Patriot Activities Council

A Patriot Activities Council(PAC) is a semester student employee within the Office of University Life that helps create and support a community of students at George Mason University Korea. The PAC members focus their time and energy on Mason Korea students, ensuring that students have a supportive environment in which to learn and develop. The PAC members are expected to be visible in their communities and serve as available resources. They will engage with Mason Korea students through peer-to-peer communication, implementation of curriculum initiatives, hosting interactive programs, etc. All PAC members are supervised by the Office of University Life.

Awards

The total number of scholarships is limited and the review process is highly competitive. The Scholarship award amount is USD$1000 tuition deduction and free accommodation from IGC Housing per semester.

When selected as the Patriot Activities Council, each award will last for two consecutive semesters. The scholarship is applicable only towards semesters in residence at the George Mason University Korea campus.

Criteria

The applicant must fulfill each of the following criteria:

  • Be a continuing George Mason University Korea undergraduate student in good academic standing and free from any financial and administrative holds (Fairfax students are not eligible to apply).
  • Have a Mason student ID (G#).
  • Have the minimum qualifying cumulative George Mason University Korea GPA of 2.5 at the time of the application
  • Maintain enrollment under full time status (12 credits or more per semester) at GMU Korea for the supported scholarship year (Spring and Fall semesters only). Students are not allowed to take a leave from the university or register as a part time student during the duration of the Chingu Program Board employment

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed by the Office of Student Affairs. Decisions made by the Office of Student Affairs are final.

  • All candidates should complete Application Form online during the Application Period (Every May and November). The Application Period will be notified to students via email from mksa@gmu.edu.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview within one week of the application deadline.
  • Final decision will be shared to the selected candidate via MasonLive email.