George Mason Memorial Society Endowed Scholarship History and Art History
The George Mason Memorial Society Endowed Scholarship was established in 1997 by the George Mason Memorial Society and funded by multiple donors. The endowment serves to perpetuate the ideals and contributions to American life of the university’s namesake, George Mason IV of Gunston Hall. The scholarship provides tuition assistance to worthy students who seek knowledge of our heritage in preparation for service as citizens in the future. One award will be made annually to an undergraduate history major whose work and interests reflect the legacy of George Mason and the nature of human rights in society, to supplement tuition costs for the recipient’s senior year.
2025 Awardee
Jessica Ferrell
Jessica Ferrell will be graduating with her bachelor of arts in history in the spring of 2026. She is from Manassas, Virginia. Before transferring to George Mason University, she received an associate’s degree in liberal arts from Northern Virginia Community College. She has lived in northern Virginia all her life. She is minoring in ancient history and Mediterranean archeology. She hopes to use her skills to allow the public greater connection and understanding of their history as a museum curator.