Fowler Fellows Fund
Are you a student taking on an unpaid internship this summer? Apply for financial support through the Fowler Future Leadership Fund.
The Fowler Fellows Fund is a strategic initiative designed to expand access to unpaid or underpaid internship opportunities by removing financial barriers for students pursuing meaningful career experiences. More than a stipend program, it positions GW School of Business (GWSB) as a leader in inclusiveness, workforce development, and student success by investing in future professionals.
The Grace Lau Fund, funded by a donation from Ms. Grace Lau, provides financial support for School of Business students with a preference in pursuing a non-profit internship opportunity focused on education and/or healthcare in under-resourced communities. It is the desire of Grace Lau to create future leaders and philanthropists who will ensure the financial foundation of the University. Preference will be given to GWSB students with an interest and passion in Asian Studies and/or Asian countries' involvement in global business. Any GWSB student participating in a non-profit internship will be considered. Each award will be up to $2,000. The funding can be used to supplement an unpaid and/or under-funded internship, and also travel and living costs associated with overseas internships.
Grace Lau received her M.B.A. from the George Washington School of Business in 1976.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in any degree program within the GW School of Business (Students graduating in May (or in the summer) of the current year, exchange students, and non-degree students are not eligible to apply.)
- Applicant must be pursuing a non-profit internship (Preference will be given to those with an interest and passion in Asian Studies and/or Asian countries' involvement in global business)
- The applicants must be in good academic and disciplinary standing (please read the Code of Student Conduct) and have a minimum GPA of 3.2.
- Funding cannot be provided for past internships or internships that terminate before or shortly after the start of the summer semester.
- Funding cannot be provided for internships undertaken in organizations owned by the applicants' family members.
Post-Internship Requirements
- Each recipient of the Grace Lau Fund will be required to write a reflection piece about their internship experience and its impact on their career goals. The reflection essay will be read by the F. David Fowler Career Center staff members.
- Recipients may be subject to tax withholding depending on their status. More information can be found on the GW Tax Department website.
Application Documents
- The completed application form
- Letter of recommendation from a faculty member, previous employer, or someone who knows the applicant in a supervisory capacity
- Letter from applicant’s internship supervisor verifying the applicant’s position, internship start and end dates, and total hours, and stating if the internship is paid or unpaid
- Resume
- Unofficial GW transcript
The 2026 application deadline has passed.
Please direct any questions to Allene David, Administrative & Program Manager, F. David Fowler Career Center, at sbcareer
gwu [dot] edu (sbcareer[at]gwu[dot]edu) or 202-994-6704.
Please note: All correspondence regarding this application will be sent to the applicants' official GW student email accounts.