Scholarship Profiles
Wolcott Foundation Expands Legacy of Supporting Students in Public Service with $4 Million Gift
December 8, 2023
Endowment continues a 70-year tradition that has opened doors for more than 500 GW students.
Brandman Foundation’s $500,000 Gift to Support Veterans Creates $1 Million Scholarship Fund
November 8, 2023
Prominent philanthropist Joyce Brandman endows fund to close financial need gaps after military educational benefits.
Kerry Washington Creates $1 Million Earl and Valerie Washington Endowed Scholarship Fund to Open Doors to a Liberal Arts Education at GW
Emmy-winning actor, producer, activist, former trustee and GW alumna establishes need-based scholarship in honor of her parents.
September 29, 2023
Emmy-winning actor, producer, activist, former trustee and GW alumna establishes need-based scholarship in honor of her parents.
From Campus Leader to Global Change-Maker: The Audai Shakour Legacy
September 12, 2023
The parents of the late GW alumnus have established a scholarship in their son’s memory to nurture future leaders from GW who share their son’s passion for service.
$1 Million Gift Creates New Fellowship and Study Opportunities on Contemporary China
August 25, 2023
Elliott School alumnus David Gitter endows fund promoting advanced proficiency in the Chinese language through immersive instruction abroad.
Dina Biblin Gives Back to Move the World Forward
July 10, 2023
The double alumna created a scholarship for exceptional women interested in international affairs.
Veteran Fulfills Dream of Nursing Career
May 24, 2023
The William and Joanne Conway Transitioning Warriors Nursing Scholars Initiative at GW helps veterans like Elizabeth Kovacich enter the civilian nursing workforce.
From the Navy to Nursing
May 16, 2023
Conway Scholar Justinpaul Joco, B.S. ’23, found his passion for nursing while serving his country.
Leader of the Nashville COVID-19 Response Credits GW for Career Success
February 13, 2023
Alex Jahangir, B.S. ’99, said attending GW "fundamentally changed" his life.
Open Doors: GW Alumnus Endows Opportunity for Future Engineers
November 21, 2022
Gennaro "Gene" Colabatistto, M.S. '96, establishes the new Colabatistto Endowed Scholarship in Engineering.
Open Doors: Andrew Garza, M.A. ’22, M.B.A. ’22
November 9, 2022
NASA employee and U.S. Army veteran fulfills lifelong dream of reaching for the stars.
Open Doors: Serena Wong, B.S. ’11
November 7, 2022
SJT scholar and first-generation college graduate finds meaning helping low-income students access higher education and thrive.