Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards (OMSFA)

Social Sciences

Students in social science fields have many different types of scholarships to consider. Keep an open mind to scholarships that provide different types of support, opportunities, and experiences.

As you explore scholarships and review scholarship details, consider your near-term and long-term goals, like:

foreign language studies
research
study abroad
professional experience
community projects
leadership work
creative projects

Also consider scholarships connected to communities you are part of and identities you hold.

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Scholarships to consider

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…

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Banyan Impact Fellowship

Young professionals from the US and India are placed with communities and organizations across the two countries for mutual learning, capacity building, and leadership development–all towards the greater aim of…

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Beinecke Scholarship

Graduate school funding for "juniors" (based on graduation date) intending to pursue graduate degrees in arts, humanities and social science fields. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S.

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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Supports students who receive Federal Pell Grants to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity.

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Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship

Fellowship trains and inspires new leaders in the movement to end hunger and poverty in the United States.

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Boren Awards

The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad by U.S. undergraduate or graduate students.

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Carnegie Endowment Gaither Junior Fellows

One-year, full-time, paid international affairs-related research experience at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program

A merit and need-based U.S. State Department program that prepares students for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.

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Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program

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…

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Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX)

Provides 65 American and 65 German young professionals the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program.

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Critical Language Scholarship

Provides fully funded immersive summer programs for students to learn languages of strategic importance to the United States’ national security, economic prosperity, and engagement with the world.

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DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships

Stipend for full master’s degree program at a German university or for study or research at a German university as part of a postgraduate or master’s degree program.

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Ellison Scholars

Program empowers individuals to become global technology innovators and leaders of the future, solving challenging and enduring problems.

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Fashion Scholarship Fund

Applicants participate in the FSF Case Study Competition, a challenge where they apply their skills and creativity to solve real-world fashion industry problems.

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Freeman-ASIA Scholarship

Provides between $3,000-$7,000 need-based funding to assist U.S. citizen or permanent resident students with the cost of a study abroad program in Asia.

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Fulbright UK Summer Institutes

3-4 week summer programs for US undergraduate students who have at least 2 years of undergraduate study remaining and who have no or very little travel experience outside North America.

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Fulbright US Student Program

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and helps create connections and cross-cultural dialogue.

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Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Provides funding for graduate study in all fields at the University of Cambridge for scholars with a commitment to changing the world for the better. Open to citizens of any countries outside the United Kingdom.

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Humanity in Action

Fellowship aimed towards dynamic, passionate young leaders who care deeply about improving human rights, strengthening democracy and taking on the work of transforming systems, not just imagining a better world.

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Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)

A teaching exchange program managed by the government of Japan that offers a unique cultural exchange opportunity to meet people from all around the world, living and working in Japan.

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Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program

A multidisciplinary, multicultural graduate scholarship program at Stanford open to students in all fields and regardless of citizenship.

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Luce Scholars Program

A competitive leadership development fellowship that provides emerging leaders with immersive professional experiences in Asia.

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Marshall Scholarship

Full funding to pursue graduate degree(s) at any university in the UK in any field for students and recent graduates with demonstrated potential to become leaders in their fields. US citizenship required.

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…

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…

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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.

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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.

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McCall MacBain Scholarships

Scholarship seeks to bring together exceptional students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles.

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MEXT Scholarships in Japan

Japanese government scholarship supports foreign students who study in higher education institutions.

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National Institutes of Health Post-bac Program

An opportunity for recent college graduates to spend one or two years performing full-time research at the NIH. For those considering graduate or professional school in healthcare and STEM fields. U.S.

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National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

A college scholarship program for undergraduate students committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.

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Paul & Daisy Soros Foundation Fellowships

Provides graduate school funding for immigrants and children of immigrants who are poised to make significant contributions to US culture, society and academia.

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Princeton in Africa

A leadership-development program operating on the African continent.

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Princeton in Asia

PiA fellowships are one- or two-year immersive work placements at host organizations in Asia, with a mission to foster mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia.

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Princeton in Latin America

Offers young professionals the opportunity to work with leading organizations across Latin America and the Caribbean, contributing to projects in a variety of fields, including education, public health, environmental…

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Rhodes Scholarships

Supports two or more years of graduate study at Oxford University in England. Rhodes Scholarships are offered through different application processes to students from around the world.

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Samuel Huntington Public Service Award

Provides $30,000 stipends for graduating college seniors to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world.

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Samvid Scholars

Two years of leadership development to build the understanding, skills, and support Scholars  with exceptional potential and commitment to drive change for society. Open to U.S.

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Schwarzman Scholars Program

A fully-funded, cohort based, Master of Global Affairs degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Applicants must be 18-28 age range.

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Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Program

A merit and need-based U.S. State Department program that aims to attract and prepare outstanding individuals for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.

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.

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Truman Scholarship

Support for graduate school for students with leadership potential and who are planning to pursue careers in public service. Scholars participate with their cohort in the Truman Summer Institute.

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Udall Undergraduate Scholarships

Support for academic expenses for students committed to pursuing careers that impact Native Healthcare, Tribal Policy or Environment. Scholars participate in a leadership week. Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S.

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Voyager Scholarship

A two-year leadership development and scholarship program.

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Yenching Academy at Peking University

Full funding to pursue a master’s degree at Peking University with the goal of creating a community of enthusiastic, globally oriented young innovators.

These are some additional Social Sciences-related opportunities.

UW NextGen Summer Policy Academy

Provides undergraduate students across disciplines with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in public policy, a great understanding of career opportunities in public service fields, and enhanced knowledge…

Public Policy & International Affairs Junior Summer Institute

Hosted at several US graduate policy schools, these six-week summer programs prepare undergraduate students with the knowledge and network to succeed in the field of public service.

Emma Bowen Foundation Fellowship Internship Program

Multi-year paid internships at leading companies across media, technology, and beyond.

James Madison Junior Fellowship

Supports two years of full-time graduate studies for students planning to become teachers of American history, American government, or civics classes on the Constitution at the secondary school level (grades 7–12).

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(206) 543-4282
scholarq@uw.edu

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