Dear Students & Alumni,
I’m emailing to share scholarship opportunities and upcoming events that might interest you and to remind you OMSFA advisors are available to support your application process!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
A FEW OPPS TO CONSIDER…
Beinecke Scholarship for Juniors in arts, humanities & social science fields
· The Beinecke Scholarship seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue graduate study.
· The Scholarship provides $35,000 for a research focused master’s degree or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences to juniors who have financial need.
· U.S. citizen or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands & UW nominations required.
UW Campus Deadline: Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. Questions? Concerns? Contact: Robin Chang, robinc@uw.edu, in the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards.
Blakemore Foundation Fellowships
· Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study and the new Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships, both programs provide full tuition and a stipend for living, travel and study expenses in Asia for an academic year of full-time intensive language study.
· Blakemore Freeman applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and be pursuing a professional, business, or academic career that involves regular use of specific East or Southeast Asian languages.
· Blakemore Kingfisher applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada and be pursuing an academic career in Chinese or Korean art history.
Deadline: Saturday, December 30th, 2023. Apply, for more information visit.
Richard E. Fitzner Memorial Scholarship Fund
· $2,500 towards tuition for wildlife-oriented biology students during the fall of their junior or senior year.
· Biology major entering their junior or senior year. Preference given to applicants with financial need, experience in the field of wildlife biology, and superior grades.
Deadline: Sunday, December 31st, 2023. Application is available on the Washington Chapter web site.
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
· The NIH UGSP Scholarship is a dedicated program for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.
· Scholarships of up to $20,000 per academic year to cover tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living costs.
· Scholarships renewed for up to 4 consecutive years.
· For every year of scholarships funding, students commit to two NIH service obligations, which provide unparalleled research training and experiences at NIH.
Application Opens: Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. Apply, for more information visit.
Key Into Public Service Undergraduate Scholarship Program – Phi Beta Kappa Society
· The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society, launched its Key into Public Service program to connect promising arts and sciences students with opportunities in public service.
· Scholarship recipients will receive $5,000 undergraduate scholarships, an educational conference experience in Washington, D.C. that will provide scholars with training, mentoring, and reflection on pathways into local, state, and federal government careers.
· Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher with an anticipated graduation date of Fall/Winter 2024 through Spring 2026. Membership in the Society is not required.
Deadline: Monday, January 22nd, 2024. Apply, for more information visit.
NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Programs
· This Opportunity is for current sophomore in NOAA-related disciplines (including social sciences and science education)
· NOAA provides research experiences through a 10-week summer internship.
· Financial support for conference attendance, & professional development.
Deadline: Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. Apply, for more information visit.
Tillman Scholar Program 2024
- The Tillman Scholar program helps support scholars with academic scholarships, national network, and professional development opportunities.
- Join an info session to learn more about the Pat Tillman Foundation and Fellowship.
Deadline: Thursday, February 1st, 2024. Apply here for to be a Tillman Scholar.
UWRA Scholarships and Fellowships in Aging
- The University of Washington Retirement Association funds scholarships for UW students with a focus on research related to aging or on the provision of services to older adults.
- Open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at any UW campus. International and HB1079 students are welcome to apply.
Deadline: Thursday, February 8th, 2024, at noon. Apply here.
UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS
JOIN US AT ONE OF THESE EVENTS
Scholarship Search Party – December highlight: Plan for Summer Experiences
· Drop-in sessions for scholarship searching.
Monday, December 11th| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | In-person | Register here >
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program Webinars:
· For a comprehensive overview, eligibility criteria, and other details, click NIH UGSP Official Website.
· When opening the link to register note to change the webinar applicable to you.
Tuesday, December 5th, 2023| 2:00pm-3pm ET | In-person | Register here >
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024| 2:00pm-3:00pm ET | In-person | Register here >
Scholarship Search Party – January highlights: Getting started with Mary Gates Scholarships
- Information session, converse, brainstorm, or further insight for Mary Gates.
Monday, January 8th | 3:30 - 5 p.m. | In-person | Register here >
To see the full calendar of events, please visit us online at https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/events/
Thank you!
Kindly, Josue