[scholarship]: UW Study Abroad Scholarships

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Study abroad is expensive, no doubt about it… take advantage of all the resources out there to support your potential study abroad experience by getting informed about the GO! Scholarship. – joe

I’m writing with updates about the GO! and Fritz study abroad scholarships for UW undergraduates.  You can find more information at our website, goglobal.uw.edu and at facebook.com/UWGlobalOpportunities.  Please share these updates with students and colleagues, and feel free to contact me with questions.  I have also attached flyers to this message.    

Application & deadlines

The fall deadline for GO! and Fritz Scholarship applications is Thursday, November 7 at 5pm

.  The application is available online starting October 1 at http://goglobal.uw.edu/apply.php.  It requires an 800-word essay (see http://goglobal.uw.edu/faqs.php) but no letters of recommendation.  Students studying abroad in winter or spring 2014 should apply at this deadline; those studying abroad in summer, early fall, or fall 2014 will apply at our late April 2014 deadline.  We expect to be able to notify November applicants about whether they have been selected to receive a scholarship by early December.

 Information sessions & events

We’re offering 2 information sessions this fall:

  • ·         Tuesday, October 15 from 3:30 – 4:30pm in MGH171
  • ·         Wednesday, October 30 from 3:30 – 4:30pm in MGH171

We’ll discuss the nuts and bolts of the application and discuss tips for crafting a competitive personal statement.  Students may email me at goglobal@uw.edu to schedule an advising appointment if they can’t attend an information session.

Students, staff, and faculty are invited to the Study Abroad Meet & Greet onWednesday, October 30 from 4:30 – 5:30pm in MGH171.  GO! and Fritz Scholars just back from their studies abroad will be there to share stories and answer questions.  Delicious international snacks will be served!

Eligibility requirements

Fritz Scholarship: 1) UW undergraduate, 2) Declared social sciences or humanities major by the application deadline (see http://goglobal.uw.edu/faqs.php for a list), 3) at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA

GO! Scholarship: 1) UW undergraduate, 2) Resident of Washington state, 3) Eligible for Pell Grants or Husky Promise for the academic year in which the application deadline falls

 **Please note a slight change in the GO! eligibility requirements.  Previously, students were required to be eligible for Pell Grants or Husky Promise for the quarter of their study abroad.  This change will not impact most applicants, but will remove uncertainty about eligibility for students who apply for the GO! in spring of one academic year for funding to study abroad in the following academic year.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this change. 

 Many thanks to all of you for spreading the word about these opportunities!  Please let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to refer students directly to me via email. 

 Kind regards,

 Sara Stubbs, MSW

Global Opportunities Adviser
Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity

Mary Gates Hall 180E – Box 352803, Seattle, WA 98195
206.543.4170    
sem42@uw.edu    www.goglobal.uw.edu

[scholarship] Mary Gates Endowment INFO SESSIONS

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Dear Students,

The Mary Gates Endowment for Students will host numerous information sessions this week about how you can earn up to $4,000 this year if you conduct leadership or research activities.  Not sure what “leadership” or “research” activities are?  Wondering if your project qualifies?  Come to an info session and find out!
Information Sessions (two sessions daily; select one session):*
Mon. 9/30, 3:30-4:20 p.m. and 4:30-5:20 p.m.
Tues. 10/1, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. and 12:30-1:20 p.m.
Wed. 10/2, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. and 12:30-1:20 p.m.
Thur. 10/3, 3:30-4:20 p.m. and 4:30-5:20 p.m.
*Information Sessions listed above will be held on the Seattle campus in Mary Gates Hall (MGH) room 171-E, in the Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity (EXPD).  No registration necessary.
UW BOTHELL Advising and Info. Session
Thur. 10/3, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Location: UW1-103
Register by Oct. 1 to attend.
All UW students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree are eligible; there are no restrictions for class year, residency status, major, or home campus.  Another round of applications will be accepted in Winter quarter, but it’s good to start planning now!  
Begin the online application and learn more on our website.  Emailmgates@uw.edu with any questions.
Cheers,
April Wilkinson
– 
Mary Gates Endowment for Students

University of Washington, Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity
mgates@uw.edu     expd.uw.edu/mge    206.616.3925     MGH 171

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Congratulations to 2013 Bonderman Travel Fellow (and Environmental Studies major) Stephanie Morriss! Want to learn more about this interesting award ($20,000 awards to, “…expose students to the intrinsic, often life-changing benefits of international travel”.)? Go to http://depts.washington.edu/bondermn/.

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College of the Environment Student Meeting Fund

Spring Quarter Deadline: April 17, 2013

 

The College of the Environment (CoEnv) supports undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students in furthering their careers, and in particular in connecting students to networking opportunities afforded by the presentation of their original work in meeting venues.  CoEnv supports two types of student attendance at meetings:

 

·         Individual Travel to Meetings:

Maximums of $500 for North American travel and $750 for international travel; one per student per degree career; we anticipate making about 15 awards annually. The award amounts are modest to enable CoEnv to provide funding to a greater number of students. Students are expected to seek and receive funding from other sources, and students who do so will receive funding priority.

 

·         Student-Organized Meetings:

Maximum of $1,500 or 20% of total expenditures, whichever is smaller; one per organization annually; maximum of 4 awards given out annually.

 

Want more info?  Check on this link!

[scholarship]: Sea Mar Farm Worker Scholarship

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Sea Mar recognizes students from farm worker families often face enormous obstacles in completing their education. Many work after school and during summers to help their families meet daily living expenses, and many struggle to overcome language and cultural barriers.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers annually awards $1,000 scholarships to students from seasonal or migrant farm worker families in Washington State. Students interested in attending a university, community college, or technical school are eligible to apply (high school seniors and undergraduate students). Scholarship funds can be used for college-related expenses such as tuition, books, housing, food, etc. 

To apply, visit the webpage or look at the flyer
For more information, email scholarships@seamarchc.org
Application deadline is Monday, April 1, 2013 

[scholarship]: Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

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The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship offers more than 750 scholarships available to high school seniors or college freshman and sophomores who are pursuing eligible, high demand majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), or health care.

The application deadline is February 18, 2013 at 5:00PM

Visit waopportunityscholarship.org to learn more!

[scholarship]: Mary Gates Endowment for Students

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The Mary Gates Endowment for Students is currently accepting scholarship applications.  Mary Gates scholarships provide $4,000 ($2,000 per quarter for two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research projects.  These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year, and are open to all UW undergraduate students regardless of class year, major or residency status.  Deadlines are coming up soon, so begin the application process and attend an information session and application workshop.

LEADERSHIP INFORMATION SESSIONS

Monday, 1/14, 3:30pm, MGH 171

Tuesday, 1/15, 11:30am, MGH 171

Wednesday, 1/16, 10:30am, MGH 171

RESEARCH INFORMATION SESSIONS

Monday, 1/14, 4:30pm, MGH 171

Tuesday, 1/15, 12:30pm, MGH 171

Wednesday, 1/16, 11:30am, MGH 171

APPLICATION WORKSHOPS

Leadership Application Workshop – Tuesday, 1/22, 4:00-5:30pm, MGH 206

Research Application Workshop – Tuesday, 1/29, 4:00-5:30pm, MGH 206

DEADLINES

Leadership Applications DUE – Monday, 1/28, 5:00pm

Research Applications DUE – Monday, 2/4, 5:00pm

This is the final round of applications that will be accepted in 2012-13 – applications will not be accepted again until next Autumn, so apply now!

More information can be found on the MGE website.  Email mgates@uw.eduwith any questions.

Many thanks,

April Wilkinson

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Apply for a scholarship to study abroad in Denmark!

  • Summer scholarship: $2500
  • Academic year scholarship: $9000

Application deadline: January 15th, 2013 

Applications can be submitted on the website: www.be.washington.edu/scandesign/

Info Sessions will be held in Schmitz 459 at 12:00pm on these dates:

  • Friday Oct. 26th 
  • Friday Nov. 2nd 
  • Friday Nov. 16th 
  • Friday Jan. 11th 

Full Flyer here!

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Come visit the UW Study Abroad Fair 2012 to check out some of the upcoming programs and possible adventures!

October 17th @ Mary Gates Commons (MGH), 10:00AM – 2:00PM 

Also, make sure to look into the information sessions and events offered to students interested in study abroad scholarships. Global Opportunities will be hosting several events this autumn quarter, see the schedule below! Please feel free to email Sara Stubbs at goglobal@uw.edu or visit MGH171 (The Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity) for support with applications, feedback on personal statements, or to discuss funding options for study abroad.

Global Opportunities autumn quarter schedule:

Gilman Scholarship Info Session

9/27 from 4:30 – 5:30pm in MGH171 

GO! and Fritz Scholarships Info Sessions

10/9 from 3 – 4pm in MGH171

11/2 from 12 – 1pm in MGH171

  • For Pell Grant or Husky Promise-eligible students AND declared social science and humanities majors studying abroad in winter or spring 2013 – deadline November 8th
  •   goglobal.uw.edu
  • Check out a flyer

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Info Sessions

11/14 from 4 – 5pm in MGH171

1/15 from 2:30 – 3:30pm in MGH171


Study Abroad Meet & Greet

10/24 from 5 – 6pm in MGH171

  • GO! and Fritz Scholars just back from their studies abroad will be around to talk with other students about their experiences and answer questions.  All are welcome – delicious international snacks will be served and Wo’ Pop will be playing!
  • Check out the flyer

[scholarship]: Mary Gates Endowment for Students

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The Mary Gates Endowment for Students is currently accepting scholarship applications! Mary Gates scholarships provide $4,000 ($2,000 per quarter for two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research projects of their own choosing and design with guidance from a mentor.  Previous recipients have come from all fields of study, including the arts, humanities, social sciences and STEMM.

Mary Gates scholarships benefit students in the current academic year, and are open to all UW undergraduate students regardless of class year, major or residency status.  Students from Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses are all encouraged to apply.  Deadlines are coming up soon, so students should begin the application process and attend an information session and application workshop.

Information Sessions

10/1, 1:30p – Leadership Scholarships

10/1, 2:30p – Research Scholarships

10/2, 2:30p – Leadership Scholarships

10/2, 3:30p – Research Scholarships

10/3, 12:30p – Leadership Scholarships

10/3, 1:30p – Research Scholarships

10/4, 3:30p – Leadership Scholarships

10/4, 4:30p – Research Scholarships

Application Workshops

10/9, 4:00-6:00p – Leadership Scholarships

10/10, 4:00-6:00p – Research Scholarships

Deadlines

10/15, 5:00p – Leadership Applications DUE

10/19, 5:00p – Research Applications DUE

All information sessions and application workshops will be held on the Seattle campus in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity (EXPD) in Mary Gates Hall room 171.  Another round of applications will be accepted in Winter quarter, but it’s good for students to start planning now!

More information and the application login can be found on our website

Email mgates@uw.edu with any questions