Dear Students & Alumni,
I’m emailing to share scholarship opportunities and upcoming events that might interest you and to remind you that OMSFA advisors are available to support your application process! Be sure to book an appointment!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
A FEW OPPS TO CONSIDER…
- Gather information, attend workshops, engage with partners and providers, and connect with UW faculty and staff leading study abroad programs.
- This event is free and open to all UW students, staff, and faculty.
When: Thursday, January 18th, 2024. 10 am-2 pm at the HUB North Ballroom
Obama Foundation Leaders Program
- The Obama Foundation is looking for changemakers between the ages of 24 and 45 from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the U.S. regions.
- The program works to help deepen leadership skills and meet like-minded individuals to collaborate with and learn from.
Application opens: Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. If you would like more information, you can.
Beinecke Scholarship for Juniors in Arts, Humanities, and Social Science fields
- The Beinecke Scholarship seeks to encourage and enable initiative-taking 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 with financial need.
- U.S. citizen or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands & UW nominations are required.
UW Campus Deadline: Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. Questions? Contact Robin Chang, robinc@uw.edu, in the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards.
Domestic Study Away Opportunity, Summer 2024: Honors American South: Foundations of Black Culture, Social Movements, and Collective Liberation.
- Students will travel through ten states--from Houston, TX to Washington, DC! In addition to visiting historical sites and memorials to significant moments in American history, students will meet with foot soldiers from the civil rights movement and community leaders who continue to push forward conversations about racial justice and reconciliation.
- The program is designed to meet several general education requirements for any UW undergraduate. It will meet elective requirements for the American Ethnic Studies major, Leadership minor, and Interdisciplinary Honors requirements.
Information Sessions: Students can learn more via our website or this intro video
- Wednesday, Jan 17th, 3:00 pm. Mary Gates Hall, Room 258
- Wednesday, Jan 24th, 3:00 pm. Mary Gates Hall, Room 258
Deadline: Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. If you would like more information, you can visit here.
The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship:
- The FLAS fellowship supports undergraduate, graduate, and professional students acquiring modern foreign languages and area or international studies competencies. Students from all UW departments and schools are encouraged to apply.
- Eligibility: The FLAS Fellowship is available to current and incoming UW students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or nationals.
Deadline: Sunday, January 31st, 2024. If you would like more information or on how to apply, questions? Don't hesitate to contact FLAS@uw.edu.
NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Programs
- This opportunity is for current sophomores 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. For more information on how to apply, visit
Tillman Scholar Program 2024
- The Tillman Scholar program helps support scholars with academic scholarships, national networks, and professional development opportunities.
- Open to applicants who are veterans and active duty military service members, as well as their current and surviving spouses.
Deadline: Thursday, February 1st, 2024. Apply here to be a Tillman Scholar.
Humanity in Action Fellowship
- The Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together international students and recent graduates to explore compelling, current issues of liberal democracy, pluralism, human rights, and social justice within each program site's specific historical and cultural contexts.
- All current and recent graduates (within the last two years) of bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. programs enthusiastic about active citizenship, diversity, and human rights are encouraged to apply!
Info Session: Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Register here.
Deadline: Sunday, February 4th, 2024. For eligibility information, please visit the US and European eligibility pages. Please email admissions @ humanityinaction.org if you have any questions.
- Students may apply to any number of this year’s partner organizations that interest them, which include partners in the humanities, education, and environment.
- The program provides a two-year professional development opportunity.
Info Session: Wednesday, 17th, at 12:30 PM ET. Register here!
Deadline: Monday, February 5th, 2024. If you would like more information, you can visit here.
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
- SHPEP is a 6-week summer enrichment program for first- and second-year college students interested in the health professions.
- Scholars learn about the application process for medicine, dentistry, and public health at the UW site and participate in shadowing and hands-on experiences.
- The program is free to students, who are paid a $1000 stipend.
Info Session: January 18th, 3:00 pm Zoom link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/3117825083
Deadline: Monday, February 5th, 2024. Apply here.
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
- The Rangel program is a 6-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers.
- Visit here for an overview of the program and eligibility requirements.
Deadline: Tuesday, February 6th, 2024. Be sure to apply here.
UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS
JOIN US AT ONE OF THESE EVENTS
Scholarship Search Party – February highlights: Local Scholarships
- Information session, converse, brainstorming, for local scholarships.
Monday, February 12th, 2024| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | In-person | Register here >
Gilman Scholarship Information Sessions and Application Workshops
- The Gilman Scholarship program offers study abroad scholarships to US citizen undergraduates eligible for Pell Grants.
- Register for one of these UW-specific sessions to learn about the program, the application process, and how to write a compelling statement.
Tuesday, February 6th | 4-5 p.m. | Zoom| Register here >
Wednesday, February 7th | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | MGH 171| Register here >
Thursday, February 29th | 2-4 p.m. | MGH 171| Register here >
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 7th, 2024. Apply here.
To see the full calendar of events, please visit us online at
https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/events/
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity
Box 352803 Mary Gates Hall, Suite 171, Seattle, WA 98195 206.543.2603 scholarq@uw.edu / expd.uw.edu/scholarships
