There are several different options to consider within the University of Washington for financial aid, scholarships, fellowships, tuition assistance and more. Explore the information and links below to see what you may qualify for.
UW Bothell Financial Aid Office
The UW Bothell Financial Aid Office makes some funding available to graduate students. These opportunities generally combine academic merit and financial need. Contact Christy Grayum via email at cgrayum@uwb.edu for more information on financial aid.
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The UW Bothell Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards works with multiple campus partners at UW Bothell and UW Seattle to connect current students to funding opportunities and merit-based awards. Visit the UW Bothell Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards for more information or to schedule a one-on-one advising appointment. Read more about some of the funding opportunities (PDF) for graduate students.
Current students are also encouraged to consult the UW scholarship database (use NetID and password) to explore over 500 merit-based funding opportunities. Contact Natalia Dyba at ndyba@uwb.edu in the UW Bothell Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, & Awards for more information.
Suggested Scholarships Opportunities:
General
UWB General Scholarship
Deadlines: October, April
Multiple scholarships ranging from $750-$3,500 are awarded to UW Bothell students across all disciplines based on financial need and merit. International students are welcome to apply.
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Deadline: November
Thirty awards annually of $20,000 + tuition for New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen field. Applicants must be green card holders, naturalized citizens, or children of naturalized citizens, 31 years old or younger, and pursuing graduate studies.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships
Deadlines: November – January
AAUW offers several fellowships for women – US citizens and students of other nationalities – to pursue graduate studies in all disciplines. Some preference is given to women of color.
Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship
Deadline: January
Annual stipend plus tuition, renewable for up to three years, for graduate students in social sciences, humanities, or natural sciences. Applicants must be US citizens, show "outstanding character and ability who hold promise for achievement and distinction in their chosen fields of study”, and have financial need. Preference is given to applicants with scholarly pursuits.
Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs
Deadline: January
Full-time, nine month, graduate-level experiential leadership training program, including an academic component, that prepares diverse, talented and committed individuals for effective and ethical leadership in the public affairs arena. Offered in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and St. Louis. Placements begin in September. Around 70 fellows are selected each year.
Travel or Study Abroad
Fulbright US Student Program UW Internal
Deadline: September
Post-baccalaureate opportunity, funded by the US Department of State, to spend a year abroad doing research, graduate studies, or teach English in over 155 countries worldwide. Applicants must be US citizens who demonstrate academic merit and leadership.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarships and Internships
Deadline: January
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a variety of opportunities for Americans to study, conduct research, or work in Germany, including graduate study abroad scholarships, summer study programs, and research internships in science and engineering. Proficiency in German may be required.
Bonderman Travel Fellowship
Deadline: February
Up to seven $20,000 fellowships awarded annually to UW graduate students for extended solo international travel. Fellows may not conduct research, pursue an academic project, or participate in a formal program or organization. They must travel for a minimum of eight months in at least six countries in two or more major regions of the world. Preference will be given to candidates without extensive international travel experience.
Post-Graduate Employment
Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
Deadline: September
Two-year, post-graduate leadership development program, sponsored by the federal Office of Personnel Management, for top students interested in government service. Program combines paid work assignments with classroom training and development opportunities. Applicants must be US citizens or in the process of obtaining US citizenship who will complete their advanced degree program by the end of August 2013.
Luce Scholars Program UW Internal
Deadline: September
Provides fully-funded year-long placements in Asia, including stipends, language training, and tailored work assignment, for young leaders who have had limited experience of Asia. Applicants must be US citizens under 30, in good health, who will have completed a Bachelor's degree by the start of the grant.
Peace Corps
Deadline: Rolling
Started by President Kennedy and supported by US Congress, the Peace Corps sends US citizens on two-year assignments to work with local communities all over the world in the following areas: education, youth outreach, and community development; business development; agriculture and environment; health and HIV/AIDS; and information technology. The program provides training, a monthly stipend and health benefits, loan deferment and a stipend upon completion of service.
The Graduate School
The Graduate School website contains information on various funding opportunities, including:
Fellowships - The Graduate School Office of Fellowships and Awards administers a variety of fellowships and their staff is available for consultation. If you are interested in applying for a fellowship, you need to plan ahead. Most fellowship competitions have deadlines 6-9 months prior to the beginning date of the fellowship, and usually require personal statements and letters of recommendation that may take several months to compile. Be sure to check the UW Graduate School Funding Calendar for deadlines.
Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) – GFIS works to provide resources for outside funding opportunities to graduate students at the masters and doctoral level who have been admitted to or who are attending the University of Washington. GFIS offers workshops and individual consultations to help students explore resources for potential funding. Sign up for the blog to receive regular updates.
Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program (GO-MAP) - GO-MAP works to provide an innovative and inclusive graduate student community and experience. GO-MAP takes a leadership role in the recruitment and retention of minority and underrepresented graduate students and students pursuing studies in multicultural scholarship. GO-MAP also strives to improve campus climate so that all students may learn and grow through experiences rich in cultural, ethnic, and racial diversity. GO-MAP offers a number of funding opportunities, and their application processes generally require departmental nomination.
UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards (OMFSA) -- OMSFA is a database available to current UW students (must have a UW netID) to search for funding opportunities, often merit-based. As every student will be eligible for different opportunities, be sure to check the database frequently as new awards are added and your academic interests evolve.
IAS Tuition Assistance
IAS Graduate Programs may be in a position to provide limited funding to Cultural Studies and Policy Studies graduate students on the basis of academic merit. This funding is disbursed in the form of a tuition waiver. Recipients are typically first-year students and must be Washington State residents. Award amounts range from $300 to $3000 and cannot exceed the total amount due on a tuition account in any given quarter. There is no separate application process for this assistance; the Admissions Committee will review each confirmed student’s application for admission to determine award recipients. The IAS Graduate Office will contact those granted this tuition assistance.