Scholarships
The Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies awards various scholarships for students who have completed service terms with or are employed by eligible organizations.
- Scholarships may not be used in conjunction with one another and do not apply to study abroad programs or any additional fees levied by Georgetown University.
- Many scholarships require a student to submit supporting documentation each term (refer to tables below for deadline information).
- Students who receive a scholarship and plan to apply for Federal Financial Aid should contact the Office of Student Financial Services to inquire as to how it may affect their financial aid award. E-mails should be sent to scsfinaid@georgetown.edu.
- Students must remain in good academic standing according to the standards set by their program and the Office of Academic Affairs and Compliance for the duration of the program in order to continue receiving the tuition discount. More information can be found in our Student Handbooks.
- Tuition rates are adjusted annually and go into effect at the conclusion of each spring semester.
Please email scsscholarships@georgetown.edu with any questions or concerns.
Service Scholarships
Former Jesuit Volunteers, City Year, and AmeriCorps volunteers bring unique, valuable perspectives to the classroom through their experiences serving their communities. In keeping with Georgetown's Catholic and Jesuit heritage, and informed by our commitment to living as women and men in service to others, we honor those who have served for at least one (1) year by applying a tuition discount to eligible students.
In order to be eligible for a scholarship, students must submit supporting documentation to scsscholarships@georgetown.edu by the following deadlines (corresponding with Registration and Add/Drop deadlines on the SCS 3-year Academic Calendar):
Scholarship Documentation Deadlines
| Submission Status | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Opens | April 1 | July 1 | November 4 |
| Submission Closes | May 31 | September 6 | January 17 |
Applicable programs: All Master of Professional Studies (MPS) programs, Executive Master of Professional Studies (EMPS) programs, Graduate Certificates, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, and Doctor of Liberal Studies programs.
- World Bank Group Staff Association Scholarship
- EdAssist Scholarship Alliance
- Federal Academic Alliance (OPM)*
- CyberCorps™ Scholarship for Service Program*
*Applicable programs: Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity Risk Management, or any other Georgetown degree program that will result in sufficient cybersecurity training to be hired into a governmental cybersecurity position.
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Scholarships
In keeping with the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence and community engagement, the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program is proud to offer several distinct scholarships. To be considered for a scholarship, you must first submit a FAFSA to the federal government, requesting that a Student Aid Report be sent to the Georgetown University Office of Student Financial Services (code 001445) by the deadline for each semester. In addition, you must be actively registered for at least one course in the semester you wish to receive a scholarship by the application deadline each semester. Scholarships are granted on a competitive basis and the selection committee is not able to discuss individual awards.
Scholarship Documentation Deadlines
| Submission Status | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Opens | February 15 | June 15 | October 15 |
| Submission Closes | May 10 | August 10 | December 1 |
Applicable Programs: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
- LaFarge Bachelor's Scholarship
- Osher Reentry Bachelor's Scholarship
- D.C. Mayor’s Scholars Undergraduate Bachelor's Scholarship
- Crankstart Foundation Re-entry Bachelor's Scholarship
- Phi Theta Kappa Bridge Bachelor's Scholarship
- CoLAB’s Digital Tech Credential Scholarship
Jesuit Volunteer Corps Service Scholarship
Former Jesuit Volunteers bring unique, valuable perspectives to the classroom through their experiences serving their communities. In keeping with Georgetown's Catholic and Jesuit heritage, and informed by our commitment to living as women and men in service to others, we honor those who have served for at least one (1) year with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps or Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest by applying a tuition discount to eligible students.
- Discount amount: Former Jesuit Volunteer Corps and Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest members are eligible for a 15% tuition discount during each semester in which they are registered for classes.
- Student Requirements: Former Jesuit Volunteers interested in receiving the 15% scholarship must submit a letter of recommendation from the Jesuit Volunteer Corps or Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest certifying that the applicant is in good standing and completed the requisite period of service. This letter must be attached in an email to scsscholarships@georgetown.edu.
City Year Alumni University Partnership
Former City Year volunteers bring unique, valuable perspectives to the classroom through their experiences serving urban communities across the country. In keeping with Georgetown's Catholic and Jesuit heritage, and informed by our commitment to living as women and men in service to others, we honor those who have served for at least one (1) year with City Year by applying a tuition discount to eligible students.
- Discount amount: Former City Year volunteers are eligible for a 15% tuition discount during each semester in which they are registered for classes. Additionally, one student is eligible for a 25% discount during each semester in which they are registered for classes.
- Student Requirements: Former City Year volunteers interested in receiving a scholarship must submit a letter of recommendation from City Year certifying that the applicant is in good standing and completed the requisite period of service. This letter must be attached in an email to scsscholarships@georgetown.edu. Learn more about City Year Alumni benefits on their alumni portal.
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Programs
Former AmeriCorps volunteers bring unique, valuable perspectives to the classroom through their experiences serving at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. In keeping with Georgetown's Catholic and Jesuit heritage, and informed by our commitment to living as women and men in service to others, we honor those who have served for at least one (1) year with AmeriCorps by applying a tuition discount to eligible students.
- Discount amount: Former AmeriCorps volunteers are eligible for a 15% tuition discount during each semester in which they are registered for classes.
- Student Requirements: Former AmeriCorps volunteers interested in receiving a scholarship must submit a letter of recommendation from AmeriCorps certifying that the applicant is in good standing and completed the requisite period of service. This letter must be attached in an email to scsscholarships@georgetown.edu.
World Bank Group Staff Association Scholarship
World Bank Staff Association Members accepted to Master of Professional Studies degree programs, Executive Master of Professional Studies degree programs, and Graduate Certificate programs at Georgetown SCS are eligible for a tuition discount during each semester in which they are registered for classes.
- Discount Amount: Current World Bank Staff Association members are eligible for a 10% tuition discount during each semester in which they are registered for classes.
- Student Requirements: In order to receive the tuition discount, students must submit a letter at the beginning of each term from the World Bank Staff Association certifying that the student is still an employee of the World Bank and a member of the World Bank Staff Association in good standing. This letter must be attached in an email to scsscholarships@georgetown.edu.
EdAssist Scholarship Alliance
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies is proud to partner with EdAssist, a tuition assistance network, to offer scholarships to employees of select organizations throughout the country. Through the EdAssist–SCS Scholarship Alliance, students can pursue their studies through degree and certificate programs available in online, evening, weekend, and accelerated formats.
- Discount Amount: Eligible students can receive a 10% tuition discount during each semester in which they are registered for classes.
- Student Requirements: In order to receive the discount, students must submit a letter from EdAssist certifying their eligibility for the scholarship at the beginning of each semester in which they are enrolled. This letter must be attached in an email to scsscholarships@georgetown.edu.
Federal Academic Alliance (OPM)
Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies has joined with the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide scholarships to eligible federal employees across the country.
- Discount Amount: Current OPM employees are eligible for a 10% tuition discount during each semester in which they are registered for classes.
- Student Requirements: OPM employees interested in receiving a scholarship must submit a current Federal Leave and Earnings Statement certifying employment to scsscholarships@georgetown.edu at the beginning of each semester in which they are enrolled.
CyberCorps™ Scholarship for Service Program
Georgetown University has a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the CyberCorps™ Scholarship for Service Program to provide scholarships to students to earn degrees critical for cybersecurity in exchange for service in the form of employment in a governmental cybersecurity position. This national program is designed to educate the individuals who will design and protect the nation's critical information infrastructure, define the policies, write the laws that govern and protect this infrastructure, and educate the nation's future generations of cybersecurity professionals.
- Applicable program: Master's in Cybersecurity Risk Management, or any other Georgetown degree program that will result in sufficient cybersecurity training to be hired into a governmental cybersecurity position.
- Student Requirements: Students must be enrolled in a full-time degree program.
- For questions, contact cyberfellows@georgetown.edu or visit the Georgetown Cyber Fellows website.
LaFarge Bachelor's Scholarship
The Rev. John LaFarge Jr, SJ, was an American Jesuit priest. For decades, he served as an editor and writer for the Jesuit magazine America. He was noted for his efforts to promote racial tolerance. The LaFarge Scholarship awards three scholarships per academic year: One to a student who studied at Montgomery College, one to a student who studied at Northern Virginia Community College, and one to a student who studied at Prince George’s Community College.
The three LaFarge Scholarships provide each recipient with a 50 percent reduction in tuition costs for the duration of the student’s time as a degree-seeking student in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program, as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in Georgetown courses.
Visit the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Financial Aid page for more information.
Osher Reentry Bachelor's Scholarship
The Osher Reentry Scholarship program is made possible by the Bernard Osher Foundation, headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 1977 by Bernard Osher, a respected businessman and community leader. The foundation seeks to improve quality of life through support for higher education and the arts. The foundation provides postsecondary scholarship funding to colleges and universities across the nation, with special attention to reentry students.
The Osher Reentry Scholarship awards up to $5,000 per student per academic year and is dedicated to both newly admitted and current students in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program.
Osher Reentry Scholarships are aimed at students who:
- Have experienced a cumulative gap in education of five or more years
- Anticipate workforce participation for a significant period of time after graduation
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Show academic promise and a commitment to graduating with a degree
Visit the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Financial Aid page for more information.
D.C. Mayor’s Scholars Undergraduate Bachelor's Scholarship
The Mayor’s Scholars Undergraduate Program provides need-based funding for eligible DC residents earning their first associate’s or bachelor’s degree at select area colleges and universities. Recipients of Mayor’s Scholars funding can receive up to $4,000 per academic year, for up to four years for an associate’s degree, and up to six years for a bachelor’s degree. The funds are available first-come, first-serve, and applicants must reapply each year. There is no guarantee applicants will receive funding, as funds are only available until they run out.
Visit the D.C. Mayor’s Scholars Undergraduate Program for more information.
Crankstart Foundation Re-entry Bachelor's Scholarship
The Crankstart Foundation is the charitable enterprise of Michael Moritz and Harriet Heyman. The couple's philanthropy in the California Bay Area is mainly focused on education, and arts and culture, but support has also gone to parks and human services. The Crankstart Foundation Re-entry Scholarship is made possible only by the generosity of Mr. Moritz and Mrs. Heyman.
The Crankstart Foundation Re-entry Scholarship awards up to $5,000 per student per academic year and is dedicated to both newly admitted and current students in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program.
Crankstart Foundation Re-entry Scholarships are aimed at students who:
- Have experienced a cumulative gap in education of five or more years
- Anticipate workforce participation for a significant period of time after graduation
- Demonstrate financial need
- Show academic promise and a commitment to graduating with a degree
Visit the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Financial Aid page for more information.
Phi Theta Kappa Bridge Bachelor's Scholarship
The Phi Theta Kappa Bridge Scholarship is awarded to one student each year entering the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program at Georgetown University. The scholarship grants the student a 50 percent reduction in Georgetown tuition costs for the duration of the student’s time as a degree-seeking student in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program, as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 in Georgetown courses.
PTK Bridge Scholarship honors students who:
- Are a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Have completed at least 35 credits from their two-year institution
- Demonstrate academic excellence and financial need
Visit the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Financial Aid page for more information.
CoLAB's Digital Tech Credential Scholarship
The CoLAB's Digital Tech Credential Scholarship ($2,500/student) exists for students enrolled (or planning to enroll) in the CoLAB Digital Tech Credential. Students pursuing the Business and Entrepreneurship concentration will likely be a natural fit for this scholarship given that the requirements for the Digital Tech Credential and the BALS B/E concentration are similar. All eligible students are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to members of groups that are underrepresented in the digital tech profession.
Visit the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Financial Aid page for more information.
