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🎓 2026- 2027 Scholarship Opportunities – George Mason University
🏫 Departmental Conditional Applications – Opening February 1
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Bachelor Individualized Study
• Bachelor Individualized Study
• Costello College of Business
• Financial Aid Office
❌ Departmental Conditional Applications Closed -TBA. Check back regularly for updates on department applications announcements and essential deadlines to stay on track!
• College of Education and Human Development
• College of Engineering and Computing
• College of Public Health
• GMU Alumni Association
• Mason ADVANCE Program
• Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation
• University Life
👥 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; it 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 in mid-June and are sent via email only to students selected for the award.
Recipients may view their awards on Patriot Web in the Financial Aid Awards section.
Applying for a scholarship is a step toward potential support; while it does not guarantee an award, it is an important opportunity to be considered for financial assistance.
🌐 External Resources
Access external scholarships via Mason’s portal using Patriot Pass credentials.
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