsie Troutman Endowed Scholarship was established in 2014 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Ken and Mindy Sosne Scholarship Endowment for First Generation Students
The Ken and Mindy Sosne Scholarship Endowment for First Generation...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Kenneth A. Kovach Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Kenneth A. Kovach Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Kevin and Veronica McCrohan Endowed Scholarship
The Kevin and Veronica McCrohan Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Kumar Mehta Endowed Scholarship in Information Systems and Operations Management
The Kumar Mehta Endowed Scholarship in Information Systems and...
Deadline05/31/2024
$5,000 Kyle Wilson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established in 2012...
Deadline05/31/2024