National Deadline for the DAAD (German Academic Exchange program) Graduate Study/Research Scholarships
2027-2028 Competition Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 3 p.m. (Pacific)
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports funded opportunities to pursue a master's degree or graduate-level research in Germany.
More details on the DAAD study & research program >.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.daad.de. Critical Language Scholarship: UW Writing Workshop
Are you considering intensive language study in summer 2027?
The Critical Language Scholarship Program for intensive language study is a fully funded overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. See the full list of languages at https://clscholarship.org.
Please join UW advisers for this CLS workshop covering required essays. While we will go over the selection criteria and provide some examples of essay content, this is a working session, and we'll have time carved out for applicants to work on these written materials.
Looking for a general overview of the CLS Program? Plan to attend a CLS program-sponsored webinar.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/554. Accessibility Contact: trans2@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Language Learners, International Studies, Open to All Majors.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom. Please RSVP using the link below.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. Boren Awards Webinar: Crafting Competitive Essays
Please register to attend this webinar.
Writing your Boren Essays? Wondering what to write about, what the prompts are asking you? Worried about your national security argument? Worried about what federal career you are looking at and if it would fit the program preferences? This is the presentation for you! The Boren Outreach team will help guide you through the essays and explain what the Boren selection panel is looking for, and what they are NOT looking for in a competitive essay.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/jSzyhb_nTKSitCauml1u4w#/registration. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: BOREN@IIEUS.ORG. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online, please register to attend.
For more info visit www.zoomgov.com. Boren Awards General Information Session (UW Community)
Join a session hosted by Michael Saffle from the Boren Awards open to the UW community only > Boren Awards are scholarships and fellowships for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students committed to long-term overseas study and to public service. Boren awardees receive funding to study the languages most critical to our nation's security.
Boren Scholarships fund study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Boren Fellowships fund research and language study proposals by U.S. graduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests.
Maximum awards are determined by duration abroad:$25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred), $12,500 for 12-24 weeks, $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (Undergrad STEM majors only), Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
This session will provide a general overview of the Boren Awards, including program eligibility and benefits, the application process, and review and selection criteria. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the session. This is a…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/S-qztQ7-Sza4n4XFFbHq0Q. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional Students.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online, please register to attend.
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, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. National Deadline: DAAD RISE and RISE Professional Research Internships in Germany
By November 30, interested students can apply for internships at universities, companies, and research institutions in Germany.
RISE is a scholarship program by DAAD - the German Academic Exchange Service - and offers research internships in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering and Physics or a closely related field. Students can enhance their knowledge through hands-on research, gain international experience, and discover Germany’s unique research landscape. Working language is English, generally. Students of any citizenship who are enrolled at a North American university are eligible to apply.
RISE Germany provides:
- Scholarships for undergraduate students to gain hands-on a research experience in research groups at universities and research institutes in Germany. Undergraduate applicants must also submit a UW Global partnership funding application with UW Study Abroad.
RISE Professional provides:
- Scholarships for master’s and PhD students, as well as recent graduates,…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: rise-germany@daad.de. Event Types: Academics.
Monday, November 30, 2026.
For more info visit www.daad.de. 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.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit new.expo.uw.edu. DUE DATE: David L. Boren Fellowship
The David L. Boren Fellowship funds overseas language study (anywhere from 12 weeks to 1 year) in areas considered critical to U.S. national security. Graduate students can incorporate independent research, internships, and academic study into their application proposal. Awardees must commit to working for the federal government for one year.
This application is open to U.S. citizens only.
Looking for application support? Graduate and professional students can contact Michelle Sutton in the Office of Fellowships & Awards for feedback and questions.
Are you a current undergraduate student? The Boren Scholarship application deadline is next week, January 27, 2026. Connect with an OMSFA advisor for additional support!
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: gradappt@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics.
Wednesday, January 20, 2027, 2:00 PM.
For more info visit grad.uw.edu.