June 16, 2025

While summer quarter might be a slower time for some students, there are scholarship opportunities to work on this summer, especially for those interested in applying for a Mary Gates Research/Leadership Scholarship in the fall or students interested in receiving study abroad funding such as the Gilman Scholarship.  
 Also, the OMSFA team is available for advising appointments all summer!

Global Fellowships Prep

  • Open to all UW Undergraduate students, Graduate students, and Alumni from all 3 campuses
  • Resources and information on opportunities to study, do research, or teach English abroad
  • Dedicated list of GFP advisors to support you on your application(s)!
Interested in learning more? Sign up for Global Fellowships Prep (GFP)

Featured Events

Mary Gates Endowment Info Session | Tuesday, June 24, Online from 12-1:00 pm
GFP: Meet a Fellow panel and networking event | Wednesday, June 25, Online from 5:30-7:00 pm

Scholarship Opportunities 

To be considered, an applicant must be an enrolled student at the University of Washington during the 2024-2025 academic year. The applicant also must be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student at the University of Washington in 2025-26. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher. These scholarships range between $2,000 and $3,000.
CSPC At-Large Fellows Program | Deadline: July 1
The At-Large program opens the Presidential Fellows Program to students from non-partner schools, broadening access and cohort diversity. Over an academic year, Fellows are given the opportunity to study the policymaking process and the inner-workings of the executive and legislative branches.
The scholarship, which provides up to a total of $2,500 for the academic year, will be awarded to one or two undergraduates who demonstrate an interest in genetic research. 
The Levinson Emerging Scholars (LES) Award and the Washington Research Foundation Fellowships  (WRFF) for Advanced Undergraduates Program are designed to support promising students who work on creative and sophisticated research projects in biosciences and related fields under the guidance of UW faculty. You can apply for both awards at the same time. Each year, 10 students are selected for each award; award amounts are $8,000. 

 The Undergraduate Research Collective is a two-year program designed for first-year, second year, and first-year transfer students with no prior research experience. Students enroll in a two-quarter seminar focused on research preparation and community-building, are matched with a faculty mentor to conduct research, and receive an $8,000 scholarship over the course of their two-year participation. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergradresearch@uw.edu with any questions you may have.  

Gilman-McCain Scholarship | Deadline: August 7
The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for undergraduate child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel during the time of application (including Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy, Navy Reserve, Space Force, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and USPHS Commissioned Corps) to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Note: For applicants whose abroad programs or internships start between September 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. For applicants whose abroad programs or internships start between December 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026 – the October 2025 application will open mid-August. 
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship | Application opens in August, Deadline: October 3
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Gilman) Program provides scholarships of up to $5,000 with additional supplemental funding available for students studying a critical language and/or conducting STEM-related research while overseas. The Gilman-McCain Scholarship for military families provides specific support for child and spousal dependents of active-duty military members. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. 
Mary Gates Research & Leadership | Application opens August 4, Deadline: October 20
Mary Gates Scholarships provide $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for ALL undergraduate 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. Note: This is the only scholarship cycle for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. 

Other Opportunities

Interested in applying for and attending a Ph.D. program after graduation? Several universities across the U.S. are hosting preview days, which are fully funded programs that allow prospective Ph.D. students to visit schools and talk to professors/current students. 
 
NATO Internship Programme | Deadline: June 22

NATO offers six-month internships to applicants in the third year of their university studies, or recent graduates of a bachelor or master’s programme. Internships apply to a broad range of expertise and skillsets, providing opportunities in areas like political affairs, defense and security, innovation, operations, communications, business support and human resources, finance, science and technology, and infrastructure and facilities. Internships take place at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, representing the 1st Congressional District of Washington state, seeks interns for her Washington, D.C. and District (Bellevue) offices. Interns will work in a fast-paced congressional office, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the United States Congress.
Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents and handling constituent phone calls, assisting staff with administrative tasks, conducting research, and assisting with constituent correspondence. Bellevue, WA interns will have the opportunity to attend community events and tours with the Congresswoman and staff. Washington, D.C. interns will have the opportunity to lead tours of the U.S. Capitol as well as attend hearings and briefings for the legislative staff. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample (1 to 2 pages) through this form. Please email internship.delbene@mail.house.gov with any questions or concerns.

Scholarship Resource

Another great resource to find graduate school funding is ProFellow, a free online database for information on professional and academic fellowships. 
 
Have a great summer, and congrats to our 2025 Grads!