Scholarships

The cost of higher education limits access to the health professions for many individuals, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds and populations underrepresented in medicine and science. The BLS department offers 5 different scholarships for students interested in our bachelor's degree and master's degree programs.

A departmental review committee uses a rubric to score submitted scholarship applications based in part upon the following criteria: eligibility, completeness, quality, writing, personal and professional goals. Only students who have already submitted a GW application and have been admitted may complete a scholarship application.

The student's total tuition must be greater than the scholarship amount. If the tuition total falls below the scholarship amount, the scholarship will be rescinded and the student will be responsible for their tuition cost.

Scholarships for First-Semester Bachelor’s Degree Students:

* These three scholarships use the same application. Please click the application link to begin your application. You will be permitted to select the scholarship or scholarships of choice if you are eligible for more than one.

GAA Scholarship*
  • Award criteria: 
    • Bachelor's degree-seeking student with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75
    • Admitted as a guaranteed admissions agreement applicant into a BLS department program without any academic conditions
      • Students who meet their academic conditions following their first semester may apply going into their second semester
    • Scored and ranked application statement
  • Funds awarded: $2500 (one-time award)
  • Summer 2025 Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

Application OPEN 

MLT to MLS Scholarship*
  • Award criteria: 
    • Bachelor's degree-seeking student with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75
    • Admitted into the BSHS MLS program without any academic conditions
      • Students who meet their academic conditions following their first semester may apply going into their second semester
    • Obtained an AS in MLT degree from an accredited MLT program
    • Student has an MLT certification or has graduated from an MLT program within 6 months of applying
    • Scored and ranked application statement
  • Funds awarded: $2500 (one-time award)
  • Summer 2025 Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

Application OPEN 

Blended Program Scholarship*
  • Award criteria: 
    • Bachelor's degree-seeking student with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75
    • Admitted into a BLS department blended program without any academic conditions
      • Students who meet their academic conditions following their first semester may apply going into their second semester
    • Scored and ranked application statement
  • Funds awarded: $2500 (one-time award)
  • Summer 2025 Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

Application OPEN 

Scholarships for First-Semester Master’s Degree Students:

Financial Need Scholarship for MSHS
  • Award criteria: 
    • Master's degree-seeking student with a minimum overall GPA of 3.20
    • Admitted into a BLS department program without any academic conditions
      • Students who meet their academic conditions following their first semester may apply going into their second semester
    • Student must provide proof of economic disadvantage
    • Scored and ranked application statement
  • Funds awarded: $3000 (one-time award)
  • Summer 2025 Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

Application OPEN 

Scholarships for Current Students:

Emergency Scholarships
  • Description: In life, things can happen that make it difficult for students to pay their tuition. This scholarship provides funds for current students that have had an unexpected circumstance occur that has impacted their ability to pay their tuition. Students who are interested in finding out more information should contact their academic advisor. Please be aware that requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Award criteria: 1) student has recently had an unexpected circumstance that they can provide documentation for ( e.g., natural disaster that destroyed residence, medical emergency, loss of employment, etc.), 2) student meets the minimum cumulative required GPA (2.5 for UG and 3.0 for Graduate).
  • Funds awarded: $1500 awards to two students (one-time award for each)

For more information on scholarships, please visit StudentAid.gov.  Additionally, students eligible for military benefits should visit the Office of Military and Veteran Services.