Research and General Opportunities
Opportunities related to Hunger and Food-Security Advocacy | Deadlines: Various
Mary Gates Scholarships provide
$5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for ALL undergraduate students to pursue leadership or research activities. These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year and connect students with a community of scholars and mentors.
For students in the arts, humanities or social sciences fields planning to pursue a research-focused or creative-focused master’s or doctoral program. Scholars receive $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. Applicants must be college “juniors” (based on graduation date) with a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid.
Apply for UW nomination and get more details here.The program annually recognizes UW sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students, based on distinguished achievement in scholarship, leadership and service to the campus and community. Membership in Mortar Board is not required for scholarship selection.
These Spring Quarter 2025 scholarships range between $2,000 and $3,000. An awarded scholarship can be used only for tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for instruction.
Open to undergraduate sophomores or third year students in a five-year program. Awardees receive $9,500 per year for two years of full-time study, and a 10-week, full time, paid summer internship opportunity at any NOAA facility nationwide. All scholars also receive funding to present their summer internship research at two national scientific conferences.
The Pat Tillman Foundation identifies remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses, empowering them with academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development opportunities and a diverse, global community of high-performing mentors and peers. Scholars make an impact in the fields of healthcare, business, public service, STEM, education and the humanities. Average amount per year: $10,000.
The University of Washington Retirement Association, a membership organization of retired UW faculty and staff, announces the availability of scholarships for UW undergraduate, graduate and professional students with a focus on research related to aging or on the provision of services to older adults. Awards of up to $4,000 each will be made in Spring Quarter to students selected for their demonstrated promise and financial need. Students should have completed the first year of their program by the time they submit an application.
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers.
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a 6-week summer enrichment program for college students to explore their career of interest in the world of healthcare (i.e., medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, and more). Some resources that are offered include but are not limited to clinical exposure, academic enrichment, career development, and financial literacy. Learn more by visiting UW’s
SHPEP Registered Student Organization.
Aims to reduce financial barriers and support students in pursuit of high-quality internships that will help them develop new skills, apply classroom learning in a real-world setting, and garner experience in the non-profit or government sector. Students selected for this scholarship should have secured an offer for an unpaid, or underpaid, summer internship in the non-profit or government sector. Typical awards range from $1,000 – $2,500 total per student.
In order to receive the scholarship, you must have
unmet financial need (
calculated by UW Financial aid). Students from all citizenship statuses, including undocumented and international students, are eligible to apply.
Presented by the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM), the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, and Seattle Central College. Details: March 14, 2025 from 9 am – 4 pm at Seattle Central College.
Are you curious about how policies are made and passed? Do you want to learn about what a career in public policy looks like? Learn about policy-making and impactful careers in public policy, and network with policymakers and other students who share your passion and curiosity!
Intern Abroad, Study Abroad, & Study Away Opportunities ️
The Bonderman Fellowship offers University of Washington graduate, professional, and graduating senior undergraduate students an opportunity to engage in independent exploration and international travel. Bonderman Fellowships give students the chance to explore, be open to the unexpected, and come to know the world in new ways. Open to all fields of study. Students with limited/no international experience and those from low-income backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.
Info Session (Zoom) | Tuesday, January 7, 2:30–3:30 pm
(FLAS) Fellowships support undergraduate, graduate and professional students in acquiring modern foreign languages and area studies competencies. They are available to current or incoming UW students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or nationals. Students from all UW departments and schools are encouraged to apply.
FLAS Fellows receive:
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Academic Year Undergraduate: $10,000 tuition, $5,000 living stipend
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Academic Year Graduate: $18,000 tuition, $20,000 living stipend
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Summer Graduate/Undergraduate: $5,000 tuition, $3,500 living stipend
These are funded three to four week programs for US undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Each Summer Institute focuses on a different topic, allowing you to expand your knowledge of your particular area of interest. Outside of the classroom, there will be opportunities to explore the UK cultural sites and make new friends along the way.
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University of Birmingham: British Cultural Heritage
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University of Bristol: Arts, Activism and Social Justice
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Queen’s University: Belfast Understanding Northern Ireland
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University of St Andrews: Scotland’s History: Kingdom, Nation, People
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Lancaster University: Film
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King’s College London: Making Modern Britain: Institutions, Power, & People
To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. Award amounts range from
$1000 to $5000 (with the opportunity to receive a Critical Need Language Award of up to $8000). Applications open mid-January.
Learn more about this scholarship and reach out to an OMSFA advisor!
OMSFA Advising team:
