GMU Office of Student Financial Aid

Scholarship Information

ID # Title Amount Criteria Application Source Deadline Date Decision Date
199 Virginia Press Women - Agnes Cooke Scholarship $550 This scholarship is available to any Virginia College student or Virginia resident attending an out-of-state college that is planning a career in journalism, photo journalism, public relations or another communications related field. Applications can be obtained at: www.virginiapresswomen.org Jul-16-2008
205 Community Associations Institute Research Foundation - Byron Hanke Fellowship $2000-$4000 Byron Hanke Fellowship applicants must be enrolled in an accredited master's, doctoral, or law program. Students for all disciplines are welcome to apply for the Hanke Fellowships, provided their studies relate to community associations generally and to the topic of the candidate's proposed community associations research project in the United States of America or Canada. Applications can be obtained at: http://www.cairf.org Aug-31-2008
207 United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Corporate Scholars Program Up to $10,000 The UNCF Scholarships listed on their website are a great opportunity to provide students of all interests to receive funding for their education through different corporations. Students should be sure to check application dates for each individual scholarship, they vary, some have passed and some have none at all. Each scholarship has its own requirements and will be selected for review. Applications can be obtained at: www.uncf.org Aug-31-2008
219 George Mason University Crew Club Scholarship $500 This scholarship program is available to the members of the George Mason University Crew Club. Scholarship awards are based on academic merit and are not linked to the athletic performance in any way. Applicant must be a member in a good standing of the George Mason University Crew Club and have maintained a semester GPA of 3.0 or greater for each of the two consecutive fall and spring semesters prior to the award. Applications can be obtained at the Office of Student Financial Aid - South Chesapeake Module. Aug-15-2008
245 Francis D. Heliotis Memorial Graduate Research Award $1400 Recipient must be an admitted graduate student majoring in the field of environmental science and be engaged in thesis or dissertation work that includes field studies and the award will be used to purchase materials for their research. Environmental Science and Public Policy (703)993-1043 or Chris Jones, Chair rcjones@gmu.edu Aug-22-2008
258 American Council of Learned Societies Varies The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) supports scholarship in the humanities and humanities-related social sciences. ACLS fellowships and grants include, but are not limited to anthropology, archaeology, art and architectural history, economic history, film, geography, history, languages and literatures, legal studies, linguistics, musicology, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, rhetoric and communication, sociology, and theater studies. There are also programs for digital innovation, teaching and study abroad. The eligibility requirements and application procedures for each program varies. As of 2-28-08, there is no 2008-2009 application available on the website, by summer 2008, it should be available. Applications can be obtained at: www.acls.org Aug-31-2008
297 Southside Tobacco Loan Forgiveness Program Up to $3000 The purpose of this program is to assist students with their tuition and academics fees. Students must be a U.S. National or permanent legal resident of the U.S., a resident of Virginia for the last 12 months with no ties to other states. The student must express an interest in being employed in one of 24 localities listed on the website after graduation, working in the field of their degree. Be sure to see further requirements and details on the website. Applications can be obtained at: www.tic.virginia.gov. Dec-15-2008
320 Zonta Club of Fairfax County Edith Clark Nalls Graduate Scholarship for 2008-2009 $1250 Applicants must be female graduate students accepted/enrolled at George Mason University for the 2008-2009 academic year. Applicants with an established record of academic excellence will likely rank higher in the selection process. Applications can be obtained at the Office of Student Financial Aid - South Chesapeake Module. Jul-25-2008
321 ASCO Numatics 2008/2009 Engineering College Scholarship $5000 ASCO Numatics will award two merit-based scholarships of $5000 for full time undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in manufacturing and processing engineering. For undergraduate students, applicants must have completed at least their sophomore year and have a GPA of at least 3.2 on a scale of 4.0. Applicants must also be US citizens or legal residents. Check the website for additional requirements and questions. Applications can be obtained at: www.asconumatics.com/scholarship Jul-31-2008
322 The Bailey Family Foundation $5,000 Applicants for the Bailey Family Foundation College Program Scholarship must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and be registered at a participating college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and be U.S. citizens who are pursuing their undergraduate degree. Applications can be obtained at: www.bailey-family.org Sep-15-2008

 

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