UW Study Abroad is excited to announce new scholarships for STEM majors studying abroad in the 2016-17 academic year.

The first scholarship, GO! STEMXchange, offers up to $5000 to STEM majors participating in a departmental or university-wide exchange program. Washington State residents eligible for financial aid (students do not have to be Pell Grant eligible) may apply. Visit the UW Global Opportunities website in winter quarter for more information. http://expd.uw.edu/globalopportunities/global-opportunities

The next scholarship, the Dow Chemical Foundation student exchange fund, will provide up to $5000 to UW students participating in a departmental or university-wide exchange to Asia.

Special consideration is given to STEM majors. For additional information and criteria, visit our endowed scholarships page. http://www.washington.edu/studyabroad/endowed-scholarships/

We are also excited to offer 1-2 scholarships to UW students participating in the exchange to the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. While this exchange is open to all majors, our exchanges in NZ and Australia often attract students in the sciences (fun fact: our #1 major for students studying in Australia is Biology!).

The deadline to apply to university-wide exchanges is January 15, 2016. If you have questions about scholarship eligibility or deadlines, please contact the study abroad office: studyabroad@uw.edu.

SHANNON QUINN
Program Manager for Advising and Scholarships
UW Study Abroad – Office of Global Affairs
459 Schmitz Hall, Box 355815
1410 Campus Parkway NE Seattle, WA 98195
t: 206.221.4404 / f: 206.685.3511
shannonq@uw.edu / washington.edu/studyabroad

Once again the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association is offering scholarships to students attending colleges and universities in our region. These scholarships are intended for students whose major coursework may point them toward a career in the public water supply industry. Eligible academic areas include but are not limited to water supply operation/technology, civil or environmental engineering or public administration/finance.

Over the years, over 100 students from Pacific Northwest colleges and universities have received scholarships from this program. Last year’s nine awards ranged from $2,500 to
$4,000.

PNW AWWA Scholarship applications for the 2016 – 2017 academic year must be submitted by students to Dave Leland at the address below by Friday, February 26, 2016. Continue reading →

Phillip Yin and Friends American Dream Foundation (PYFADF) was founded on the belief that every student should have the opportunity to fulfill their educational goals. Phillip Yin, an alumni of the University of Washington, is the Business Anchor for the daily business show, Global Business America at CCTV America in Washington D.C. He started the Foundation to help motivated students by sharing a part of their financial burden associated with going to a university.

Brief Program Information:

Eligible students must be current undergraduate students at UW, with a preference for students in their first year of study, either as freshmen or transfer students. They should be able to demonstrate their passion and purpose, civic engagement and leadership, and possess strong communication skills. Lastly, they should be able to provide a compelling story told in both an essay and video describing why the American dream is important to them.

Ten selected students will receive $1,000. This scholarship is not renewable.

DEADLINE to apply: Jan. 7, 2016

UW Online Application: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/390

Hello Civilians-

The deadline for the Mary Gates Research Scholarship is Monday, February 1 at 5:00PM. These scholarships give up to $4,000 (2 quarters) directly to UW undergraduate students who are engaged in research.

Graduating seniors can apply and receive $2,000 for 1 quarter.

For more information, see:

http://expd.washington.edu/mge/index.htm