Gilman Scholarship Information Session
The Gilman Scholarship program offers study abroad scholarships to US citizen undergraduates who are eligible for Pell Grants. Note: This year's Gilman application selection criteria and essays prompts have slightly changed from last year. Come and learn about the scholarship program, the application process and new requirements, and how to write a strong personal statement.
For details and to access the application, visit the Gilman Scholarship Program website: www.gilmanscholarship.org.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/KYhA36Q7TTOexZz53yFcgA. Accessibility Contact: trans2@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduate students who want to study abroad.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom, please register.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans: UW Virtual Information Session
>> Register to attend
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a $90,000 fellowship for immigrants and children of immigrants going to graduate school in the United States. The application for 2027-2028 is open and due on October 29, 2026 at 2 pm ET.
This information session will go over the background of the Fellowship, the selection criteria, and the application process.
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports all types of graduate students so you would join a cohort of students from across the country who have a similar drive and passion but are in different fields and disciplines. Alumni include the Surgeon General of the United States Vivek Murthy, AI leader Fei-Fei Li, and leaders in the arts, business, medicine, science, and many other fields.
They are interested in students who are hard-working, creative, willing to ask big questions, and who are looking to make a significant contribution to American society or their academic field.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_67W5iOx7RBuxWiP4q2BXsg. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: scholarq@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit us02web.zoom.us. Mary Gates Endowment Scholarships Information Session
Attend an Information Session to learn more about the scholarships offered by the Mary Gates Endowment for Students!
Register here: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1391
The Mary Gates Endowment for Students expands opportunities for undergraduates by providing Leadership and Research Scholarships. Scholarships are open to all undergraduates in all majors at all three campuses. Students can earn up to $5000 over two quarters to engage in meaningful, mentored leadership and research projects.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96661733193. Campus room: Online via Zoom. Accessibility Contact: mgates@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. Gilman Scholarship Drop-in Office Hours
Do you have any questions about the Gilman Scholarship for study abroad? Are you working on your application and want some feedback? Come chat with a scholarships advisor?
We will be available in this Zoom room from 11-noon most Thursdays leading up to the deadline (August 27, September 3, September 10, September 24, and October 1).
Click the link below for the Zoom link.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98288500887. Accessibility Contact: trans2@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Study Abroad, Financial Aid.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
https://washington.zoom.us/j/98288500887.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Opportunities in Germany: DAAD Programs Info Session
Are you interested in study, research, or internship opportunities in Germany? Do you want to improve your German language skills? Are you trying to expand your transatlantic network into Germany?
The DAAD scholarships provide opportunities to gain international academic, internship and research experiences in Germany. Students and graduates of American universities, with all citizenships, are eligible for these programs! No prior German language skills are required to participate.
Join this information session, just for UW students and alumni, to hear from Hanni Geist, DAAD Senior Manager, to learn more about the application components and timeline, as well as the variety of DAAD programs open to you!
For undergraduates and graduates, the DAAD provides financial support for international research and graduate study each year. There are DAAD Study and DAAD Research scholarship opportunities for students from all fields interested in pursuing study or research in Germany.
The DAAD RISE program for…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/hOHsm0gERdSvLfF1tTtVTw. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) Information Session
Register to attend this zoom session. 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 STEM fields are supported.
Current undergrads and bachelor's alumni planning for graduate study in the US, as well as current graduate students may be eligible to apply. The invitation to apply has not yet been issued for this year, so eligibility and selection criteria may change.
All students are welcome to attend this session.
Presenters: Robyn Davis, Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards and Robin Chang, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards, Undergraduate Academic Affairs.
Join us to learn more about the program and we'll walk through the application components and process!
Event interval: Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NqqRj9YIQYCbJUlIN4Y-Tg#/registration. Campus room: Online: Zoom. Accessibility Contact: scholarq@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Goldwater Scholarship Community Session for prospective applicants
Current members of the Goldwater Scholar Community will host two student sessions on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET. These sessions will give prospective applicants an opportunity to learn more about the Goldwater experience from current Scholars and to sign up for the Goldwater Scholar Community’s Ambassadors Program.
Student Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89020790642?pwd=lLoqamaywr2srq3NTLEpUhoyZzc20q.1
Meeting ID: 890 2079 0642
Passcode: 022563.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89020790642?pwd=lLoqamaywr2srq3NTLEpUhoyZzc20q.1. Accessibility Contact: scholarq@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online via zoom.
Goldwater Scholarship Community Session for prospective applicants
Current members of the Goldwater Scholar Community will host two student sessions on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET. These sessions will give prospective applicants an opportunity to learn more about the Goldwater experience from current Scholars and to sign up for the Goldwater Scholar Community’s Ambassadors Program.
Student Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89020790642?pwd=lLoqamaywr2srq3NTLEpUhoyZzc20q.1
Meeting ID: 890 2079 0642
Passcode: 022563.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89020790642?pwd=lLoqamaywr2srq3NTLEpUhoyZzc20q.1. Accessibility Contact: scholarq@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Online via zoom.
Mary Gates Endowment Scholarships Information Session
Attend an Information Session to learn more about the scholarships offered by the Mary Gates Endowment for Students!
Register here: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1391
The Mary Gates Endowment for Students expands opportunities for undergraduates by providing Leadership and Research Scholarships. Scholarships are open to all undergraduates in all majors at all three campuses. Students can earn up to $5000 over two quarters to engage in meaningful, mentored leadership and research projects.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95960002460. Campus room: Online via Zoom. Accessibility Contact: mgates@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. Gilman Scholarship Workshop & Feedback Session
The Gilman Scholarship program offers study abroad scholarships to US citizen undergraduates who are eligible for Pell Grants. Come with your application drafts and get feedback from advisors and peers. Note: This year's Gilman application selection criteria and essays prompts have slightly changed from previous years.
For details and to access the application, visit the Gilman Scholarship Program website: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/program-overview/.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1363. Accessibility Contact: trans2@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Undergraduate students who want to study abroad.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
MGH (Mary Gates Hall) 171.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. Scholarship Info Session for New Huskies!
Do you want to apply to scholarships while at UW, but don’t know where to start? Does the scholarship process feel intimidating? The University of Washington’s Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is excited to host information sessions for new, first-year, and transfer students. In this session, you’ll be introduced to UW scholarships and other funding opportunities (local and national) you can apply for that can reduce the cost of college expenses, help you gain research and leadership experience, and even support your endeavors to study abroad. You’ll learn tools and strategies for finding scholarships, and tips to make your applications more polished and competitive. It is never too early to learn about and begin applying for scholarships!
Please register for one of the sessions here.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: Mary Gates Hall 171. Accessibility Contact: scholarq@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: First-year students, New Huskies, Transfer Students.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. Gilman Scholarship Drop-in Office Hours
Do you have any questions about the Gilman Scholarship for study abroad? Are you working on your application and want some feedback? Come chat with a scholarships advisor?
We will be available in this Zoom room from 11-noon most Thursdays leading up to the deadline (August 27, September 3, September 10, September 24, and October 1).
Click the link below for the Zoom link.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98288500887. Accessibility Contact: trans2@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Study Abroad, Financial Aid.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
https://washington.zoom.us/j/98288500887.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Gilman Scholarship Workshop & Feedback Session
The Gilman Scholarship program offers study abroad scholarships to US citizen undergraduates who are eligible for Pell Grants. Come with your application drafts and get feedback from advisors and peers. Note: This year's Gilman application selection criteria and essays prompts have slightly changed from previous years.
For details and to access the application, visit the Gilman Scholarship Program website: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/program-overview/.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/W09uIWYVSJuuAY8-rjdtSA. Accessibility Contact: trans2@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Undergraduate students who want to study abroad.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Online. Please register to attend and receive the Zoom link.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Scholarship Info Session for New Huskies!
Do you want to apply to scholarships while at UW, but don’t know where to start? Does the scholarship process feel intimidating? The University of Washington’s Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is excited to host information sessions for new, first-year, and transfer students. In this session, you’ll be introduced to UW scholarships and other funding opportunities (local and national) you can apply for that can reduce the cost of college expenses, help you gain research and leadership experience, and even support your endeavors to study abroad. You’ll learn tools and strategies for finding scholarships, and tips to make your applications more polished and competitive. It is never too early to learn about and begin applying for scholarships!
Please register for one of the sessions here.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: Mary Gates Hall 171. Accessibility Contact: scholarq@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: First-year students, New Huskies, Transfer Students.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. Mary Gates Endowment Scholarships Information Session
Attend an Information Session to learn more about the scholarships offered by the Mary Gates Endowment for Students!
Register here: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1391
The Mary Gates Endowment for Students expands opportunities for undergraduates by providing Leadership and Research Scholarships. Scholarships are open to all undergraduates in all majors at all three campuses. Students can earn up to $5000 over two quarters to engage in meaningful, mentored leadership and research projects.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: 171 MGH. Accessibility Contact: mgates@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. Gilman Scholarship Drop-in Office Hours (Gilman Deadline is today!)
Do you have any questions about the Gilman Scholarship for study abroad? Are you working on your application and want some feedback? Come chat with a scholarships advisor?
We will be available in this Zoom room from 11-noon most Thursdays leading up to the deadline (August 27, September 3, September 10, September 24, and October 1).
Click the link below for the Zoom link.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98288500887. Accessibility Contact: trans2@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Study Abroad, Financial Aid.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
https://washington.zoom.us/j/98288500887.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Mary Gates Endowment Scholarships Information Session
Attend an Information Session to learn more about the scholarships offered by the Mary Gates Endowment for Students!
Register here: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1391
The Mary Gates Endowment for Students expands opportunities for undergraduates by providing Leadership and Research Scholarships. Scholarships are open to all undergraduates in all majors at all three campuses. Students can earn up to $5000 over two quarters to engage in meaningful, mentored leadership and research projects.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: 171 MGH. Accessibility Contact: mgates@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. Getting Started with Scholarships
Learn about searching for scholarships that fit your interests and goals, and bringing your strengths into application materials. We’ll also talk about how to write for your audience and think like a funder.
Please use the session Link to register in advance. .
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: MGH 258. Accessibility Contact: scholarq@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduates.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. National Deadline for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program!
2027-2028 Competition Deadline: Tuesday October 6, 2026 at 2 p.m. (Pacific)
For more details on the Fulbright U.S. Student program, please visit: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants/getting-started.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 2:00 PM.
For more info visit us.fulbrightonline.org. Scholarship Application Writing and Feedback Session (Sign-up here)
Are you working on scholarship applications? Are you needing to write or improve a personal statement, resume, or other application materials? Or even just time to look for scholarships?
Drop-in to work on your applications and, if you wish, get personalized feedback on your materials from scholarship advisors in UW's Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards. Even if you haven't started writing and just want to brainstorm your approach to a prompt, we look forward to seeing you!
Stop by anytime and stay for as long or short as you like.
Register here!
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: scholarq@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Virtual, Zoom session.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. 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 this Web Link to register and receive the Zoom link!
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1151. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduates - 2nd & 3rd year STEM researchers.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. 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 this Web Link to register!
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduates - 2nd & 3rd year STEM researchers.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
171 MGH.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. Goldwater Scholarship Q&A Session with Reviewers
A second student-focused Open House will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET. This session will give students an opportunity to meet with Goldwater reviewers and ask questions about the application and review process. Students will benefit most if they have already begun working on their Goldwater applications and come prepared with specific questions about how to strengthen their responses.
Student Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89020790642?pwd=lLoqamaywr2srq3NTLEpUhoyZzc20q.1
Meeting ID: 890 2079 0642
Passcode: 022563.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89020790642?pwd=lLoqamaywr2srq3NTLEpUhoyZzc20q.1. Accessibility Contact: scholarq@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Online via zoom.
Getting Started with Scholarships
Learn about searching for scholarships that fit your interests and goals, and bringing your strengths into application materials. We’ll also talk about how to write for your audience and think like a funder.
Please use the session Link to register in advance. .
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: scholarq@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduates.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Virtual, on Zoom.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Scholarship Application Writing and Feedback Session (Sign-up here)
Are you working on scholarship applications? Are you needing to write or improve a personal statement, resume, or other application materials? Or even just time to look for scholarships?
Drop-in to work on your applications and, if you wish, get personalized feedback on your materials from scholarship advisors in UW's Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards. Even if you haven't started writing and just want to brainstorm your approach to a prompt, we look forward to seeing you!
Stop by anytime and stay for as long or short as you like.
Register here!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: 171 Mary Gates Hall. Accessibility Contact: scholarq@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. Getting Started with Scholarships
Learn about searching for scholarships that fit your interests and goals, and bringing your strengths into application materials. We’ll also talk about how to write for your audience and think like a funder.
Please use the session Link to register in advance. .
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: scholarq@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduates.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Virtual, on Zoom.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us.