Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards Bulletin, Dec 26

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Research and General Opportunities
Mary Gates Leadership & Research Scholarships | Deadline: January 27, 2025 
Mary Gates Scholarships provide $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for ALL undergraduate students to pursue leadership or research activities.  These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year and connect students with a community of scholars and mentors.  
Attend an Info Session to learn more about the Mary Gates Scholarships or an Application Workshop to get support as you develop your application materials. Schedule advising appointments for assistance with general questions at Mary Gates Endowment Advising or email mgates@uw.edu for any questions. 
Beinecke Scholarship | UW Nomination Deadline: January 31, 2025 
For students in the arts, humanities or social sciences fields planning to pursue a research-focused or creative-focused master's or doctoral program. Scholars receive $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. Applicants must be college “juniors” (based on graduation date) with a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid. Apply for UW nomination and get more details here. 
The program annually recognizes UW sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students, based on distinguished achievement in scholarship, leadership and service to the campus and community. Membership in Mortar Board is not required for scholarship selection. 
These Spring Quarter 2025 scholarships range between $2,000 and $3,000. An awarded scholarship can be used only for tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for instruction. 
Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship | Deadline: January 31, 2025  
Open to undergraduate sophomores or third year students in a five-year program. Awardees receive $9,500 per year for two years of full-time study, and a 10-week, full time, paid summer internship opportunity at any NOAA facility nationwide. All scholars also receive funding to present their summer internship research at two national scientific conferences. 
Tillman Scholars Program | Deadline: February 1, 2025 
The Pat Tillman Foundation identifies remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses, empowering them with academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development opportunities and a diverse, global community of high-performing mentors and peers. Scholars make an impact in the fields of healthcare, business, public service, STEM, education and the humanities. Average amount per year: $10,000. 
The University of Washington Retirement Association, a membership organization of retired UW faculty and staff, announces the availability of scholarships for UW undergraduate, graduate and professional students with a focus on research related to aging or on the provision of services to older adults. Awards of up to $4,000 each will be made in Spring Quarter to students selected for their demonstrated promise and financial need. Students should have completed the first year of their program by the time they submit an application. 
PSA-PBK offers up to three undergraduate scholarships of $3,000 each, as well as the Myra Lupton scholarship in the amount of $3,500 for a first-generation college student.  Applicants do not have to be members of Phi Beta Kappa. 
Undergraduate Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.8 
Myra Lupton Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.4  
Intern Abroad, Study Abroad, & Study Away Opportunities ️ 
The Bonderman Travel Fellowship | Deadline: January 16, 2025 
The Bonderman Fellowship offers University of Washington graduate, professional, and graduating senior undergraduate students an opportunity to engage in independent exploration and international travel. Bonderman Fellowships give students the chance to explore, be open to the unexpected, and come to know the world in new ways. Open to all fields of study. Students with limited/no international experience and those from low-income backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. 
Info Session (Zoom) | Tuesday, January 7, 2:30–3:30 pm 
Killam Fellowship Program | Deadline: January 17, 2025  
This Fulbright Canada program gives students the opportunity to spend a semester at one of 20 participating universities across Canada. Participating students receive a $6,000 award, as well as travel to Ottawa and Washington D.C for two enrichment seminars in fall and spring. Contact canada@uw.edu to start your application. 
Corbett Exchange Program | January 31, 2025 
This regionally-focused exchange program is designed to build a community of students with a deeper understanding of the relationship between Canada and the US here in the Pacific Northwest. Students receive a $10,000 award to spend an academic year at the University of Victoria or University of British Columbia. 
Foreign Language and Area Studies | Deadline: January 31, 2025 
(FLAS) Fellowships support undergraduate, graduate and professional students in acquiring modern foreign languages and area studies competencies. They are available to current or incoming UW students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or nationals. Students from all UW departments and schools are encouraged to apply.  
FLAS Fellows receive: 
  • Academic Year Undergraduate: $10,000 tuition, $5,000 living stipend 
  • Academic Year Graduate: $18,000 tuition, $20,000 living stipend 
  • Summer Graduate/Undergraduate: $5,000 tuition, $3,500 living stipend 
    
Upcoming Info Sessions 
Fulbright UK Summer Institutes | Deadline: February 3, 2025 
These are funded three to four week programs for US undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Each Summer Institute focuses on a different topic, allowing you to expand your knowledge of your particular area of interest. Outside of the classroom, there will be opportunities to explore the UK cultural sites and make new friends along the way.  
  • University of Birmingham: British Cultural Heritage  
  • University of Bristol: Arts, Activism and Social Justice  
  • Queen's University: Belfast Understanding Northern Ireland  
  • University of St Andrews: Scotland's History: Kingdom, Nation, People  
  • Lancaster University: Film  
  • King’s College London: Making Modern Britain: Institutions, Power, & People 
Gilman International Scholarship | Deadline: March 6, 2025 
To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. Award amounts range from $1000 to $5000 (with the opportunity to receive a Critical Need Language Award of up to $8000). Applications open mid-January. 
Learn more about this scholarship and reach out to an OMSFA advisor! 
All the best,
Your OMSFA Team
Robin, Chetana, Olivia, and Simon

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