Loughran Graduate Fellowship

The Loughran Fellowship is available to outstanding students from the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area who have need, are currently enrolled in or accepted to a graduate program in the School of Business (Foggy Bottom campus only, students in off-campus or Virginia Campus programs are not eligible) or in the Law School at GW, and have a minimum 3.5 GPA at the most recent level of study. Interested applicants must also be taking at least 4.5 credits a semester. Residence in DC, MD, or Northern VA must have been established at least 1 year prior to commencement of graduate studies or the applicant or applicant's current spouse must be an active duty member of the U.S. military stationed in DC, MD, or Northern VA.

All application materials must be uploaded in order for applicants to submit the application for review. Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59PM EST on February 15, 2025 to be considered.

Eligibility Requirements

• GWU students (full or part-time study) who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a graduate program in the School of Business (Foggy Bottom campus only, students in off-campus or Virginia Campus programs are not eligible) or in the Law School at GW.
• Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA at the most recent level of study.
• Interested applicants must also be taking at least 4.5 credits a semester.
• Residence in DC, MD, or Northern VA must have been established at least 1 year prior to commencement of graduate studies or the applicant or applicant's current spouse must be an active duty member of the U.S. military stationed in DC, MD, or Northern VA.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need*

*In order to be awarded a Loughran Graduate Fellowship, a student must have met the Federal Definition of need. The Federal definition of need is established by submitting a FAFSA to the Federal Processor and having the results sent to GW's Office of Student Financial Assistance. If you have applied for graduate loans in the past and qualified for the Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan, you might be eligible for consideration for a Loughran Fellowship.

Applications cannot be considered until the FAFSA has been submitted and results returned to the University.

Application Requirements

• Application
• Essay
  • Please provide a statement addressing your short and long-term academic goals at the George Washington University and beyond, and how this award will assist in your academic career. (1 page, double spaced, 12 point font)
• Transcripts
  • Undergraduate transcripts required for incoming graduate students
  • Graduate transcripts required for current graduate students
• Resume
  • In addition to listing any relevant professional experience, the applicant should list on one page any honors/fellowships received, scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities that pertain to their graduate study and any other significant academic accomplishments.
• Affirmation of DC Metropolitan Area residency or Residency Waiver

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