UW Honors | Weekly Announcements

Week 1 – Spring 2026

Welcome Honors Huskies to Week 1 of Spring Quarter! We hope you’re having a great start to the quarter and got a chance to enjoy the cherry blossoms! Make sure to keep an eye on our updated list of jobs, opportunities, and upcoming events!

UW Honors Program Scholarships due 4/7/26!

  • For the 2026-2027 year there are nine scholarships available and students may apply for any of the scholarships they are eligible for.

Honors Events & Opportunities

Events

Interesting Courses

Club & Research Opportunities

Job & Internship Opportunities

Other Opportunities

Scholarships

UW Graduation & World Cup in Seattle:

  • The first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is in Seattle on June 15th, two days after UW’s Commencement Ceremony (June 13th). 
  • It is expected to be very difficult to find accommodations during this time. We recommend that you share this information with family and friends traveling to Seattle, and suggest that they book travel and lodging as soon as possible. You can find information about travel and lodging here. 
  • For your planning, the UW Honors Graduation will be Thursday, June 11th in the evening.

UW Honors Program Scholarships

The application portal for UW Honors Program scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open.

Each year the Honors Program provides scholarship opportunities for UW Seattle students currently enrolled in Interdisciplinary, Departmental, and College Honors who will be enrolled in the next academic year. For the 2026-2027 year there are nine scholarships available and students may apply for any of the scholarships they are eligible for.

Learn more about these scholarships here, including:

  • Award amounts
  • Eligibility guidelines
  • Descriptions of each scholarship
  • Information about the generous donors who make this possible

Award timeline:

  • Deadline: April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm
  • Notifications: May 15-30, 2026
  • Award term: Autumn 2026 – Spring 2027

How to Apply

Submit one Honors Scholarship Application for each award you are applying for. Your selection of the scholarship name in the dropdown menu will show you the scholarship-specific essay prompt. Make sure you are responding to the appropriate scholarship prompt in your application. You may apply for multiple scholarships, but must submit a new application for each scholarship.

All applications are due Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm.

honors.uw.edu/scholarships/current-scholarships

Lunch & Learn with Professor Roger Soder and UW Honors Director, Professor Stephanie Smallwood

In conversation with Dr. Smallwood, Professor Emeritus Roger Soder will take up some vital questions about the importance of ethical leadership and thoughtful publics for sustaining democracy and the role of college education in addressing these questions. The discussion will consider the stakes and responsibilities of civic participation in a free society, as well as the creation, maintenance, and inevitable recovery and reconstitution of a more thoughtful public. 

When: April 15, 12-1pm

Where: MGH 211

Free/Open to UW Community

Click here to RSVP

Teach-In on US Imperial Wars, Friday, 4/10, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

On Friday, April 10 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Unity Room of the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center a teach-in will take place on the topic U.S. Imperial Wars, Past and Present.

For more information or to register to attend, scan the QR code below or visit this link.

Odegaard Writing and Research Center

The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is excited to welcome you back for Spring Quarter!

The OWRC is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff, including one-on-one peer tutoring appointments for students in both in-person and virtual formats, informational classroom visits, and in-class workshops.

Connect students with the OWRC by including resource information in your syllabus or incorporating an in-class visit from OWRC staff. Available virtually or in-person, these class visits bring a member of the OWRC staff into the class to provide a friendly and informational introduction to the Center and its services in 5-10 minutes.  

For classes with an emphasis on writing or revision, the OWRC is also pleased to offer Peer Review Workshops. Guided by a member of OWRC staff, these workshops are designed to facilitate positive and productive experiences with peer review by providing an approachable and conversational structure through which to provide and solicit feedback. These workshops allow students to build writing and revision skills while challenging them to think critically about their rhetorical choices. 

Customized, writing-focused workshops are also available upon  request.  

For more information on these support services and answers to frequently asked questions, check out the OWRC website, including our overview of instructor services, or email us at owrc@uw.edu.  

OWRC Peer Tutor and Student Assistant Positions Available

The Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) is now hiring for multiple hourly peer tutor and student assistant positions beginning the Fall Quarter 2026. If you or someone you know might be interested in applying for work as a Peer Writing Tutor or Student Assistant at the OWRC, please see our Job Opportunities webpage.

The OWRC is an interdisciplinary writing and research center that aims to support UW students, staff, and faculty on their diverse writing and research projects through one-to-one tutoring sessions, group tutoring sessions, workshops, and other programs. Our tutors are undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of academic fields, and we provide a rich learning environment for writers and tutors alike. We consistently hear from tutors and student assistants that their work here is challenging and transformative.

Applications are due on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. We encourage applicants to bring their materials to the OWRC and discuss them with our current tutors — just make an appointment and come by. Students who have applied in the past are welcome to apply again. Please email owrc@uw.eduif you have any questions!

LSJ Courses – Seats Available

We still have a few seats remaining in the following courses.

LSJ 381 A (16364) Environmental Justice in the US and Latin America | TTh 3:30-4:50pm (5 credits) 

  • This course will count towards a core for students to be eligible to apply, it has just been approved as a standalone course in upcoming quarters.
  • Fulfills Legal Subfield in LSJ minor

LSJ 430 A (16373) Comparative Human Rights Law | MW 10:30am-12:20pm (5 credits)

  • Students do not need to have a pre-requisite completed, have students message and I will manually override.
  • Fulfills elective credit within LSJ major
  • Fulfills Rights Subfield in LSJ minor

LSJ 480 A (21406) Indigenous Taiwan and the Pacific | TTh 10:30am-12:20pm (5 credits) 

LSJ 490 A (16374) Global Environmental Law and Politics | W 11:30am-2:20pm (5 credits)

  • Fulfills elective credit within LSJ major
  • Fulfills Legal Subfield in LSJ minor

LSJ 490 B (16375) Global (In)Justice in Environment and Development | TTh 10:30am-12:20pm (5 credits)

  • Fulfills elective credit within LSJ major
  • Fulfills Legal Subfield in LSJ minor

Global Health Minor Information Session

Interested in the Global Health Minor? Join us for an information session to learn about courses, requirements, and working in the global health field. This program provides the opportunity to become familiar with programming, policies, and outcomes in global health, actively engaging in efforts to improve health as global citizens. 

Please review our website for more information about the program and information sessions and connect with Lyda Ebadani (ghminor@uw.edu) with any questions.   

Join Bartering Club!

Bartering Club is back! Join us on Mondays from 5 to 6 PM in Mary Gates Hall, room 206, for crafts, trades, soup swaps, and more.

Bartering Club at UW is a new club promoting sustainability, reuse, and mutual support in a community centered space. Our Discord server provides a space for UW community members to exchange unused items or share skills. You can join the Discord at https://discord.gg/AxffmTj6MF. Our Instagram is @bartering_club_at_uw_. Please contact Samantha Lai at sal32@uw.edu with any questions.

Apply to Join the Bartering Club Leadership Team

If you are interested in sustainability and looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills, apply to join the Bartering Club Leadership Team! The application has been reopened for spring quarter. The priority deadline is April 30, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after. All are welcome to apply. Please reach out to Samantha Lai at sal32@uw.edu with any questions. 

Bartering Club at UW Leadership Application Form – Fill out form

Breakfast and conversation for students who love to read literary fiction with Tiffany Tsao, translator from Indonesian

Friday April 17, from 9 am until 10:30 am 

On campus at UW (details forthcoming)

Interested students from any UW major are cordially invited to join Tiffany Tsao, translator from Indonesian, and UW’s Translation Studies Hub for a free breakfast and conversation about literature and translation. Tiffany Tsao will be in residence at UW in mid-April as part of the Simpson Center’s annual literary translator residency series; you are all welcome to also attend her public lecture on April 14.

All participants will receive free copies of the Indonesian writer Norman Erikson Pasaribu‘s collection of short stories Happy Stories, Mostly, translated by Tiffany Tsao (The Feminist Press, 2023). Copies of the book will be available about two and a half weeks ahead of the event, at the start of the Spring quarter, and participants will be highly encouraged to read it before the breakfast meeting to get the most out of this event.

If you love to read fiction on any subject, you’re welcome to join. If you have a special interest in contemporary Indonesian literature / literature from Southeast Asia, you’re welcome to join. If you have a special interest in literary translation, you’re welcome to join. If you’re interested in literature that centers contemporary queer experiences, you’re welcome to join. If you like to get a copy of a lovely book as a gift and like the idea of discussing it with peers and the book’s translator over breakfast, you’re welcome to join. You’re welcome to join for any other reason as well (as long as loving to read is somewhere on that list). This is a short book (168 pages), comprised of short — and often absurdist! — short stories. The book was longlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2022, with citation describing it as “A collection of 12 short stories that centre queer experiences, blending science fiction with absurdism.”

If you’re interested, please contact Prof. Sasha Senderovich by email at your earliest convenience and by April 2 at the latest, at senderov@uw.edu. Please include a couple of sentences about yourself, what you study at UW, and what sparked your interest in this event. Preference will be given to undergraduate students but interested graduate students may inquire as well.

Featured OMSFA Opportunities

Mary Gates Endowment for Students Scholarships: Information Session

Attend an Information Session in spring quarter to learn more about the scholarships offered by the Mary Gates Endowment for Students!  The Mary Gates Endowment for Students expands opportunities for undergraduates by providing Leadership and Research Scholarships. Scholarships are open to all undergraduates in all majors at all three campuses. Students can earn up to $5000 over two quarters to engage in meaningful, mentored leadership and research projects.  RSVP for an upcoming info session HERE.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Information Session | Wednesday, April 15 from 12:30-1:30 pm | Mary Gates Hall 171

Interested in graduate studies at Stanford? Attend the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program information session to learn about this scholarship to fully fund your studies. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program provides full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, including the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs, as well as all joint- and dual-degrees. Its goal is to develop a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation. RSVP using this link here; space is limited!

  • A Knight-Hennessy admission officer will be at UW to share details and insights into the application process.

UK Scholarships for graduate study and research: UW nomination application open now | UW Deadline: June 22

Marshall Scholarships, Rhodes Scholarships, Churchill Scholarships, Gates Cambridge Scholarships and Chevening Scholarships all fund graduate studies and research at universities in the UK. UW nomination is required for some, but not all. Advising is available for all. Explore the official websites and attend upcoming events to learn more:

Freeman-Asia Scholarship | Deadline: April 7 

The Freeman-ASIA program is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program’s goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. Summer term: Up to $3,000. Semester/Quarter: Up to $5,000. Academic Year: Up to $7,000.

U.S. Google Policy Fellows Summer 2026 Application | Deadline: April 9 

The U.S. Google Public Policy Fellowship is offered to students passionate about the internet and technology policy. Accepted fellows will spend the summer working at a public interest organization at the forefront of debates on tech policy issues. Fellows who work full-time, or 40 hours/week, will receive a stipend of USD 12,000 for the fellowship. Fellows who work part-time, or 20 hours/week, will receive a stipend of USD 6,000 for the fellowship. Click here to apply to become a Summer 2026 Google Public Policy Fellow.

Baldasty & Beam Scholarship for Unpaid Public Sector Internships | Deadline: April 12

Aims to reduce financial barriers and support students in pursuit of high-quality internships. Typical awards range from $1,000 – $2,500. Students must meet the following requirements: Full-time enrolled undergraduate student at the UW Seattle campus Returning to campus Autumn quarter – Graduating seniors are not eligible. Have received an offer for an un/underpaid internship in Summer (June-September) Underpaid is defined as total compensation under $500 for the summer.

Samvid Scholarship | Deadline: April 12

The Samvid Scholars program supports up to $50,000 per year for two years of graduate study. In addition to funding for their graduate program, each Scholar will receive two years of leadership development programming to support them in continuing to fulfill their extraordinary potential. 

NHSC Scholarship Program | Deadline: April 16

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training. In return, you commit to providing primary care health services in a Health Professional Shortage Area for a minimum of two years or a maximum of four years of service. The scholarship covers: tuition and eligible fees, items including books, health insurance, and equipment, monthly stipends to assist with living expenses while pursuing your degree. Must be a U.S Citizen and enrolled as full-time student.

Harry Bridges Labor Studies Scholarships | Deadline: May 4

This scholarship fund supports undergraduates and Graduate students interested in social justice and labor-related studies. Individual award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000. Students at any of the three University of Washington campuses (Seattle, Bothell or Tacoma) are eligible to apply. 

City of Seattle Parks & Recreation Department Summer Meals & Summer Playgrounds College Internship | Deadline: April 28

This program works in partnership with Human Services Department, Seattle Public Schools and United Way King County in a Federally funded program to provide youth under the age of 18 with free meals and activities in parks and playgrounds during the summer out-of-school time. A great summer opportunity for those who want to work in youth & community mental health, food justice, policy, after school education programs. Pay: $22.56/hour. Internship dates – June 29 – August 24, 2026

Self-enrolled Canvas page for undergraduates interested in pursing a congressional internship

Serving as a congressional intern, either in Washington, DC or in a member’s home district, can be a transformative, life-changing experience. But the application process – not to mention the logistics of potentially moving across the country for an internship – can be intimidating. The resources provided in the Canvas site are meant to help you navigate the process of submitting internship applications and navigating the details related to securing a congressional internship. Summer internship deadlines are happening now, although internships are available year-round. Learn more by visiting the Canvas page.

ASP is Hiring Tutors and Coaches for the 2026-2027 Academic Year!

Interested in supporting fellow UW students while building teaching or mentorship experience? Looking for an on-campus job? Academic Support Programs is currently hiring CLUE Tutors and Academic Success Coaches for the 2026-2027 Academic Year! 

These positions are open to UW undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled for the full 2026-2027 academic year. Current hourly rates are $22.65/hour (undergraduate students) and $23.65/hour (graduate students). 

Below are the available positions. Please feel free to review the websites below to learn about the differences between each position.

Application deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026

To learn about each position and how to apply, please visit: https://academicsupport.uw.edu/apply

Questions? Email aspuw@uw.edu

Spring 2026 UW Language Fair

Join us at the Spring 2026 UW Language Fair!

Day/Time: Monday, April 6th / noon to 3:00pm

Location: HUB Lyceum (Rm 160)

What: Visit more than 40 tables showcasing language opportunities for UW students. Connect with faculty, engage with other students, discover how language learning can support your personal and career goals.

Affordable LSAT Prep Courses through Campus Prep

There will be another set of affordable LSAT prep courses offered this spring.

Campus Prep has provided high-quality, low-cost LSAT prep courses for over 15 years at UCLA, UW, and several other universities.

Students who complete the LSAT course often improve around 9+ points on the LSAT.

Students can apply for the live online courses (and view schedules) at campusprep.org.

The application takes about 45 seconds to complete.

LSAT Course Details

  • Live online course taught by a top-scoring instructor you can interact with
  • Comprehensive 27-hour course, including 3 proctored practice exams
  • Prepares you for upcoming LSAT administrations
  • Costs $220–$255, depending on financial-aid eligibility
  • Payment plans available

Live Online Schedules

Sundays, 4:30–7:00pm Pacific (7:30–10:00pm Eastern)
4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/24, 5/31

Proctored practice exams: TBD
(Makeup classes and exams available)

OR

Mondays 5-7:30pm Pacific (8-10:30pm Eastern)

4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1

Proctored practice exams: TBD
(Makeup classes and exams available)

Courses are filling up quickly. Apply as soon as possible to reserve a spot.

Questions? Email admin@campusprep.org or call (877) 805-2521

UW Foundation Board Student Representative Director

The applications are now open for the UW Foundation Board Student Representative Director, a part‑time volunteer leadership role for the 2026–27 academic year.

Application link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10846818

Deadline to apply is: April 13, 2026

This position offers a unique opportunity for a student who will be enrolled during the 2026–27 academic year to serve as a full voting member of the UW Foundation Board. The role includes mentorship, professional development, and meaningful networking with board directors and Advancement leaders. The Student Representative Director attends three board meetings, participates in New Director Orientation, and provides a student voice in conversations that influence the university’s priorities and long‑term direction. Read more about the UW Foundation Board here: https://uwfoundationboard.org/

All majors and class years are welcome to apply. The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Join the NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition (April 24)

Are you interested in public policy, public service, or solving real-world challenges?

We invite you to participate in the first annual NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition on Friday, April 24 in Mary Gates Hall. This one-day event brings together undergraduate students from across campus to collaborate on solutions to a real public sector policy challenge.

Students will work in teams of 3–5 to analyze a policy case and develop recommendations. Your team will receive the case one week in advance, and on competition day you will present your ideas to a panel of public sector professionals, private sector professionals, and MPA graduate students. Lunch will be provided!

This is a great opportunity to:

  • Apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to a real policy issue
  • Collaborate with students across disciplines
  • Gain experience presenting ideas to professionals
  • Expand your network in public service and ethical technology policy

Event Details

  • Date: Friday, April 24
  • Time: 9:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Location: Mary Gates Hall (check-in located in MGH 171 in the EXPD Suite)

More information is available in the flyer and registration form.

Please register by Sunday, April 5.

We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to engage with a real-world policy challenge and connect with others interested in the intersection of public service and technology.

Rehabilitation Professions Open House

What: Rehabilitation Professions Open House

When: April 7th, 4pm – 6pm

Where: Health Sciences Building, BB Tower, 8th and 9th floors

Calling all undergraduates interested in careers in healthcare! The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is hosting a drop-in open house where you can learn more about rehabilitation professions and our UW academic training programs. Speak to faculty and students in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Speech-Language Pathology, Physiatry (rehabilitation physicians), and more! Check out our classrooms and engage in demonstrations from each discipline. Come before 5pm to see the prosthetics lab in action!

Whether you have a career in a rehabilitation-related profession in your sights already or are still searching for the right pathway for you, this is a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with our programs and ask any questions you have on Rehab professions, courses, applying, and much more!

Directions:

To access our floors, you’ll need to make it to the BB Elevators (circled in red).

Non-UW students should enter through the NW Plaza on Medical Center Frontage Road (red arrow), where student volunteers will let you in to the building.

UW students may also use their Husky Card to enter from the Pacific Street Bridge connecting Bloedel Hall parking lot to HSB (yellow arrow).

Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship

Applications are open for the Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship!

The Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship was established to celebrate the life of Barbara Greenberg, who graduated from the University of Washington in 2011 with the first Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies. This scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate students pursuing specialized coursework in Disability Studies. 

Scholarship funds can be used to offset the cost of attending the UW, including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for one year.

Applications are due April 27th before 11:59 pm.

Visit the following page for more information about the scholarship and how to apply: Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship for Disability Studies | Disability Studies – UW College of Arts and Sciences.

Contact Mark Harniss (mharniss@uw.edu) with any questions.

BASW Scholarships Available (up to $20,000)

The UW School of Social Work is investing in Changemakers. 

Thanks to a generous philanthropic gift, we are awarding $5,000–$10,000 scholarships per year for 2 consecutive years (up to $20,000) to incoming BASW students in Fall 2026. We are looking for students who are passionate about service, demonstrate academic strength, and are committed to advancing equity and social justice. 

As an adviser, you are uniquely positioned to help us identify students who are a strong fit for this scholarship! We encourage you to nominate students who: 

  • Are motivated to serve their community and make a tangible difference 
  • Bring lived experience with foster care, housing insecurity, economic hardship, mental health care, medical challenges, or educational barriers 
  • Are drawn to frontline, people-centered work with individuals, families, and communities 
  • Seek a purposeful, impactful career in social work 

Nominate a Student before April 1, 2026! 
Students may also apply directly – a nomination is NOT required. Please share the information below and attached flyers with students! 

How to Apply:

INFO 110: AI Foundations and Society (Spring 2026)

Generative AI is changing how students show up in learning. We have a relatively new course, INFO 110: AI Foundations and Society, which is intended to help students more thoughtfully engage AI in school and life. It has learning goals like:

  • Students will be able to holistically assess AI systems and determine when and how to adopt them.
  • Students will learn how to develop their own AI values, as well as ethically and responsibly use AI systems.
  • Students will be able to actively participate in discussions surrounding AI in future professional contexts.
  • Students will develop an understanding of the history of AI and how it relates to people, from those represented in datasets to those training and using the AI models.

No programming experience required. It’s a new course and we have 100 seats open!

GEN ST 240B: Exploring Personal Strengths and Community Assets (Spring 2026)

We often approach personal development (not to mention community-based engagements!) through a deficit lens–focused on skills to develop, needs to meet, and gaps to fill. GEN ST 240 (SLN 14670) will offer an alternative framework for understanding self and community by focusing on existing strengths and how to leverage them.   

In this class, students will use research verified methods as well as guided personal reflection to learn more about their own strengths. Together we’ll explore how to leverage these strengths academically, personally, and professionally. We’ll also dive into the concept of Asset Based Community Development and explore how this framework can help us engage in community-based work while remaining centered in authenticity and joy.  

The course has a required community-engaged learning component; students are encouraged to utilize current volunteer or internship commitments toward this requirement, though individualized support will be offered to those looking to add a new service opportunity. This is a three-credit course that is offered as credit/no credit. Sessions will be synchronous and held on Mondays from 3:30-5:20PM in Mary Gates Hall. 

Those interested in the course can learn more and/or request an add code from the CELE Center’s website. 

Undergraduate students will have priority for add codes, though graduate students are welcome to express interest.

The World (Cup) Comes to Seattle

Join us this spring for discussions featuring experts on the geopolitical, local, and sporting implications of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Seattle. Talks will focus on teams coming to Seattle, along with specific topics including workers’ rights, World Cup histories, and the Pride Match controversy, among others.

Moderator: Moderator: Ron Krabill, Professor andDirector, Global Sport Lab at the University of Washington  

When: Mondays, 5-6:00 p.m. Pacific Time from April 6 to June 1, 2026 

UW students: Interested in taking this as a 2-credit/no credit course? Go to MyPlan for full course details.

For the public: Available via livestream only. Registration is required to receive the livestream link: Register

Free and open to all.

Sponsored by the University of Washington Global Sport Lab, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, UW Bothell School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, and the Responsible Business LawInitiative of the Barer Institute at UW School of Law

Questions? Email jsisevents@uw.edu

For general disability accommodation requests, contact us at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or dso@uw.edu.

CHID 496 A: Mother Tongues & The Affective Economies of Language (Spring 2026)

Mondays, 10:30am – 12:20pm in Padelford C101

Are you learning or do you speak a heritage language? Join CHID 496 A this Spring to be in community with other current and aspiring heritage language learners!

In this 2-credit, low-stakes, discussion-based class, we will:

  • focus on our experiences with heritage languages, which connect us to our cultural roots;
  • explore our relationships to language;
  • and think about important frameworks within language learning.

Students with any language learning experience (even none!) are welcome! Contact anikadm@uw.edu for more details or with any questions!

Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation scholarships available

The Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation has announced its 2026-2027 General Scholarship cycle! Please share widely with students in all years and all fields.

Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation annually recognizes University of Washington sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students based on distinguished achievement in scholarship, leadership and service to the campus and community. The Foundation awards over $50,000 in total scholarships each year. Students from all fields of study are invited to apply. Membership in Mortar Board is not required.

AIS 336 American Indians and the Law (Spring 2026)

This class may be of interest to a broad range of students – AIS 335 American Indians and the Law. The class is being taught by a special guest lecturer, Meredith Drent, a lawyer and former Supreme Court Judge for the Osage Nation. Students will have the unique opportunity to hear about her work in tribal law and governance.

DEPARTMENT OF AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES – SPRING 2026

AIS 335 American Indians and the Law

SLN: 10184/ SSc/ DIV / 5 CR – MON & WED 2:30—4:20PM

INSTRUCTOR: MEREDITH DRENT

Taught by special guest lecturer Meredith Drent, former Supreme Court Justice for the Osage Nation. Overview of laws governing American Indians: aboriginal law systems, U. S. laws, and contemporary tribal laws. Effects of laws and legal institutions on contemporary Indian identity and tribal status, self-government, land ownership and use, natural resources, religion, family life, cultural and spiritual practices, crimes and punishment, and federal responsibilities for Indians.

HONORS 396 A: Pain (Spring 2026)

We want to highlight an exciting Honors course offering for Spring 2026! HONORS 396 A: Pain is a 3-credit seminar that offers students an opportunity to work closely with two attending physicians in UW Medical Center’s Center for Pain Relief: Mark Sullivan, who is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Adjunct Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and Adjunct Professor of Bioethics and Humanities, and Irakli Soulakvelidze, who is a former director of the UW Pain Fellowship and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Help us welcome new Honors Huskies! Submit a Community Profile

It’s that time of year again! After submitting their applications to the UW and the Interdisciplinary Honors Program by November 15th, high schoolers all over the world will begin hearing back from both the UW and from Honors in March and April.

We’re asking dedicated and interested students to act as a resource for accepted and incoming students by submitting an Honors Student Community Profile! These profiles are accessible by the public and gives students the opportunity to ask you about your Honors pathway, favorite Honors courses, UW experiences and more!

Interested students can submit a profile and complete the required training guide and quiz (open notes, and you can retake it as many times as you need). We encourage students from every Honors pathway, major, and year to submit a profile!

We hope you’ll join us in welcoming our new class of Honors Huskies!

Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program (NMP)

The Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program (NMP) provides funded opportunities for undergraduate students from two- and four-year colleges and universities to conduct research with faculty members at the University of Washington.  

Possible research areas 

  • Developing new therapeutics 
  • Improving medication safety 
  • Advancing treatments for dementia and HIV 
  • Exploring therapies for cancer and brain injuries 
  • Studying medication access, affordability, and equity 

Program details 

Learn about our School’s diverse research areas here:  

Ideal applicants would be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors with chemistry experience who are eager to experience and would benefit from laboratory research. We are especially interested in applications from those underrepresented in the pharmaceutical sciences.   

UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships now open, due April 16

UW alumni provide scholarships to current UW students through many different scholarship programs throughout the year. Several of these alumni scholarship programs for undergraduate students are open for application now through the UW Alumni Reunion & Class Gifts Scholarships application process.

* Note: the Alan R. Spence Transfer Student Support Fund is open this year for transfer students! After the 2026 cycle, the Spence Scholarship will be offered in 2028.

Scholarships in this group range from $1,000-$2,000, and UW undergraduate students can submit a single application to be considered for any of the seven scholarship programs included. Undergraduate students in all fields, all years, all campuses are encouraged to explore this opportunity! US citizenship is not required to apply.

Deadline to apply is April 16, 2026.

Get more details about eligibility, the application process and the scholarships included.

Apply online here.

Read about previous awardees.

For questions, please contact: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards at scholarq@uw.edu.

Dempsey Startup Competition

The application is now open for the 29th Dempsey Startup Competition! The University of Washington’s annual business plan competition will award nearly $90,000 in prize money to entrepreneurial student teams hailing from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia.

Applications are due on Monday, April 6 at 11:59pm PT. 

Click here to learn more about the Dempsey Startup Competition.

Why should students enter the Dempsey Startup Competition? 

  1. Learning by doing – Students will gain practice in the dynamics of venture creation by developing an idea, putting together a founding team, writing a business plan, and presenting to investors.
  2. Validation – Students who enter will have their plan reviewed by 8-10 judges in the first round of the competition. Judges are expected to provide written feedback that will be returned to the teams!
  3. Build a Network – Each year, over 300 entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, attorneys, and industry professionals participate as judges in the competition. This is a great opportunity for students to build their network and connect with these individuals!

We are hosting information sessions and office hours leading up to the deadline. We encourage students to join these sessions in preparation for submission.

If students advance to the Investment Round (top 36 teams), they can opt to receive practicum credits (2 credits) for their participation.

GRDSCH 200 – Preparing for Graduate Education (Spring 2026)

Credits: 2 CR/NC

In person, Mondays, 1:30 – 3:20 p.m.

CMU 120, UW Seattle

SLN: 14846

Instructor: Maxine K. Wright

Send questions to: mkw1208@uw.edu

GRDSCH 200 offers an overview of the structure and organization of graduate education and focuses on helping students learn the skills to find resources, build a network, and make decisions about continuing their studies beyond the baccalaureate. This 10-week course is for UW juniors and seniors who will be reflecting on their next educational journey. Open to all majors and disciplines.

Instructor Bio: Maxine Wright (she/her) is a PhD candidate in the Sociology department at the UW. She has previously taught classes on race, health disparities, and introductory sociological concepts. She is passionate about creating engaging, dialogue- and project-based courses, as well as fostering a classroom culture of high support, curiosity, and critical thinking. She’s very excited to bring her experience and enthusiasm to GRDSCH 200 and looks forward to helping students not only identify the right post-graduation path for them, but also craft high-quality materials for applications once they’ve determined their goals.

PUBPOL 400/500: Career Readiness with a Focus on Public Service (Spring 2026)

PUBPOL 400: SLN  21394 A (undergrad)

PUBPOL 500: SLN  21395 C  1 (grad)

Course Description:

This 1-credit course prepares undergraduate and master’s students with the essential skills and mindset to pursue a career in public service. The course will explore careers in all sectors, with an emphasis on careers in the public and nonprofit sectors. Through a combination of reflective exercises, practical applications, and collaborative learning, participants will develop clarity about their professional identity and tangible steps they can take to prepare for their career journey. Key components of the course include: 

  • Career Development: Define career goals, explore multiple pathways to achieve them, and  build a toolkit to make decisions that align opportunities with goals. 
  • Professional Communication: Practice coherent, concise, and respectful dialogue across varied environments, emphasizing inclusivity and cultural responsiveness. 
  • Workplace Readiness: Understand and demonstrate professional behaviors expected in public service settings. 
  • Personal Branding: Articulate your purpose, values, and brand personality to position yourself for meaningful impact. 

Specifically, students will learn how to: 

  • Articulate their purpose, work, and brand personality. 
  • Define career goals and identify next steps and pathways to achieve them. 
  • Identify, prepare, and apply for opportunities that align with their career goals.  
  • Assess work challenges, and how they might choose to navigate them. 
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of environments, with an emphasis on coherent, concise, and respectful dialogue. 

EDUC 260 & EDUC 401A/B (Spring 2026)

Earn academic credit while tutoring K-12 students!

Read below to learn about upcoming courses taught by the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center: 

  • Experiential Learning / Community-engagement (E) credits  
  • Graded CR/NC 
  • Open to all majors and any class standing (undergraduate and graduate!) 

EDUC 260: Equity Issues in K-12 Education (1 credit seminar)

EDUC 260 is 1 credit seminar that centers topics of justice in public K-12 education. The course’s purpose is to strengthen student consciousness of self, systems, and community to be applied to practice. * This is a pre/co-requisite course for EDUC 401.

EDUC 401 A/B: Practicum in Community Service Activity (1-6 credits) 

EDUC 401 A or B is a variable credit community-engaged course. On day one of our class, students select a community-engaged placement where they will volunteer on a weekly basis. Our class meetings (every other Wednesday) will focus on reflection and preparation surrounding community-engaged work. Already mentoring or tutoring somewhere? Email to inquire about a self-placement!  

*Pre/co-requisite for this course is EDUC 260. We can consider waiving this requirement on a case-by-case basis. Waiver request form available here.

More detailed information is available on our program webpage, as well as regular updates on instagram. If you have any questions about registration or curriculum, please email celecenter@uw.edu.

TXTDS200: Books Unbound

TXTDS 200: Books Unbound

This is a 3-credit course (CR/NC) held in UW Special Collections that introduces interested undergraduates to the TXTDS minor program. It’s a hands-on workshop where students can experiment with things like letterpress printing and explore the libraries’ holdings, interacting with manuscripts, artists’ books, and more. 

Attached is a flyer with more general information about all of the upcoming Textual Studies courses for SPR26 that count toward the undergraduate Minor in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities.

The Minor in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities

This interdisciplinary minor focuses on the study of the history, present, and future of texts from scrolls, manuscripts, and printed books to archival documents, digital texts, and textual data. Through hands-on learning, you’ll explore diverse forms of media, asking questions about the history of communication and cultural expression.

Interested students can reach out with questions about the program, our courses, or our minor by emailing text@uw.edu.

BASW Application Now Open and Upcoming Events

The BA in Social Welfare (BASW) application is now LIVE! 

Applications are open until April 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST). This is a great major for students passionate about serving their communities and advancing social, racial, and economic justice.

Access to BASW Application 

Upcoming Events

  • BASW Last-Minute Drop-In – Mon, Apr 13, 5:00–6:00 PM (PST) – Last-minute tips and Q&A before the deadline. [Register Here]

Students interested in learning more can book a virtual advising appointment.

LEAD 498 – Academic Leadership at the UW

How the university really works | Spring Quarter 2026 | SLN 21254

What does leadership look like at the top of a major public university, and how do personal values shape the decisions that impact thousands of students?

This spring, LEAD 498: Academic Leadership in Action invites you into the conversation.

LEAD 498 gives you a behind-the-scenes look at leadership at the University of Washington. You’ll meet directly with UW leaders—Deans, Chancellors, and other senior administrators—who will share how their values guide decision-making and what leadership really looks like in practice.

Guest speakers will share how their personal values inform their leadership approaches, the skills they rely on most, and how those skills are developed over time.

Quick course snapshot:

LEAD 498 is a chance to see academic governance and leadership in action – right here at UW.

Martin Family Foundation Scholarships for Prospective UW Transfer Students

The Martin Family Foundation Scholarships application season is underway for 2026-27 scholarships! Please share with your WA community college contacts, students, and others in your orbit who may be planning to transfer to UW Seattle this year or in future years.

There are two scholarships available from the Martin Family Foundation, with different application cycles and timelines:

  1. Open now for early planners (2027-28 transfers): The Martin Family Foundation Achievement Scholarship application is now available. Deadline for applications is April 7, 2026.
    1. This scholarship is open to WA resident students who have another year of full-time enrollment left to complete at their WA community college during 2026-27 and are looking forward to transferring to UW Seattle during the 2027-28 academic year (summer 2027 or later). 
    2. The scholarship provides $5,000 during the final year at community college (2026-27) and $12,000/year for up to 3 years at UW Seattle (contingent upon admission) starting in 2027.
    3. This scholarship program typically receives a small number of applications (~20) for the 2-4 scholarships available. For those who can plan ahead, this is a good opportunity!
    4. Please see full eligibility and application details here.
    5. Direct link to the Martin Achievement Scholarship online application portal.
  1. Will open in May for students planning to transfer this year: The Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship application will be available May 1-July 1, 2026.
    1. This scholarship is open to WA resident students transferring from any community college in WA to UW Seattle for the coming 2026-27 academic year. Students transferring in spring 2026, summer 2026, fall 2026, or winter 2027 should apply for this scholarship when the application opens in May.
    2. This scholarship provides $12,000/year for students once admitted to UW Seattle (contingent upon admission).
    3. Please see full eligibility and application details here. 
    4. The application portal for this scholarship will open in May.

Additional information about these scholarships is available on the Martin Family Foundation website, including FAQs, advice and recent Martin Scholar profiles. A handout/flier is also attached.

Interdisciplinary Honors Second Year Admission

Do you know someone who would be a good fit for Interdisciplinary Honors? Invite them to apply for second year admission!

Current UW students may apply for admission to Interdisciplinary Honors in the spring of their first year at the University of Washington via the Second-year admission process. If selected, students begin Honors coursework in autumn of their second year.

The Interdisciplinary Honors curriculum explores diverse ways of thinking across disciplines and encourages students to see the relationships between their academic pursuits and the rest of their personal and professional lives. In addition to featuring small and engaging interdisciplinary Honors courses, we emphasize the importance of experiential learning, reflection, and a broad understanding of the interconnectedness of knowledge.

More than just a curriculum, the Honors Husky community is a group of students, alumni, faculty, staff and community partners from all different areas of knowledge. What they have in common is boundless curiosity; a willingness to sit with ambiguity and to share their own experiences and understanding; enthusiasm for going beyond degree requirements for deeper and broader engagement. Many Honors students are eager to make an impact as they learn.

Application deadline: 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 

ENVIR 200 SLN 21119 Sustainability and Environmental Justice (5) SSc, DIV

M/W, 2:30 – 4:20pm in IEB G109

Explore sustainability and environmental justice as responses to social and environmental challenges. Investigate the disproportionate impacts of environmental harm, and how solutions can exacerbate inequalities. Critically evaluate synergies and tensions between sustainability and justice, considering how different perspectives inform pathways toward a more just and sustainable future. This version of the course focuses on visions of Earth’s future, and the challenges of reconciling planetary scale with lived experience.

Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program!

Looking for a low-stakes way to get support from and build community with your peers while developing critical mentor and mentee relationship experience? Consider joining the Honors Peer Mentoring Program! We hold 3-4 events in a quarter, focusing on social outings, academics, and professional/career development.

Why be a mentee: As you begin your UW and college career, form community and long-lasting connections with other Honors students in a non-classroom setting. Build networking skills and practice reaching out to folks with questions.

Why be a mentor: Throughout your time at UW, you’ve connected with many different parts of the college experience (Honors, your major, extracurriculars, UW resources, social life, etc.) and have the potential to help other students who are in similar situations. Practice communicating your experiences, form a lasting connection within the Honors community, and make friends outside your normal social circle.

Are you interested in the events, but can’t commit to being a mentor or mentee for the quarter? We encourage you to join in on our events anyway! We encourage the Honors Community to join in on our events and help contribute and learn from each other!

Learn more about Honors Mentoring at the HPMP Website.

Interest forms are linked here:

Winter 2026 Mentor Form

Winter 2026 Mentee Form