Scholarships, fellowships, student support funds, and programs providing student assistance are essential to student success and attainment of a life-changing Mary Washington degree. Please consider supporting one or more of the following scholarships and funds this #MaryWashDay:
Cedric B. Rucker '81 S.O.S. Fund
Funds from this endowment will be used to help students with unexpected and life-altering emergencies. This assistance could come in the form of a plane ticket for a student who needs to travel home in the event of a family emergency, textbooks for a semester, or other personal needs.
Class of 1972 Dr. Michael Bass Scholarship
This scholarship was established by members of the class to celebrate their 50th reunion and honor the late Professor Emeritus of Biological Science Michael Bass, who served as their class sponsor. The renewable scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Biological Sciences or Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Class of 1976 Jane Reese-Coulbourne '76 Research Fellowship
This fellowship will fund pioneering cancer-related research by faculty and students, furthering Mary Washington's standing as an outstanding undergraduate research institution. It will cover essential research expenses and support travel for presenting and attending conferences, ensuring that the latest advancements can be shared and discussed within the broader academic community.
First-generation students are more likely to arrive at college with fewer resources than their peers. About one-third of UMW's undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue a college degree. This new scholarship aims to help these students succeed on their educational journey.
Nearly half of all UMW undergraduates qualify for need-based aid. Many of these students would not be able to afford a college education without the support of the University's generous donors. Your gift to the General Scholarship Fund will help students stay in school, take on less debt, and graduate on time. If you would prefer to designate your gift to a specific scholarship, please choose the Fund Designation of "Other" on the donation form, and note the name of the scholarship in the text box provided.
The General Scholarship Fund is used to augment other sources of financial aid. It gives the University flexibility to help students who are most vulnerable, those facing a financial crisis, or who need extra support.
More than 20% of UMW students have reported some level of food insecurity, which is tied to decreased course and degree completion. The Gwen Hale Resource Center (GHRC) intends to ease this burden by providing food, clothing, school supplies, toiletries, and other items at no cost to any member of the UMW community. One-hundred percent of donations to the Gwen Hale Resource Center go toward stocking our shelves with these essential items for students in need.
