Explore the graduate fellowship categories below to find an award that interests you. Be sure to review the eligibility requirements carefully and note that some awards have an internal, George Mason deadline.
These fellowships represent only a selection of available opportunities. For information about additional awards that may align with your interests and goals, please contact the Office of Fellowships.
Tuition and/or Stipend
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Who: First-year graduate students (that have not earned a MA or PhD previously); U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents
What: Funding for three years of STEM graduate program
When: George Mason applicants must email the Office of Fellowships by July 1 for assistance with their application
DoD SMART Program
Who: Currently enrolled graduate student in STEM program; U.S. citizens
What: Full funding for 1+ years of graduate STEM program, summer internships with DoD facility, DoD employment upon graduation
When: Applications are due in December; contact the Office of Fellowships in August
Study/Research Overseas
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Who: Students with a bachelor’s degree (you can apply as an undergraduate senior); U.S. citizens
What: Funding to study, research, or teach English in 140+ countries
When: George Mason applicants must email the Office of Fellowships by July 1 for assistance with their application
Boren Fellowship
Who: Graduate students; U.S. citizens (note: must be enrolled at George Mason during fellowship)
What: Funding to learn a language critical to U.S. security overseas (grad students may also do research); federal employment upon return to the United States
When: George Mason applicants must email the Office of Fellowships by October 20 for assistance with their application
Critical Language Scholarship
Who: Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students; U.S. citizens
What: Funding to learn ‘critical need’ language overseas during summer
When: Applications are due in December; contact the Office of Fellowships in September
Research/Dissertation Funding
Ruth Kirschstein NRSA Award
Who: Doctoral students; U.S. citizens
What: Funding for research related to NIH priorities, professional mentorship
When: Applications due in April, August, or December
Center for Engaged Research Dissertation Grant
Center for Engaged Research Dissertation Grant
Who: Social science doctoral candidates in last phase of dissertation
What: Funding for final year of dissertation work
When: Applications due in December
Professional Opportunities
Bryce Harlow Award
Who: Part-time graduate students pursuing lobbying career
What: Funding for graduate school, professional mentorship
When: Applications due in May
Smithsonian Internships and Fellowships
Smithsonian Internships and Fellowships
Who: Graduate students (varies depending on specific position)
What: Paid research opportunity at Smithsonian museum or research institute
When: Application deadlines vary
International Students
Quad Fellowship
Who: Citizens of the United States, India, Japan, or Australia currently enrolled or intend to enroll in STEM
What: Funding for graduate school
When: Applications due in June
Generation Google Fellowship (North America)
Generation Google Fellowship (North America)
Who: Graduate students in computer science/engineering
What: One year of funding for school
When: Applications due in December
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Who: Graduate students
What: Funding for graduate school
When: Deadlines vary by country; apply through individual country Fulbright Office
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