Consumer Information
The consumer information page contains important resources for prospective and current GW students and to assist the GW community in finding important institutional information.
Lazlo Tauber, a gracious donor has established this generous scholarship fund at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (see memorial plaque in the 23rd St. courtyard). First year students who complete the GWay applications and meet the requirements will be notified by email to submit the susequent applciation materials. The selection factors are listed below:
- Applicants must be enrolled in the MD program at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
- Applicants must be the direct descendants of U.S. veterans of World War II who participated in the European Theatre. (At the request of the donor, the family member must be the student's parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent.)
- Applicants must submit documentation supporting the participation of the family member (i.e., discharge papers, etc.).
- Applicants must have demonstrated need.
- Complete the Endowed Scholarship Applications via GWay no later than Ocotober 13th, priority deadline August 5th.
Documentation should be submitted via email in PDF format. Interested parties will submit a one to two-page PDF (1000 word maximum) detailing his/her ancestors' participation within the war. This letter should be addressed to the Tauber Scholarship Committee. You are encouraged to provide as much information as possible with regard to family relationship and the actual details of the individual's participation. All supporting documentation should be attached with Tauber Scholarship; your name and GWID must be prominently displayed in the header of each page submitted.
Please submit this information by 10/13/2024, to the following email address: medfinan@gwu.edu, subject line: ATTN: Tauber Scholarship Committee
Please note that the Tauber Scholarship Committee will award all scholarships. The actual time frame and dollar amounts have not been determined, but the awards may be substantial. Students who are awarded the Tauber Scholarship in their first year will have it renewed for the following three years of study; however, the amount of the award may change each year. Continuing students will still need to submit the GWay applications each year in order for us to process the renewal award.