UW Honors | Weekly Announcements

Week 10 – Fall 2025

Welcome Honors Huskies to Week 10 of Autumn Quarter! We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving break! Make sure to keep an eye on our updated list of jobs, opportunities, and upcoming events!

Honors Events and Opportunities

Opportunities

Events

Rethinking public trust in science

Reflections on Global Challenges, by Kaelyn Pacpaco

In his book Sustaining a Free Society: Roles and Responsibilities of Citizens, Leaders, and Schools, Roger Soder—Emeritus faculty member in the College of Education and Honors professor—proposes 15 essential conditions for maintaining a healthy, free society. He begins with the idea of trust. As I sat in this year’s Global Challenges – Interdisciplinary Thinking event, I found myself returning to Professor Soder’s idea again and again.

This year, the UW Honors Program centered its 11th annual Global Challenges event on the theme “Public Trust in Science and Why it Matters.” Each year’s topic is chosen by UW Honors students themselves, reflecting complex issues they find urgent and care about most. As a first-year Honors student interested in Public Health, I was immediately drawn to this theme. However, when I think about public trust in science, my instinct is to assume it’s lacking, and that this absence fuels the divide we see today. But this discussion challenged me to rethink that assumption and to consider what trust in science actually looks like. It pushed me to think more critically about what we can do to create a more open conversation around science that feels inclusive, welcoming, and reflective of all backgrounds and perspectives.

Read the rest of the article here!

Help us spread the word about upcoming student leadership positions!

We hope your winter quarter is going well! On Monday, December 1, we will officially launch our applications for our next cohort of First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leaders and Virtual Orientation Leaders (VOL). We would love your help in spreading the word about these positions and helping encourage undergraduate students to apply! You can find posters, slides, email content, social media posts, and more for sharing about these positions at the NSTP recruitment resources webpage.

Here’s a quick blurb about each position: 

Virtual Orientation Leaders introduce incoming students to campus resources and course registration through engaging online activities. VOLs will support students in building their UW community with the help of advisers, campus leadership, and their team of peers. 

FIG Leaders support first-year students by facilitating academic information, campus resources, and common transition questions in the GEN ST 199 course. 

We would appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity with the students you serve. Please consider taking one of the following actions to get involved and help us spread the word:

  • Nominate a student! Have someone in mind that might be good for the Virtual Orientation Leader or FIG Leader roles? Complete our nomination form to nominate them and they will get a nomination email with information about applying.
  • Share with your networks: 

Applications open on December 1 and the deadline to apply is Monday, January 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PST. Application information and questions are available for review online on our leadership opportunities webpage.

Please note that these positions are open to students who are currently enrolled in Seattle. 

Thank you for all your support of New Student & Transfer Programs!

MGMT 400: Corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (4 credits) WIN 2026

Are you a junior or senior looking for a Social Science and Diversity course for Winter 2026?

MGMT 400: Corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (4 credits – SLN: 17627) focuses on effective leadership through DEI, explores its intersection with law, customer influence, social justice, and employee activism. 

The course will take place MW 3:30-5:20. Please see the attached flyer! 

For registration questions, you can email our office at bizinfo@uw.edu.

Winter 2026 Honors Courses

The Honors Courses page is up to date with full course descriptions and further details about these courses, as is the Honors Time Schedule.

The following upcoming courses still have seats available:

  • HONORS 211 C: Anthropology of Beauty: Normalizing the Disabled Body (A&H, W). Instructor: Heather Clark
  • HONORS 211 D: COLOR MATTERS: Phenomena, Pharmakon, and Code (A&H, W).  Instructor: Sangram Majumdar
  • HONORS 221 C: The Scientific Toolbox: Using Scientific Technologies to Investigate the Natural World (NSc, W).  Instructor: Lincoln Harris 
  • HONORS 231 B: Improving Population Health through Social Entrepreneurship (SSc, DIV, W).  Instructor:  Akhtar Badshah
  • HONORS 231 C: Western Civilization and Global Public Policy (SSc, DIV, W).  Instructor: LaShawnDa Pittman
  • HONORS 394 A: Indigenous Dispossession & Racial Slavery: Twin Tools of US Settler Colonialism (A&H / SSc, DIV, W).  Instructor: Stephanie Smallwood
  • HONORS 394 B: Photography and Visual Arts in Latin America (A&H / SSc, DIV, W).  Instructor: Jesus Hidalgo

If you have any questions about your course plans for winter, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

UW Public Health Case Competition

The UW Public Health Case Competition (UWPHCC) is a quarter-long, experiential challenge that invites all undergraduate students across Washington State to develop solutions to real public health problems affecting Washington residents. Students will work alongside mentors, public health professionals, community partners, and their peers – building lasting networks and driving meaningful impact. If you are interested in interdisciplinary collaboration or making actionable change, this competition is for you! For more information and the application form, follow our Instagram @uw_phcc or visit our website:https://uwphcc.wixsite.com/uwphcc. Applications close on January 5th, 2026.

Open Seats in EDUC 335

If you are looking for Diversity, Social Sciences, or general elective credits, check out EDUC 335: Educational Equity and Access in and Beyond Schools.

See attached flyer for course details!

Wellness and Resilience Class Series for Writing and SSc Credit

As students come in to finalize their winter quarter registration, consider taking EDUC 215 Wellness and Resilience for College and Beyond, now approved for writing credits!

The class will be particularly helpful for first year and/or transfer students to get started out with tips and tools to make the most out of their time at UW! It is also great for seniors as they prepare to graduate and enter the workforce!

In EDUC 215, students learn skills to enhance their well being in college and in their life in general. Particular focus is paid to skills that help students withstand common difficulties in life, like a disagreement with a loved one, tolerating doing work you don’t want to do, and managing negative emotions in a healthy way. Skills will include but will not be limited to mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Students will also learn about research underlying stress, resilience, and related skill areas.

For EDUC 215, there are two times and modalities to take this 5 credit class that also provides SSc AND writing credit. The first section will be fully in person meeting for lectures on Thursdays from 2:30-5:20pm PST with a one hour in person quiz section on Fridays for small group activities. The second section is a fully virtual section with virtual lectures on Tuesdays from 11:30am-2:20pm PST and then virtual synchronous quiz sections for one hour on Fridays. Asynchronous accomodations for lecture can be easily coordinated (synchronous participation in the one hour quiz section on Fridays is required). See the attached flyer and student email language for additional information and as a tool to share with students.

For students who have already taken EDUC 215, recommend our new course EDUC 216: Thriving on the Path to Happiness. This course will follow the same format as EDUC 215 and build on the skills learned in the first class to help students experience more joy, build stronger relationships, cultivate a growth mindset, and increase opportunities for success and development in personal and professional endeavors.

EDUC 216 will be offered on Tuesdays from 12:30-3:20pm PST with one hour quiz sections on Fridays. As with EDUC 215, EDUC 216 is a 5 credit course that provides SSc credits. EDUC 215 (or equivalent) is a prerequisite class for EDUC 216. See the attached flyer for additional details.

We now also offer two 5-credit seminars for students who have taken EDUC 215 and 216. In Winter ’26,  we will also be offering a 5 credit seminar for students who have taken EDUC 215 and 216 called EDUC 381: Interpersonal Effectiveness and Coaching in Social Emotional Learning. In EDUC 381, we will learn how to teach and coach others in building their own social-emotional skills while also maintaining our own wellbeing so we don’t burn out. EDUC 381 will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30am-1:50pm for SSc and writing credit. See the attached flyer for additional details. 

All the classes are also a part of the new Education Studies open enrollment, minimum requirement major as of the fall 2024 quarter.

EDUC 215 Wellness and Resilience for College, Beyond and EDUC 216 Thriving on the Path to Happiness, and EDUC 317 Interpersonal Effectiveness and Coaching in Social Emotional Learning allow students to work towards their best lives while earning course credit!

Space available, Bratman ESRM 490 / SEFS 590 Nature and Health

Course for WIN 2026 – Nature and Health, with Greg Bratman

3 credits, flyer attached, space available!

ESRM 490 B Section info

SEFS 590 B section info

An introduction to and overview of evidence on the association of contact with nature and human well-being.  This includes a discussion of a variety of aspects of psychological and physical outcomes, potential causal mechanisms, and exploration of ways in which individual & population-level differences may moderate these impacts.

Undergraduate Enrollment:
Send a written paragraph describing previous course experience (e.g., psychology, public health, urban planning, sustainability) that enables participation in this graduate-level seminar. Email paragraph to bratman@uw.edu

*This opportunity is NOT eligible for grad hoc.

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship is OPEN for UW nominations!

The Udall Scholarship is a $7,000 scholarship for sophomores and juniors who are committed to making a difference in either the environment or Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Policy or Native Healthcare. US citizenship or permanent residency required. Four nominations are available for students committed to environmental careers and four for students interested in Tribal Policy/Native Healthcare.

UW Nomination required, apply here (https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/778)

UW nomination deadline: January 15, 2026 

National application deadline: March 4, 2026

Travel around the world with the Bonderman Travel Fellowship

Where would you go if you had eight months to travel solo? Which two continents and six countries would you visit? What experiences would you seek out? How would you be transformed?

Each year a handful of lucky University of Washington students get to make those decisions as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime with the support of a Bonderman Fellowship. The 2026 application is open and you may be eligible to apply for this $26,000 fellowship that supports independent exploration and travel abroad.

Bonderman Fellows undertake international travel on their own for eight months, to six or more countries in two or more major regions of the world. Through solo travel fellows focus on exploration and discovery, learning about the world and themselves in it. Each Fellowship carries a $26,000 award to be used only for extended solo international travel. Fellows may not conduct research, pursue an academic project, or participate in a formal program or organization.

Applications are due before 5:00 pm PT on January 14, 2026. In person and online information session information can be seen here.

More information and the application can be found at bonderman.uw.edu – please review the eligibility requirements below to see if you may apply.

Eligibility:

In 2026, the Bonderman Fellowship will offer University of Washington undergraduate graduating seniors, graduate and professional students from the Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell campuses an opportunity to engage in independent international travel. Open to all fields of study. 

Students with limited/no international experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Undergraduate students from low-income backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

To be considered, applicants must:

  • Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • Be enrolled in a University of Washington degree program.
  • Graduate/professional students must be enrolled in a degree program the quarter the application is due (Winter Quarter 2026).
    • On leave status is not considered “enrolled”.
    • Professional students include those in Law (JD), Medicine (MD), Dentistry (DDS), and Pharmacy (PharmD) degree programs.
  • Undergraduate applicants must be planning to graduate in winter 2026, spring 2026, summer 2026 or autumn 2026 and must be enrolled in at least two quarters between autumn 2025 and autumn 2026.
    • If you are not graduating in winter 2026, spring 2026, summer 2026 or autumn 2026, you are not eligible to apply this year.
    • If you are selected as a Bonderman Fellow, you must graduate before you start your travels.
  • Be in good academic, conduct and disciplinary standing during the quarter the application is due.
  • If awarded, good academic, disciplinary and conduct standing is a prerequisite of receiving the fellowship.
  • Please thoroughly review all guidelines and preferences.

To learn more about this extraordinary opportunity, please review the Applying and FAQ sections of the website.

Summer language learning or research; and funded graduate programs!

Deadlines are approaching. Join the workshops to learn more and submit a competitive application!

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Research and Internships in Science and Engineering program is open for summer internships in the field of biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth science, engineering or a closely related field. | Deadline: Sunday, November 30, 2025, 2:59 PM

DAAD RISE database has lists of undergraduate summer internships at German universities in science and engineering.

DAAD RISE Pro database has summer research internships in Germany for master’s and Ph.D. students at companies and non-university research institutions. Depending on the internship, recent graduates are also eligible. 

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters | Deadlines: varied, through January 2026

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) programs are offered by multiple higher education institutions across various EU countries. These programs are 2-year, multi-country master’s degrees with joint/multiple degrees, and competitive scholarships that cover tuition, travel, and living expenses. Review the Erasmus Mundus Catalogue, to learn what is available in 2026-2027. 

Register here for an upcoming EMJM info session!

When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 9:30 AM (Seattle time)

Where: Online (link sent to registered participants; webinar will be recorded and shared afterward)

What: The session will cover program structure, application tips, scholarships, and first-hand experiences from current students/alumni.

The Lafayette Fellowship | Deadline: November 30

The Lafayette Fellowship is a fully funded graduate scholarship for American students to pursue master ‘s-level studies in France. The fellowship was created by the French Embassy in the U.S. to celebrate 250 years of French American friendship and aims to foster a new generation of transatlantic leaders. Supports up to 30 American students interested in addressing global challenges within a French American context. There is no French language requirement for the Fellowship (unless your academic program is taught partially or entirely in French).

UW Global Fellowships Advising team:

Chetana Acharya, Simon Tran & Robin Chang, UW Seattle undergrads & alumni  

Michelle Sutton, UW Seattle graduate & professional students & alumni  

Natalia Dyba & Ludmilla Kortchak, UW Bothell students & alumni    

Dr. Vanessa de Veritch Woodside, UW Tacoma students & alumni 

UW Tacoma Graduate Program Information

Winter Quarter Course: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Youth Mental Health and Well-Being

The course, “Interdisciplinary Approaches to Youth Mental Health and Well-Being (GEN ST 498 A / EDPSY581 / SOC W596),” will focus on innovative research and interventions that are successfully breaking down barriers between disciplines that have traditionally hindered positive progress from being realized as quickly as might be possible. A different faculty member or community-based practitioner will present each week to share their unique experiences with students regarding specific approaches they have taken to improve youth mental health and well-being. The course will introduce various components of team science and how to build trust, work across disciplines, and build effective collaborations for working in groups when solving complex issues. 

Specific topics this course will address include: 

  • Relational health during the prenatal through early childhood period 
  • How public and workplace policies influence family economic circumstances and child well-being in low-income families   
  • Impact of digital technologies on young people’s learning, development, and well-being 
  • Social emotional regulation curriculum for youth well-being  
  • Effective collaborations across disciplines  

The course will meet on Wednesdays in Smith Hall Room 102 from 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. during Winter Quarter 2026. Additional course details can be found in the time schedule. Each lecture is open to interested faculty, students, staff, alumni and members of the community as well as those students who are registered for the course. 

Please contact Taylor Jolliffe via email at tjoll10@uw.edu with questions or if you are a graduate student who wishes to enroll and needs an add code. 

Good Neighbors’ Internship Application Open

Applications are now open for SML Good Neighbors’ Leadership Development Internship. This paid summer internship is designed for college students interested in education, working with children, nonprofit experience, or supporting at-risk youth. All majors are welcome to apply, although the internship aligns especially well with education and human services fields.

The internship:

  • Runs for 9 weeks during the summer
  • Takes place in the Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia area
  • Provides room, board, and a stipend

Students can learn more at: smlgoodneighbors.org/programs
Apply directly here: https://forms.gle/W3CLpWJ9q2hso9JT6

The official announcement and position description are attached. Applicants are encouraged to apply early because positions are limited and offers are extended on a rolling basis.

Program Snapshot

  • 118 interns served since 2007, representing 43 colleges and universities
  • About 50 percent of interns return for a second summer
  • 100 percent of exit survey respondents recommend the program to others

Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your students. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Counseling Center Programs

We have a number of cool workshops this quarter:

A new offering is a body doubling space for students who struggle with procrastination.  Students can drop in, and counselors are available if the student is hitting a roadblock in their mental ability to study or work on their project/research. 

Apply for UW nomination to the Carnegie Endowment’s Gaither Junior Fellows Program: UW deadline Dec. 4, 2025!

Each year the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers approximately 15 one-year Gaither Junior Fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors (in 2025-26) and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year (2024-25). Gaither Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment’s senior associates on various international affairs topics and have the opportunity to conduct research for books, co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists and government officials. Learn more about the Carnegie Endowment.

Key details (please visit the website for complete details):

  • Applicants apply to work with specific research teams on projects related to international affairs issues. Review the list of 2026-27 program areas and eligibility requirements.
  • Positions are paid, full-time positions for 10-12 months. Salary is $4,000/month with full benefits and relocation funds.
  • You need not be a U.S. citizen if you attend a university located in the United States. However, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for 10-12 months from Sept 1 through June 30 following graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the United States for the full year may apply for the program. 
  • This is open to Class of 2025 and Class of 2026 undergraduate students/alumni. Anyone who has started graduate studies is ineligible for consideration.

UW Applicant Information & Resources:

Apply for UW nomination to the Beinecke Scholarship for juniors in arts, humanities & social science fields: UW deadline Jan. 20, 2026!

The Beinecke Scholarship seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences, and to be courageous in their selection of graduate programs. The scholarship provides $35,000 for a research-focused master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences to juniors (based on graduation date) who have financial need.

Eligibility requirements include (please visit the website for complete details):

  • Be a college junior (based on graduation date) pursuing a bachelor’s degree. 
  • Plan to enter a research-focused or creative-focused master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences.
  • Be a United States citizen, or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during their undergraduate years.
  • Demonstrate superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during their undergraduate career.

UW Applicant Information & Resources:

Join UW’s Bartering Club!

Bartering Club at UW is a new club promoting sustainability, reuse, and mutual support in a community centered space. This quarter, we are looking forward to hosting free flea markets, or “bartering fairs,” and we anticipate other club collaborations in the future. Our Discord server provides a space for UW community members to exchange unused items or share skills. As a new club, we are also looking for students to join the leadership team!
If you’re interested in the club, you can join the Discord at https://discord.gg/AxffmTj6MF. Our Instagram is @bartering_club_at_uw_ and we can also be reached at barteringclub@uw.edu.

Bartering Club meets every other Thursday at 5:30 PM.

Now Accepting Applications: 2026 NextGen Summer Policy Academy

About the Program:
SPA is a fully funded, three-week professional development experience designed for college juniors of all majors. It offers students the chance to explore meaningful careers in public service while expanding both their understanding of the field and their personal and professional networks.

Program Structure:

Washington, D.C. (June 14–20, 2026):
Kick off the program in the nation’s capital with a week of site visits, panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions alongside peers from across the country.

Residential Study Program (June 21–July 4, 2026):
Continue your experience at one of three “Host Schools”—the University of Washington, the University of Minnesota, or the University of California, Berkeley. Students will dive deeper into focused policy areas through classroom learning, fieldwork, and engagement with faculty and policy experts.

Key Details:

  • Application deadline: Monday, December 15, 2025, at 11:59 pm
  • Additional information, including info session dates, can be found in the attached materials and at the following link: here.

CIRCLE Updates: Resources for International Students

  1. New Assistant Director for Undergraduate Programs! This June, we welcomed our new Assistant Director for Undergraduate Programs: Marion Ferguson. Prior to CIRCLE, Marion worked in Jackson School of International Studies for eight years and has been a delightful addition to our small CIRCLE steam! Please feel free to reach out to congratulate and connect with her at marionf2@uw.edu.
  2. International Welcome Programs: Since September 15, CIRCLE has welcomed over 2,000 new international students at more than a dozen in-person events. Join CIRCLE for the last welcome event: a Husky Football tailgate party on Oct 10. Tickets and tailgate registration are still available here:  https://www.washington.edu/circle/events/welcome-tailgate-party/
  3. Events beyond IWP: CIRCLE offers many events to help new and returning international students connect with resources, make friends, and celebrate your cultures. Find all events, e.g.  Diwali Celebration, Thanksgiving dinner, DOL visit on CIRCLE Calendar: https://www.washington.edu/circle/programs/calendar/
  1. Gen St 205A (SLN: 15933, Fridays, 11am-12:50pm): Taught by CIRCLE Student Success & Well-being Coach Maja Kelly, this 2-credit CR/NC in-person course is designed to help international and multilingual students better transition to UW by setting goals and building skills for academic and personal success. 
  2. 1:1 Student Success & Welling Coaching: Attending college in the U.S. can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone! Make an appointment with CIRCLE Success and Well-being Coach Maja for one-on-one support to overcome any challenges! https://www.washington.edu/circle/programs/student-success-coaching
  1. Weekly English Conversation Practice (Wednesdays, 12-1pm, Schmitz Hall 250): visit CIRCLE office to practice English with native English speakers every week! Register here: kalani.llc.washington.edu/events/
  2. CIRCLE Open House (Stay tuned!): we are planning an open house in early November, with snacks and tea from around the world, hoping to connect you with international students. We will share an invitation soon!

Ways to connect with CIRCLE?

  • For general questions relating to international student support, resources, etc., please email uwcircle@uw.edu.
  • To refer international graduate student cases, please email or Teams message Dr. Ziyan Bai at baiziyan@uw.edu.
  • To refer international undergraduate cases, please email or Teams message Marion Ferguson at marionf2@uw.edu.
  • For departmental relationship building and collaboration, please email or Teams message Dan Zhu at danz2@uw.edu.

Scholarship Opportunity in Religious Studies / Comparative Religion – Webb student scholarship

The Religious Studies / Comparative Religion Program is now accepting student applications for the Eugene and Marilyn D. Webb Scholarship.  This is a rolling application with review of proposals beginning on Oct. 10.  We will review applications until this year’s funding allocation has been fully disbursed.

We anticipate giving multiple awards of up to $3000 per award.  Undergraduates and graduate students may apply.   Applicants should outline a specific research project, conference travel, or other academic purpose (including tuition) for which these funds would be used.  Per the terms of the endowment, priority will be given to undergraduates in the Comparative Religion major/minor and to graduate students in Comparative Religion or International Studies; however, any UW student working on religious studies, broadly conceived, is eligible to apply.  To qualify, students must have successfully completed at least one quarter of study at the UW by the time the award is made.

All award funds must be spent by 30 June 2026.  Awardees will be expected to provide a brief summary of their supported activities by 15 July 2026.

To apply, please email relig@uw.edu an unofficial transcript and a maximum one-page essay briefly describing how the funds will be used: please outline the experience the applicant will participate in (including, if relevant, a link to the program’s website), associated cost(s), and  how the experience connects to religious studies and supports the applicant’s academic goals.

Please note that Joan W. Welk Fellowship is given each academic quarter.  Interested students will be able to apply via the Comparative Religion website.  Please check that site in the coming days for the Autumn portal to open.

FDDO Global Internship Program Opportunity

About the Program

The Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship was founded in 2016 as the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship by the Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE), the nation’s oldest and largest student exchange organization. Since then, the program has evolved to pay tribute to Frederick Douglass’ transformative experience visiting Ireland more than 175 years ago, when Douglass was warmly received by the Irish people and met the renowned Irish reformer, Daniel O’Connell. This immersive opportunity celebrates their exceptional contributions to society and their notable business acumen, inspiring young professionals to emulate their success and apply their principles in the modern world.  

10 exceptional student leaders will be selected for a transformative summer internship program in Dublin, Ireland, where they will draw inspiration from the legacies of two remarkable social justice leaders: Frederick Douglass and Daniel O’Connell. 

Co-sponsored by CIEE, the Government of Ireland, the African American Irish Diaspora Network, and the John & Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation, all program costs are covered, including housing and airfare. Students will also receive a stipend while they are on the program. 

Pictured: 2025 Fellows

Eligibility Requirements

We invite applications from 1st-, 2nd-, or 3rd-year students with a GPA of 3.0 or above who are eligible for the Pell Grant or have demonstrated financial need. The application is online and due on January 9th.

As part of our commitment to expanding access to an international education, CIEE offers a $1500 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Scholars Grant towards any CIEE semester of summer program around the world to all applicants who submit an application and meet all eligibility requirements but are not selected for the Internship program. They are able to use this grant through Summer 2027. 

OMSFA Events & Scholarships

OMSFA’s New Website!

We’ve launched our new OMSFA website! Some key highlights: 

Featured Events

Scholarship Opportunities

Carnegie Endowment Gaither Junior Fellowship | UW Nomination Deadline: December 4

James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have a serious career interest related to international affairs. Approximately 15 people will be hired to work as employees at Carnegie in Washington, DC on a full-time basis for a period of 10-12 months. You must apply through UW to receive a nomination. 

NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy | Deadline: December 15

The NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy (SPA) a fully funded three-week program and professional development experience for students interested in exploring impactful public service careers. Open to all majors.  

Program participants will start with a week in Washington D.C., attending professional development workshops, network with government leaders and inspirational change-makers, and visit federal departments and agencies. Afterward, they’ll head to Seattle for two weeks at the Evans School to gain exposure to nonprofits and government agencies working on creating and implementing social policies. Students will be awarded a $1,000 stipend; all expenses, including travel, lodging, and meals, are fully covered by the program. 

Scoville Peace Fellowship | Deadline: January 9

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for full-time, six-to-nine month fellowships in Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates with a strong interest in these issues who have prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy.

Samuel Huntington Public Service Award | Deadline: January 9

Provides $30,000 stipends for graduating college seniors to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.  

Institute for Protein Design Undergraduate Summer Research Program | Deadline: January 11

The Institute for Protein Design at the University of Washington is a world-leading research center focused on creating new proteins that solve modern challenges across medicine, technology, and sustainability. Here, interdisciplinary expertise converges — from computer science and biochemistry to clinical medicine and entrepreneurship. Current projects include the development of novel therapeutics for cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and more, as well as new vaccines, nanomaterials, and enzymes. Students will receive a $3,200 stipend/month. 

Siddall Sheffield Scholarship | Deadline: January 13

 The Siddall Sheffield Scholarship covers the full tuition fee for a one-year Engineering Masters, plus a stipend of £18,000/$24,000 USD. The University of Sheffield’s reputation is a World Top 100 university with a global reputation for research excellence and impact, particularly in the field of engineering where it attracts more funding than any other UK university including Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London. The scholarship is looking to develop the brightest and best talent in engineering and is open to all US students with a relevant bachelor’s degree. The Engineering Masters courses cover a range of subject areas, from Computer Science to Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Robotics, and Materials Science.

Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate Students  | Deadline: January 28

Provides U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. 1 year of federal service requirement (must start within 3 years of graduation). 

Award Amounts: 

  • $8,000 for summer program (STEM students only; 8 weeks min.) 
  • $12,500 for a semester 
  • $25,000 for a full academic year 

Ellison Institute of Technology | First deadline of applications: December 1; Final Deadline: February 1

Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) provides fully-funded doctoral (DPhil/PhD) study at the University of Oxford, where students directly contribute to progressing an EIT project to solve some of humanity’s most enduring challenges. Final deadline: February 1, 2026.

Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa | Deadline: February 15

PSA-PBK offers up to three undergraduate scholarships of $3,000 each, as well as the Myra Lupton scholarship in the amount of $3,500 for a first-generation college student.  Applicants do not have to be members of Phi Beta Kappa. Undergraduate Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.8. Myra Lupton Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.4.  

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters | Deadlines: varied 

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programs are offered by multiple higher education institutions across various EU countries.  Review the Erasmus Mundus Catalogue, which is updated annually. Most master’s program applications are due between October and January for courses commencing the following academic year. 

Other Opportunities

UW Food Pantry

Provides food to students, staff, and faculty who may be experiencing short-term food insecurity.  It could be the result of a short-term disruption in finances, a food desert in the local community, or a lack of access to other financial assistance. 

Location: Poplar Hall, 210 | Check website for updated hours. 

National Conference on Undergraduate Research | Deadline: December 5

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is the largest stage for undergraduate research – showcasing research, providing career readiness, and celebrating innovation. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this annual conference for student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all disciplines. 

MIT Summer Research Program | Deadline: January 20

The MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) seeks to promote graduate education as a meaningful and attainable goal; broaden perspectives and participation in research and innovation; prepare and recruit talented undergraduates for graduate programs at MIT and beyond.

Winter 2026: GRDSCH 200 – Preparing for Graduate Education

Credits: 2 CR/NC

In person, Fridays, 12:30 – 2:20 p.m.

EXED 110 (Bank of America Executive Education Center), UW Seattle

SLN: 15317

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.