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The Carl E. Solberg Student Support Fund

Application Opens: December 1, 2026
Application Deadline: January 31, 2027
Apply Now: apply.cas.uw.edu/browse

History

Thanks to a generous gift from LACS alumnus David Oakford, this fund honors the legacy of one of his former UW professors, Carl E. Solberg, who taught courses on Latin America for the Department of History.

Eligibility

Open to graduate students enrolled at the University of Washington who demonstrate serious academic engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean or its diasporas. Funding can support the following activities: conference travel and related expenses, research or fieldwork costs, language training, and living expenses during the dissertation write-up phase.

Awards

Up to $3,000 each

Selection criteria

A committee will select awardees based on the proposed project’s scholarly merit, feasibility, and fit with the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program’s mission. The committee may also consider how critical funding would be to the overall advancement and success of the project at this particular point in time. The committee will determine the number of awardees and the amount of individual awards.

Application materials

  • A written proposal (1,000 words) describing your research project
  • Short explanation (250 words) of the project’s significance for your academic and/or professional goals
  • Budget and timeline
  • Name and contact information for one professional reference
  • Resume or CV
  • Official or unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities attended

Apply now 

To apply, submit an online application through the College of Arts and Sciences scholarships web platform: apply.cas.uw.edu/browse

Questions? Please contact lasuw@uw.edu.