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From the Mary Gates Endowment for Students: Dear Students,The Mary Gates Leadership and Research Scholarships, supported by the Mary Gates Endowment for Students, are now accepting applications!These scholarships are open to all UW undergraduate students, including all class years, all majors, and all residency statuses (US citizens, permanent residents, international students, and undocumented students are all eligible to apply). The scholarships application deadline for…
From the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center: The CELE Center is currently hiring for multiple student staff positions. Find open roles on our webpage, under "Recruitment". We have open roles for undergraduates, graduate students, work-study eligible folks, and more.
From the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards: Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New AmericansUW information session Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 12 pm PT/3 PM ET for a virtual information session about the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans! This prestigious program provides up to $90,000 in funding for graduate study to immigrants and children of immigrants in the United States. Hear directly from staff at the Paul &…
From Representative Kim Schrier’s Re-election Campaign: We are currently hiring multiple Field Interns for the fall portion of the 2026 cycle, and we would be thrilled to have UW students and/or recent grads join our campaign.Our Field Interns will play an important role in Team Schrier’s efforts to reach, persuade, and mobilize voters, gaining valuable hands-on political experience in a 50/50 district. See the job description for details. We are conducting interviews on a…
From the Information School: Hello political science majors! :) My name is Nina Lutz and I am a PhD Candidate in HCDE (Human Centered Design and Engineering) advised by Dr. Kate Starbird. I am running a direct research group (DRG) (a for-credit research seminar) for the Center for an Informed Public's 2026 real time mid term election research. Read more about our center and past election work. Every election cycle…
From the The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards (OMSFA): National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) Information Sessions for UW students and alumni NSF GRFP is one of the premier opportunities to fund graduate study in the US, providing 3 years of funding which includes a $37,000 annual stipend and full cost of tuition/fees. Many academic fields within the Social Sciences, Psychology, STEM education and…
From the U.S Department of the Treasury: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of International Affairs is now accepting applicants for its 2027-2029 cohort of Junior Fellows through October 31, 2026. The Junior Fellowship is a full-time, two-year opportunity for individuals entering the workforce to engage in U.S. foreign policymaking and diplomacy. Fellows are hired into one of the regional or functional offices within International Affairs and work alongside…
From the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards: Are you interested in study or research opportunities in Germany? Do you want to improve your German language skills? Are you trying to expand your transatlantic network into Germany? The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides opportunities to gain international academic and research experiences in Germany. Students and graduates of American universities, with all citizenships,…
From the CELE Center: The CELE Center's Work Study Tutors program is hiring positions for undergraduate students! Please note, applicants must be eligible for federal work-study. Work-Study TutorWork-Study Tutors focus on reading or math skills with elementary, middle, or high school students and build strong relationships with youth in Seattle Public Schools by making a commitment to their tutoring site for Winter and Spring Quarter.
From the CELE Center: AUTUMN 2026: Earn academic credit while tutoring K-12 students! Read below to learn about upcoming courses taught by the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center:Experiential Learning / Community-engagement (E) credits Graded CR/NCOpen to all majors and any class standing (undergraduate and graduate!) EDUC 260: Equity Issues in K-12 Education (1 credit seminar)EDUC 260 is 1 credit seminar that…