This merit scholarship recognizes a student's leadership qualities and commitment to ethical behavior. Students from the southwestern region of Virginia or Tennessee are a priority. It was established by Judith Jackson Jones '68. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

 

This scholarship is awarded to a student who is committed to swimming and physical fitness. Paul and the late Judith Dresser funded this scholarship in 1998 to honor their daughter, Amanda '95. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

NOTE: NCAA rostered athletes are not eligible for this scholarship

Anne and Dan Steen endowed a scholarship at the University of Mary Washington to assist incoming first-time freshman students based upon the quality of their academic record. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 
 
 

The scholarship benefits talented students enrolled in both UMW private music lessons and at least one music department ensemble. In 2022, ArtsLIVE! began using campus facilities for their annual chamber music festival. In recognition of the University offering its facilities at no cost, ArtsLIVE! plans to contribute a portion of each year’s event proceeds to support music scholarships at UMW. This annual scholarship in contingent upon additional gifts from the donor. 
 

 

This scholarship benefits entering freshmen who demonstrate the potential to excel in theatre and who have expressed the intent to major in theatre. The average annual award budget is $5,000 and individual scholarship award amounts may vary. Barbara Hall '69 generously established this non-endowed scholarship in 2016. Awards are contingent upon future contributions from the donor. Throughout her life, Barbara has been passionate about the arts, and with this scholarship, she wishes to provide promising Mary Washington students the encouragement and means to achieve their goals. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

The scholarship supports a student with financial need who shows outstanding promise in the discipline of religion. Barbara Gary '05 funded the scholarship in 2021. She received a bachelor's degree in liberal studies, with a focus on religion, and then went on to earn a master's and Ph.D. in religion. The average annual award budget is $1,000. Individual scholarship award amounts may vary. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship, established by Barbara Jean Jean Blakeman Reed supports non-traditional students (those who have completed high school more than six years prior to their scholarship selection or who are enrolled in an adult degree completion program such as the Bachelor of Liberal Studies.) Additional, studies must demonstrate financial need, with special consideration given to students in imminent danger of withdrawing because of personal financial emergency, as determined by financial aid staff. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship is for students who meet the requirements of a UMW education abroad program and have an academic plan that includes an international academic component. The scholarship is open to students at any grade level or major. The scholarship may be used for UMW-approved programs at international institutions, exchange programs, or faculty-led programs. Semester, Year, or summer session travel is allowed. The scholarship may also be used for non-traditional education abroad experiences such as internships, research, or volunteer programs. 

 

Students pursuing unpaid or low-paid spring semester or summer internships may qualify for this grant. Both credit and non-credit internships are allowed provided that they are approved by the internship grant committee. Students must be enrolled for one semester after the internship is finished. The organization sponsoring the internship must be independent of UMW.

These grants are funded by the Beyond the Classroom Endowment for student research and learning. Most awards are between $500 and $1000; higher awards will be considered in some circumstances. These grants are competitively awarded through a selection process administered by the Center for Career and Professional Development.

 

The University has a limited number of grant awards intended to provide support to students pursuing unpaid or low pay internships, particularly summer internships. These funds are a result of the generosity of donations from the UMW Foundation Board, alumni, parents, and friends of the University. Awards typically range from between $500 and $2000 and are intended to provide funding support for eligible students who are participating in a significant unpaid/low-pay internship experience. Internship grants are competitively awarded through a selection process administered by the Center for Career and Professional Development. 

The Carl B. Frye, Jr. '93 Scholarship was established by John C. Anstey '93 and his wife Kara Lee Matala '94 for first-time or transfer students based on their academic record. Students with financial need are preferred, which may be determined through the FAFSA or other means acceptable to the Office of Financial Aid. This scholarship honors the memory of John's close friend, Carl "Coby" Frye, Jr. who passed away unexpectedly in April of 2019. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship supports students with a declared major in a STEM field and an overall 3.5 GPA. Carol Condon '59 established the scholarship in 2022. This is a condensed description and does not included detailed criteria and requirements.

This merit-based scholarship is awarded to incoming international students. Ms. Clare Houseman '70 established this scholarship in 2023 to encourage Mary Washington’s efforts in recruiting international students. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior with a declared major in business administration, a minimum overall 3.0 GPA in their major, and a record of service to UMW. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need. The average annual award budget is $3,000 and actual award amounts may vary. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

The scholarship, funded by the Class of 1942 for their 50th reunion, honors Professor Dodd, who taught commercial education from 1928 until 1962. Dr. James Harvey Dodd was born in 1892.  He majored in accounting and business administration at Western Kentucky College and did advanced work in economics at Peabody College.  He came to Fredericksburg as a professor of commercial education and head of the commercial department in 1928. Under Dr. Dodd’s leadership, the commercial major at Fredericksburg developed into a nationally known program.  He published many books including Applied Economics and Economics-Principles and Applications.  After Dr. Dodd retired in 1962, he continued to take an active part in the life of the college and the community.  He organized Sigma Tau Chi, an honorary fraternity for majors in commercial education.  He died in June of 1969 after a long illness. 

Lee Enos Kelley '66 established a scholarship to provide financial support to students at risk of withdrawing from the University without graduating due to financial constraints. Recipients shall be students in good academic standing who are experiencing financial difficulties affecting their ability to pay for tuition and other approved educational expenses required to complete their education and to graduate from UMW. Preference will be given to juniors or seniors with substantial need. This scholarship was established in 2022.

In recognition of the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their graduation from Mary Washington College, members of the Class of 1969 endowed a scholarship at the University of Mary Washington. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

 

Established by the members of the Class of 1972 to honor Professor Emeritus of Biology and Environment Science, Michael L. Bass, this scholarship is open to all students with majors in the Biological or Earth and Environmental Sciences, and is awarded based on academic merit. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship benefits students with demonstrated financial need. Special consideration will be given to students who have suffered significant trauma, including the loss of a parent or the parent's loss of ability to provide for the student or students without any parental support. Marty Abbott established the scholarship in 2023 in honor of her mother. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

The recipient of this scholarship will be an incoming freshman who is a graduate of the Guadalupe Tutoring Center in Immokalee, Florida. The recipient must be an active participant of the Dorsey Scholars Program at UMW which assists promising young people of excellent intellectual ability and leadership potential representing diverse backgrounds, including gender, race, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, and geography. Paul R. Judy established the Dorsey Scholars Program in 2008 to honor his wife, Mary Ann Dorsey Judy ’54. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

Historic Preservation majors qualify for this scholarship if registered for an approved UMW education abroad program with a substantial historic preservation-related component. Students must also qualify for financial assistance to study abroad by completing the FAFSA or other approved documentation. Scholarship availability is subject to annual gifts from donors Douglas and Susan Burke. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship assists students with financial need from the City of Fredericksburg or any of the following counties: Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, King George, Westmoreland, Orange or Culpeper. Jim Hall generously pledged to fund this non-endowed scholarship in 2018. Awards are contingent upon future contributions from the donor(s). This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship for historic preservation majors was established in 2016 by Elizabeth Poteet Pollard '56. The average annual award budget is $1,000 and individual scholarships may vary.

This scholarship supports students with financial need. Elizabeth Seelinger deBedts '49 made arrangements through her estate to establish a scholarship at the University of Mary Washington. ​This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 

The scholarship benefits students with a declared major in history or American Studies who demonstrate a passion for history through coursework and/or extracurricular activities. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements. Janet Stoeke and Barrett Brooks established this scholarship in memory of their son, Elliott Morgan Brooks '19. This is a current-use scholarship and is contingent upon annual contributions from the donor(s). The average annual award budget is $2,000. Individual award amounts may vary. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This internship supports students working on the Rappahannock River Ecological Park project. The internship is funded by a generous grant from Biosystems Consulting, Inc.

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Recipients shall be students participating in an approved internship experience; preference shall be given to financial services internships with priority to those who participate in an internship in a state other than Virginia or the District of Columbia. Funds must be used for student internship expenses and/or stipends. Both credit and non-credit internships are allowed. ​Michael A. Cirami '98 and Sean M. Tuffy '98 established this endowment in support of the Internship Program at the University of Mary Washington in 2017.

This scholarship is for entering and continuing students who have an academic plan and stated intention to complete a major or minor within the Department of Theatre and Dance. Frances Rodgers Bryant '68 created this scholarship in appreciation of theatre program in 2022. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

The Fredericksburg Savings Charitable Foundation Scholarship was established to assist students from the Fredericksburg area to pursue a program of study in the College of Business. Students must have demonstrated financial need. The average annual award budget is $2,000 and individual scholarships may vary. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 

Incoming first-year students who are formally enrolled in a College of Education teacher licensure pathway may qualify for this scholarship if they completed a Teachers for Tomorrow program, have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA, and have a leadership and community service record.  Applicants must complete an application and include a letter of recommendation.

 

Edward P. Shedlick established an endowed internship at the University of Mary Washington in memory of his late wife, Gail Madden Shedlick '78. Recipients shall be political science or international affairs majors participating in a UMW-approved internship experience for which the student is not paid or receives minimal compensation by the sponsoring internship employer or organization. The sponsoring organization shall be independent of UMW. Funds must be used for student internship expenses or stipends. Both credit and non-credit internships are allowed; internships receiving academic credit must be sponsored by a member of the teaching faculty.

This end of year award is given to a graduating senior who is active while at UMW in organizations that promote social justice and equality, social change and/or advocates for victims of sexual assault or prejudice, and who exemplifies a commitment to improving the lives of others through the change of attitudes, behaviors, laws, policies, or institutions; and who  is planning to pursue a career in support of those goals and promote equality and/or advocate for victims. The Mann family established this award in honor of Grace and to support a graduating student who will be doing the work she would have done. This award is intended to provide funds to help launch the recipient into their post-college life as they pursue their goals.  

Helen D. Gawron established this scholarship through her estate to benefit high-achieving out-of-state students. This scholarship is awarded to an out-of-state entering freshman who is accepted to the University of Mary Washington through the "honors" admissions program, with preference given to National Merit Scholar semi-finalists and above. Preference shall be given to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to community service and leadership and has participated in extracurricular activities and plans to continue this involvement at the University. The scholarship provides full-tuition, fees, room, and board for up to four years of undergraduate study. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements. The president of the UMW Alumni Association is the contact for this scholarship.

This scholarship is awarded to out-of-state students with demonstrated financial need based on academic merit and renewable for up to four years, provided the recipient maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. It was established in 2012 by Helen Gawron and funded by a bequest after her death in 2018. The President of the UMW Alumni Association is the contact for this scholarship. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 

This scholarship is awarded to out-of-state students based on academic merit and is renewable for up to four years. It was established in 2016 by Irene Rodgers in memory of her parents. She credits Mary Washington for helping to open worlds for her, and she established this scholarship to provide future students the opportunity to thrive at Mary Washington. Justin Piscopo emigrated from Malta in the 1920s and settled in New York City. In 1936 he married Helen Gzik, a private secretary for the District Attorney of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Justin worked as a carpenter in NYC, and, for pay, was given apartments and property, rather than money. He accumulated real estate this way, working very hard. During World War II Justin joined the Coast Guard and worked at night building ships and patrolling Long Island. Justin and Helen were patriotic Americans who gave generously to their church and other charitable causes. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 

This scholarship supports students with financial need seeking a bachelor's degree from the University of Mary Washington. Dr. John M. (Jack) and Mary Louise Kramer established an endowed scholarship in honor of the memory of Jack's mother, Helen Walsh Kramer.

Helen Walsh Kramer was a deeply caring, loving mother who devoted her life to fostering the wellbeing of her family. She consistently displayed a love for learning and extolled the value of education. Her son is especially grateful that she inculcated in him her own love for reading with never a Christmas passing that she did not shower him with books that were always among his most prized presents. She was absolutely correct in often remarking that if you have a good book to read you will never be alone. The Donors hope that recipients of this scholarship will similarly embody her values throughout their own lives both at Mary Washington and wherever their pursuits take them after graduation. 

This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements

Jane Jackson Woerner has endowed a scholarship for a student who is a permanent resident of and a high school graduate from one of the following Southwestern Virginia counties or cities: Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Russell, Roanoke, Scott, Smuth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, or Wythe. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This merit scholarship is for entering and continuing students with an academic plan and stated intention to complete a major or minor within the Department of Theatre and Dance. Professor of Biology Emeritus Joella Killian and her husband, Michael, created this scholarship in appreciation of the theatre program in 2023. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship is awarded to students planning to study abroad with preference to students whose study abroad plans include an art history component. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements. John and Helen Hindinger plan to endow this scholarship through their estate. They have elected to provide an annual scholarship so that they may interact with their scholarship recipients and enjoy witnessing the impact of their generosity. This scholarship is non-endowed and is contingent upon annual contributions from the donor(s). Mr. and Mrs. Hindinger encourage students to study in all corners of the world, to experience different languages, customs, and culture, the richness of history and the vibrancy of their time abroad. They further hope that upon the student's return to campus, they will find a way to share their experience with classmates.

 

This endowment supports student research and the UMW Summer Science Institute. An award will be given to the student(s) selected for the best research presentation and best research poster at the conclusion of the annual Summer Science Institute.  Award recipients will receive a scholarship for the upcoming academic year. Additionally, the endowment may be used to support student travel to professional meetings to present their research results; travel awards are not restricted to recipients of the Scholarship. 

Jerri Barden Perkins '61 graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry. After graduation, she earned her M.D. at the Medical College of Virginia and worked in arthritis research at the National Institutes of Health. As a student at Mary Washington, she received a scholarship totaling $100, which seems small by today's standards. She recalls how difficult it was to finance her education and appreciates to this day the assistance she received from this scholarship. She has established this scholarship and research endowment in loving memory of her husband John Perkins, M.D., and to assist future Mary Washington students in pursuing their aspirations in research. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This endowment supports student research within one of the disciplines of the Department of Classics, Philosophy, and Religion. Preference is given to students who are planning to pursue careers in the discipline or a related field. Research may be conducted in various locations, including archaeological digs and sites, cultural heritage sites, research institutions, museums, and other facilities or similar sites. Funding may assist with travel, fees, cost of admission to the various sites, and other approved expenses for the on-site research. 

Jerri Barden Perkins '61 graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry. As a student at Mary Washington, she received a scholarship totaling $100, which seems small by today's standards. She recalls how difficult it was to finance her education and appreciates to this day the assistance she received from this scholarship. She has established this research endowment to assist a promising student to achieve their career goals This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

Established by Juliette Breffort Blessing through her estate, this study abroad scholarship is awarded to juniors or seniors majoring in French language studies. Students must not have previously resided in, nor visited, the Republic of France for a time exceeding 21 days. The parents or guardians of the student may not be native French speakers and maintained an overall overage of a "B" in academic studies. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship is awarded to out-of-state students based on academic merit and is renewable for up to four years. It was established in 2020 by Irene Rodgers in memory of her parents. She credits Mary Washington for helping to open worlds for her, and she established this scholarship to provide future students the opportunity to thrive at Mary Washington. Justin Piscopo, emigrated from Malta in the 1920s and settled in New York City. In 1936 he married Helen Gzik, a private secretary for the District Attorney of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Justin worked as a carpenter in NYC, and, for pay, was given apartments and property, rather than money. He accumulated real estate this way, working very hard. During World War II Justin joined the Coast Guard and worked at night building ships and patrolling Long Island. Justin and Helen were patriotic Americans who gave generously to their church and other charitable causes. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 

The scholarship benefits students with a declared major in History with preference given to students with demonstrated financial need. The average annual award budget is $1,000. Individual scholarship award amounts may vary. John Lambertson '85 established the scholarship in honor of his wife. Katherine was a Professor of History, specializing in modern Germany at West Virginia University. She received numerous awards for her teaching and her internationally acclaimed research, and she accepted the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Mary Washington in 2007. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman who has previously demonstrated leadership skills or exhibits potential for leadership in the future while a student at UMW. The scholarship was established in 2019 by the members of the UMW Foundation Board, alumni, and friends to honor the service of Kathleen Shepherd Mehfoud. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship established by Kathy Ormond through her estate, supports students with a declared major in historic preservation. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

The scholarship shall be awarded to students eligible to participate in a UMW approved study abroad program in France. This scholarship is not limited to French majors and is open to any student who is interested in furthering their facility in French and experiencing French culture. The recipient shall be in good academic standing and shall be selected on the basis of merit. Special consideration shall be given to students with demonstrated financial need. Kathy Liggett Leis '69 established this scholarship in 2019. This scholarship is non-endowed and is contingent upon annual contributions from the donor(s). This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship supports students pursuing K-12 or special education careers, particularly in a public school system in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Students must demonstrate significant financial need as defined by the FAFSA. Pell-eligible students or students with a high need and no financial dependency on others are preferred. Additional consideration may be given to those who accept a semester-long internship in underserved environments, including those with documented teacher shortages, in schools with a significant population of underrepresented and vulnerable students, or public schools designated as federal Title I schools. This scholarship is part of the Paino Scholars in Service Program. President Paino and Kelly Paino established this endowed program to assist students with a heart for service and civic leadership. The scholarship is named for Kelly Paino, who taught preschool and elementary school and served as a reading interventionist and an early childhood education coordinator before focusing on preparing the next generation of teachers. Her efforts led her to accept a role supervising UMW’s College of Education student teachers. Kelly Paino deeply believes that any person can learn, given the right educator.

Bill Williams and Pat Poole established an endowed scholarship in 2022 at the University of Mary Washington in memory of their daughter, Kendra Lynn Williams '95, to support English majors. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

Under the leadership of Mark Ingrao '81, friends and colleagues have endowed a scholarship in memory of Ken Steen and his service to the University of Mary Washington. This scholarship is awarded to incoming out-of-states students based on merit. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This is a scholarship for freshmen with demonstrated financial need who achieved at least a 3.0 on a 4.0-grade point system during her or his high school career. Cynthia Morton endowed the scholarship at the University of Mary Washington in memory of her sister, Laura C. Hudson '71 This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This is awarded annually to a graduating senior with a major in International Affairs.

The scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-time freshman student who is a graduate of the Partnership for the Future college preparation program. Preference is given to students who express an intention of majoring in business. The scholarship was established by Louis Marmo '94 in 2019.​ This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

The scholarship shall be awarded to incoming first-time freshman students based on the quality of their academic record. Scholarship recipients must be graduates of Chesterfield County, Va. public high schools with preference given to graduates of Midlothian High School. The scholarship was established by Louis Marmo '94 in 2018.​ This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship supports undergraduate students, including incoming freshmen, from under-represented backgrounds including  ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, geography, or first-generation college  students. Special consideration shall be given to students with an academic plan to major in a natural science  including,  but not  limited to biology,  chemistry, biochemistry, earth and environmental sciences,  or physics. The scholarship is renewable provided the recipient is making clear progress towards degree completion and remains in good academic standing. Marcia Anne Guida '83 established this scholarship in 2020 to assist deserving students in reaching their educational and lifetime goals. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 
 
 

Marcia Boyles established this scholarship through her estate and supports students who completed high-school outside of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Residents from the midwestern states of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, or Iowa are preferred but not required. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

Mark Ingrao '81 has endowed a scholarship that is awarded to high-achieving incoming first-year students on the basis of their academic records, extracurricular activities, and leadership roles. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

​This scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman who is a resident of Virginia and is accepted to the University of Mary Washington through the "honors" admissions program, with preference given to National Merit Scholar semi-finalists and above. The scholarship provides full tuition, fees, room, and board for up to four years of undergraduate study. A bequest from the estate of Mrs.Mary Janes Ahern ’46 and funding from the UMW Alumni Association established this Washington Scholarship in 2008. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

Students with an academic plan and stated career goals to enter the field of social work qualify for this scholarship. Candidates should have a declared major that supports entry into social work, such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, or women and gender studies majors. Special consideration will be made for students who have financial need or who have been accepted into a master of social work (MSW) program or another advanced degree in social work. Robert Davis funded this scholarship in memory of his wife, Merle Updike Davis in 2019. Mrs. Davis had a long career in social work specializing in clinical work with children, the aging, families, and adults. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 

Molly Bradshaw Clark '59 established a scholarship to support students pursuing degrees in the sciences. The scholarship shall be awarded to students with career goals of entering the field of biological sciences, chemistry, or physics. The scholarship will give preference to female students who are pursuing historically male-dominated careers. Recipients will be residents of Loudoun or Prince William County, Virginia. Recipients shall have a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average. The scholarship is renewable provided the recipient is making clear progress towards degree completion and remains in good academic standing. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements. at the University of Mary Washington. Molly is passionate about providing students with scholarship opportunities because she remembers the impact her scholarship had and desires to help future scholars have a similar experience. She also believes strongly in supporting women to pursue traditionally male-dominated fields in the sciences.


 

This merit-based scholarship is awarded to incoming students with high academic achievement from states other than Virginia. Ms. Patricia Boise Kemp ’69 established this scholarship in 2022 to encourage Mary Washington’s efforts in recruiting exceptional students. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This merit-based scholarship is awarded to incoming students with high academic achievement from states other than Virginia. Ms. Patricia Boise Kemp ’69 established this scholarship in 2022 to encourage Mary Washington’s efforts in recruiting exceptional students. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

Students engaged in approved low or unpaid internships with a publishing company or media outlet focusing on local journalism, preferably at the Free-Lance Star, qualify. Students involved with the Blue and Gray Press, journalism minors, or students interested in a journalism career are a priority. Both credit and non-credit internships are allowed, provided the University approves them. The internship grant is funded by local resident, retired journalists, and fine art photographer Penelope Parrish, who created this internship grant to ensure that students have the opportunity for hands-on experience and to help ensure local journalism endures for the benefit of society.  The internship recipient can be the same student who receives the Penelope Ann Parrish Journalism Scholarship. Candidates must meet the Center for Career and Professional Development requirements at the time of the award.

The scholarship assists students in their junior and/or senior years with financial need and an interest in journalism demonstrated through some means such as course selection or extra-curricular college activities. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate leadership skills through participating in student organizations and activities such as the Blue and Grey Press or other UMW student news outlets or publications. Students pursuing any academic discipline at UMW are eligible. Candidates must have a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA. The average annual award budget is $; the individual scholarship award amount may vary. Penny Parrish established the scholarship in 2020 to encourage future journalists. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

For more information, the Free Lance-Star published an interview with Penny Parrish in March 2021.
 

The Prince B. Woodard Award(s) for Leadership are presented annually to students who have demonstrated excellence as leaders on the UMW campus, as contributors to the greater community, and as persons of honor and integrity.  A Senior Award will go to a graduating senior who, throughout his or her UMW career, has made a substantial impact on campus and beyond, while exemplifying the values of honor, leadership, and service.  An Emerging Leader Award will go to a rising sophomore, junior, or senior who has already made such a difference, with the goal of encouraging even greater leadership in the future. Past winners of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Prince B. Woodard Leadership Award funded an endowment to support this prestigious student award at UMW. 

This scholarship is awarded to eligible students planning to study abroad in a country in which English is not the official language; at least one class must be conducted in the target language. Priority is given to those majoring in a foreign language and who plan to work in careers that will enhance their knowledge of the language/languages particularly in the area of Foreign Policy. The scholarship will be awarded for not more than one year, and not less than one semester. Study programs limited to the summer term are eligible for consideration if the student(s) will be returning to campus for at least one semester. Karen Laino Giannuzzi '71 established this endowment in memory of her late husband Ralph J. Giannuzzi. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who have achieved distinction in STEM-related coursework in high school and intend to major in a STEM-related discipline in college. It was established by Irene Rodgers on the occasion of the retirement of Richard V. Hurley as Mary Washington’s ninth president, This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 

This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen with demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to students from the Richmond metropolitan area, to include the counties of Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover, and the City of Richmond.  Robert and Dodie Whitt established this scholarship to assist and encourage future generations of Mary Washington students to achieve a college education. ​This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

Recipients shall be students with demonstrated financial need from the county of Prince William, including the independent cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The scholarship is renewable provided that the recipient is in good academic standing and continues to meet the scholarship criteria. In 1991, family and friends of attorney and businessman Stanley A. Owens, Sr. established this scholarship in his memory. He served on the Board of Visitors and the Foundation Board at Mary Washington. The average annual budget is $2800. Individual award amounts may vary. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements. 

This is a scholarship for freshmen with demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to students who have overcome a personal or family hardship and who express a desire to study internationally or to be a player in the global arena. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship supports students pursuing public school teaching careers. Students must demonstrate financial need by filling out a FAFSA or other documentation approved by the Office of Financial Aid. The scholarship was endowed by Jerri Barden Perkins, M.D., in memory of her mother, who inspired and encouraged her.

This scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior with demonstrated financial need who holds major elected student leadership positions, such as, but not limited to, Student Government Association president, Honor Council president, Class president, etc. If no student with these qualifications is eligible, the scholarship shall be awarded to a rising junior or senior with demonstrated financial need and with a major in the physical sciences (biological, chemistry, physics, environmental, or geology). Sylvia McJilton Woodcock '61 graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry. She was a prominent student leader and her service to Mary Washington has continued in the decades since her graduation. She and her husband Stuart established this scholarship to support student leaders and students studying the physical sciences. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

Tara C. Corrigall '82 established an endowment in support of the internship program at the University of Mary Washington. Recipients shall be business, economics, or political science majors participating in a UMW-approved internship experience for which the student is not paid or receives nominal pay by the sponsoring internship employer or organization.

The scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates the leadership of his or her peers through influence wielded in an academic, community, governmental, religious, or nonprofit setting, with a special emphasis on work performed in the realm of social justice and equality, social change, and/or advocacy. Recipients are individuals who seek to serve populations who have historically suffered from systemic discrimination, particularly Black, Indigenous, or other People of Color. The successful candidate shall exemplify a commitment to improving the lives of others through the change of attitudes, behaviors, laws, policies, or institutions; and who intend to pursue a career in support of those goals and promote equality and/or advocacy for underrepresented populations. President Troy D. Paino and Mrs. Kelly R. Paino, members of the UMW Board of Trustees, alumni, and friends established this scholarship in memory of victims of acts of hatred and racism, including Breonna Taylor and George Perry Floyd, Jr. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

Professor Frackelton, alumni, and friends have endowed a scholarship for accounting students planning to pursue a career as a CPA or graduate study in accounting. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship benefits students majoring in theater or who are planning to major in theatre. Alumni, faculty, and friends have given to the UMW Department of Theatre and Dance and to UMW Theatre to support the theatre program. A portion of these donations shall be used as annual merit scholarships for students. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.

This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need and a declared major in historic preservation. Preference is given to students who have shown professional promise and the potential to make a significant contribution to historic preservation. The scholarship was funded in 2018 by Lt. Col. Arney M. Johnson, Jr. USMC (Ret.) in memory of his wife Veronica.​ This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements. The average annual award budget is $1,000. Individual scholarship award amounts may vary.

This scholarship is awarded to UMW students who excel in the study of dance and participate in available dance programs at the University of Mary Washington. Recipients must be full-time degree-seeking current freshmen or sophomores in good academic standing. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.  

The scholarship was funded by Friends of Dance and honors group founders, Vicky Nichols Wilder '80 and Florence Overley Ridderhof '50. Vicky graduated in 1980 from Mary Washington College, majoring in dance and psychology. She received her Masters in Creative Arts in Therapy from Hahnemann Medical College and became a dance/movement therapist. She has worked with the Spotsylvania County Schools, serving special needs students for 25 years. Florence graduated from Mary Washington College in 1950 with a B.A. degree in psychology. As a student, Florence took dance courses and was a member of the Concert Dance Club. She participated in Dancing With the Fredericksburg Stars, winning the People's Choice Award. Other awards include 2001 Women of Distinction Award in the Arts through the Girl Scouts, Friends of the Orchestra Citizen Salute in 2003 and Woman of the Year from the Fredericksburg Women's Club in 2016.
 

This scholarship is awarded to students who are planning to study abroad in a UMW-approved program including both semester/year-long programs and short-term faculty-led trips. The average award budget is $1,000. Individual award amounts may vary. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 
Virginia (Ginny) Lucas Shearin grew up in Henry County, Virginia, and attended Mary Washington College on a scholarship. While in college, she was fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel to South America and the experience changed her life. She majored in Spanish earning a BA in 1964 and an MA from American University in 1969. Ginny taught Spanish at the high school level in Fairfax County for many years. With the establishment of this scholarship, Ginny hopes that students will know the joy of knowledge and discovery that travel can bring.
 

Martin and Vicky Wilder endowed a scholarship at the University of Mary Washington to assist incoming first-time freshman students based upon the quality of their academic record. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 
 
 

This scholarship is awarded to incoming first-time freshmen students based upon the quality of their academic record. Recipients must be graduates of Spotsylvania County public high schools with preference given to graduates of the Commonwealth Governor's School or other selective rigorous academic programs. The scholarship was established by Martin and Vicky Wilder in 2018. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 
 
 

This scholarship is awarded to incoming first-time freshmen students based upon the quality of their academic record. Recipients must be graduates of Spotsylvania County public high schools with preference given to graduates of the Commonwealth Governor's School or other selective rigorous academic programs. The scholarship was established by Martin and Vicky Wilder in 2018. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 
 
 

This scholarship is awarded to incoming first-time freshmen students based upon the quality of their academic record. Recipients must be graduates of Spotsylvania County public high schools with preference given to graduates of the Commonwealth Governor's School or other selective rigorous academic programs. The scholarship was established by Martin and Vicky Wilder in 2019. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.
 
 
 

The William B. Crawley, Jr. Endowment for Student Research provides grants for students majoring in History or American Studies to undertake major research projects that entail the acquisition of or access to research materials, or travel to libraries or archives to conduct research. The Endowment was made possible by the generous gift of Theresa Young Crawley '77 in honor of her husband, Distinguished Professor William B. Crawley Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the faculty of the University of Mary Washington after 40 years of service to its students, faculty, staff, and friends. This is a condensed description and does not include all details or specific criteria.

This scholarship is awarded to a Mary Washington student with preference given to a worthy and needy graduate of Culpeper High School. The scholarship was established by Winnie Hudson Hodgson in 1982. This is a condensed description and does not include detailed criteria and requirements.