Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship

The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund was established by the Will of Dolores Zohrab Liebmann and is administered by JPMorgan, Trustee. Mrs. Liebmann was the daughter of a prominent Armenian intellectual, writer and statesman and was married to one of the owners of a successful American business. She supported students and educational and charitable organizations during her lifetime. Mrs. Liebmann's primary concern, as expressed in her Will, was to attract and support students with outstanding character and ability who hold promise for achievement and distinction in their chosen fields of study. The trustees welcome applications from students of all national origins who are United States citizens.

The amount of each Fellowship will cover the cost of tuition only (no fees) and a $18,000 stipend to be allocated towards room, board, living expenses and income taxes.  

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a US Citizen
• Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
• Be currently enrolled GW graduate students who are in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering)
• Have an outstanding undergraduate record (i.e. 3.5 or above)

The national selection committee has a strong preference for supporting scholarly endeavors. Students in Law, Medicine or in doctoral programs are encouraged to apply. 

Application Materials

All application materials must be submitted via the online fellowships application portal (including recommendation letters) by the deadline. 

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Copies of all undergraduate and gradate transcripts to date
• Copy of Graduate Exam Test Scores (if applicable)
• Statement of Purpose up to three pages long (double spaced) which considers the relationship between your graduate level study and your intended personal and/or professional goals. Your Statement of Purpose must include a 10-15 line abstract at the top (included in the three pages) that explains, in LAYMAN’S terms, the essence of your proposed topic of study or dissertation, the methodology of its treatment and its anticipated impact on your field of study.
• (2) Letters of Recommendation from professors who have taught or worked closely with you
• Letter of Recommendation from Dean of Graduate School of Department Chair (optional)
• Copy of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Financial Aid information from the University or other applicable source
• Copies of Federal Income Tax Returns for the prior two years (including spouse’s returns, if applicable). Only submit Tax Return Form – DO NOT send schedules, etc.