Jackson School undergrads can now further their international policy experience even more, thanks to the establishment of the Donald C. and Margery S. Hellmann Scholar award, an annual gift that will be bestowed on one student each academic year. Read more here about Professor Emeritus and Japan expert Donald C. Hellmann, who also founded the Donald C. Hellmann Task Force Program at the Jackson School, a senior capstone, hands-on experience in foreign policymaking for all Jackson School majors.
PURPOSE
The Donald C. and Margery S. Hellmann Scholar award will provide a $5,000 stipend to support the education and training of a Jackson School undergraduate major with demonstrated excellence in international studies, a clear interest in a career in international affairs, and with a strong and creative commitment to promoting the international public good.
For example, consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated strong interest in working with diplomatic missions, government offices, companies, or foundations/think tanks dedicated to foreign policy or international issues. The awardee will be designated as the Jackson School’s Donald C. Hellmann Scholar for the duration of the 2024-25 academic year.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be current undergraduate majors in the Jackson School (any degree program) who are seniors in the 2024-25 academic year.
APPLICATION
The application for the 2024-2025 academic year is open and due June 5, 2024, 5:00 PM Pacific. Applicants must submit the following items on the JSIS Scholarship database.
- Resume
- A 1-2 page personal statement, double-spaced. This statement should explain:
- The applicant’s academic and professional interests, experience, and aspirations or plans (as they relate to foreign policy)
- How this scholarship would make a difference in the applicant’s academic and professional development over the course of their senior year
- The applicant’s post-graduation goals
- One reference
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended
The Hellmann Scholar Committee will evaluate applicants based on the strength of their academic record, their personal statement, and their letter of recommendation.
Meet the past Hellmann Scholars!
- Taisha Naomi Bayliss, Brennan Chang, Milan Hortencia Suárez (2023-2024)
- Julie Wagoner (2022-2023)
- Caitlin Quirk (2021-2022)
- Arwa Mokdad (2020-2021)
- Gabriel Collins (2019-2020)
- Maya Sullivan (2018-2019)
Please direct questions to Peg Cheng, Assistant Director of Student Services, at jsisscholar@uw.edu.