Established in 1949, George Mason University (GMU) is a public research institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The university offers a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing innovation, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to public service.
To support its student community, GMU provides several scholarship opportunities. The University Scholarships offer full tuition coverage for bachelor’s students, providing financial aid packages that include a full-tuition scholarship for four years. For graduate students, the Presidential Scholarship offers full tuition coverage for PhD candidates, including tuition fees for 18 credits during the fall and spring semesters, a graduate research assistantship with a stipend ranging from $27,000 to $36,000, subsidized health insurance, and a $9,000 summer stipend for third and fourth-year doctoral students. Additionally, Graduate Assistantships are available for master’s and PhD students, providing tuition grants and waivers, stipends up to $22,418 annually for full-time assistants, and subsidized health insurance.
External funding opportunities are also accessible to GMU students. The You Are Welcome Here Scholarship, offered by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, provides at least 50% of tuition fees for bachelor’s students.
You can find more university scholarships and external scholarships offered by George Mason University further down in this page!
