BA in Integrative Studies
Concentrations
Program Scholarships
Lucas Leadership Scholarship Endowment
The Lucas Leadership Scholarship Endowment was established in 2013 by Diane W. Schulte and David C. Miles to honor the contributions and leadership of Nance Lucas during her tenure as Associate Dean. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a School of Integrative Studies student who demonstrates exceptional leadership and ethics in all areas of academic and personal life. The scholarship is renewable and may be used for tuition and fees and/or sponsored activities, but not travel expenses. Students may apply for this scholarship on their own or be nominated by faculty or staff members. To qualify, recipients will be undergraduate students classified as “in good academic standing” per university guidelines and must be pursuing a degree in the School of Integrative Studies; preference will be given to students who are verified members of a recognized nonprofit group and who demonstrate leadership and service. Recipients may be either full-time or part-time students; in-state or out-of-state; international, non-U.S. citizen; and will be evaluated on the basis of academic merit.
Jon Sultan Creative Writing Award
Mr. Steven A. Sultan and Mrs. Susan E. Sultan established the Jon Sultan Writing Award in memory of their son, Jon, who was an integral part of the first integrative studies cohort in 1995. The fund provides scholarships for students who are currently enrolled in the School of Integrative Studies and who have demonstrated the skills of creative writing and the love of learning as evaluated through submitted writing samples. Questions about the fund should be directed to the School of Integrative Studies.
Contact: sisinfo@gmu.edu
School of Integrative Studies First Generation Quasi-Endowed Scholarship
School of Integrative Studies First Generation Quasi-Endowed Scholarship provides scholarship support for full-time undergraduate students who are pursing integrative studies, environmental sustainability studies, or bachelor's of individualized studies degrees. Recipients must be first-generation college students, may be in-state or out-of-state, must be in good academic standing as defined by the university, and will qualify on the basis of financial need. Students should apply using George Mason's scholarship portal.
School of Integrative Studies Founders Endowed Scholarship($1,000)
Application opens: February 7, 2025
Submission Deadline: April 1, 2025
Description: The School of Integrative Studies (SIS) Founder's Experiential Learning (EL) Scholarship is open to George Mason University students enrolled in integrative studies, human development and family science, BIS, or environmental sustainability studies degrees and registered to participate in an EL program such as George Mason Study Abroad, Internship through George Mason GEO, internship class INTS 490, or other EL experience with travel and/or academic costs associated, during the spring, summer, fall or winter semesters. Scholarship award is approximately $1,000 and based on the expense of the program and strength of the student's application. Scholarships are need-based and merit-based. Each applicant is carefully considered by the School of Integrative Studies Awards Committee. The committee looks for applicants who have a strong academic record, demonstrate financial need, and are passionate about their experiential learning program. Applicants are encouraged to share special circumstances, personal stories, or any other connections that demonstrate why and how the student will benefit from their chosen program and the scholarship award.
Scholarship awards are designed to supplement a student's funds during their chosen program.
Scholarships will not be disbursed to students who cancel their participation in a program or if the program is cancelled. Students who withdraw from their program after disbursement are required to repay the scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements for this Scholarship:
- Applicant must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student at George Mason University.
- Applicant must be majoring in integrative studies, human development and family science, BIS or environmental sustainability studies.
- Applicant must be accepted to an EL program (Study Abroad, internship, or other EL experience with travel and/or academic costs associated.
- Applicant must have a 2.5 or greater GPA.
- Applicant must have a current FAFSA or Alternative Need form on file with George Mason's Office of Student Financial Aid.
How to Apply:
Applications due by April 1st. Apply through the Financial Aid Scholarships page. (Click on Mason Scholarship Application link)
Drs. Surya and Cecil Howard Book Fund ($500 open only to INTS majors)
Application opens: February 7, 2025
Submission Deadline: April 1, 2025
Description: The purpose of the award is to provide support for students majoring in integrative studies (INTS) within the School of Integrative Studies (SIS) to buy textbooks, laptops, and other school-related supplies such as headsets, webcams, etc. Recipients must demonstrate characteristics of perseverance and generosity, traits exemplified by SIS faculty Susan Howard’s late parents Surya and Cecil. Surya Howard overcame gender and cultural barriers to become one of the first female dentists, not only in her home country of India, but in the U.S. in the 1950s. Cecil Howard conducted early research on challenges of ‘re-entry culture shock’ particularly among children and teens returning to the U.S. from their parents’ overseas postings, and became a mentor and father figure to thousands of students as a college professor over a period of 40 years. He is characterized by his warmth, compassion, generosity, and kindness.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants to the fund must answer the following prompts: “Please describe a time you demonstrated perseverance to overcome a challenge or pursue a dream” and “Generosity comes in many forms: time, self, spirit, etc., please describe how you define generosity and have demonstrated it in the past or how you plan to be generous in the future.” Applicants must be undergraduate students majoring in integrative studies within the School of Integrative Studies and in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher). Applicants may be enrolled full time or part time, and may be in-state or out-of-state students. Preference will be given to applicants who are immigrants or children of immigrants from a developing country.