Washington and Alvey Scholars

2025-26 Washington and Alvey Scholars.The UMW Washington and Alvey Scholars Program is one of the most prestigious at Mary Washington. These comprehensive scholarships help attract and reward high-performing students with exceptional academic credentials.

  • Candidates for these scholarships are selected from incoming freshmen accepted into UMW’s honors admission program.
  • The program includes Washington Scholarships for in-state students and Alvey Scholarships for out-of-state students.
  • Establish a Washington Scholarship endowment with your name on it for a minimum gift of $1,000,000 or create a named Alvey Scholarship endowment with a minimum gift of $1,500,000.

Contact the Office of Advancement at 540-654-1024 or advance@umw.edu for more information about funding a Washington or Alvey Scholarship. Read about the incoming Washington and Alvey Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year.

Note for Students: Please contact the Admissions Office for information about being considered for one of these scholarships.