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Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients Announced

One of the most enjoyable initiatives the Office of Student and Academic Affairs leads each semester, with the support of the CEHD Development Team, is awarding numerous scholarships that are funded by, or in the memory of, alumni of the College of Education and Human Development and philanthropists committed to student success.

While our outstanding student recipients receive funds to help defray the cost of attending Mason, the faculty and staff who are charged with reviewing applications benefit as well. They get a glimpse into the inspiring achievements of our applicants and the potential contributions they will make to their respective professions and communities upon graduation.

The College of Education and Human Development is pleased to recognize the undergraduate and graduate scholarship recipients for the Fall 2023 semester below. Congratulations to all of our scholarship and award recipients, and many thanks to our generous donors for making these awards possible! More information about all CEHD scholarships and awards is available here.

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Dianne M.

BSEd Physical Education  

Annandale Woman’s Club Endowed Scholarship Recipient 

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Helen A.

BSEd Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners 

Annandale Woman’s Club Endowed Scholarship Recipient 

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Sabrina P.

BSEd Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners 

The Bernard and Marianne Harless Scholarship Fund Recipient 

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Ninamarie A.

MEd Curriculum and Instruction (ESOL Education PK-12 Licensure) 

Dr. Marjory F. Brown-Azarowicz Endowed Scholarship in Education Recipient 

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Heather G.

BSEd Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners 

Dr. Marjory F. Brown-Azarowicz Endowed Scholarship in Education Recipient 

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Jack B.

MEd Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary Education – English) 

Dr. Marjory F. Brown-Azarowicz Endowed Scholarship in Education Recipient 

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Kyle D.

MS Athletic Training 

Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship Recipient 

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Emily B.

MEd Education Leadership 

Phyllis Cofield Pajardo Scholarship Fund Recipient 

Stephanie V.

MEd Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary Education – English) 

Wen Pei Wu Scholarship Recipient 

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Hannah P.

MEd Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary Education – Earth Science) 

Hattie M. Strong Foundation (HMSF) Scholarship Recipient 

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Anita O.

MEd Special Education (Early Childhood Special Education Licensure) 

Hattie M. Strong Foundation (HMSF) Scholarship Recipient 

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Victor S.

MEd Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary Education – Math) 

Hattie M. Strong Foundation (HMSF) Scholarship Recipient 

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Madison S.

Mason LIFE Program – Comprehensive Certificate 

Mats Hormel vQ Endowed Scholarship Recipient 

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Markus H.

Mason LIFE Program – Comprehensive Certificate 

Thomas and Carol Wheeler Fund Scholarship Recipient 

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Nicholas O.

Mason LIFE Program – Comprehensive Certificate 

Thomas and Carol Wheeler Fund Scholarship Recipient 

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Jay C.

Mason LIFE Program – Comprehensive Certificate 

Bridget Healy Memorial Scholarship Recipient 

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Nora M.

PhD Education (Special Education Specialization)

Helen A Kellar Endowed Graduate Fellowship Recipient 

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Christopher C.

PhD Education (Special Education Specialization)

Helen A Kellar Endowed Graduate Fellowship Recipient 

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Kaitlynn F.

PhD Education (Special Education Specialization)

Helen A Kellar Endowed Graduate Fellowship Recipient 

Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship Opportunity

The Virginia FCCLA Leadership Foundation is pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship to current juniors, seniors, first-year graduate students, or career-switchers enrolled at a Virginia college or university. The focus of the scholarship is for students pursuing a degree in Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) or a related field, with the intention of becoming an FCS teacher and FCCLA adviser.

Many students entering Family & Consumer Sciences Education will often major in a related FCS content area and will then pick up the teaching endorsement.

Related FCS majors for this scholarship include:

  • Child Development and Parenting
  • Culinary Arts
  • Early Childhood Education and Services and Pre-K Education
  • Economics and Personal Finance
  • Education – Grades 6-12
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Education
  • Family and Human Services
  • Family Relations
  • Fashion Design
  • Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
  • Housing and Interior Design
  • Individual Development
  • Nutrition and Wellness/Dietetics

Students who are not planning to enter FCS teaching at the middle or high school level should not apply.

Complete the application below and email it to [email protected]. Completed applications are due on or before November 1, 2023. 

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Generation Hope Scholarship

Scholarship For Student Parents

Generation Hope is a non-profit organization that supports student parents. They are currently recruiting for their Generation Hope Scholars program. Apply here by Monday, May 1, 2023!

Eligibility Requirements:
  • 25 years old or under, and must be a teen parent (pregnant or parenting at 19 years old or under)
  • Planning to attend or attending a nonprofit college within 50 miles of DC, seeking an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
  • Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by July 2023
  • Open to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Legal Residents, and DACA recipients.
Generation Hope Scholars receive: 
  • Scholarship of up to $2,400/year
  • Mentor dedicated to their success 
  • Access to free mental health support, tutoring, and career coaching
  • Access to an emergency fund
  • Community of other teen parents 

Read the flyer below for more information, including eligibility requirements.

This is an external scholarship opportunity and is fully coordinated by an outside organization with no affiliation with George Mason University, the College of Education of Human Development (CEHD), or with the Office of Student and Academic Affairs (SAA).

CEHD Scholarships Now Open for Fall 2023

Fall 2023 Scholarships Now Open

Numerous CEHD scholarships are now open and accepting applications through Tuesday, May 30, 2023. These scholarships will be dispersed to recipients in the Fall 2023 semester. 

Please view the CEHD Scholarships and Awards webpage for information on eligibility requirements and how to apply. Scholarships currently accepting applications have “Apply by [date]” noted after their name on the site. 

Unless otherwise noted, all scholarship applications are hosted through GMU Academic Works. Log in to their site today to be matched with the scholarships you are eligible for!

Scholarships Open Now
Annandale Woman's Club Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Marjory F. Brown-Azarowicz Scholarship
Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship
The Bernard and Marianne Harless Scholarship Fund
The Phyllis Cofield Pajardo Scholarship Fund
Wen Pei Wu Scholarship

DKG Frances N. Wimer Recruitment Grant Application Is Open

DKG Frances N. Wilmer Recruitment Grant

The Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) Society invites education students who meet the qualifications below to apply for the DKG Frances N. Wimer Recruitment Grant. The grant consists of $1,000 paid directly to a rising junior, senior, or postgraduate at an accredited college/university who is a resident of the greater Richmond area and plans to pursue a teaching career.

Qualifications/Eligibility

The applicant must be:

  • a rising junior, senior, or graduate level at a college/university in Virginia
  • majoring in a teacher preparation curriculum
  • carrying a full-time credit load as determined by the university/college
  • maintaining at least a 3.0 grade average
  • a resident of the greater Richmond area: City of Richmond, counties of Henrico, Powhatan, Goochland, Chesterfield, Charles City, New Kent, and Hanover.
Application Process

The applicant should complete the application below, requesting that a faculty member complete the faculty nomination portion. Applications must be completed and returned to the Scholarship Committee of Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Chapter, along with a letter/statement of commitment, and an official college transcript by April 14, 2023. 

If the committee cannot easily select one applicant, finalists may be interviewed, probably virtually. Once the winner is selected, all applicants will be informed of the results by May 2023.

Please read through the application packet below for further instructions and information. Questions? Please contact DKG chapter chair, Anne Rowe at [email protected] or (804) 323-3408.

Application Packet
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