Partially funded

Mason Merit Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen

George Mason University, United States

Scholarship overview

George Mason awards millions of dollars in merit scholarships to incoming first-time freshmen each year. Awards recognise academic achievement, special talents and personal characteristics, without regard to financial need, and are managed by the Office of Admissions and the Scholarship Committee.

Most scholarships require full-time enrolment and are not pro-rated for reduced loads.

Award Information

  • First-time freshman applicants who apply for admission by the November 1 Early Action deadline
  • Full-time enrolment (minimum 12 credits per semester)
  • Admission to a degree programme; no separate scholarship application
  • Domicile (residency) status can affect eligibility; awards may be reduced or cancelled if residency changes
  • Award amount is listed on the student's award letter
  • Applied to tuition (12-15 credit hours) for up to four consecutive years (eight semesters)
  • Renewal requires a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA annually
  • Awards are cancelled if another award pays full tuition and may be reduced if other aid covers the resident/non-resident tuition difference; total aid cannot exceed the cost of attendance
  • November 1: Early Action application deadline for automatic merit consideration
  • Early Action admission decisions in mid-December; scholarship notification no later than February
  1. Submit the freshman application (Common App or George Mason application) by November 1.
  2. No separate scholarship form is required; all applicants are considered automatically.
  3. Check the admission letter, the Patriot Pass portal or the financial aid package for any award.

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How selection works

Selected by the Office of Admissions and the Scholarship Committee through holistic review.

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