Dear students & alumni,
Happy Spring and happy Spring quarter. Here are some scholarships and resources for you to check out - let us know how we can help support you!
OMSFA WORKSHOPS (https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/events/)
Application Writing and Feedback Time: an interactive work session
Are you applying for departmental scholarships or any of the opportunities listed below? Need help getting started or want any feedback? Join us for a work session next week!
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.
Via Zoom: Tuesday, April 4th | 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
In-person at MGH 171: Wednesday, April 5th | 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER OPPORTUNTIES WITH UPCOMING DEADLINES
**2023 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities Program: new priority deadline of April 2, 11:59 PM
This year’s theme is A Black Sense: Time, Art, and Being, developed and taught by Professors Bianca Dang, Habiba Ibrahim, and Jasmine Mahmoud, and PhD student Chari Glogovac-Smith. Please read their description of the theme, below:
To learn more about the theme, teaching team, application process and to sign up for an information session, visit our website. Any questions, please email urp@uw.edu.
Application will be open on a rolling basis until all positions are filled (with a new priority deadline of April 2, 11:59 PM). Students do not need to submit a formal letter of recommendation in order to apply and do not need to be an expert in topics related to this year's theme to be competitive (interest and motivation speak louder than prior experience)!
**Zahn Scholarship: New deadline: April 7!
The Fred G. Zahn Scholarship was established to provide scholarships to students in the state of Washington who are graduated high school and are continuing their education by attending a college, university, or post-graduate institute. The application is attached to this email.
**NBR’s Japan Studies Research Fellowship: Applications are due April 16, 2023.
This is a paid fellowship for current undergraduate, community college, and graduate students who are interested in or focus on Japan studies, U.S.-Japan relations, and/or Japanese foreign policy, the Japan Studies Research Fellowship is an intensive, three-month research and professional development program based in Seattle from June to August. To learn more: https://www.nbr.org/japan-studies-research-fellowship/
**UW Alumni Reunion and Class Gifts Scholarship – open now, due April 18, 2023. This group of scholarships has opportunities open to all UW undergrads regardless of citizenship status, residency, or campus affiliation. While each endowment has slightly different eligibility and requirements, current UW undergraduates submit one UW Alumni Reunion and Class Gifts Scholarship online application to be considered for any of these scholarships. Award amounts will range from $500-$2,000. More details are listed here: < https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/reuniongift>
** Residential Coordinator, Summer Program in Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Position
The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance seeks qualified applicants for the position of Residential Coordinator, Junior Summer Institute (JSI) program in Public Policy International Affairs (PPIA). Compensation: 100% room & board and a stipend of $3000
Submit a resume and cover letter to Amen Tsegai (amen2@uw.edu) with the subject line “Residential Coordinator Application”. Details are attached to this email. Interviews will begin April 25, 2023.
**The Sea Mar Community Health Centers Scholarships are now open! Sea Mar will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to students who are of migrant or seasonal farm worker backgrounds. Sea Mar also offers a $2,500 scholarship to students who demonstrate a history of advocacy, responsibility, accountability, and perseverance. Questions? Contact: scholarships@seamarchc.org or (206) 763-5277. Applications are posted here and the deadline is April 30, 2023.
**Library Research Award for Undergraduates – due May 1
The award is given to undergraduates who demonstrate outstanding ability to identify, locate, select, evaluate, and synthesize library and other information resources and to use them in the creation of an original course project. Open to undergraduates on all three campuses – individual and group projects are eligible.
**Emma Bowen Foundation (EBF) Summer 2023 Internship Program: May 1 deadline
EBF’s mission is to prepare students of color (Asian, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Black, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, or Multi-Racial) for careers in the media, entertainment and technology industries. Undergraduate students (including Class of 2023 spring graduates) and high school seniors are eligible to apply. Internships typically begin in late May or June. More information and eligibility details are listed here, more questions; applications.ebf@nbcuni.com.
**FSF Programs: This is an interesting and unique funding opportunity for anyone interested in design, marketing, fashion, sustainability and communications! Submission deadline: October 16th, 2023 at 11:59 AM EST; but starting an application gives students access to mentors and support with the application process.
2024 FSF Wizehive Portal Link: https://webportalapp.com/sp/24_fashionscholarshipfund The FSF Scholarship Committee is pleased to share the 2024 FSF Case Studies from the disciplines of Design and Product Development, Marketing, Merchandising, and Business Strategy. The 2024 FSF case study theme is on the topic of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) that enables brands to evaluate the extent to which a corporation works on behalf of social and environmental goals. Utilizing an ESG framework, and more specifically, leaning into the Environmental and Social aspects, students across the four case study disciplines will consider different aspects of ESG, such as how a brand would address a specific sustainability goal and methods for communicating environmental and social actions to consumers. More info, email fsfprograms@fashionscholarshipfund.org
** Polish your resume and prepare for summer. 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.
Best wishes, Robin, Chetana, Fariha and Alex
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards (OMSFA)