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Philosophy Department

Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships

George Mason University graduate scholarships

James and Barabara Browne Graduate Scholarship in Ethics

In order to underscore their long commitment to the importance of ethics and education, James and Barbara Browne have established a scholarship for a full-time graduate student with a demonstrated interest in ethics, either as an area of scholarly research or as an important goal in life and career. The recipient will be a George Mason student pursuing an MA in philosophy, an MA with a concentration or certificate in Professional Ethics, or in some other graduate area in which ethics is an important part, such as nursing or neuroethics. Preference will be given to students who can show significant financial need.

To apply, in addition to the regular application for admission to graduate study, the recipients will submit a one-page statement on how they plan to make use of their study of ethics in their future career. Deadline for applying for the scholarship is April 15.

Philosophy Fellowships at George Mason University

Some nationally competitive fellowships of particular interest to Philosophy students applying to or recently enrolled in a graduate program

Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Fellowship

This generous fellowship offers up to $50,000 per year for graduate studies. In addition to documenting high academic achievement, you must demonstrate significant financial need and a dedication to a creative pursuit. You apply for this in the spring, after you have applied to graduate school (i.e., as a senior or recent alum). You apply for this fellowship through your undergraduate institution. You are no longer eligible to apply once you have enrolled in a graduate program.
http://www.jackkentcooke.org

Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship

This fellowship funds students to pursue graduate work in fields in which people of color have been historically underrepresented. This is intended for students who are planning university-level teaching and research careers.
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/FELLOWSHIPS/fordpredoc.html

Fulbright Fellowship

Funds an academic project or, in some countries, a program to teach or pursue intensive language studies following the B.A/B.S. degree. The first option requires a substantial amount of work and months of planning. This fellowship is also available to graduating seniors, recent graduates, and advanced graduate students who wish to take courses or undertake research for their dissertations. Many, but not all, countries require proficiency in a second language.
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

Jacob Javits Fellowship

This funds students in the humanities and social sciences. You can apply in your senior year or during the first semester you are enrolled in a graduate program. It is normally renewable for students who maintain a high grade point average. You must submit your GRE scores with your application.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html

For inquiries and additional information

Students wishing more information concerning these fellowships and scholarships should contact: Deirdre Moloney | Coordinator of Postgraduate Fellowships and Scholarships |
Voice: 703 993-2917 | Email: dmoloney@gmu.edu

Please review the following website for other opportunities for which you might qualify.
http://www.gmu.edu/student/fellowships