The Husky 100 recognizes 100 UW undergraduate (juniors and seniors) and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW.

Starting in 2015-16, 100 juniors, seniors and graduate students will be named each year to the Husky 100. One of them could be you. Or someone you know.

Husky 100 selection criteria

Are you making a difference on campus, in your communities and for the future? Do you exhibit passion, leadership and commitment? Don’t be shy. Apply now and inspire other students to embrace the Husky Experience. Share your most transformative experiences as a UW student – whether it’s one thing or 10. It could be an internship or field work, tutoring or studying abroad, volunteering for a political campaign or taking on a family responsibility.

Students will be evaluated on how well they demonstrate the following:

• Connect the dots – you apply what you learn in the classroom out in the world
• Discovery mindset – you are curious and tackle problems with creativity and passion
• Commitment to inclusive engagement – you communicate with and understand people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Capacity for leadership – You are motivate to lead from any seat. You want to make a difference and work with others
• Ready for what’s next – you are resourceful and confident you’ll pursue your goals

How you benefit

As part of this awesome group, students will receive:

• Recognition at a Husky 100 event in spring quarter, and individual profiles on a Husky 100 website
• Opportunities throughout the following academic year to expand networks with UW students, alumni, faculty, staff and business leaders
• Membership in an exclusive LinkedIn group that will help build connections with employers
• Customized career counseling from the UW Career Center
• Invitations to events hosted by the UW president and provost

Application process

Show us what you’ve got. Apply today. The Husky 100 is open to:

• Juniors and seniors by credits earned and matriculated graduate students.
• Applicants must be in good academic standing and not on academic probation, as determined by the Office of the Registrar.

If you know of a student who would be a candidate, you can nominate them as well!