Presidential Academic Scholarships

All freshman applicants are automatically considered for these Scholarships at the time of admission. In addition, selected finalists in the National Merit and National Achievement programs and Scholars in the National Hispanic Program are considered for these scholarships. 

Presidential International Scholarship

As part of the Presidential Academic Scholarship program, non-U.S. citizens are considered for  Presidential International Academic Scholarships each year.

Engineering Scholarships

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers a generous program of scholarships through the Presidential Academic Scholarship Program. All applicants to the School are considered for these scholarships at the time of admission. The award of the scholarship is contingent on enrolling in the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Seven-Year Integrated B.A./M.D.

Students admitted to the Seven-Year Integrated B.A./M.D. Program pay a special tuition rate each year over the seven-year period for the Program. For the entering class of 2008, this rate is $53,647 less a $15,000 annual merit discount for a total of $38,647 each year. This results in a $105,000 total merit discount for the B.A./M.D. program. 

Six-Year B.A./J.D. Program

Students admitted to the Six-Year B.A./J.D. Program pay a special tuition rate each year over the six-year period. For the entering class of 2008 this rate is $49,830 less a $15,000 annual merit discount totaling $34,830 each year. This results in a total merit discount of $90,000.

Arts Scholarships

Presidential Arts Scholarships are awarded to outstanding student artists with strong academic credentials and demonstrated abilities in the visual or performing arts who have been selected for the Presidential Scholars in the Arts Program.

Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholars

Outstanding graduates of the District of Columbia high schools, nominated by their guidance counselors, are considered for full tuition and fees (beyond the DC Tag Program allowance), room and board, and book allowances. Candidates must be residents of the District of Columbia, attend a regionally accredited D.C. high school, and have applied for financial assistance.

Scottish Rite Scholarship

A limited number of half-tuition scholarships, established through a gift from the Scottish Rite Foundation, are awarded annually to full-time undergraduates. A separate Scottish Rite Scholarship Application is required in order to be considered for this award. Eligibility requirements are included on the application. Click here to download the application.

ROTC Scholars

Qualifying ROTC scholars may be eligible for awards toward the cost of GW campus housing and meals. Navy, Army, and Air Force ROTC scholars who are new to the military service with majors in computer science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, or engineering may be eligible for a $4,000 room and board award. Regardless of major, NROTC scholars with prior Navy experience may be eligible for awards up to the average cost of room and board.

Information on this page is accurate and current for the class entering Fall 2008.