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Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards (OMSFA)

OMSFA-managed UW scholarships

Our office manages a number of internal UW-specific scholarships, along with coordinating nomination and interview processes for external national and international scholarships, and providing significant support to students as they work through application processes.

For more information on these programs, and to see them in context with other scholarships you can apply for, use our search tool.

  • Alumni Reunion, Class Gift & Spence Scholarships

    Sponsored by several UW alumni classes, these scholarships support UW undergraduate students engaged in and learning from co-curricular activities, extra-curricular activities, and/or work experiences relevant to their academic, career and/or professional goals.

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  • Bonderman Fellowship

    A $26,000 travel fellowship for UW graduating seniors and graduate students to travel independently for eight months, exploring six to nine countries in a minimum of two and a maximum of three distinct world regions.

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  • Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship

    A scholarship encouraging undergraduate students to develop their leadership abilities through practical experience, personal reflection and in community with mentors and peers. Open to all UW Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma undergraduate students.

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  • Mary Gates Research Scholarship

    A scholarship intended to enhance the educational experiences of undergraduate students at the University of Washington while they are engaged in research guided by faculty. Open to all UW Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma undergraduate students.

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  • Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship for UW transfer students

    OMSFA collaborates with the Martin Family Foundation to provide scholarships to WA community college students of exceptional ability and outstanding achievement to complete their baccalaureate degrees at the University of Washington in Seattle. Applicants must be WA residents who are US citizens, permanent residents, or undocumented students who qualify for in-state tuition.

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  • Martin Family Foundation Achievement Scholarship for future UW transfer students

    OMSFA collaborates with the Martin Family Foundation to provide scholarships to WA community college students planning to transfer to UW and who have demonstrated signs of exceptional ability in their studies and leadership. Martin Achievement Scholars are selected early in the first year of their community college career and will fund, encourage and support their second year of study at their community college and eventual transfer to the University of Washington in Seattle.

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  • Thomas Sedlock Icon Scholarships

    For UW undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in any STEM or social science field. The focus of this scholarship support is on quality and the self-motivated individual, not stereotypes. Icon Scholars break the mold through objectively manifested initiative, demonstrated persistence and follow-through in projects like: notable self-created experiments, demonstrated leadership in some activity, exceptional writings, etc. Apply for this scholarship through applying for the Mary Gates Research Scholarship (one application for to be considered for both scholarships).

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  • Matthew Kaiyen Hwang Endowed Memorial Research Scholarship

    This scholarship honors the life and passion of Matthew Kaiyen Hwang by creating opportunities for UW undergraduate students seeking hands-on, scientific research experiences. It aims to advance scientific discovery while reducing financial barriers that might otherwise be prohibitive.

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171 Mary Gates Hall
Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity (EXPD)
(206) 543-4282
scholarq@uw.edu

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