June 2025 Newsletter

Dear Graduate Students,

We hope your summer is off to a great start! Whether you are working, participating in an internship, completing coursework, or taking time off from your studies, our office is here to answer any questions you have regarding funding options at GW in preparation 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. 

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.

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.

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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