Graduate Funding at a Glance

Graduate assistants perform part-time research assistance or teaching duties in their fields of study. These merit-based awards are available in many GW departments and provide salaries and/or tuition awards.

GW provides many fellowships and scholarships, which offer stipends and/or tuition awards based on academic achievement, to fund master's and doctoral study. Most fellowships and scholarships are offered through the academic departments and some are offered through the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships. A number of outside fellowships are also available. Outside awards are sponsored by foundations, professional and learned societies, industries, and other organizations. Contact the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships for information about outside funding resources.

Faculty members serving as principal investigators on research grants may hire GW students as research assistants. This paid employment is available in very specific fields; contact your department to find out if it offers such opportunities. In some cases, you do not have to be studying in that specific field to apply.

Programs in education sometimes sponsor research traineeships. These merit-based awards provide varying stipends to fund technical training. Awards are available only in selected fields; contact your department for more information.

1. Computer Security and Information Assurance Fellowship- For graduate student in Computer and Network Security, with a concentration in an information assurance function
2. Engineering Alumni Association (EEA) Scholarship – for graduate students in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
3. Ibrahim Aborsey Ashie Engineering Scholarship Fund – provides scholarships to students enrolled in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
4. Graduate Engineering Honors Fellowship Program- must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; provides a half tuition award.
5. Transportation Safety Engineering and Environmental Engineering - GW targeted fellowships
6. Norris and Betty Hekimian Graduate Award – supports research in any aspect of engineering at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
7. Hyundai Scholarship Fund – for master's and doctoral students who are citizens of South Korea, or U.S. citizens with a demonstrated interest in Korea and are in computer science, engineering management, mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. Download a Hyundai Application
8. Douglas L. Jones Endowed Mechanical Engineering Graduate Fellowship – established in 2002 by Douglas L. Jones, BS 1963, MS 1965, D.Sc 1970, to provide fellowships to students majoring in mechanical engineering
9. W. Stanley Machen Graduate Fellowship Fund – fellowship award to either full- or part-time graduate students majoring in civil engineering field U.S.
10. NCAC fellowships- National Crash Analysis Center
11. Raymond L. Pickholtz Graduate Scholarships - supports a graduate student in communications engineering
12. S. Remey Pottinger Memorial Scholarships Fund – provides scholarships for graduate students in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
13. Virginia Campus Cooperative Research and Education Fellowships – for students enrolled at the Virginia Campus; provides a full-tuition award and stipend
14. Lewis P. Wagman Engineering Endowment – provides scholarships for graduate students in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

A number of federal and private loan funds provide graduate loans based on either financial need or creditworthiness. All loans must be repaid, but some loans allow you to defer payment while you are enrolled in school. GW's Office of Student Financial Assistance has complete information on such sources of aid. Click here for detailed student loan and federal financial aid application procedures for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Cooperative education allows you to integrate salaried, study-related work experiences into your academic program. These competitive positions are available in selected public agencies and private corporations; they are not based on financial need. International students may participate in the program within the private sector; opportunities in the public sector are limited to U.S. students. Contact the Career Center and your academic department for more information on cooperative education opportunities.

The House Mentor (HM) will serve in upper-division halls and will help residents to develop an environment that promotes personal and professional development. The HM will assist residents in their preparation for personal and professional expectations of life after The George Washington University. The HM will guide residents in efforts to prepare for lifestyle and career choice. The HM will know their residents, model appropriate behavior, and assist in the development of educational, co-curricular initiatives. Full-time students in graduate degree programs may apply. Compensation includes a fixed wage for the academic year, a furnished room, voice-mail and call-waiting services. Note that remuneration is considered income and may impact your financial aid package. Candidates are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office for additional information prior to accepting the House Mentor position.

The Housing Program Assistant will play a vital role in the coordination and shared management of assignment, marketing, and programming process of graduate student housing. Full-time students in graduate degree programs may apply. Compensation includes and hourly wage, a furnished room, voicemail and call-waiting services. Housing for this position is considered part of the compensation package and is therefore taxable income.

GW Housing Programs
2129 I Street, NW – John Quincy Adams House
The George Washington University
Washington, DC 20052
(202) 994-1234
e-mail: Housejob@gwu.edu
website: http://gwired.gwu.edu/gwhousing/employment

Many graduate students obtain employment to help fund their studies. The Career Center posts lists of part-time, summer, and internship positions for which graduate students may apply. You should also visit individual academic departments, which may post part-time job openings and internship opportunities.

The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to your course of study. For more information and an application, view our page on the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Many larger corporations, as well as the federal government, offer tuition assistance to employees pursuing graduate study. In most cases, your program of study must be related to your career field.

After a three-month waiting period, new GW employees may receive educational benefits. Graduate students employed full- or part-time on a research grant may use their tuition benefits immediately if they begin their employment before the first day of classes. See Research Appointments. Full-time and regular part-time employees may register for varying amounts of tuition-free credit hours. Spouses and children of full-time employees receive a tuition discount. Students applying for jobs at GW must inquire in person about the application process at:

Human Resource Services
2033 K Street, NW, Suite 220
Washington, DC
(202) 994-9600
e-mail: dhr@gwu.edu
website: http://www.gwu.edu/~hrs

Active-duty personnel, veterans, or dependents of veterans may be entitled to varying educational benefits. To be eligible, veterans must have completed at least one year of active service in the U.S. Armed Forces, unless discharged under honorable conditions for medical reasons. For more information, contact:

The Office of Student Financial Assistance
Assistant Director/Veterans Affairs
2121 Eye Street, NW, Rice Hall 310
The George Washington University
Washington, DC 20052
e-mail: Financial Aid Office
website: http://gwired.gwu.edu/finaid
*Applicants should consult with a GW veterans counselor before submitting an application to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Many GW merit-based financial assistance opportunities are open to international students. Many such students receive funding from GW, and many from their home countries or the companies for which they work. Other resources are:

• AED Administered Programs
• American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships
• American-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST)
• Daewoo Vietnamese Scholarship Fund
• EduPass: The SmartStudent Guide to Studying in the USA
• Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program
• Fulbright Grants for Non-U.S. Citizens
• GW Career Development Fellowship
• GW Global Leaders Program
• GW Hyundai Scholarship
• International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) Grant Opportunities for International Scholars
• Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Grants for Women from Developing Countries
• PEO International Peace Scholarship
• Phi Delta Gamma Scholarship
• Poncelet Scholarships - for GW graduate students who are citizens of the European Union and are enrolled in selected programs in the School of Business and Public Management.
• Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
• Leo S. Rowe Pan-American Fund Program of the Organization of American States – interest-free loans for students from Latin American and the Caribbean
• USIA Programs
• Vietnam Education Foundation Fellowship Program

International students applying for teaching assistantships must demonstrate sufficient English language skills. Numerous restrictions apply to international students seeking on- or off-campus employment. For more information, contact:

International Services Office
2029 K St., NW 2nd Floor
The George Washington University
Washington, DC 20052
Phone (202) 296-5254
Fax (202) 296-5188
e-mail: iso@gwu.edu
website: http://gwired.gwu.edu/iso