Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships |
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We hope that your Spring semester is off to a great start, and whether you are a new or returning member of the GW community, our office looks forward to supporting you in your graduate studies.
If you are new to the GW community, please review our Graduate Student Handbook to learn more about campus resources and opportunities for graduate students.
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Funding Awards Now Open for Academic Year 2025-2026! |
We are excited to announce that many of our OGSAF award competitions, the Foreign Language and Area Studies awards for Middle East Studies & East Asia studies, and a number of other awards for the next academic year (2025-2026) are still open!
Please see the awards below listed by deadline. You can find the full award listings, eligibility requirements, and application details on our website linked below. We look forward to seeing your applications!
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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.
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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.
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Gitter Fellowship for Advanced Chinese Language Study |
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Award Type: $25,000 stipend to support tuition and living expenses while the graduate student is studying in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) or in Taiwan.
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
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- US citizen or permanent resident
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China-focused student in the MA in Asian Studies program, joint BA-MA in Asian Studies five-year program, MA in International Affairs program, or MA in Security Studies program (or, on occasion, from a similarly focused GW PhD program), current or enrolled by Fall 2025.
- Have intermediate level of proficiency in the Chinese language (3rd year and above)
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Able to spend a full academic year (9 months) of intensive immersion in one of the leading Chinese language training programs in the PRC (examples include but are not limited to the Inter-University Program at Tsinghua University, Beijing Language and Culture University, the Yenching Academy at Peking University, and Fudan University). The selection committee can also consider sponsoring applicants seeking to study in a leading intensive language immersion program in Taiwan, if the candidate makes a compelling case for how such study plans fit into their broader contemporary China studies, such as focusing their research on Taiwan politics, security, and cross-Strait relations.
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On January 14th, OGSAF hosted an online orientation for all new graduate assistants, covering topics such as compensation, benefits & support, and supervisor relationships. If you were unable to attend the event, not to worry! You can watch the event recording on our website, or contact us with any questions.
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Graduate Assistant Onboarding Resources |
Additionally, you can visit the OGSAF website below to take a look at our onboarding resources for new graduate assistants. This includes important requirements that must be completed before beginning work, as well as helpful information on compensation and pay timetables to help plan your finances.
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Please note that all graduate assistantship positions are owned and managed directly by program and OGSAF does not offer any graduate assistantships. Please contact your program directly for any inquiries on the availability and eligibility of any positions.
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What is the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships (OGSAF)? |
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:
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- Virtual office hours to answer questions about funding opportunities
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Assistance with award administration
- Fellowship advising for NSEP Boren Fellowships and the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Award
- Maintains lists of external fellowships
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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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Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships
1922 F St NW, Suite 421
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: (202) 994-6822
Email: gradfell@gwu.edu
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