Welcome back to campus! January marks the beginning of local scholarship season and preparing for summer opportunities. Check out our January workshops as well as reminders for scholarships and summer opportunities with upcoming deadlines. We hope this will help you get the ball rolling, or press the submit button, on your scholarship applications!
OMSFA WORKSHOPS (https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/events/)
Getting Started on your Scholarship Search
Learn about searching for scholarships that fit your interests and goals and bringing your strengths into application materials. We’ll also talk about how to write for your audience and think like a funder.
In-person at MGH 171: Thursday, January 19th | 12:30 p.m.
Via Zoom: Wednesday, January 25th | 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom: Tuesday, February 7th | 4:30 p.m. (This session is specifically tailored for Transfer students.)
Application Writing and Feedback Time: an interactive work session
Drop-in to work on your scholarship applications and, if you wish, get personalized feedback on your materials. Stop by anytime and stay for as long or short as you like.
In-person at MGH 171: Thursday, January 12th | 5:00 p.m. or Friday, January 27th | 12:30 p.m.
UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIPS
Wildlife Biology Scholarship Provided by the Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society
The Richard E. Fitzner Memorial Scholarship Fund provides up to $2,500 toward tuition for wildlife-oriented biology students during the fall of their junior or senior year. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated need for financial aid; a history of experiences, activities, and interests in the field of wildlife biology; college course work applicable to field biology; and superior grades. College transcripts and two letters of reference from instructors or past employers must accompany the application form.
Apply online by January 15th 2023.
Mary Gates Leadership and Research Scholarships
$5000 awarded over two quarters for students engaged in an ongoing leadership project or academic research at UW. It is open to students of all years and citizenship statuses.
Apply online for either by February 1st, 2023
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS)
Up to $22,500 for tuition, housing, and fees for students studying STEM or healthcare-related fields. It is open to first- and second-year students who are Washington residents with financial need, regardless of citizenship status.
Apply online by February 28th, 2023
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
Fully-funded six-week summer enrichment program for first or second year students from underrepresented backgrounds (racially/ethnically, economically or educationally) who are interested in careers in the health professions. Register for a Virtual Info session here and learn more!
Apply online by February 5th 2023.
Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
Six-week fully-funded academic summer program at Howard University in D.C. for students interested in exploring a career in international affairs.
Apply online by February 7th 2023
Fulbright UK Summer
FREE 3-4 week academic summer programs in the UK. Choose to live and study in Wales, Glasgow, Belfast, Bristol, Cornwall or London, each with a different thematic focus.
Apply online by February 7th 2023
Humanity in Action
Fully-funded four-week immersive international summer program for students interested in exploring democracy, human rights and social justice. Travel to Amsterdam, Berlin, Warsaw or Copenhagen, or have a hybrid Washington, DC experience, and then complete a year-long Action Project at home.
Apply online by February 14th 2023.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF funded research opportunities for undergraduates)
Summer research programs are full-time immersive research experiences where selected students are matched with a mentor to join their research team and work on a project for a fixed term (often 9-10 weeks). Students receive stipends and sometimes assistance with housing and travel.
Application deadlines between January 31st and February 15th 2023 (vary by program).
Search for summer NSF-funded research opportunities for undergraduates here, and UW summer research opportunities for undergraduates here.
RESEARCH CAFÉ, this Friday January 6th, 9:30-11 AM: Feel free to drop by for the first Research Café of 2023, and stay as long as you’d like!
Research Café takes place every first Friday of the month from 9:30-11:00 AM in Mary Gates Hall Suite 171. Come to make new connections, chat about research, and enjoy free coffee and donuts! The event is brought to you by the Undergraduate Research Program, Mary Gates Endowment, and Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards which are all housed in MGH 171.
** Get prepared for summer opportunities by polishing your resume and attending internship fairs. Learn more about what the UW Career and Internship Center offers!
** Interested in other scholarships and opportunities? OMSFA is here to help you find and apply for the scholarships that fit your skills and experiences. Search our database and set up an advising appointment today.