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Generosity in Action

See how philanthropy at GW is creating powerful change in our greater world in the new Philanthropy Impact Report.

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OPEN DOORS

Starting Our New Century with a Focus on Access

Every year, thousands of talented and promising young people come to the George Washington University with a desire to change the world. But not every future leader has the same opportunity.

Let's Open Doors

 


 

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Open Doors for Veterans

GW has a long history of Military and Veteran support, from the first GI Bill recipient in 1944 to enrolling more than 1400 military affiliated students this semester.  Scholarship funding helps continue a legacy of service and leadership.  

Read more veteran stories

 


 

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Scholarships Open Doors

 

Faith Arthur, BA '22

University & Alumni Award

Sam Steen, BA '22

GW Presidential Scholarship

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Philanthropy Spotlight

Provost Christopher Bracey (l), President Ellen M. Granberg and Wolcott Foundation Chair Michael Clark.

Wolcott Foundation Expands Legacy of Supporting Students in Public Service with $4 Million Gift

Endowment continues a 70-year tradition that has opened doors for more than 500 GW students.

Saul and Joyce Brandman in a golf cart on a golf course on a sunny day. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Rubin)

Brandman Foundation’s $500,000 Gift to Support Veterans Creates $1 Million Scholarship Fund

Prominent philanthropist Joyce Brandman endows fund to close financial need gaps after military educational benefits.

Washington was interviewed by Tony Goldwyn, her longtime friend and former co-star on ABC's 'Scandal,' about her autobiography 'Thicker than Water.' (Lily Speredelozzi/GW Today)

Kerry Washington Creates $1 Million Earl and Valerie Washington Endowed Scholarship Fund to Open Doors to a Liberal Arts Education at GW

Emmy-winning actor, producer, activist, former trustee and GW alumna establishes need-based scholarship in honor of her parents.

L to R: Eliza Ward, museum development director; Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations Donna Arbide; Provost Christopher Bracey; President Granberg; Bruce Baganz, Textile Museum board chair and GW Museum board co-chair. (Dave Scavone)

The Textile Museum Receives Record $25 Million Gift

Anonymous donation will transform and sustain world-class textile conservation, curatorial scholarship and educational initiatives.

Audai Shakour with his mom Puja, dad Isam and sister Sarah.

From Campus Leader to Global Change-Maker: The Audai Shakour Legacy

The parents of the late GW alumnus have established a scholarship in their son’s memory to nurture future leaders from GW who share their son’s passion for service.