SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
for Spring Quarter 2017
Up to four scholarships of $4,000 each will be awarded to UW students pursuing aging-related research or careers related to provision of services to older adults.
Who is eligible:
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Currently enrolled UW undergraduate, graduate or professional students with an academic or career emphasis on aging, regardless of major. Applicants should have completed the first year of their programs before applying
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UW Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma students are welcome to apply
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International and HB1079 students are welcome to apply
What to submit:
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Application (use the ‘Apply’ link at uw.edu/uwra/scholarships-fellowships-in-aging), including unofficial transcript
- A 2016-2017 FAFSA must be on file in the Student Financial Aid office
Evaluation criteria:
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Demonstrated experience in and commitment to paid or volunteer work benefiting older adults
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Academic performance
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Communication skills
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Financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
Deadline for online receipt of all application materials is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday February 1, 2017
Graduate students: The UWRA also sponsors a Fellowship in Aging. For information and application, contact the Graduate School Office of Fellowships and Awards at gradappt@uw.edu