Since 1989, George Mason University has provided four-year, full-tuition scholarships to a select group of outstanding students known as University Scholars.
This investment prepares a diverse and multidisciplinary cohort of problem-solvers to take on society’s grand challenges.
Contribute to workforce development by helping us remove financial barriers: your support enables us to attract exceptional applicants to the Greater Washington region while retaining the most motivated university-bound students who attend local high schools.
As part of George Mason’s historic $1 billion Mason Now: Power the Possible campaign, the Honors College is prioritizing expansion of the University Scholars program and aims to provide all University Scholars a funding package covering the full cost of attendance.
Promise Scholar Sponsorships
Promise Scholars receive comprehensive scholarship packages that cover tuition, room and board, fees, and additional costs for four years. They also receive a stipend to support their research and professional development. With increased donor support, we can expand the Promise Scholars program to the most highly qualified students in all of George Mason’s schools and colleges.
Sponsors of Promise Scholars receive:
- Recognition for you or your company on the Honors College supporter’s webpage, with logo and link.
- Creation of a named Promise Scholarship to be awarded to a single student for four years
- Coordination with your social media or communications team on development of a communication plan around social media post(s) and press releases about awardees, with at least two posts on Honors College social media recognizing each award you sponsor.
- The opportunity to engage directly with the Promise Scholar and/or provide additional optional support, such as internships, to this student.
Endowed Promise Scholar Sponsor: estimated $1.5 million
Endowing Sponsors of Promise Scholarships work with our Advancement team to create a scholarship endowment that will provide ongoing comprehensive support of Promise Scholars for years to come.
Sustaining Promise Scholar Sponsor: $250,000 for four years
Sustaining Sponsors of Promise Scholarships will fund a new comprehensive Promise Scholarship for 4 years
Promise Scholar Sponsor: $100,000 for four years
Sponsors of Promise Scholarships fund a scholarship that supplements an existing University Scholars scholarship paid for by the University, converting this to a comprehensive funding package for 4 years.
Scholarships outside of the University Scholars program
Sponsors can collaborate with our advancement team to establish other scholarship and award opportunities. Current examples include scholarships for studying abroad, conducting student research, cultivating young professionals in particular fields like national security and international development, and promoting engaged citizenship. This support enables us to provide financial assistance to students across various disciplines, fostering academic achievement and career readiness.
Expanding Scholarship Opportunities Beyond the University Scholars
Sponsors can collaborate with our advancement team to establish other scholarship and award opportunities. This support enables us to provide financial assistance to students across various disciplines, fostering academic achievement and career readiness.
Examples include:
- The McQueen Family Scholarship for Global Studies, which funds study abroad experiences
- The Peraton Scholarship in National Security, which supports students pursuing careers in national security
- The Odin, Feldman, and Pittleman Scholarship, which supports students who will work to improve the lives of those living in the developing world
- The Schwartzstein Award for First Year Research, which supports student research
- The Katherine Z. Creane Scholarship, which supports undergraduate transfer students
- The Honors College Concerned Citizen Award, which supports students with exceptional commitment to community service
- The Dr. Gerald L. Gordon Scholarship, which supports a distinguished student pursuing a degree in a field relevant to the economic development of Fairfax County