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Global Fellowships Prep

Global Fellowships Prep (GFP) is a spring–summer support program for UW students and alumni across all three campuses. You’ll get individualized advising, timely emails, and a slate of workshops, conversations, panels, and feedback events to strengthen your applications for fellowships—whether for research, graduate study, community projects, teaching English— providing opportunities in the U.S. and abroad.

Along the way, you'll join a community of peers and use clear benchmarks to stay organized, avoid last-minute stress, and finish strong in the fall.

What are Global Fellowships?

They are funded opportunities to:

  • Do independent research or creative projects
  • Pursue graduate studies
  • Teach English abroad
  • Gain experience as an intern
  • Build global experience as an undergrad

Register for Global Fellowships Prep anytime and we will follow up with a confirmation email and log-in information.    Register for Global Fellowships Prep 

Initial access to the GFP site can take up to 24 hours to set up, thanks for your patience.

Received your GFP registration confirmation email?  Access & Explore GFP 2026

What do you gain by participating in Global Fellowships Prep?

Advising and support as you develop your Global Fellowship applications

Fellowship advisors at all 3 UW campuses support UW students and alumni in applying for these opportunities. As a GFP participant, you’ll stay in the loop with tips, timely emails and advice for your application.

Are you ready to participate in Global Fellowships Prep (GFP)? Register here!

Workshops, conversations, panels and feedback events

Throughout spring and summer we’ll host a wide variety of events designed to give you insights and help you build your candidacy. Making the most of these opportunities and how much you engage is up to you.

Sign up for upcoming GFP info sessions and workshops!

Community and connection

You’re not alone. Join other students and alums who are exploring and crafting their applications for fellowships that support research, graduate school, community based projects, Teaching English, and more. We have also included some U.S. based opportunities if you’re most interested in staying in the U.S.

Register here to join the GFP community!

Explore other International opportunities here!

Accountability as you work on your Global Fellowships

Get and stay organized to avoid getting overwhelmed or procrastinating. We’ve developed benchmarks to help you get these apps done early in the fall and to help you minimize stress.

Sign up for upcoming GFP sessions and stay on track!

Connect with GFP Advisors:

If you don’t see an answer to your question here, UW advisors are happy to help—reach out and we’ll point you to the right resource.

UW Seattle graduate and professional students and alumni
UW Seattle undergraduate students and bachelor’s alumni

Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards

UW Bothell students and alumni
UW Tacoma students and alumni

Register anytime and we will follow up with a confirmation email and log-in information. Please note that access to the GFP site is not automated and can take up to 24 hours. Thank you for your patience. Register for Global Fellowships Prep

Already registered for GFP?  Access GFP 2026 here

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  • Current UW undergraduate, graduate and professional students from all 3 UW campuses.
  • Alums from all 3 UW campuses.
  • Juniors, seniors, grad students and alums ready to plan for a 2027-28 research, study, teaching or interning experience.
  • First and second year undergraduate students who want to learn about programs targeting early undergrads

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Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity (EXPD)
(206) 543-4282
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