Dean's Merit Scholarship
Summary
At George Mason University, our goal is to promote academic success. The Mason Korea Dean’s Merit Scholarship will provide additional tuition support to students who excel academically at Mason Korea. It significantly increases the scholarship dollars offered by the current merit scholarship fund.
They must have accumulated at least 30 credit hours at Mason Korea; however, these credits can be in process, as long as they are completed before the scholarship review. Students receive the scholarship for their entire time on the Mason Korea campus, so long as they maintain their high academic standing.
Applicants must be in good standing with the University (e.g., academic, student conduct, financial) and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 at the time of application.
Check out the Scholarship Policy section below for more information. Questions about the Merit Scholarship should be directed to mksch@gmu.edu.
Scholarship Policy
The Dean's Merit Scholarship is worth $2,000 per semester while you are enrolled as a full-time student at Mason Korea. The awards are applicable only towards Fall and Spring semester tuition at Korea campus. The awards are not applicable to summer term tuition.
In order to be eligible to apply for the Merit Scholarship, the applicant must
- have been admitted to Mason Korea
- must have accumulated at least 30 credit hours at Mason Korea; however, these credits can be in process, as long as they are completed before the scholarship review
- be a in good academic standing
- have a Mason student ID (G#) and email address
- be free from any administrative holds
- have cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of this application
If a student was selected as a recipient of this scholarship, a student must meet the requirements specified below to retain his or her scholarship recipient status.
In order to retain one's scholarship recipient status, the recipient must;
- maintain enrollment under full time status (12 credits or more per semester) at Mason Korea
- maintain cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Otherwise, the award will be forfeited. Please note that George Mason University reserves the right to rescind all or part of this scholarship if the student does not meet these requirements.
* Exception for Fairfax Transition
If a recipient applies for Fairfax transition after spending the first semester with this award, the remaining award can be paused and reserved for a maximum of 2 semesters. Reserved awards can be reinstated when the student registers for the Korea campus after spending two semesters in Fairfax.
For Fall 2024 semester, please apply by Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 11:55 PM.
- Complete an online application
- Upload your latest resume in your online application
- Write and upload an original essay addressing the following:
- How your time spent at George Mason University Korea, in and out of the classroom, has impacted your life,
- Your understanding of your chosen undergraduate major, and
- Your educational objectives for the future at MK.
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- There is no minimum or maximum word count, but the essay must be no more than one page, single-spaced, Times New Roman font, 12-point font size, and one-inch page margins. Essays are often the deciding factor for scholarship recipients, so the applicant should carefully prepare.
Submit the completed essay and resume electronically in your online application
- There is no minimum or maximum word count, but the essay must be no more than one page, single-spaced, Times New Roman font, 12-point font size, and one-inch page margins. Essays are often the deciding factor for scholarship recipients, so the applicant should carefully prepare.
It is the student applicant’s responsibility to see that all parts of the package are completed. The online application form is to be completed by the student and must be true and accurate to the student’s best knowledge.
If you have any questions, please contact mksch@gmu.edu.
