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September 30, 2021

Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards: Goldwater Scholarship Information Sessions 10/11 & 10/12

Learn about this $7,500 scholarship to support undergraduate sophomores or juniors engaged in and pursuing careers in math, the natural sciences, and engineering. Monday, October 11 | 5:30 p.m.  | Join us on Zoom > Tuesday, October 12 | 4:30 p.m. | Join us on Zoom >


Removing barriers to scholarships & fellowships: virtual student sessions and panels starting next week!

Removing barriers to scholarships & fellowships A series of virtual panels and sessions for students to improve access to funding Fellowships and scholarships are part of our education system that often reflects and supports inequity. Many scholarship programs are attempting to address inequities, yet layers of institutional racism, classism and implicit bias persist and prevent…


Opening the Door to Letters of Recommendation: Advice from Students – 11/17, 5:00 p.m.

Who do I ask for letters of recommendation? How do I ask them? A panel of students who have successfully worked with many recommenders share their perspectives on how to approach building your team of supporters and how you can support your recommenders in writing strongly for you. Register to attend online


Meet the Selection Committee – 11/2, 4:30 p.m.

A panel of faculty and staff who frequently serve on selection committees for various UW and national scholarships or fellowships will share their insights. Join us to learn how selection committee members approach the process, what they’re hoping to learn from application materials, and more. Register to attend online


How to Apply for Fellowships: A Graduate Student Panel – 10/27, 5:00 p.m.

How do you find the time to apply for funding while also juggling life responsibilities? How do you make your application competitive? How many drafts of the essay(s) should you write? Hear from graduate students who successfully applied for funding. Register to attend online 


Ford Foundation Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellowships: Information Session and Fellow Panel – 10/19, 5:30 p.m.

The Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s university faculties by awarding predoctoral, dissertation, and postdoctoral fellowships. This session will cover strategies for successful applications and include a panel discussion with current and former Ford fellows offering insights and advice for applicants.  Register to attend online 


Graduate Fellowships Promoting Equity & Inclusion – 10/13, 5:00 p.m.

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. Register to attend online


How to Find Funding for Graduate Study – 10/6, 5:00 p.m.

Presented by the Graduate Funding Information Service and the Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards, this 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? Register to attend online


September 29, 2021

Call for Nominations: Irene C Peden ECE Fellowship – Deadline 10/25

ECE faculty have received this call for nominations for the Professor Irene C. Peden  Electrical Engineering Fellowship. Selection will be communicated in time for the November Scholarship Donor Luncheon, though funds will be distributed Winter quarter 2022.    Timeline: October 25, 2021 – Deadline for faculty to submit Nominations October 26-29, 2021- Fellowship Committee reviews and selects recipient November 1, 2021 –…


September 27, 2021

Info Session: PD Soros Fellowship for New Americans – 10/5, 11:30 a.m.

Please join us, and encourage undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to join us, for an information session about The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans. The session will be hosted by Soros Foundation Communications Director Nikka Landau and 2021 UW Soros Fellow Naomi Nkinsi. All fields of study are included. WHAT: Paul and Daisy Soros…



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