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Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients Announced

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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 

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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  

Helen A Kellar Endowed Graduate Fellowship Recipient 

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Christopher C.

PhD Education 

Helen A Kellar Endowed Graduate Fellowship Recipient 

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Kaitlynn F.

PhD Education 

Helen A Kellar Endowed Graduate Fellowship Recipient 

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Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship Opportunity

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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 vafcclafoundation@gmail.com. Completed applications are due on or before November 1, 2023

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Graduate Teaching Professional Development

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Are you a graduate student in a teaching role? This semester, there are two professional development opportunities to enhance your skills as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Graduate Lecturer (GL), or postdoc scholar. Read below to find out more about the Graduate Teaching Academy starting on Friday, 9/8, and the Graduate Teaching Training in MasonLeaps! 


Graduate Teaching Academy 

The Graduate Teaching Academy encourages participants to connect their scholarly activities with career and professional training centered on skill development. With face-to-face meetings and online modules, students will have opportunities to work with peers from different disciplines, building a community of support and development as they gain practical skills. Participants will work to create challenging and stimulating learning environments, while attending growth-based trainings providing personal enhancement.  

Through a series of monthly face-to-face meetings, students will learn about communication styles in the classroom, assignment design, consideration for classroom activities in online classroom environments and climate, and have access to online modules on grading, assessments, and providing student feedback, and much more. Sessions start on Friday, 9/8, so register now!  

For more information about the Graduate Teaching Academy, contact provgrad@gmu.edu


Graduate Teaching Training 

The new Graduate Teaching Training has launched in MasonLeaps! This online training module serves to introduce appropriate and relevant instructional support and resources, including pragmatic considerations and tools for graduate teaching assistants, graduate lecturers, and postdocs across Mason’s campuses.  

Success as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Graduate Lecturer (GL), or postdoc scholar depends on creating a welcoming, well-resourced learning environment. The Graduate Teaching Training, fitting within a bigger picture of graduate preparation at Mason, serves to elevate the overall student experience in the classroom. Register in MasonLeaps!  

Contact provgrad@gmu.edu with questions. 

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Now Recruiting CEHD Student Success Advisory Board Members

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NOW RECRUITING STUDENT SUCCESS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS. Qualified and interested in working with us? Fill out our interest form by Wednesday, 9/27

The CEHD Student Success Team believes that a successful student is one who is informed, engaged, and present.  

Those selected as members of the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board will be tasked with thoughtfully carrying out this “student success philosophy” while serving as representatives for the College and providing faculty and staff with insight into the needs of the CEHD student body. Advisory Board members should demonstrate strong leadership skills to support them in fulfilling the diverse duties of the role such as assisting with CEHD signature events and functions, creating social media content, and planning service or social events for the College. 

Students that are selected will be given access to leadership training and professional development opportunities, CEHD swag, and graduation perks.

Interested in being a member of the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board? If so, this is your opportunity to stand out amongst peers while adding valuable experience to your resume and networking with CEHD faculty and staff. 

Benefits: 

Letter of recommendation  

Exclusive access to new CEHD swag 

Networking opportunities with CEHD faculty and staff 

Leadership training and professional development opportunities

Graduation perks: 

  • CEHD Representative cord to wear at graduation ceremonies 
  • VIP seating for family and friends at CEHD Degree Celebration in May
Expectations: 

Attend monthly CEHD Student Success Advisory Board meetings 

Collaborate with other members to create social media content such as, “Day in the Life” content, Instagram Story takeovers, posts on the Student Success Blog, and CEHD faculty/staff interviews 

Attend and provide support for at least 2 CEHD signature events per semester 

  • Fall semester – 2 events 
  • Spring semester – CEHD Student Research Symposium (April 25, 2024, 6-8 PM) + 1 additional event 

Help facilitate RLC events as needed 

Plan one college-wide social or service event per semester 

Qualifications: 
  • Demonstrate pride for CEHD and Mason 
  • Have, and maintain, a GPA of 3.0 or higher 
  • No active Student Conduct, Academic Integrity, or disciplinary violations 
  • Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and initiative 
  • Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people 
  • A letter of recommendation from a CEHD faculty or staff member is preferred, but not required 
Application: 

Ready to apply? Complete the Interest Form by Wednesday, September 27th to be considered for a position. After review, those selected will be invited to a brief virtual interview the week of October 2nd – 6th. Email Caroline Masakayan, Student Enrichment Coordinator, at cmasakay@gmu.edu with further questions. 

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Presidential Management Fellowship Info Session

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Apply for the Presidential Management Fellows Program

Information Session Monday, September 11, 2023
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Virtual on Zoom

Applications open Sept. 12-25

The Presidential Management Fellowship program is the premier program for leadership development in the Federal civil service. This two-year fellowship was established to attract to federal services outstanding individuals who have a clear interest in, and commitment to excellence in, the leadership and management of public policies and programs. If you are planning to apply or simply want to learn more about the program, please mark your calendars for the upcoming information session. Schar School alumni selected as Presidential Management Fellows will also be on hand to discuss their experiences with the program. 

This Event is Only Available to Current Graduate Students and Alumni of Graduate Programs. 

Date:  Monday, September 11, 2023 

Time:  6:30pm – 8:00pm 

Location:  Virtual Event (on Zoom) 

Register:  Handshake (joinhandshake.com)