University of Mary Washington

Accelerated and Early Partnership Programs

The University of Mary Washington (UMW) offers several accelerated and early admission partnership programs designed to provide qualified students with a streamlined pathway to graduate degrees at affiliated institutions. These programs allow students to earn both a bachelor's degree from UMW and a master's or doctoral degree in a shorter timeframe than pursuing them separately. By completing specific requirements and applying during their undergraduate studies, students can gain provisional or early acceptance into prestigious graduate programs, saving time and potentially tuition costs.

B.A. in Performing Arts - Theatre

The Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts with a major in Theatre provides students with a comprehensive theatre education, offering flexibility to specialize in areas like acting, directing, design, technology, management, or history. The program emphasizes an experiential approach, encouraging students to gain practical skills through hands-on involvement in theatre productions. Graduates are prepared for professional careers in theatre with a strong foundation in liberal arts and specific theatre skills.

BA Philosophy: Pre-Law Concentration

BA Spanish

BA Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in English

The Bachelor of Arts in English program at the University of Mary Washington aims to foster a deep appreciation for literature and writing, enhance students' analytical and critical thinking abilities, and improve their writing skills. The curriculum covers various levels of literary and linguistic study, from introductory courses suitable for all students to advanced seminars requiring in-depth textual analysis and original research. Students will engage with diverse literary traditions, develop expertise in literary and linguistic analysis, and hone their skills as writers across different modes and genres. The program encourages practical application of knowledge through internships and study abroad opportunities, preparing students for a wide range of future endeavors.

Karsh International Scholarship Program

Open to international (non-U.S. citizen, non-permanent-resident) high school students applying for first-year undergraduate admission to Duke University. Candidates must demonstrate financial need through Duke's need-based aid process, show interdisciplinary academic curiosity, and have a record of community engagement. There is no separate scholarship form; international applicants who indicate they are applying for financial aid are automatically considered for the Karsh award.

University of Miami Stamps Scholarship

Open to high school seniors, both domestic (U.S.) and international, applying for first-year undergraduate admission to the University of Miami through Early Decision I or Early Action. Applicants are automatically considered with no separate scholarship form; they must submit all first-year admission requirements and demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. Semi-finalists complete a Zoom interview.

QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship

Open to high-achieving US high school seniors from low-income backgrounds who are US citizens, permanent residents, or students studying in the US regardless of citizenship. Competitive applicants typically earn mostly A's in challenging courses, rank in the top 5-10% of their class, and have strong standardised test results (SAT/PSAT above 1310 or ACT above 28), though each application is read in context. Applicants must demonstrate strong writing, intellectual curiosity and determination through essays and recommendations. Matched students must attend a partner college as a binding-early-decision commitment.

Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellowship at Argonne National Laboratory

Open to early-career scientists and engineers of all nationalities who hold a PhD awarded within the last three years at the time of application, or who will complete the PhD before the fellowship start date. Research interests must align with Argonne's mission areas. U.S. citizenship is required for national-security-related projects (Detection of Imaging Signatures).

Boustany MBA Harvard Scholarship

Open to candidates of any nationality (priority to those of Lebanese descent) who have received an offer of admission to the Harvard MBA programme and have a strong academic background.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Open to citizens of any country who earned their first/bachelor's degree within the last ~7 years (or will by the Stanford start) and who apply for and gain admission to a full-time Stanford graduate program. Selection seeks independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and a civic mindset.