This scholarship award is the most competitive and distinguished merit scholarship that George Mason University offers to undergraduate students. Although there is no predetermined criteria for selecting scholars, the small group of outstanding students that have been considered in the past for the George Mason University Scholars Program have had at least a minimum score of 1300 on the SAT (math and verbal only) or a 29 on the ACT, as well as a 3.70 grade point average (using a 4.0 scale). In addition to these academic credentials, students who have been considered for this scholarship have also had a superior record of service, leadership, and community involvement.

You will only be considered for the program if your application for is submitted by December 1, you have checked the appropriate box on the admissions application form to be considered for scholarships, and you have been admitted to the University. In addition, you must submit an essay and recommendations to the University Scholars Office and complete the online University Scholars application located on our website. Once selected from among the scholarship applicants, candidates will be notified of final decisions regarding their status as a University Scholar.