January 2026 Newsletter

Dear Graduate Students,

Welcome or welcome back for another semester! Whether you are a new or returning student, we wish you all the best for the semester ahead. We are pleased to share information below about funding opportunities, resources available, and upcoming deadlines. Please reach out to our office with any questions.

Kind regards,

OGSAF

We are excited to share the applications for our OGSAF award competitions and a number of other awards for the next academic year (2026-2027). Please see our awards listed below by deadline. You can find more information on our website. We look forward to seeing your applications!

Please note that the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann and Presidential Fellowships have upcoming deadlines, so do not wait to start your application!

Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship

Presidential Fellowship

Wolcott Foundation Fellowship

Loughran Graduate Fellowship

Scottish Rite Fellowships

Walter Green Fellowships

A warm welcome to our new graduate assistants beginning their positions in Spring 2026! In preparation for the new semester and your upcoming position, we look forward to welcoming you to our orientation, and are pleased to share onboarding resources below and on our website. 

The orientation will cover topics such as compensation, benefits & support, supervisor relationships, and much more. Make sure to RSVP via the event page linked below. If you are unable to attend, the recording will be posted on our website at a later date.

When: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

**Please note that this orientation is only intended for students who have already obtained a graduate assistantship. Students interested in obtaining a graduate assistantship should contact their department to learn more. 

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 better plan your finances.

Please note that all graduate assistantship positions are offered 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.

The monthly payment plan enables students or their authorized users to pay current spring 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: January 16, 2026 (for students beginning graduate school in Spring 2026)

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 Spring 2026):

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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