September 2025 Newsletter

Each month the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships (OGSAF) sends out a newsletter with important dates, events, and funding opportunities. 

Welcome new graduate students! We hope you're settling in to your new schedules and have an exciting semester ahead. We know that part of settling into life as a graduate student is having a strong understanding of the options available to fund your graduate studies. OGSAF is hosting two webinars to share more about the variety of funding opportunities GW graduate students have access to.

The content will be the same at both events so we recommend students only attend one session. These sessions will be recorded and shared on our website if you are unable to attend live.

The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) application cycle is open! This prestigious program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees.

Award Type: $37,000 stipend and $16,000 cost of education allowance for tuition/fees annually for three years, as well as professional development opportunities 

Basic Eligibility Requirements*

*For a full list of eligibility requirements, please see our website and the NSF award solicitation document.

The Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships (OGSAF) is hosting an information session to share an overview of the NSF GRFP, and provide application advice from GW faculty and students who have valuable experience working with this program. 

Monday, September 22nd from 11:00-1:30pm | Science and Engineering Hall, Room B1220

Please note this will be an in-person only event. Lunch will be provided for all attendees.

This information session is best utilized by:

Job Opportunity: The Graduate Teaching Assistantship Program is seeking an advanced graduate student to assist in the teaching of UNIV 0250 in Spring 2026, a one-credit online course that provides foundational training for new GW graduate assistants. This 20-hour per week position involves providing timely written feedback on assignments, grading, and facilitation for an online written discussion board.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in teaching, excellent writing skills, and experience grading and working within a team of faculty and fellow graduate assistants. UNIV 0250 is taught by GW’s Center for Teaching Excellence within the Libraries and Academic Innovation Division. We are excited to involve a graduate student with an interest in teaching and learning.

Qualifications:

● Successful completion of the GTAP Certification Course/Foundational Pedagogy for Graduate Assistants (UNIV 0250) in an earlier term.

● Current GW graduate student who does not already have a guaranteed funding package.

● Experience as a Graduate Assistant.

To apply: Send a resume and brief letter of interest to the Graduate Teaching Assistantship Program (GTAP) at gtap@gwu.edu

Deadline: October 1st, with applications being evaluated on a rolling basis. 

Please find the full position description attached here.

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):

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.