Hello students and alumni,
We hope your Winter quarter is going smoothly. As you navigate mid-terms and papers, here are a few scholarship-related distractions. Remember that 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.
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.
Via Zoom: Tuesday, Feb 7 | 4:30 p.m. (This session is specifically tailored for Transfer students.)
Gilman Scholarship Info Session
The Gilman Scholarship program offers study abroad scholarships to US citizen undergraduates who are eligible for Pell Grants. Come and learn about the program, the application process and how to write a strong personal statement. For details and to access the application, visit the Gilman Scholarship Program website, www.iie.org.
In-person at MGH 171: Thursday, Feb 2 | 12:30 p.m.
UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIPS
Many UW departments and programs offer scholarship applications during winter and spring quarters. Check for scholarships offered by your major department now!
UW Retirement Association Scholarships in Aging: These scholarships are for UW undergraduate, graduate and professional students with a focus on research related to aging or on the provision of services to older adults. Apply by noon on Feb 15, 2023.
Renewable Energy Scholarships: Open to undergraduate or graduate students studying renewable energy (in any sense, including economics, law, public policy, energy storage, demand response, grid-interactive efficient buildings and load flexibility, advanced grid modernization, greening of the grid, etc.). Submit application materials here by Feb 15.
The LAGRANT Foundation 2023 Scholarship Program: Undergraduate and graduate ethnic minority students who are pursuing careers in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. The 2023 Undergraduate Scholarship Application must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Tillman Scholar application is open! The Pat Tillman Foundation unites and empowers remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of private and public sector leaders committed to service beyond self. For more info attend an Information Webinars or email (scholarships@ptf.org). Apply by 11:59pm PST on February 28th.
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
James Madison Fellowship for future teachers: Up to $24,000 to complete a master's degree in history, political science, or related field for those who are interested in teaching American history, American government, or any other civics class where they will teach topics on the Constitution in grades 7-12. Apply online by March 1.Gilman Program offers scholarships of up to $5,000 to Pell Grant recipients participating in credit-bearing abroad programs, between May 1, 2023, and April 30, 2024. Students studying critical need languages may be eligible to receive an additional award of up to $3,000. The John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship) provides awards of $5,000 for child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Applicants must be recipients of any type of Title IV federal financial aid.
The application deadline is Thursday, March 9, 2023, by 11:59pm Pacific Time. Learn more here or email Gilmanadvisors@iie.org with any questions.
The Voyager Scholarship: The Obabma-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service: The Voyager Scholarship helps students pursuing careers in public service by providing access to travel and education. Voyagers will receive Financial aid up to $50,000; undertake a Summer Voyage between their junior and senior year of college to prepare for careers in public service; have a 10-year travel stipend; attend a Fall Summit and stay connected with a network of leaders. Read the FAQ sheet for more information. Applications are due by March 22 at 3:00 PM Central Time.
Davis-Putter Scholarship for progressive activists: Open to people active in movements for social and economic justice and who have financial need. Apply online by April 1.
Sustainable Forestry Initiative: $2,000 scholarship open to continuing college-level students, who will be attending, full-time (12 units) during the 2022-23 school year, a Forestry or Natural Resource program at schools in WA, including UW! See attached application form for details. Apply by April 1.
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Program includes scholarship support, paid research training at the NIH during the summer AND paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation. Application Deadline: April 3, 2023
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
** Get prepared for summer opportunities by polishing your resume and attending internship fairs. Learn more about what the UW Career and Internship Center offers!
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.
[expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/comotion]MGE CoMotion Summer Internships: CoMotion Mary Gates Innovation Scholars program funds full-time summer internships in faculty-led start-up initiatives. Selected scholars will contribute to the development of these applications, gaining experience in, and exposure to, various aspects of building a new product/business. These internships provide $6,000 for students, as well as 2 general studies course credits. Applications DUE: Wednesday, March 1 at 11:59 PM (Info sessions: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1183)
A final reminder: the Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium will take place on Friday, May 19, 2023. Planning on presenting at the Symposium? Apply here by Friday, Feb 12, 2023.
Search for other summer NSF-funded research opportunities for undergraduates here, and UW summer research opportunities for undergraduates here.