Scholarship news and opportunities

A scholarship for every interest:

Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship For: Those continuing in language studies in 2018-19 Deadline: Jan. 31, 2018 NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship For: Those wanting training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research and technology Deadline: Jan. 31, 2018 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program For: Those interested in careers in international affairs Deadline: Feb. 1, 2018 Fulbright U.K. Summer Institute For:  1st and 2nd year students to study in the UK for 3-4 weeks Deadline:  Feb. 7, 2018 Astronaut Scholarship Foundation For: Those who excel in engineering, technology and natural or applied sciences (astronaut career  not required) Deadline: Feb. 23, 2018 Leadership 1000 For:  Washington residents with financial need Deadline:  Feb. 28, 2018 Gilman Scholarships For:  Pell Grant recipients to study abroad Deadline: Mar. 6, 2018

 

Scholarship workshops and info sessions:

Getting started with scholarships Fridays at 1:30 p.m. | Held on Jan. 26; Feb. 2, 16, 23 and March 2| MGH 171 RSVP for the getting started with scholarships workshop Mary Gates Endowment for Students Fridays at 1:30 p.m. | Held on Feb. 9 and March 9 | MGH 171 Churchill Scholarship info sessions with executive director, Dr. Michael Morse For: A year of master’s study and research in STEM fields at the University of Cambridge Faculty and staff session: Thursday, Feb. 1 | 12:30 p.m. | MGH 171 | RSVP here Student session: Thursday, Feb. 1 | 4:30 p.m. |MGH 171 | RSVP here Ongoing workshops Topics include: personal statements, CVs and how to search for scholarships. See the workshop calendar.

 

Helpful scholarship resources

Scholarship database  Scholarship search tools Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards website Contact the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards for more help: (206) 543-4282 or scholarq@uw.edu.

 

Additional opportunities:

• YMA Fashion Scholarship

An entry into the fashion industry. Students fly to NY for an awards dinner, are offered a summer internship at a leading brand and meet leaders in the field.  More about YMA.

 

• Gilman Scholarship Program 

This year, 14 students from the UW were offered scholarships to study abroad in nine different countries as Gilman Scholars. The Gilman Scholarship Program funds study abroad opportunities for students who receive Pell Grants.

 

• Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

Up to $7,500 to sophomores and juniors intending to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.  Learn more about the Goldwater.

• Carnegie Endowment Gaither Junior Fellowship

A substantive work experience for those wanting a career in international affairs. Fellows assist senior associates with research, meet high-level officials & more. More about Carnegie.

• Harry S. Truman Fellowships

Up to $30,000 and career prep for students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields.  Learn more about the Truman.

 

• Luce Scholars Program

Job placement, language training and a stipend to spend a year living and working in Asia. For students with little to no experience in Asia.  More about the Luce.

 

• Yenching Academy of Peking University

A fully-funded interdisciplinary graduate program in China. Scholars choose their academic path and study Chinese language & history.  Undergrad nominees below.  More about Yenching.