May 2025 Newsletter

OGSAF wishes all graduate students good luck on upcoming final exams—you're almost there!

Once final exams are complete, May is a great time to focus on planning for next year's graduate school expenses to ensure you're prepared when the time comes!

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. 

Deadline: May 4, 2025

Since 1985, the Bryce Harlow Foundation has awarded fellowships to highly motivated students in pursuit of a career in professional advocacy through government relations, advocacy or lobbying.

Award Type: $9,000 Tuition Award and Mentoring Program

Open to: Current and prospective GW graduate students interested in government relations, advocacy or lobbying. US Citizens only.

Basic Eligibility Requirements:

1. Students must plan to be enrolled in part-time graduate studies for credit at GW for the next academic year.

2. Students must be employed full-time throughout the Fellowship year. Temporary work, part-time work, and internships do not qualify.

Deadline: May 23, 2025

The Knapp Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Service-Learning supports one or more projects each year, up to $10,000. Selection of Knapp Fellows is at the discretion of the Provost, who reviews recommendations made by a committee of Nashman Center staff and Nashman Affiliate Faculty. GW undergraduate and graduate students, working individually or in teams, are encouraged to apply.

Award Type: Up to $10,000 in annual funding

Open to: All GW students enrolled in the full academic year they wish to receive the fellowship.

Steps to apply:

Step 1: Contact Ayman Rahman for an initial advising meeting at aymanrahman@gwu.edu
Step 2: Submit a proposal by Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Step 3: Finalists are contacted and prepare presentations to a review panel
Step 4: Selected Knapp Fellows implement their scholarly work and community project in the 2025/2026 academic year

Deadline: June 25, 2025

The Banyan Scholarship for Clinical Education and Healthcare Professions offers $1,000 scholarships to support working students in healthcare fields. This scholarship is open to students pursuing careers in healthcare, including medical, mental health, addiction treatment, clinical, and social care professions.

Award Type: $1,000 Scholarship

Open to: Students who are currently working while pursuing their degree in healthcare fields such as nursing, psychology, social work, counseling, or any related profession.

Basic Eligibility Requirements:

1. Be currently enrolled in a degree program in nursing, social work, psychology, healthcare administration, or any related field.

2. Be a working student, meaning you are currently employed while pursuing your degree.

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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