George Mason University Scholarships for Undergraduates

George Mason University offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students. These scholarships are designed to support students with diverse backgrounds and academic interests, helping them to achieve their educational goals. The university provides various avenues for both merit-based and need-based aid, ensuring a wide range of students can access financial assistance.

Application Process and General Information

The first step in applying for scholarship opportunities is to complete the General Application. The scholarship application process is designed to be student-friendly. After completing the General Application, students will be directed to a Conditional Application or the Recommended Opportunities page. Some Conditional Applications may require a resume or other supporting documents. It is recommended to type your essays in Word or Text to take advantage of spell check and word count. The opportunity description will indicate specific scholarship deadlines (if applicable). Each school or college may have a different application deadline. Notification of Mason Foundation scholarships begins in mid-June and continues on a rolling basis. If you don’t have a Blackbaud ID, select Sign Up to create one. The sign up is a one-time process.

Notification of George Mason internal scholarships begins mid-June and continues through August. Students are encouraged to track their scholarship notifications/awards via the student portal Patriot Web under the Financial Aid tab. George Mason University reserves the right to adjust or cancel financial aid awards based on changes in eligibility, funding, enrollment changes, receipt of outside scholarships, etc.

For any financial aid questions, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 703-993-2353.

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Merit-Based Scholarships

Admission Merit Scholarships

All freshman applicants who apply by November 1 (the Early Action application deadline) are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships through the Office of Admissions. For students offered a merit award, notification is included in their Admission Office acceptance letter or a separate letter after admittance to the University.

University Scholars Award

The University Scholars Award is the highest academic distinction that George Mason offers to undergraduate students. The University Scholar Award covers the full cost of tuition over four years.

International Student Scholarships

The scholarship is open to first-year undergraduate international students of all academic majors and fields of study, and it is applied to tuition costs.

Renewal Requirements for Merit Scholarships

To continue to receive a merit scholarship, students must meet certain renewal requirements. A student will receive a loss of scholarship notification from the Scholarship Manager if they do not meet the renewal requirements for their merit award. Admission Merit scholarships are applied directly to tuition & mandatory charges only.

Some merit scholarships can be used to study abroad. To determine, please follow the Center for Global Education guidelines and meet with a Financial Aid Counselor.

Need-Based Scholarships and Financial Aid

Mason Scholarship Application

The online Mason Scholarship Application is open to all continuing undergraduates, admitted transfers, and graduate students, to review and apply for scholarship opportunities offered through the Office of Student Financial Aid and various departments. Awards are open to admitted students who have confirmed their acceptance through a tuition deposit. Students must demonstrate merit and financial need.

Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA)

Students and prospective students can determine if they should file a VASA or a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application here. The Virginia Alternative State Aid application (VASA) is a free and safe way for students to pursue financial assistance for undergraduate education. The deadline for priority consideration is February 1.

Student Emergency Assistance Fund

Support is available for current students who are experiencing immediate financial obstacles, such as homelessness and food insecurity through the Student Emergency Assistance Fund.

College of Engineering and Computing Scholarships

Several scholarships are specifically designated for students pursuing degrees in the College of Engineering and Computing. These scholarships often have specific criteria related to academic merit, financial need, and field of study.

The Dr. Criteria: The updated purpose of the Fund will be to provide scholarship support for students in the College of Engineering and Computing. Recipients may be either in or out-of-state students and are selected by a committee appointed by the Dean.
Criteria: To provide scholarship support for undergraduate students or students in the accelerated master's program enrolled in the College of Engineering and Computing who are majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.
E. Criteria: To provide two scholarships per academic year for undergraduate students majoring in engineering. Preference will be given to members of the three student organizations that Dr. Bernard White started at George Mason University: the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Recipients may be either full or part-time, in-state or out-of-state residents, and must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
The Edward Ciulis and Ethel J. Criteria: Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Engineering and Computing, majoring in technology. Applicant will qualify based on academic merit and financial need, with a strong emphasis on need.
H. Randall and Anna W. Criteria: Applicant will qualify on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
James D. John L. Criteria: Applicant will qualify on the basis of academic merit and financial need and must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Kelsie R. Lloyd J. Criteria: Applicant must be a full-time or part-time undergraduate student within the College of Engineering and Computing.
Northern Virginia Technology Council - Daniel R. SRA Jeffrey B. Criteria: The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering and Computing. To provide support for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering and Computing. Recipients must be full-time students and may be in-state or out-of-state students. Recipients will qualify on the basis of academic merit. Recipients must agree to have their names made available to the public. Recipients will be selected by a committee appointed by the Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing in coordination with the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Trudi A. Criteria: The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarship support for undergraduates in the College of Engineering and Computing. The applicant would be a transfer student wishing to complete their bachelor of science in Engineering degree after having completed an Associate of Science in Engineering degree at Northern Virginia Community College. Preference will be given to students from under-represented populations. Recipients may be full-time or part-time and may be in-state or out-of-state.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Charles C. Scholarship

Criteria: Students may be full-time or part-time and may be in-state or out-of-state.

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Department Scholarships

Some departments award scholarships to incoming students.

External Scholarship Opportunities

There are also additional external scholarship opportunities available to students through financial aid.

Important Considerations

Residency: Certain scholarship awards are based on residency. To be considered for in-state tuition, students must meet the residency requirements set forth by the Code of Virginia.
Outside Scholarships: If an outside scholarship is awarded for four years, it must be reported each year. Outside scholarship pending credits (or memos) are posted once the student provides our office with a copy of the official award letter.
Refunds: A credit balance from financial aid awards (e.g., grants, loans, scholarships, etc.) paid on the account will automatically generate a refund check. Please be advised that no refunds will be issued on pending financial aid.
Please refer to your scholarship letter for specific requirements of your scholarship.

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