Leadership Scholarship
Summary
As an institution of higher education, we take pride in knowing that our students will become the leaders of tomorrow. Many leaders attribute their successes to their past experiences, such as overcoming adversities during their lives. To help facilitate the growth of our future leaders, we provide Mason Leadership Scholarship every semester based on a student’s leadership history and potential.
The Mason Leadership Scholarship amount is $2,000 per semester. Applicants must be in good standing with the University (e.g., academic, student conduct, financial) and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 at the time of application.
Check out the Scholarship Policy section below for more information. Questions pertaining to the Leadership Scholarship should be directed to mksch@gmu.edu.
Scholarship Policy
The Leadership Scholarship award amount is $2,000 per semester. The awards are not applicable to summer term tuition. We expect that award recipients will be notified approximately two weeks after the application deadline. The scholarship amount will be deducted directly from the tuition invoice.
In order to be eligible to apply for the Leadership Scholarship, the applicant must
- have been admitted to Mason Korea
- 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 2.7 or higher at the time of this application
If a student is selected as a recipient of this scholarship, a student must meet the requirements specified below to retain 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
- Provide one presentation to the Scholarship Review Committee;
the presentation will cover the scope of activities conducted by the student in regard to taking leadership in addressing a need or issue that has a significant impact in the student experience at GMU Korea, as well as reflect on what the student has learned about leadership during the entire scholarship year. The student is also required to meet with University Life staff regularly to update on activities and progress and to receive assistance in planning presentations.
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.
For Spring 2024, please apply by January 04, 2024.
- Fill out the application linked below to create your applicant profile.
> ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - Write an original essay addressing the questions of how you already, and will, contribute to George Mason University Korea (e.g., leading a student organization, volunteering, etc.) and the community, and how your past experiences help make such contributions. In addressing those questions, be sure to explain what leadership means to you and how the scholarship will help you grow and succeed personally. There is no minimum or maximum word count, but the essay must be no more than two pages, single-spaced, in 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. Please attach to your online application.
- Upload your resume. Please include your extracurricular activities in school, if any (e.g., number of years in the organization, offices, committee work, etc.) and List, if any, your interests, activities, special talents, awards, work-related activities, volunteer activities, paid employment, and offices held, in or out of school, that you believe have contributed to your personal development. Please attach to your online application.
