OpenFieldGeorgetown Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Diversity & Global Leadership Scholarship
Highly selective presidential scholarship awarded to incoming graduate students from historically underrepresented backgrounds who exhibit transformative scholarship and social justice leadership.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class academic record and demonstrated leadership in overcoming systemic socio-economic barriers
- English language proficiency
- Standard Georgetown English requirements
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 500-word essay detailing commitment to advancing social justice and community empowerment
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full 100% tuition remission + USD $32,000/year living stipend for underrepresented international scholars
- Application fee
- USD $0 for scholarship nomination
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full 100% tuition coverage
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Priority nomination round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Georgetown University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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