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Featured Events
- UW Dawg Daze 2025 Week 2 (September 22-26)
- Reworking your Mary Gates Application (Leadership and Research) | Thursday, September 25, Mary Gates Hall 171, 3-4:30 pm
- Mary Gates Endowment Info Session - Autumn 2025 | Friday, September 26, Mary Gates Hall 171, from 12:30-1:30 pm
- Articulating Your Leadership Project Plan (Mary Gates Leadership applicants) | Tuesday, September 30, Mary Gates Hall 171, 3-4:30 pm
- Graduate Study at the University of Cambridge | Friday, October 31, Mary Gates Hall, 12:30-1:30 pm
Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity Events
- September 25 @ 1:30 pm–3:30 pm, Mary Gates Hall Commons
- September 23 @ 2:00 pm–3:00 pm, HUB 334
- September 26 @ 1:00 pm–2:00 pm, HUB 334
- Come to an OUR information session to discover how you can engage in research opportunities at the University of Washington! These sessions are exclusively for UW undergraduate students and will guide you through the process of getting involved in research, highlighting the benefits and available resources.
- Tuesday, September 30: 12:30 – 1:30 PM (RSVP here)
Scholarship Opportunities
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
The McCall MacBain Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity for Canadian and international graduate students to pursue a master's or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University, or another Canadian university for those with a Regional Award. It includes a $2,300 monthly living stipend, relocation grant, and participation in a comprehensive interdisciplinary leadership development program with mentorship opportunities. The scholarship seeks applicants demonstrating exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, and academic strength.
Open to undergraduate students at all UW campuses
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Gilman) Program provides scholarships of up to $5,000 with additional supplemental funding available for students studying a critical language and/or conducting STEM-related research while overseas. 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.
- Application changes for the 2025-2026 cycles
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a multidisciplinary, multicultural graduate scholarship program. Each Knight-Hennessy scholar receives up to three years of financial support to pursue graduate studies at Stanford.
- Virtual information sessions
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
The Going Abroad Scholarship is open to any citizen and/or resident of the United States (and its territories and possessions) enrolled full-time at an accredited institution of higher learning. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Award amount: $1,500.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship offers full-cost funding for graduate study at the University of Cambridge to exceptional students from outside the UK, focusing on academic ability, leadership potential, and a commitment to improving the lives of others. Awarded in nearly 80 scholarships annually, it aims to build a global network of leaders dedicated to the greater good and fosters community among its diverse scholars.
Open to undergraduate students at all UW campuses
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. Note: There is only one scholarship cycle for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is an independent nonprofit organization that provides yearlong, paid fellowships in Africa for recent college graduates. The program aims to develop young leaders who are committed to Africa's advancement by matching their skills with impactful organizations across the continent. Learn more about current host organizations and expected roles & sectors.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans provides merit-based funding for graduate school to immigrants and children of immigrants. Each year, the program selects 30 fellows for their potential to make significant contributions to the US. The fellowship offers financial support, mentorship, and a lifelong community. The fellowship offers up to $90,000 in financial support, including an annual stipend and tuition assistance, for one to two years.
- Application resources, including recorded info sessions and upcoming Q&A sessions
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
Princeton in Asia (PiA) offers immersive, paid work fellowships and internships for recent college graduates to live and work in various Asian countries, aiming to foster cross-cultural understanding and mutual appreciation between the U.S. and Asia. PiA Fellows develop skills and contribute to the work of host organizations in diverse focus areas, from Arts & Culture, Environmental Sustainability, Public Health, STEM, and more.
- Upcoming webinars:
Open to undergraduate and graduate students; age limit
The CBYX program offers language classes, topic study and work in Germany. Applicants for the Young Professionals program must be U.S. citizens, 18.5 – 24 years old and should have clear career goals and some relevant work experience in their desired career field. German knowledge is not required. Interested applicants should request an application here.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
Scholars are offered a wide array of interdisciplinary courses on China within broadly defined fields of the humanities and social sciences. Current UW students and alumni planning to apply need to complete our UW campus application and submit that campus application by our internal UW deadline.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students7
The Princeton in Latin America (PiLA) fellowship places recent college graduates in year-long, paid service positions with NGOs and multilateral organizations working on social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The program fosters mutual growth, providing fellows with professional development and cultural immersion while offering host organizations essential skills and support for their mission-driven work in areas like education, public health, and economic development. Application link for the PiLA fellowship.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
The Lafayette Fellowship is a fully funded graduate scholarship for American students to pursue master 's-level studies in France. The fellowship was created by the French Embassy in the U.S. to celebrate 250 years of French-American friendship and aims to foster a new generation of transatlantic leaders. Supports up to 30 American students interested in addressing global challenges within a French-American context. There is no French language requirement for the Fellowship (unless your academic program is taught partially or entirely in French).
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
The American Service Fellowship offers a full scholarship and a stipend for at least 50 students to enroll in the one-year, on-campus Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) Program at Harvard Kennedy School. The fellowship is open to public servants in the United States: U.S. military veterans and active-duty military, Federal, state, tribal, and local public employees—including public school teachers, firefighters, and police officers, and Alumni of national service programs such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
STEM graduate education supports first-generation college students or students who receive Federal Pell Grant or need-based financial aid. Over 100 STEM master’s or Ph.D. programs at Carnegie Mellon University are eligible. In addition to the financial award, Fellows benefit from personalized career advising, mentorship, and leadership development.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
Support for an academic year of advanced language study at approved intensive full-time language programs in East and SE Asia. The fellowships provide full tuition and a stipend for travel, living and study expenses.
2026 Blakemore Foundation Asian Language Fellowships (Blakemore Freeman Fellowships and Blakemore Fellowships) is open for applicants who are pursuing a professional, business, or academic career that involves the use of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, or Khmer. Candidates in academia, STEM, environmental studies, international business, accounting, law, medicine, journalism, architecture, teaching, social or NGO work, and government service are encouraged to apply.
2026 Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships are for advanced language study in China, Taiwan and Korea for individuals pursuing careers in Chinese or Korean art history prior to the 20th century.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
The Siddall Sheffield Scholarship covers the full tuition fee for a one-year Engineering Masters, plus a stipend of £18,000/$24,000 USD. The University of Sheffield’s reputation is a World Top 100 university with a global reputation for research excellence and impact, particularly in the field of engineering where it attracts more funding than any other UK university including Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London. The scholarship is looking to develop the brightest and best talent in engineering and is open to all US students with a relevant bachelor's degree. The Engineering Masters courses cover a range of subject areas, from Computer Science to Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Robotics, and Materials Science.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programs are offered by multiple higher education institutions across various EU countries. Review the Erasmus Mundus Catalogue, which is updated annually. Most master’s program applications are due between October and January for courses commencing the following academic year.
Other Opportunities
Join Global Model WHO in Geneva for five immersive days of engaging debate, hands-on collaboration, and meaningful dialogue with WHO experts as you tackle the most pressing global health challenges of our time.
- Grant Cycle Open
- Large Grants (over $5,000). Letters of Intent (LOIs) will be accepted until November 3rd.
- Mini-Grants (up to $5,000) first deadline is October 20th (for priority review), these grants are still on a rolling basis so can submit anytime.
The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is the largest stage for undergraduate research - showcasing research, providing career readiness, and celebrating innovation. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this annual conference for student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all disciplines.
NextGen Civic Leader Corps and the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center are excited to invite you to the launch of the Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3) Public Service Leadership Series—a new, quarterly initiative designed to bring together undergraduate students from across the University of Washington to identify the most pressing complex societal challenges facing UW students. CX3 will provide frameworks and tools from multiple disciplines to support collaborative and creative problem solving. Interest form for CX Public Service Leadership Series.
Understanding Changes to Federal Student Loans Webinar | Washington Student Achievement Council
SLA: Assisting student loan borrowers in Washington
The Student Loan Advocate collaborates with other state agencies to support current and future student loan borrowers in Washington State by:
- Addressing student borrowers' questions and complaints.
- Providing borrowers information and resources about student loans.
- Educating the public about the rights and responsibilities of student loan borrowers.