The Agnes C. Nelson Memorial Scholarship is offered to students majoring in either Political Science or Economics, who demonstrate interest in both fields. One scholarship, approximately $8,000 towards tuition for the 2022-23 Academic Year, will be awarded to a student who shows commitment to these fields and meets the following eligibility criteria:1. maintain a cumulative UW GPA of at least 3.2,2. have completed 25 combined credits in Economics and Political Science, with at least 10 credits in each department,3. have completed 75 credits by the end of Spring Quarter 2022,4. have submitted a completed application form with all necessary attachments,5. be eligible for financial aid, as determined by the UW Financial Aid Office.***If you did not apply for financial aid (submit a FAFSA) by the priority deadline, contact the Financial Aid Office about submitting a late application.***The deadline for the Agnes Nelson Scholarship application is Friday, May 6th by 5:00pm.
Submit the application and supporting materials by email as pdf attachments to tamars@uw.edu. Put Agnes Nelson Scholarship in the subject line.
Double Majors in Econ and Pol S may submit the application to either Pol S Advising or Econ Advising.The application packet must include the following:1. A completed application form. Applications are on the Pol S Scholarship page at: https://www.polisci.washington.edu/scholarships (bottom of page).2. An unofficial UW transcript. Access your unofficial transcript from your MyUW page.3. A 500-word essay (2 pages, double-spaced) in which you examine the interrelationships between political processes and economic decisions.