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West Coast Consortium of Law Schools Law FairSaturday, September 5, 10am-2pm at Seattle University School of LawClick Here to RegisterMeet representatives from 30+ law schools from across the country, all in the heart of Seattle. Whether you're just starting to explore law school or ready to apply, this is an unparalleled opportunity to gather information, connect, ask questions, and learn how to make the most of your law school application.An admissions Q&A panel…
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 Seed Intellectual Property Law Group:Seed IP is hosting a virtual educational panel for students and early-career professionals who may be curious about career pathways in patent law and intellectual property.Event: Discovering Careers in Patent Law and Intellectual PropertyDate/Time: October 28th at 12:00 p.m. PacificFormat: Virtual educational panelAudience: Undergraduate, graduate, business, STEM,…
From the Foster School of Business: FIN 205 (Personal Finance) is a really practical class. The course is nearly all online, counts toward the I&S gen ed requirement, and is required for the Business Minor if students want to pursue that in the future. Students also create their own personal financial plan to use after graduation. Click this Time Schedule link for course details and open seats.
From Community, Environment, and Planning: We still have space available in the following courses: URBAN 200: Introduction to Urbanization- How do cities work? How can they be different and better in the future?-See flyer! This course fulfills Social Science AOI and requirements for the Urban Design and Planning minor. URBAN 480: Planning as a Profession-Learn from experts in the field and start your networking journey!
From the UW Law School: Save the Date: Monday, November 3: Meet the Deans – a Q&A panel by Law Admissions Deans from UW, ASU, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, USC5:30-6:45pm, University of Washington School of Law.More information to come. Thursday, November 12: National Law Admissions Consortium Law FairFeaturing 10+ law schools6-8:30pm, University of Washington School of LawClick Here to RegisterRegister to connect with law school admissions…
From the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards: The fall cycle application for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is now open! The Gilman Scholarship awards up to $5,000 for undergraduates to study or intern abroad. To be eligible a student must:be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. nationalbe receiving a federal Pell Grant as part of their financial aid awardparticipate in an approved UW Study Abroad program Students whose programs…
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…