Donor Impact Stories

The Elizabeth G. Sturtevant Center for Literacy was established in 2019 thanks to generous contributions from Dave Sturtevant in memory of his late wife Betty Sturtevant, who was a long-time professor in the literacy program.

The Hattie M. Strong Foundation provides scholarships every year to select George Mason students who are enrolled in teacher training programs.

The Donna R. and David E. Sterling Endowed Professor in Science Education supports Professor Erin Peters-Burton, her research efforts, and the creation of the Donna Sterling Virginia Science Education Summit.

This scholarship in emeritus professor Dr. David Wiggins’ honor will support promising students in the School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management's undergraduate programs as well as the master’s in Sport and Recreation Studies. Please make a contribution.

Learn about the Phyllis Cofield Pajardo Scholarship Fund, and please join Dr. Pajardo by contributing to this fund, which supports graduate students pursuing educational leadership and making a difference in their schools and communities. Read more about this scholarship opportunity here!

Amazon funded 20 scholarships for public middle school and high school teachers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Selected teachers received computer science education externships that included a graduate level course and job shadowing of Amazon professionals.

The family of the late Kyle Wilson established the Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship in honor of the Mason alum and former Prince William County firefighter and to provide scholarships for graduate students in the athletic training program.

Michael Behrmann, along with his wife, June, has generously created an undergraduate scholarship for George Mason students in the special education program.