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 Undocumented Scholars Award
The Undocumented Scholars Award (made possible by the First Gen Next Gen...
Deadline05/05/2024
Varies Abile Group, Inc. Scholarship
The Abile Group, Inc. Scholarship was established in 2021 by the Abile...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Accenture Endowed Scholarship II
The Accenture Endowed Scholarship II was established in 2005 to benefit...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Accounting Advisory Council Scholarship
The Accounting Advisory Council Scholarship was established to provide...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Alliance for Excellence Endowed Scholarship
The Alliance for Excellence Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Amy Leachtenauer Miller Social Work Scholarship
The Amy Leachtenauer Miller Social Work Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Anderson-Nalls Family Endowed Scholarship
The Anderson-Nalls Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Andrew P. Sage Endowed Scholarship
The Andrew P. Sage Endowed Scholarship was established in 2005 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Ann O'Neil School of Nursing Scholarship Fund
The Ann O’Neil School of Nursing Scholarship Fund was established in...
Deadline05/31/2024
$1,000 Annandale Woman's Club Endowed Scholarship
The Annandale Woman’s Club Endowed Scholarship was established in 1992...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Anne K. Altman and Xavier W. Alire Scholarship
The Anne K. Altman and Xavier W. Alire Scholarship was established in...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Annetta Hyde Gibson Endowed Scholarship
The Annetta Hyde Gibson Endowed Scholarship was established in 1988 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
$1,000 Annette Gorn Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Annette Gorn Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2000 in...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Anshul Chimaladinne Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Anshul Chimaladinne, a rising Junior at Freedom High school, passed away...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Anzilotti Endowed Scholarship
The Anzilotti Endowed Scholarship was established in 2004 by Mr. and...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Arthur and Nancy Newberry Scholarship Endowment
The Arthur and Nancy Newberry Scholarship Endowment was established in...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Arthur E. Morrissette, Sr. Endowed Scholarship
The Arthur E. Morrissette, Sr. Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Arthur I. and Helen M. Poland Endowed Scholarship
The Arthur I. and Helen M. Poland Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Ashley C. Payton Memorial Scholarship
The Ashley C. Payton Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 to...
Deadline05/31/2024
$5,000 Bernard and Marianne Harless Scholarship Fund
The Bernard and Marianne Harless Scholarship Fund was established in...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Bernie L. Bates and Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter Endowed Scholarship
The Bernie L. Bates and Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Bette Burch Nursing Scholarship Endowment
The Bette Burch Nursing Scholarship Endowment was established in 1998 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
$0.00 Birchard Biology Senior Scholarship
The Birchard Biology Senior Scholarship was established n 2024 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
$0.00 Bridget Nesko Memorial Courage Award
The Bridget Nesko Memorial Nursing Faculty Excellence Courage Award was...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Camille T. Barry Nursing PhD Scholarship Endowment
The Camille T. Barry Nursing PhD Scholarship Endowment was established...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Carl M. Harris Endowed Scholarship
The Carl M. Harris Endowed Scholarship was established in 2000 in memory...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Carolyn A. Taylor Scholarship Endowment
The Carolyn A. Taylor Scholarship Endowment was established in 2008 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Carter-Hunter Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Carter-Hunter Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1990...
Deadline05/31/2024
$2,000 Catherine "Cathy" Belter Memorial Endowed Fellowship
The Catherine “Cathy” Belter Memorial Fellowship Endowment was...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies CEHD Student Licensure and Certification Exam Fund
The CEHD Student Licensure/Certification Test Fee Fund was established...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship (CREE) Opportunity Scholarship
The Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship (CREE) Opportunity...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Charles C. Joyce Endowed Scholarship
The Charles C. Joyce Endowed Scholarship was established in 2018 by the...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Charles J. Colgan Endowed Scholarship
The Charles J. Colgan Endowed Scholarship was established in 2015 by the...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Chesterbrook
To provide scholarship support for undergraduate or graduate students...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Chesterbrook Residences Scholarship
The Chesterbrook Residences Scholarship provides funding for students...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Christina Williams Endowed Scholarship
The Christina Williams Endowed Scholarship was established in 2020 to...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Claudia F. Pleasants Endowed Scholarship
The Claudia F. Pleasants Endowed Scholarship was established in 1997 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Coleman Raphael Endowed Scholarship
The Coleman Raphael Endowed Scholarship was established in 1986 by the...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies College of Engineering and Computing Scholarship
The Information Technology and Engineering Scholarship provides general...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies College of Science Scholarship Fund
The College of Science Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 to...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Cornell Wells Endowed Scholarship
The Cornell Wells Endowed Scholarship was established in 2012 by Charlie...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Crankstart Re-entry Scholarship
The Crankstart Re-entry Scholarship Program was established in 2019 by...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Dana Ireland Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Dana Ireland Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1992 in...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Deborah J. Milanowski Nursing Endowed Scholarship
The Deborah J. Milanowski Nursing Scholarship was established by David...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Deltek Scholars Endowed Program
The Deltek Scholars Endowed Program was established in 2021 by Deltek,...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Didlake Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Senator Charles J. Colgan
The Didlake Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Senator Charles J. Colgan...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies DiNatale Memorial Scholarship
The DiNatale Memorial Scholarship provides funding to either a Ph.D. or...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Dorothy S. and N. Hugh McDiarmid Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1997 by the Women’s Advisory Board and funded by multiple...
Deadline05/31/2024
$2,000 Douglas and Mariana Brook Education Endowed Scholarship
The Douglas and Mariana Brook Education Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline05/31/2024
Varies Douglas G. and Elizabeth C. Dahlin Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Douglas G. and Elizabeth C. Dahlin Memorial Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline05/31/2024