Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
The BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP is designed to attract outstanding students into research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit to students who are sophomores or juniors during the current academic year and who have excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in and potential for research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The scholarship covers undergraduate eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board to a maximum of $7,500 per academic year.
Join us to learn more about eligibility and suitability for this competitive scholarship program, information about the UW campus application and nomination process, and assistance students will receive if selected as campus nominees.
Please use the session Web Link to register in advance.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: 171. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduates - 2nd & 3rd year STEM researchers.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit expo.uw.edu. How to Find Funding for Graduate School
This online information session will answer questions such as:
How should I fund my Master’s/Ph.D. study and research?
Where should I look for funding?
When should I apply?
This session is offered in collaboration with the UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards and the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_usO1u7W9RuineJDV89lsqA. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduate & Graduate students.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP): Personal Statement Peer Review Workshop
Planning to apply for NSF GRFP? Starting your drafting process early, seeking a lot of feedback and revising to strengthen your application as much as possible before final submission is critical to applying competitively. Want to meet and engage with other students working on the Personal Statement? Join us to get feedback on your Personal Statement drafts and give support and feedback to fellow UW applicants.
Please register to attend this online session.
Event interval: Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtdeGtqTMiH9Tr0WzbC6kmmW6kO74z5sQK#/registration. Campus room: Online: Zoom. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Scholarship Search Party - October highlight: opportunities in Germany
Searching for scholarships and awards is not the most exciting task in the world. Join us - we will share search strategies and work in community during this low-stress opportunity to get motivated and to encourage one another. Snacks provided, bring your laptop and detective skills to this Scholarship Search Party!
These drop-in sessions are offered on the 2nd Monday of the month, stay for as long or short as you want. Each month some scholarships will be highlighted, but advisors will be available to help with general scholarship searches too!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: 171. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduates students.
Monday, October 9, 2023, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit expo.uw.edu. Scholarships for Leadership & Service
Undergraduate students committed to making a difference in their communities should attend this information session to learn more about different scholarships and opportunities that could support their goals. For example:
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship supports graduate education and professional development of outstanding young people committed to public service leadership. The award amount is $30,000 to go toward graduate education. Read more about the Truman at www.truman.gov.
The Mary Gates Endowment Leadership Scholarship is open to any full-time enrolled UW undergraduate students. The Leadership Scholarship supports students engaged in specific projects, efforts, volunteer experiences, campus clubs, etc. and are learning about leadership or working on specific leadership skills through that involvement. The scholarships are $5,000 and disburse in installments of $2,500 each over two quarters of involvement with the project.
We will discuss additional scholarships beyond these two, like the Emerson…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Online Meeting Link: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1162. Campus room: MGH 171. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit expo.uw.edu. Opening the Door to Letters of Recommendation
Who do I ask for letters of recommendation? How do I ask them?
A panel of students and mentors, who have successfully worked together on various applications and recommendations, will share their experiences and perspectives.
Learn how to build your team of supporters and how you can help your recommenders in writing strong letters for you.
This session is offered in collaboration with the UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards and the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tcuyhpjIrE9P4nuDNuiuhog4Xz_7MNAFm. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduate & Graduate students.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
The BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP is designed to attract outstanding students into research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit to students who are sophomores or juniors during the current academic year and who have excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in and potential for research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The scholarship covers undergraduate eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board to a maximum of $7,500 per academic year.
Join us to learn more about eligibility and suitability for this competitive scholarship program, information about the UW campus application and nomination process, and assistance students will receive if selected as campus nominees.
Please use the session Web Link to register in advance.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoc-2vqzwoHtwXrZgm_0QhtQ7zkvnPsQ1F. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduates - 2nd & 3rd year STEM researchers.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Graduate Fellowships Promoting Equity & Inclusion
Get ready for the opening of application cycles for fellowships that support graduate study (and also some undergraduate study) and promote equity in academia and various professional fields.
This session is offered in collaboration with the UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards and the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cox0hfAjSGaLOfA2adNKDw#/registration. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduate & Graduate students.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Scholarships and Fellowships for Graduate Study: A Panel Discussion for International Students
A panel of international student awardees will discuss their experiences and offer tips on applying for fellowships to support graduate school as international students. The panel will be most useful to non-US citizen students seeking funding for 2024-25 or later.
This session is offered in collaboration with the UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards, UW CIRCLE, and the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X92ZDJDxT0-zrUduqdFYBw#/registration. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduate & Graduate students.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Carnegie Endowment Gaither Junior Fellowship Information Session
Join us to learn about the opportunity to work as a research assistant at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace through its Gaither Junior Fellows Program. Each year, the Gaither Junior Fellows program offers approximately 14 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year.
Applicants are required to apply through their university. In this information session, we'll discuss the application process, opportunities available, and strategies for applying strongly.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEldO-tpzIvGtP2h58-NVoP7rD0xuZFyzhz. Campus room: Online. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship Info Session
The Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship is a two-year fellowship, supported by the U.S. Department of State, that provides academic funding and leads to a career in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist.
The FAIT Fellowship aims to attract top candidates that represent the ethnic, racial, gender, social, and geographic diversity of the United States. Women, minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need are encouraged to apply.
Registration via Livestorm/Handshake is forthcoming.
Event interval: Campus room: Online: Zoom. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduates.
Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
How to Apply for Scholarships & Fellowships: A Student Panel Discussion
Join this panel discussion to hear directly for students! We will cover these questions and more:
How do you decide which scholarships and fellowships to apply for?
How do you find the time to apply for funding while also juggling life responsibilities?
How do you make your application competitive?
Hear from undergraduate and graduate students who successfully applied for funding
This session is offered in collaboration with the UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards and the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpcOqurzouH92cBL7CGdunRnp1PDMpLTrx. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduate & Graduate students.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Information Session
The Morris and Stewart Udall Scholarship looks to support sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment and/or tribal public policy leadership, or Native American health care. The Udall scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on American Indian self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.
The Udall Scholarship awards undergraduate scholarships of up to $7000. Selected students must have strong commitment to improving or preserving the environment; or a strong commitment to Native American health care or tribal public policy and potential for significant future contribution in his or her chosen field.
Tribal Policy: For Native Americans and Alaska Natives working on an array of policy issues in Indian country
Native Health Care: For Native Americans and Alaska Natives pursuing health-related careers
Environment: For undergraduates interested in conservati…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElf-urqD8jGtOSaoAVWmO8Kh6ZdlPeQ0d4. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduates - 2nd & 3rd year.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Meet the Scholarship Selection Committee
This panel will feature faculty and staff who frequently serve on selection committees for various national and UW scholarships or fellowships. Join us to learn how selection committee members approach the process, what they’re hoping to learn from application materials, and more.
This session is offered in collaboration with the UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards and the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TSBFXpADRqyAnP-hMhVZ6w. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduate & Graduate students.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Scholarship Search Party - November highlight: Study Abroad Funding
Searching for scholarships and awards is not the most exciting task in the world. Join us - we will share search strategies and work in community during this low-stress opportunity to get motivated and to encourage one another. Snacks provided, bring your laptop and detective skills to this Scholarship Search Party!
These drop-in sessions are offered on the 2nd Monday of the month, stay for as long or short as you want. Each month some scholarships will be highlighted, but advisors will be available to help with general scholarship searches too!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: 171. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduates.
Monday, November 13, 2023, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit expo.uw.edu. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Information Session
The Morris and Stewart Udall Scholarship looks to support sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment and/or tribal public policy leadership, or Native American health care. The Udall scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on American Indian self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.
The Udall Scholarship awards undergraduate scholarships of up to $7000. Selected students must have strong commitment to improving or preserving the environment; or a strong commitment to Native American health care or tribal public policy and potential for significant future contribution in his or her chosen field.
Tribal Policy: For Native Americans and Alaska Natives working on an array of policy issues in Indian country
Native Health Care: For Native Americans and Alaska Natives pursuing health-related careers
Environment: For undergraduates interested in conservati…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: 171. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduates - 2nd & 3rd year.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit expo.uw.edu. Scholarship Search Party - December highlight: Plan for Summer Experiences
Searching for scholarships and awards is not the most exciting task in the world. Join us - we will share search strategies and work in community during this low-stress opportunity to get motivated and to encourage one another. Snacks provided, bring your laptop and detective skills to this Scholarship Search Party!
These drop-in sessions are offered on the 2nd Monday of the month, stay for as long or short as you want. Each month some scholarships will be highlighted, but advisors will be available to help with general scholarship searches too!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: 171. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduates.
Monday, December 11, 2023, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit expo.uw.edu.