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Scholarships and Honors Fellowships

Washington College is dedicated to affordability, offering accepted students initial merit scholarships up to $38,000. Top merit recipients are eligible for additional scholarship opportunities. Honors Fellowship Scholarships are open to first-year students, offering interest-based scholarships with a variety of learning opportunities.

Additional Top Merit Award Opportunities

  • Apply to Washington College by December 1st for eligibility.

Top merit recipients will be considered for an additional $3,000–$5,000 award. Select students will be invited to apply for our full-tuition George Washington Signature Scholarship.

Seniors who complete an official visit through the Admissions Office before March 1st, apply by December 1st (Early Action deadline), and are admitted to Washington College will receive a one-time $2,000 Visit Grant applied toward tuition.

 

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Presidential Fellows Scholarships

This invitation-only program is for outstanding first-year students, offering an additional annual $4,000–$5,000 scholarship, unique learning opportunities, priority course registration, and more. Select students will be invited to apply for our full-tuition George Washington Signature Scholarship (five available per year).

Learn more about the Presidential Fellows Program 

 

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George Washington Signature Scholarship

Select first-year students are invited to apply. Five full-tuition scholarships—renewable annually—are available per incoming class. The George Washington Scholarship replaces other merit offers.

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Washington Scholars Program

The Washington Scholars Program was developed to provide the benefits of a Washington College education to Maryland residents who may not otherwise have the opportunity because of substantial financial need. Students are required to complete the FAFSA and be Pell- and Guaranteed Access Grant-eligible. The Washington Scholars renewable annual scholarship covers tuition, housing (double room rate), and the meal plan; students are responsible for books and any indirect costs incurred, such as personal travel.

While relieving financial concerns is a major benefit, the College recognizes that there is more to a transformative college experience than financial resources; hence, Washington Scholars is a program, not merely a scholarship. A sense of community, intentional programming, cultural excursions, mentorship, and workshops are just a few of the many benefits that Washington Scholars enjoy.

Learn more about the Washington Scholars Program

Explore Our Honors Fellowship Scholarships

  • Additional applications required
  • Must be admitted to Washington College as a first-year student to apply 
  • Stackable with other merit aid

Honors Fellowship Scholarships provide $1,000-$5,000 in annually renewable merit awards, plus mentorship and specialized programming to support students' interests. Open to first-year admitted students, these awards require separate applications and can be combined with other merit aid. Apply early for best consideration. Deadline: February 1, 2027

 

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The Cincinnatus Scholarship

Multiple scholarships — awarded through the Institute of Religion, Politics and Culture at Washington College — are renewable and awarded annually to admitted first-year students with strong interests in the study of religion's influence on American and world history and its contemporary importance for cultural and political life. Additionally, one scholarship recipient is awarded an extra $5,000 stipend for experiential learning opportunities.

Through experiential learning opportunities such as the Oxford Research Seminar and the Cincinnatus Leadership Scholars Program, among many others, the Institute of Religion, Politics and Culture helps students explore a range of pressing issues facing contemporary society and the enduring value of America's founding principles.

Applications open December 2026.

Award: $2,500/year; renewable annually

Bonus: $5,000 stipend for experiential learning opportunities for one student

Deadline: February 1, 2027

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The Constance Stuart Larrabee Scholarship

Incoming first-year students with proven talent in visual art, music, dance, or theatre are encouraged to submit a portfolio of work to compete for the Constance Stuart Larrabee Scholarship (multiple scholarships are available). They are renewable for up to four years, provided the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Recipients are strongly encouraged to participate in campus opportunities related to the visual and performing arts, but do not need to declare a major or minor in the arts in order to keep this scholarship.

Applications open December 2026.

Award: $1,500/year; renewable annually

Deadline: February 1, 2027

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The Harwood Scholarship

Admitted first-year students with demonstrated talent in journalistic writing or nonfiction writing about public affairs are encouraged to apply. One award is available.

Applications open December 2026.

Award: $1,000/year; renewable annually

Deadline: February 1, 2027

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Sophie Kerr Gifts in English Literature

The Sophie Kerr Scholarship, renewable annually, offers funds to first-year students interested in English, Creative Writing, or Journalism, Editing & Publishing. Sophie Kerr scholars also get the chance to take full advantage of everything Washington College has to offer aspiring writers: one-on-one mentorship with award-winning writers, a thriving community of student writers from every discipline, and guidance from professors who are themselves publishing journalists, novelists, poets, and scholars.

The English Department faculty selects the scholarship finalists. Multiple awards are available.

Learn more about Sophie Kerr Legacy

Applications open December 2026.

Award: $1,500/year; renewable annually

Deadline: February 1, 2027

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Tim Maloney Theatre Scholarship

Incoming first-year students may audition for the Tim Maloney Theatre Scholarship, renewable annually. Students should make note of their interest in theatre scholarships on their admissions application.

Applications open December 2026.

Award: $5,000/year; renewable annually

Deadline: February 1, 2027

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Quill & Compass Scholarships

Admitted first-year students who are interested in exploring History, Political Science, Communications and Media Studies, Pre-Law, or American Studies as a major, minor, or area of focus are encouraged to apply for the Quill & Compass Scholarship (multiple scholarships are available).

Quill & Compass recipients are also considered for special opportunities such as internships, and are invited to participate in unique opportunities and lectures.

Learn more about Quill & Compass

Applications open December 2026.

Award: $1,500/year; renewable annually

Deadline: February 1, 2027

Explore Additional Honors Fellowships

  • Additional applications required
  • Must be admitted to Washington College as a first-year student to apply
  • Programming and experiential learning opportunities (no merit awards)

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The Environment & Society Fellowship

Admitted first-year students who are interested in exploring environmental science or studies as a major, minor, or area of focus are encouraged to apply for the Environment and Society Fellowship. 

Learn more about the Center for Environment & Society

Applications open December 2026.

Deadline: February 1, 2027

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Toll Fellows Program

Toll Fellows conduct hands-on research, join small-group discussions with faculty and visiting experts, explore regional research facilities, and tour federal labs. They also get one-on-one STEM mentorship and personalized guidance for creating their own résumé-building research path.

Learn more about Toll Fellows

Applications open December 2026.

Deadline: February 1, 2027