July 2025 Newsletter

Dear Graduate Students,

We hope you are finding ways to beat the heat this summer! ☀️ Please find information about upcoming funding deadlines and fellowship opportunities below, and as always, feel free to reach out with any questions as you prepare for the Fall 2025 semester.

If you receive an award from GW or from another entity it's important that you review your award letter to ensure you follow the award's requirements. In particular, you will want to confirm if your award is renewable for multiple years or non-renewable.

If you have questions about your award, please contact the awarding department. A specific contact person should be listed in the body of the award letter.

If you are looking for additional funding, OGSAF has resources for you! Our External Fellowships webpage also provides lists of funding opportunities to explore and access to our funding database, Pivot. 

The monthly payment plan enables students or their authorized users to pay current fall semester tuition and fees in equal payments throughout the semester. The plan is interest-free as long as monthly payments are made on time and in full. 

Please contact the Student Accounts Office with any questions at sao@gwu.edu.

Award Details: AmeriCorps alumni interested in using their Segal Education Award for graduate study at the George Washington University may be eligible to have their award matched by GW.

Deadlines: Beginning in Academic Year 2025-26, students must submit their AmeriCorps matching applications by the following dates.

Application Deadline (for students beginning graduate school in Fall 2025): September 19, 2025

Award Details: 10% discount on tuition for the duration of a GW master's degree or graduate certificate program for recent GW alumni.

Eligibility Requirements (for students beginning graduate school in Fall 2025):

National Deadline: October 7, 2025

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.

The Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships offers Fulbright application advising services to graduate students and supports them throughout the application process. To learn more and express your interest, please contact Isabelle Giuttari at igiuttari@gwu.edu.

National Deadline: January 21, 2026

The National Security Education Program Boren Fellowship is for graduate students interested in acquiring or strengthening skills in languages critical to US National Security, and is intended for those who are willing to make a commitment to federal service. Graduate Fellows are able to choose their own program or select one of four Flagship Programs. In addition to language learning, Graduate Fellows are encouraged to conduct research, take additional academic courses, and/or pursue internships. There is also an opportunity to be funded for domestic language programs. The maximum award offered for graduate students is $30,000.

Campus Review Opportunity:

Intent to Apply Form due: August 31, 2025

Deadline to submit materials for campus review: December 1, 2025

Please note that while participating in the campus review process is not required to apply to the Boren awards, it is strongly encouraged. As part of the process, students will receive feedback on drafts of their application from a faculty review committee. For more information, please contact igiuttari@gwu.edu. If graduate students do not participate in the campus review, they can still receive advising support, linked below.

Please note that during the months of August and September, OGSAF will be pausing our virtual office hours, and will resume in late September. Please call or email us with any questions or concerns, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Q: How do I obtain an assistantship position?

A: All assistantships are managed directly by departments, so we recommend reaching out to your department or program director to learn about position availability. You can find contact information for your department on their website. 

Q: Whom do I contact with questions about my current funding award?

A: Most awards are administered directly by your school or department rather than OGSAF. Please check your award letter and reach out to the contact person listed with any questions. The contact person is usually listed in one of the last paragraphs of the award letter.  

Q: Whom do I contact with questions about my bill (i.e. how to pay, refund requests, setting up a payment plan, etc.)?

A: Please contact the Student Accounts Office for all billing-related inquiries. 

Q: Whom do I contact with questions about loan opportunities?

A: Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for all loan-related inquiries. MD and Physician Assistant candidates should contact their respective financial aid office.

The Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships serves as a resource for graduate students looking for funding opportunities at the George Washington University.

Student Services Offered:

Please note OGSAF is unable to provide details about assistantship availability or department funding availability. Please contact your department to learn more!

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