Our Opportunities

The General & Conditional Applications for the upcoming 2023 – 2024 Aid Year are now open for the following:

Open:

• College of Education and Human Development * Deadline may vary for some awards

• College of Humanities and Social Sciences *Deadlines may vary for some awards

  • CHSS – Bachelor’s Individualized Study
  • CHSS – School of Integrative Studies

• College of Public Health *Deadline May 31, 2023

• College of Science *Deadline May 31, 2023

• Financial Aid Office *Deadline May 31, 2023

GMU ADVANCE Program *Deadline May 31, 2023

• School of Business *Deadline May 31, 2023

Opening Dates to Be Announced for the following Colleges and Schools:

• College of Engineering and Computing

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 be 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!
Specific scholarship deadlines will be indicated in the opportunity description (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 pm 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 offered to 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 Anthony and G. Louise Otto Endowed Scholarship
The Anthony and G. Louise Otto Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline04/01/2023
Varies Michael and Robin Kelley Endowed Scholarship
The Michael and Robin Kelley Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006...
Deadline04/01/2023
Varies School of Integrative Studies Founders Endowed Scholarship
The School of Integrative Studies (SIS) Founders Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline04/16/2023
Varies Accenture Endowed Scholarship II
The Accenture Endowed Scholarship II was established in 2005 to benefit...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Accounting Advisory Council Scholarship
The Accounting Advisory Council Scholarship was established to provide...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies ADVANCE Initiative STEM Scholarship Fund
The ADVANCE Initiative STEM Scholarship Fund was established in 2019 by...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Alliance for Excellence Endowed Scholarship
The Alliance for Excellence Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Amy Leachtenauer Miller Social Work Scholarship
The Amy Leachtenauer Miller Social Work Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Anderson-Nalls Family Endowed Scholarship
The Anderson-Nalls Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007 by...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Ann O'Neil School of Nursing Scholarship Fund
The Ann O’Neil School of Nursing Scholarship Fund was established in...
Deadline05/31/2023
$1,000 Annandale Woman's Club Endowed Scholarship
The Annandale Woman’s Club Endowed Scholarship was established in 1992...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Anne K. Altman and Xavier W. Alire Scholarship
The Anne K. Altman and Xavier W. Alire Scholarship was established in...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Annetta Hyde Gibson Endowed Scholarship
The Annetta Hyde Gibson Endowed Scholarship was established in 1988 by...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Annetta Hyde Gibson Endowed Scholarship
The Annetta Hyde Gibson Endowed Scholarship was established in 1988 by...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Anzilotti Endowed Scholarship
The Anzilotti Endowed Scholarship was established in 2004 by Mr. and...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Arthur and Nancy Newberry Scholarship Endowment
The Arthur and Nancy Newberry Scholarship Endowment was established in...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Arthur E. Morrissette, Sr. Endowed Scholarship
The Arthur E. Morrissette, Sr. Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Ashley C. Payton Memorial Scholarship
The Ashley C. Payton Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 to...
Deadline05/31/2023
$0.00 Asian Pacific Student Scholarship
The Asian Pacific Student Scholarship was established in 2015 by the...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Aster Hiruye Memorial Scholarship
The Aster Hiruye Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 by Rediet...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Bachelor of Individualized Study Endowed Scholarship
The Bachelor of Individualized Study Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline05/31/2023
$5,000 Bernard and Marianne Harless Scholarship Fund
The Bernard and Marianne Harless Scholarship Fund was established in...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Bernie L. Bates and Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter Endowed Scholarship
The Bernie L. Bates and Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Bette Burch Nursing Scholarship Endowment
The Bette Burch Nursing Scholarship Endowment was established in 1998 by...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Bill Miller BFA Scholarship for Diversity in Creative Writing
The Bill Miller BFA Scholarship for Diversity in Creative Writing was...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies BRG Communications Better Living Scholarship
The BRG Communications Better Living Scholarship was established in 2021...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Camille T. Barry Nursing PhD Scholarship Endowment
The Camille T. Barry Nursing PhD Scholarship Endowment was established...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Carolyn A. Taylor Scholarship Endowment
The Carolyn A. Taylor Scholarship Endowment was established in 2008 by...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Carter-Hunter Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Carter-Hunter Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1990...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship (CREE) Opportunity Scholarship
The Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship (CREE) Opportunity...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Charles J. Colgan Endowed Scholarship
The Charles J. Colgan Endowed Scholarship was established in 2015 by the...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Chesterbrook Residences Scholarship
The Chesterbrook Residences Scholarship provides funding for students...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Christina Williams Endowed Scholarship
The Christina Williams Endowed Scholarship was established in 2020 to...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Christine Worthen Eames Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Christine Worthen Eames Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies CHSS Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Established in 2014, the CHSS Alumni Chapter Scholarship recognizes the...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies CHSS Dean’s Challenge Scholarship Undergraduate
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks nominations for the...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Claudia F. Pleasants Endowed Scholarship
The Claudia F. Pleasants Endowed Scholarship was established in 1997 by...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Coleman Raphael Endowed Scholarship
The Coleman Raphael Endowed Scholarship was established in 1986 by the...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies College of Public Health Distinguished Scholar Award
The College of Public Health Distinguished Scholar Award was established...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Colonel Michael A. Dickerson Endowed Scholarship
In 2020 Carolyn Cuppernull began the fundraising effort to establish the...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Cornell Wells Endowed Scholarship
The Cornell Wells Endowed Scholarship was established in 2012 by Charlie...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Crankstart Re-entry Scholarship
The Crankstart Re-entry Scholarship Program was established in 2019 by...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Cynthia Wynn Herman Endowed Scholarship
The Cynthia Wynn Herman Endowed Scholarship was established in 1995 in...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Dana Ireland Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Dana Ireland Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1992 in...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies David W. Rossell, D.A. '00, Endowed Scholarship for the Higher Education Program
The David W. Rossell, D.A. ’00, Endowed Scholarship for the Higher...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Deborah J. Milanowski Nursing Endowed Scholarship
The Deborah J. Milanowski Nursing Scholarship was established by David...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Dennis Garcia and Will Soza Scholarship
The Dennis Garcia and Will Soza Scholarship was established in 2008 by...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Devlin Family Scholarship
The Devlin Family Scholarship was created in 2023 to provide support to...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies Didlake Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Senator Charles J. Colgan
The Didlake Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Senator Charles J. Colgan...
Deadline05/31/2023
Varies DiNatale Memorial Scholarship
The DiNatale Memorial Scholarship provides funding to either a Ph.D. or...
Deadline05/31/2023