Schwarzman Scholars

Deadline: September 4, 2019 (internal deadline for current UW undergraduates needing institutional endorsement).

Deadline: September 27, 2019 (application deadline for U.S. and global applicants).

Designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. Whether in politics, business or science, the success of future leaders will depend upon an understanding of China’s role in global trends.

Launched in 2016, the program aims to give  the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities. Students will live and study on the campus of Schwarzman College, a newly-built, state-of-the-art facility, where all classes will be taught in English. Students will pursue degrees in one of three disciplines:  Public Policy,  Economics and Business, and International Studies.

The scholarship funding will include:

• Tuition, related fees and required course books and supplies
• Room and board
• Travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year
• An in-country study tour
• Lenovo laptop and smartphone
• Health insurance
• A modest personal stipend ($4,000)

Students will spend a year immersed in an international community of thinkers, innovators and senior leaders in business, politics and society. In an environment of intellectual engagement, professional development and cultural exchange, they will pursue their academic disciplines while building their capacities as leaders and expanding their understanding of the world.  Applications are due in September, check the Schwarzman website for exact dates. See the UW site here.

Scholarships for UK & Ireland Studies/Research: Churchill, Gates Cambridge, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes Scholarships

Interested in pursuing graduate study and/or research at a university in the UK or Ireland?  Consider applying for UW nomination to compete for scholarship support through the Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Gates Cambridge or Churchill scholarship programs. These scholarships fund graduate studies/research at universities in England, Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. (Short descriptions and links included below for more information.)

UW nomination is required to apply for: Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell and Churchill Scholarships. Our UW nomination process is open to anyone meeting the eligibility requirements for any of those 4 scholarships and considering relevant graduate programs in the UK. Interested students can complete a single campus application to be considered for nomination to any or multiple of these scholarships. An internal UW campus review committee will review applications and make nomination decisions, allowing nominees significant time to prepare for the national and international application processes (final deadlines in fall). Please note that Gates Cambridge Scholarships do not require UW nomination, but we strongly encourage students to connect with our office for support in developing competitive applications for that as well.

Apply for UW nomination at: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/508.

UW Information Sessions: Join us to learn more, whether you know you’re interested or just exploring options! RSVP for any session at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/200  or check the OMSFA event calendar for details.

General Eligibility:

Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements and selection criteria, but in general, applicants should meet the following eligibility considerations:

• 3.7 or higher GPA suggested for all (required for Marshall)
• A strong track record of engagement in communities, extracurricular involvement, leadership and/or research experience is highly valued in different ways across all these scholarships
• Gates Cambridge Scholarships and Rhodes Scholarships are open to students from across the globe, regardless of citizenship. Churchill, Marshall & Mitchell scholarships are limited to US citizens.
• Age limit for Mitchell Scholarships (18-29 by 9/30/18) and Rhodes Scholarships (18-23 by 10/1/18).
• For this year’s competitions, Churchill Scholarships are limited to 2018 & 2019 grads. Marshall Scholarships are limited to those graduating after April 2016.
• Earn a bachelor’s degree by August 2019, and expect to enter a UK grad program in fall 2019.

Students are strongly encouraged to begin this process early, to start brainstorming, exploring graduate program options in the UK and elsewhere, discuss options with mentors, and more. Please contact Robin Chang (robinc@uw.edu) in the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards (OMSFA) if you have any questions or concerns, and attend an info session to help clarify any confusing elements. UW applicants and nominees for the Churchill, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, and Gates Cambridge scholarships will be included in OMSFA’s Global Fellowships Prep program to get advising support, connection to additional scholarship opportunities supporting their goals, application development tools and resources, potential connections to program alumni and additional mentors, and the opportunity to engage with peers working on similar applications.

Scholarships with deadlines typically in Winter:

Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation: Eleanor M. Hadley Scholarship 2020

Deadline: December 9, 2020

Email Britta Simon at bsimon@uw.edu for information and application forms.

The University of Washington’s Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation wishes to assist top students in the Jackson School of International Studies through the award of the Eleanor M. Hadley Scholarship.

The Dr. Eleanor Hadley Scholarship is given in honor of Eleanor, a treasured member of Mortar Board. A partial list of her accomplishments includes being one of General MacArthur’s key advisors on the Japanese economy following WWII, serving on the faculties of Smith College and George Washington University, authoring a highly respected book about Japan, enjoying a distinguished career with the United States government, and receiving the Sacred Treasure of the Third Order from the Emperor of Japan.

Normally one scholarship (around $ 3,000) is awarded to a Jackson School student. As with other Mortar Board scholarships, selection will be based on academic achievement, leadership, and service to the campus and community.  In the case of the Hadley Scholarship, however, the primary qualification is excellence in the study of international relations.

The recipient must be a JSIS sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate studentduring the 2020-21 academic year, and enrolled at the University of Washington in that year.  The recipient may not be related to a past or present director or employee of the Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation. An awarded scholarship can be used only for tuition and other eligible education expenses.

To be considered, each applicant must complete the attached Mortar Board Scholarship Nomination Form and provide therequired supporting information and materials

Institute of Current World Affairs Fellowship

Deadline: December 15, 2020

• For researchers under 36 years of age
• With a proposal for a two-year research project outside of the U.S.
• Researchers from any nationality welcome, but must be able to show connection to U.S.
• Award amount varies

The Institute of Current World Affairs (ICWA) wants to cultivate deep expertise in foreign countries and cultures. We achieve that by supporting fellows for two-year immersive programs of self-designed, independent study abroad.

We are looking for promise, curiosity, and enthusiasm in our candidates, and consider whether a candidate is ready for the rapid personal growth the fellowship makes possible. Extensive professional experience in the proposed area is not always necessary; fellowships are aimed at developing advanced knowledge and professional skills, not necessarily awarding research or reporting opportunities to those who already possess them. Strong candidates generally propose compelling fellowship topics.

A proposed fellowship must hold the promise of enriching public life in the United States by enhancing the understanding of foreign countries, cultures and trends. Public service, social activism or contribution to wider understanding in the United States is our ultimate purpose, from a belief that the public can benefit from the knowledge and wisdom our fellows acquire.

Click here for more information and application instructions.

PEO International Peace Scholarship

Deadline: December 15, 2020

• For women graduate students
• From abroad, studying in the United States or Canada
• In any discipline
• Award amount ranges up to $12,500

The International Peace Scholarship Fund, established in 1949, is a program which provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. Members of P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding.

The scholarship is based upon demonstrated need; however, the award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. At the time of application, the applicant is required to indicate additional financial resources adequate to meet her estimated expenses. Examples of additional resources are personal and family funds, tuition waivers, work scholarships, teaching assistantships, study grants and other scholarships.

The maximum amount awarded to a student is $12,500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.

Click here for more information, including how to apply.

Latinx Scholars Graduate School Fellowship

Deadline: December 20, 2020, 5 p.m. Pacific Time

• For UW master’s and doctoral students
• With demonstrated commitment to Latinx communities
• $1,500 award

In 2013, a group of engaged, committed UW faculty, civic and business leaders joined together to establish the Latinx Scholars Graduate School Fellowship to provide financial assistance to UW graduate students (master’s and doctoral) who have a demonstrated commitment to Latinx communities. GO-MAP appreciates the community members that have continued to give to this important fund.

For this application cycle, the Latinx Scholars Graduate School Fellowship is a one-time award of $1,500.

Click here for more information.

Pride Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: January 8, 2021

Pride Foundation offers over 50 different types of scholarships through a single application. All funds promote leadership and diversity in the LGBTQ community. Scholarships are organized in four distinct categories: academic pursuits, community leadership, cultural identities, and geography. Pride Foundation’s scholarship program is committed to supporting LGBTQ and allied students that:

• Show leadership potential either within the LGBTQ community and/or within their field of study;
• Lack a broader LGBTQ community support system;
• Face additional barriers to educational access, including students who are economically, racially, socially, geographically, or politically disenfranchised. For example: LGBTQ students of color, transgender students, LGBTQ immigrant students, LGBTQ youth aging out of foster care, and students who have experienced homelessness, poverty, or isolation due to geography;
• Demonstrate significant financial need

The following are required criteria for all Pride Foundation scholarships:

1. Northwest Residency: Applicants must be a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington but may study elsewhere. Applicants are considered a resident of one of these states if they:

• currently live within that state and have done so for at least three months prior to the application deadline; or
• have lived within that state for at least one year at any time within the five years prior to the application deadline.

2. Pursuing Post-Secondary Education: Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary education. This includes community college, four year public or private college or university, certificate programs, vocational/technical/trade programs, law school, medical/dental/veterinary school, or graduate education.

For complete information about this opportunity, including how to apply, click here.

Harborview INSIGHT Summer Research Program

Deadline: January 13, 2021

• For graduate, undergraduate, and first-year medical students
• Eight-week summer internship, paid research experience
• $3,200 stipend
• Open to DACA recipients, U.S. citizens, and U.S. permanent residents

Harborview’s Pediatric Injury Prevention Student Internship Training (INSIGHT) program for graduate and undergraduate students is an intensive, eight-week summer internship for undergraduate students, graduate students and first-year medical students. Applications are open from mid-November to mid-January for the coming summer. INSIGHT provides paid research experience and mentorship for students who are interested in injury research. Participants are matched to research projects and partnered with health sciences faculty from across the University of Washington and work alongside peers and health professionals from an array of disciplines. Past research areas include elucidating the risk factors and causes of injuries, injury prevention strategies, acute and chronic care of injured patients, outcomes from trauma, and interventions to return the injured individual to their full potential.

Click here for more information, including how to apply.

Aga Khan University Internship

Deadline: January 14

The Aga Khan University offers international internships to University of Washington undergraduate and graduate students through a partnership with the Population Health Initiative. Applications are being accepted until January 14 for summer 2019 postings.

There are 25 different internship positions available in this round of applications in the countries of Kenya, Mozambique, Pakistan, Tanzania and Uganda. Of these roles, there are four positions for which the Aga Khan University is specifically seeking UW students, which means UW students will receive priority consideration. These positions are:

• Communications Intern / Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health / Nairobi, Kenya
• Monitoring & Evaluation Intern / Aga Khan Foundation / Pemba, Mozambique
• Bioinformatics & Statistics Intern / Department of Medicine / Karachi, Pakistan
• Public Health Intern / Community Health Sciences / Karachi, Pakistan

Selected interns receive monthly living stipend, shared accommodation (furnished apartments) and reimbursement of pre-arrival medical check-ups and internship visa cost.

Click here to learn more!

DAAD: Study, Research or Intern in Germany

Deadline: December 16, 2020

There are scholarship opportunities for students from all fields interested in participating in study, research or internship programs in Germany. This information session will focus on the DAAD RISE PROGRAM.

The DAAD RISE program for undergraduates is a summer internship program for students from the United States, Canada and the UK in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences and engineering. The internship takes place for 2-3 months during the summer in Germany. Learn more at the information session and Q&A for all students and advisers. Read more here! 

Deadline: December 31, 2020.

MPOWER seeks to create globally-minded, multi-lingual, culturally-competent graduates poised to take on the world’s most pressing problems in science, technology, business, and public policy. In recognition of students’ extraordinary potential, we’ve created the MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship. We’ve intentionally designed this scholarship program to be as broad as possible to match the broad, diverse experiences of international students.

Scholarships awarded annually to international and DACA students enrolled at Universities MPOWER supports. For the cycle ending July 15, 2019, we will be awarding one $5,000 grand prize scholarship to the moasspst outstanding applicant worldwide, plus an additional four $3,000 regional scholarships. These regional scholarships will be awarded to one student from each of the following countries/regions: India, Asia (excluding India), Latin America/Caribbean, and Africa. (All awards are in US dollars and non-renewable.) There’s no requirement to be an MPOWER borrower to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school that MPOWER supports, and
• Be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, as applicable.
• For study in the U.S., this means that the applicant is either a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, or has a valid visa that permits study in the U.S.
• For study in Canada, this means the applicant is either a Canadian permanent resident or has a valid Canadian study permit.

We have created this scholarship specifically for international and DACA students. Therefore, U.S. citizens wishing to study in the U.S. and Canadian citizens wishing to study in Canada are not eligible for this scholarship.

For more information about this opportunity, including how to apply, click here.

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

Deadline: January 4, 2021 for the Fall 2021 scholarship.

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is a highly competitive national fellowship program that provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the funding and opportunity to work with one of more than two dozen participating institutions in Washington, DC including leading think tanks and advocacy groups focusing on international security and diplomacy issues. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide an opportunity for college graduates to gain practical knowledge and experience by contributing to the efforts of nonprofit, public-interest organizations working on peace and security issues. Read more here. 

UW Diabetes Research Center: Samuel and Althea Stroum Endowed Graduate Fellowship Award Call 2021

Deadline: January 5, 2021

The University of Washington (UW) Graduate School in conjunction with the Diabetes Research Center (Diabetes Research Center) is soliciting applications for a graduate fellowship designed to broaden participation in research related to diabetes and its complications at the UW.  This fellowship is made possible by an endowment from Samuel and Althea Stroum, who are UW benefactors and generous supporters of other civic and charitable organizations in the Seattle area. Selection of the fellowship recipient will be made by the Dean of the UW Graduate School upon recommendation from the UW Diabetes Research Center, and will be based on academic merit, research training environment, and relevance of the applicant’s graduate research to diabetes.

Purpose:  To support the training of promising graduate students in diabetes-related research.

Eligibility:  Any registered UW full-time graduate student pursuing diabetes-related research in a Ph.D. degree-granting program.  Eligible disciplines include but are not limited to the basic and health sciences, social sciences and arts/humanities.  Eligible applicants must have passed their general exam prior to the funding start date of July 1, 2019.  (Students in M.D., Pharm.D., D.D.S. and J.D. programs are not eligible.  Masters Degree applicants may be eligible in certain departments and require prior approval).

Support:  One award of $20,000 toward graduate student stipend and benefits is available.  The tenure of the fellowship is one year.  Carryovers and extensions are not permitted (students in fee-based graduate programs should check with their program administrator for questions related to tuition waivers).Funding begins July 1, 2021.

Application:

Prospective applicants must submit a mandatory Letter of Intent (LOI) that summarizes pertinent information needed to assess eligibility. In addition to the Letter of Intent, applicants will be required to submit a list of suitable reviewers. Please complete the 2021 Stroum Fellowship Letter of Intent Form and Reviewer Nomination Form. LOIs submitted in other formats will not be accepted. Click here to download a copy of these instructions.

Chateaubriand Fellowship

Deadline: January 6, 2021

• For PhD students at U.S. universities
• in STEM, Humanities, or Social Sciences
• Conducting research in France
• Round-trip ticket to France and monthly stipend of $1500

The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding Ph.D. students from American universities who wish to conduct research in France for a period ranging from 4 to 9 months. Chateaubriand fellows are selected through a merit-based competition, through a collaborative process involving expert evaluators in both countries.

Click here for more information, including how to apply

Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship

Deadline: January 31, 2021

FLAS Fellowships support undergraduate, graduate and professional students in acquiring modern foreign languages and area or international studies competencies.   Students from all UW departments and schools are encouraged to apply.

Contingent on funding from the U.S. Department of Education, the six National Resource Centers of the University of Washington will offer Academic Year and Summer FLAS Fellowships in the following languages:

Arabic –Bangla –Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian -Burmese –Chinese –Hebrew –Hindi –Indigenous languages spoken in Canada –Indonesian –Inuktitut –Japanese –Kazakh –Khmer –Korean –Persian –Portuguese –Russian – Swahili –Tagalog –Thai –Turkish –Urdu -Uyghur –Vietnamese    Graduate Students Only: French (intermediate or advanced only)

Eligibility: 

The FLAS Fellowship is available to current and incoming UW students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  It is available to students who will study one of the listed foreign languages at the intermediate or advanced level while receiving the fellowship.  More on eligibility…

FLAS Fellows receive:

• Academic Year Graduate: $18,000 tuition, $15,000 living stipend
• Academic Year Undergraduate: $10,000 tuition,$5,000 living stipend
• Summer Graduate/Undergraduate: $5,000 tuition,$2,500 living stipend

Applicants should carefully read all FLAS guidelines, including Center-specific guidelines, before applying.  If you have any questions, contact flas@uw.edu.

CESSI 2021 will be held from June 14 to August 6, 2021.

The priority application deadline is February 1, 2021. Updates on  information/application deadlines will be posted to the CESSI Facebook page (@CessiMadison) and CESSI Instagram (@uwcessi).

CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund

Deadline: Declaration of Intent due by February 7th, 2020

2021 Charles Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program

Deadline: February 9, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST.

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program Summer Enrichment Program offers a six-week summer enrichment program designed to provide undergraduate students with a appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a understanding of career opportunities in the field, and higher knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) encourages students from historically underrepresented backgrounds in the U.S. Department of State, women, and those with financial need to apply.

The Rangel Program covers tuition, travel, room and board, and provides a stipend.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

– Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students, with at least sophomore status on the date of the application deadline.
– Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
– Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.

Learn more and apply here.

Seattle-Nantes Sister City Scholarship

Deadline: February 1, 2020

The Seattle-Nantes Sister City Associationoffers three scholarships to Washington State residents who are studying French and who plan to study in Washington or Nantes.

Seattle-Nantes Scholars Scholarship

College students and graduating high school seniors who are planning to continue their study of French in a college or university in Washington are encouraged to apply. The scholarship honors candidates with a lasting passion and successful academic studies in the French language and culture.

Frances Bennett Scholarship

College students and graduating high school seniors who are planning to continue their study of French in a college or university in Washington are encouraged to apply. The Frances Bennett Scholarship is awarded to candidates who have a passion for the French language and culture and want to pass on their love of French to others. The scholarship honors candidates who plan to enter a service profession such as teaching or medicine or have overcome significant hardship in order to continue their studies.

Goldmark Scholarship

College or university students in Washington planning to study in Nantes, France are encouraged to apply. The scholarship honors candidates who have a commitment to sharing the ties between Seattle and Nantes.

Learn more about the scholarships they offer here.

Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship

Deadline: January 31, 2020, 5 pm (PT)

FLAS Fellowships support undergraduate, graduate and professional students in acquiring modern foreign languages and area or international studies competencies.   Students from all UW departments and schools are encouraged to apply.

Contingent on funding from the U.S. Department of Education, the six National Resource Centers of the University of Washington will offer Academic Year and Summer FLAS Fellowships in the following languages:

Arabic –Bangla –Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian -Burmese –Chinese –Hebrew –Hindi –Indigenous languages spoken in Canada –Indonesian –Inuktitut –Japanese –Kazakh –Khmer –Korean –Persian –Portuguese –Russian – Swahili –Tagalog –Thai –Turkish –Urdu -Uyghur –Vietnamese    Graduate Students Only: French (intermediate or advanced only)

Eligibility: 

The FLAS Fellowship is available to current and incoming UW students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  It is available to students who will study one of the listed foreign languages at the intermediate or advanced level while receiving the fellowship.  More on eligibility…

FLAS Fellows receive:

• Academic Year Graduate: $18,000 tuition, $15,000 living stipend
• Academic Year Undergraduate: $10,000 tuition,$5,000 living stipend
• Summer Graduate/Undergraduate: $5,000 tuition,$2,500 living stipend

Applicants should carefully read all FLAS guidelines, including Center-specific guidelines, before applying.  If you have any questions, contact flas@uw.edu.

Council of American Overseas Research Centers Fellowship

January 23, 2020

The CAORC National Endowment for the Humanities Senior Research Fellowship Program supports advanced research in the humanities for U.S. postdoctoral scholars, and foreign national postdoctoral scholars who have been residents in the U.S. for three or more years.

Scholars must carry out research in a country which hosts a participating American overseas research center. Eligible countries for 2018-2019 are: Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Cyprus, Georgia, Indonesia, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Senegal, Sri Lanka or Tunisia.

Fellowship stipends are $5,000 per month for four to six consecutive months. This program is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) under the Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI).

Learn more here!

Global Health Corps Fellowship 

January 15, 2020 (Deadline)

Global Health Corps is building the next generation of diverse health leaders. They offer a range of paid fellowship positions with health organizations in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia and the opportunity to develop as a transformative leader in the health equity movement. Everyone has a role to play in the health equity movement — start your application today!

2020 Bonderman Travel Fellowship 

January 13, 2020 (Deadline)

The 2020 Bonderman Travel Fellowship application is open and we encourage you to apply! This fellowship offers University of Washington graduate/professional and undergraduate students (from the Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell campuses) an opportunity to engage in independent exploration and travel abroad.

David Bonderman – the donor – wishes to give students an opportunity to experience learning and growth in new and unexpected ways. Bonderman Fellows will undertake international travel on their own for eight months, to six or more countries in two or more major regions of the world. Through solo travel the Fellows will focus on exploration and discovery, learning about the world and themselves in it.

Up to eight graduate and eight undergraduate Bonderman Fellowships will be awarded in spring 2019. Each Fellowship carries a $23,000 award to be used only for extended solo international travel. Fellows may not conduct research, pursue an academic project, or participate in a formal program or organization.

Eligibility:
All applicants must be enrolled (for graduate students “on leave” status is not considered enrolled) and in good standing at the UW during the quarter the application is due and must hold US citizenship or permanent resident status. Good standing in this regard refers not only to academic but also disciplinary and conduct standing. Additionally:

GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS: All students in graduate or professional degree programs are eligible to apply.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: All undergraduate students with senior credit standing AND who also meet ONE of the following criteria are eligible to apply:

• at least a 3.55 cumulative UW GPA by the start of Winter 2019; OR
• participation and good standing in the University Honors Program (Interdisciplinary, Departmental, or College Honors) or in UW Tacoma’s Global Honors Program, by the start of Winter 2020. Undergraduates in one of these honors programs DO NOT need to have 3.55 UW GPA or higher to apply, but must be in good standing in their respective programs, whatever that might mean.

To learn more about this extraordinary opportunity, please attend one of the information sessions listed on the website.

Applications must be submitted by 12:00 pm (noon) January 13, 2020.

More information about the fellowship, information sessions, and the application can be found at bonderman.uw.edu.

Apply here!

Graduate Women in Science National Fellowships Program

January 10, 2020 (Deadline)

The GWIS National Fellowships Program is proud to offer fellowships in 2019 to help increase knowledge in the natural sciences and to encourage research careers in the sciences by women. Endowment funds, mostly generated from bequests, provide the annual income that supports scientific research done by GWIS award winners.

Fellowship funds may be used for such expenses as:

• expendable supplies
• small equipment to be used by the recipient (not for general use)
• publication of research findings
• travel and subsistence while performing field studies
• travel to another laboratory for collaborative research
• Undergraduate collaborators (up to 1/3 of total requested amount)

A maximum of $10,000 may be requested – any proposal requesting over $10,000 will be disqualified.

Eligibility:

• Awards will be made to women holding a degree from a recognized institution of higher learning, of outstanding ability and promise in research, who are performing hypothesis-driven research at any institution in the U.S. or abroad.
• Career level (e.g. graduate student vs. assistant professor) of the candidate will be taken into consideration when reviewing the proposals.
• Awards will be made irrespective of race, religion, nationality, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, or age.
• Application for the GWIS Fellowships is offered at no cost to current GWIS members, as a member benefit. For non-members, an application processing fee of $50 is required. Fellowships applicants that are not already GWIS members may join GWIS with a 6-month introductory membership at a discounted rate of $40. Please note that membership approval can take up to 48 hours, so if you want to become a GWIS member, please do so (ideally) at least a week before the Fellowships deadline.
• Financial need of research funding is a requirement for the application. No project that has already been fully funded will be eligible for the awards. All pending funding sources must be listed in the application and reviewers will consider these when assessing the financial need of the project.

For complete information about this opportunity, including how to apply, click here.

Pride Foundation Scholarships

January 10, 2020 (Deadline)

Pride Foundation offers over 50 different types of scholarships through a single application. All funds promote leadership and diversity in the LGBTQ community. Scholarships are organized in four distinct categories: academic pursuits, community leadership, cultural identities, and geography. Pride Foundation’s scholarship program is committed to supporting LGBTQ and allied students that:

• Show leadership potential either within the LGBTQ community and/or within their field of study;
• Lack a broader LGBTQ community support system;
• Face additional barriers to educational access, including students who are economically, racially, socially, geographically, or politically disenfranchised. For example: LGBTQ students of color, transgender students, LGBTQ immigrant students, LGBTQ youth aging out of foster care, and students who have experienced homelessness, poverty, or isolation due to geography;
• Demonstrate significant financial need

The following are required criteria for all Pride Foundation scholarships:

1. Northwest Residency: Applicants must be a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington but may study elsewhere. Applicants are considered a resident of one of these states if they:

• currently live within that state and have done so for at least three months prior to the application deadline; or
• have lived within that state for at least one year at any time within the five years prior to the application deadline.

2. Pursuing Post-Secondary Education: Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary education. This includes community college, four year public or private college or university, certificate programs, vocational/technical/trade programs, law school, medical/dental/veterinary school, or graduate education.

For complete information about this opportunity, including how to apply, click here.

Graduate and Professional Student Senate: GPSS Travel Grant

January 10, 2020 (Deadline; conference travel February 1, 2020 – March 14, 2020)

In an effort to help improve graduate and professional student life at the University of Washington, the GPSS Travel Grants Program contributes funds to qualifying individuals’ travel expenses for active conference participation in the US and abroad. GPSS travel grants contribute to the strengthening of the University and its increased prominence in the greater scholarly community through the broadening of students’ personal and academic development through exposure to the work of others elsewhere.

Students whose conference participation might otherwise be unfunded, have strong academic credentials and are making fair progress towards their respective degrees are encouraged to apply. Recipients will receive awards up to $300 for domestic conferences and $500 for international conferences.

Eligibility

UW (Seattle) graduate and professional students enrolled and in good standing may apply for this travel grant. Active participation (presenting a paper or poster, chairing a session or panel, etc.) at an academic conference is required and proof of acceptance is required with this application (see below). Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 to be considered.

Students may apply for this grant up to one term before participating in the conference event, during the term of participation. Applications for conferences that have already occurred will not be accepted. Students may not apply for funding if their conference/event will occur before the quarter deadline. Only one application per conference event/presentation is permitted, however. Though students may apply only once per conference event, one may apply many times as they like during their UW student career for different events/presentations. Students may only receive GPSS travel funding once every three years (with a maximum of two awards during one’s UW student career).

For more information and how to apply, click here.

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

January 6, 2020 (Deadline)

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is a highly competitive national fellowship program that provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the funding and opportunity to work with one of more than two dozen participating institutions in Washington, DC including leading think tanks and advocacy groups focusing on international security and diplomacy issues. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide an opportunity for college graduates to gain practical knowledge and experience by contributing to the efforts of nonprofit, public-interest organizations working on peace and security issues. The deadline for the Fall 2018 semester is January 5 for a full-time, six to nine month fellowship. Read more here.

Samuel and Althea Stroum Endowed Graduate Fellowship Award Call 2020

January 6, 2020 (Letter of Intent Deadline); February 24, 2020 (Application Deadline)

The University of Washington (UW) Graduate School in conjunction with the Diabetes Research Center (Diabetes Research Center) is soliciting applications for a graduate fellowship designed to broaden participation in research related to diabetes and its complications at the UW.  This fellowship is made possible by an endowment from Samuel and Althea Stroum, who are UW benefactors and generous supporters of other civic and charitable organizations in the Seattle area. Selection of the fellowship recipient will be made by the Dean of the UW Graduate School upon recommendation from the UW Diabetes Research Center, and will be based on academic merit, research training environment, and relevance of the applicant’s graduate research to diabetes.

Purpose:  To support the training of promising graduate students in diabetes-related research.

Eligibility:  Any registered UW full-time graduate student pursuing diabetes-related research in a Ph.D. degree-granting program.  Eligible disciplines include but are not limited to the basic and health sciences, social sciences and arts/humanities.  Eligible applicants must have passed their general exam prior to the funding start date of July 1, 2019.  (Students in M.D., Pharm.D., D.D.S. and J.D. programs are not eligible.  Masters Degree applicants may be eligible in certain departments and require prior approval).

Support:  One award of $20,000 toward graduate student stipend and benefits is available.  The tenure of the fellowship is one year.  Carryovers and extensions are not permitted (students in fee-based graduate programs should check with their program administrator for questions related to tuition waivers).Funding begins July 1, 2020.

Application:  Prospective applicants must submit a mandatory Letter of Intent (LOI) that summarizes pertinent information needed to assess eligibility. In addition to the Letter of Intent, applicants will be required to submit a list of suitable reviewers. Please complete the 2020 Stroum Fellowship Letter of Intent Form and Reviewer Nomination Form. LOIs submitted in other formats will not be accepted. Click here to download a copy of these instructions.

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study

December 30, 2019 (Annual Application Deadline)

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships fund an academic year of advanced language study abroad of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and selected Southeast Asian languages for college graduates, graduate students, and young professionals. Applicants must have (at minimum) a bachelor’s degree, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and have completed the equivalent of the third year of language classes at the college level by the start of the grant, either through classes taken in university or in combination with study-abroad language programs. Find out more about The Blakemore Foundation and this fellowship here.

National Asia Research Fellowship

December 31, 2019 (Application Deadline)

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) and the Institute for National Security Studies at the National Defense University (NDU) are partnering to organize the National Asia Research Program (NARP), a major nationwide research and conference program designed to reinvigorate and advance the policy-relevant study of contemporary Asia.

A group of 20 rising Asia scholars will be selected through a competitive, nationwide process to contribute policy-relevant research on national security issues in 2019. We are looking for emerging/next generation Asia scholars interested in engaging in research and scholarship of direct relevance to policymakers. Click here to apply!

DAAD: Study, Research or Intern in Germany

December 15, 2019 (Deadline)

There are scholarship opportunities for students from all fields interested in participating in study, research or internship programs in Germany. This information session will focus on the DAAD RISE PROGRAM.

The DAAD RISE program for undergraduates is a summer internship program for students from the United States, Canada and the UK in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences and engineering. The internship takes place for 2-3 months during the summer in Germany. Learn more at the information session and Q&A for all students and advisers. Read more here!

Scholarships with deadlines typically in the Spring:

Minority Access National Diversity & Inclusion Internship Program

Deadline: March 1, 2021

Phillips Fund for Native American Research

Deadline: March 1, 2021

• For master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral researchers
• Conducting research for master’s theses, dissertations, or postdoctoral work
• Topics in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and the history of studies of Native Americans
• Average award of $3,000

The Phillips Fund of the American Philosophical Society provides grants for research in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and the history of studies of Native Americans, in the continental United States and Canada.

The grants are intended for such costs as travel, tapes, films, and consultants’ fees. Grants are not made for projects in archaeology, ethnography, or psycholinguistics; for the purchase of permanent equipment; or for the preparation of pedagogical materials. The committee distinguishes ethnohistory from contemporary ethnography as the study of cultures and cultural change through time.

Click here for more information, including how to apply.

Clements Library Fellowship

Deadline: March 1, 2021

• For doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars
• In the humanities and arts
• Interested in using the Clements Library primary source collections
• Support for long-term, short-term, and digital fellowships

The William L. Clements Library offers fellowships to help scholars access the Library’s rich primary source collections for research. A Fellowship Review Committee will assign successful applicants to a named fellowship as described below.

The four broad categories are Long-term, Short-term, Week-long, and Digital fellowships. The application requires a selection of which type of fellowship you would like to be considered for and the duration you expect your research visit to take.

Click here for more information, including how to apply.

Esther Katz Rosen Fund Grants

Deadline: March 1, 2021

• For master’s, PhD, and postgraduate researchers
• Topics in psychology, related to gifted and talented children
• Grant amounts range $1,000-$50,000

The American Psychological Foundation’s Esther Katz Rosen Fund was established in 1974 by a generous bequest intended to support “…activities related to the advancement and application of knowledge about gifted children.” Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $50,000.

Rosen Fund grants:

• Enable and enhance development of identified gifted and talented children and adolescents.
• Encourage promising psychologists to continue innovative research and programs in this area.

Support will be provided for activities on the advancement and application of knowledge related to identified gifted and talented children and adolescents, such as:

• Research.
• Pilot projects.
• Research-based programs.

Click here fore more information, including how to apply.

Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2021

• For students of Asian ancestry
• For graduate, professional, or undergraduate students
• Students must be from Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii or Alaska
• Scholarship of $5,000

Ina Goodwin Tateuchi and her late husband, Atsuhiko Tateuchi, both came from hard-working families and were taught to appreciate and respect education. They wish to provide $5000 scholarships for students from the Pacific Rim states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington) who demonstrate hard work, dedication and sincerity. Students must have financial need, academic merit and be of Japanese or other Asian ancestry, including multi-ethnic Asians. Students from middle income families and students attending college, university, trade/vocational, or graduate schools are encouraged to apply. This scholarship will be renewable for up to four years.

For more information, including how to apply, click here.

Summer Vietnamese Language Teaching Assistant

Deadline: March 1, 2021

• For UW graduate students
• Strong Vietnamese language skills required
• Summer quarter 2021
• Salary, tuition waiver, and insurance

The Department of Asian Languages and Literature is searching for applicants for a Vietnamese language teaching assistant for Summer 2021. Specifically, we are searching for a qualified graduate student to work as a teaching assistant for first-year Vietnamese language. This search is for Summer 2021 only.

General Duties/Description:

Job duties include, but are not limited to, teaching Vietnamese language classes, preparing/grading tests, homework, and assignments, keeping student records, participating in TA meetings, attending course lectures, and collaborating with the supervisor and other TAs. Summer quarter classes will be remote.

Requirements:

Graduate students accepted by or enrolled in the University of Washington during summer 2021 are eligible to apply. Previous teaching experience is a plus. Strong Vietnamese language skills are required. TA positions require strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work well both individually and as part of team.

By the time of appointment, non-native English speaking applicants will have to provide proof of their English speaking proficiency unless they received a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following countries: Australia, the Bahamas, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, or the United States.

Salary:

Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with academic standing, qualifications, and experience. TAs receive a tuition waiver, salary, and benefits.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit the following documents to Elizabeth Self at asianapp@uw.edu:

1) a cover letter addressing your teaching qualifications and Vietnamese language proficiency,

2) a CV or resume

Application inquiries may be made with:

Elizabeth Self (asianapp@uw.edu, 206-543-4997), Department of Asian Languages and Literature

Library Company of Philadelphia Dissertation Fellowships

Deadline: March 1, 2021

• For doctoral students conducting dissertation research
• Includes research in residence in the Library Company’s collections
• Stipend of $25,000

The Library Company, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731 and located in Center City Philadelphia, holds over half a million rare books and graphics that are capable of supporting research in a variety of fields and disciplines relating to the history of America and the Atlantic world in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The holdings include the nation’s second largest collection of pre-1801 American imprints and one of the largest collections of 18th-century British books in America.

Available Fellowships, 2021-2022

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

Deadline: March 2, 2021

The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment. In 2019, the Udall Foundation anticipates awarding 50 scholarships of up to $7,000 each. The Udall scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.

Deadline: March 8, 2021, 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time

• For master’s students
• Interest in teaching the American Constitution at secondary school level
• Award of $24,000
• Restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the states of their legal residence. As funding permits, the Foundation plans to offer one fellowship per state per year.

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliations, or age in its program and activities.

Click here for more information, including how to apply.

NW CASC Fellowship Program

Deadline: March 16th, 2020. Check back for 2021 deadlines.

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) invites proposals for its 2020-2021 Research Fellowship Program from graduate students at University of Washington. This program supports research related to climate adaptation for Northwest natural and cultural resource management and provides training in the principles and practices of co-producing decision-relevant science.  Register for the webinar to learn more about the program, application process, and to ask questions. This webinar will be recorded and posted on the NW CASC website.

Kobe College Corporation – Japan Education Exchange Graduate Fellowship

Deadline: March 15, 2021

• For PhD candidates
• Research or study in Japan
• Award of $30,000
• Restricted to U.S. citizens

The KCC Japan Education Exchange Graduate Fellowships Program was established in 1996 to support qualified PhD graduate students for research or study in Japan. The purpose of the fellowship is to support future American educators who will teach more effectively about Japan. One fellowship of $30,000 will be awarded. Applicants may affiliate with Kobe College (Kobe Jogakuin 神戸女学院) for award year, if selected.

Click here for more information, including how to apply.

Please contact the Bridges Center or Labor Studies student advising for information about this scholarship in response to COVID-19.

Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship