September 11, 2024

The Mary Gates Research and Leadership Scholarships are now accepting applications! 

The Mary Gates 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). Visit our website to learn more: https://expd.uw.edu/mge/

Benefits

Mary Gates scholarships provide $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research activities.  These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year and connect students with a community of scholars and mentors.

Mary Gates Research Scholarship

Students engage in a research project to discover, articulate, and contribute their talents and ideas with the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship

Students foster leadership development skills as they pursue a project or activity important to them and their community.

Application Deadline: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5pm

Letter of Recommendation Deadline: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5pm

For all dates and deadlines: https://expd.uw.edu/mge/dates-deadlines/

Information Sessions

We offer several information sessions for students to learn more about the scholarships offered through the Mary Gates Endowment. RSVP here for a time that works best for you.

Application Workshops

We also offer several workshops to support new and returning applicants as they work on their application. 

  • Reworking your MG application – October 7, 2024, 2:30-4:00pm (For returning applicants who would like to strengthen their previously submitted application) – RSVP here 
  • Getting started on your MG scholarship – October 9, 2024, 2:30-4:00pm – RSVP here
  • Describing your project and goals in your application essay – October 15, 2024, 3:00-4:30pm – RSVP here
  • Virtual feedback workshop (for Bothell and Tacoma applicants) – October 23, 2024, 3:00-4:30pm – RSVP here
  • Application writing & feedback workshop – October 24, 2024, 2:30-4:00 pm – RSVP here

Advising

Schedule advising appointments for assistance with general questions about the Mary Gates Endowment or with components of the scholarship application. Please visit our advising site: https://expd.uw.edu/mge/advising/

Please send any questions or inquiries to mgates@uw.edu. We look forward to supporting you!