UW Honors | Weekly Announcements

Week 4 – Spring 2026

Welcome Honors Huskies to Week 4 of Spring Quarter! As April comes to a close, make sure to keep an eye on our updated list of jobs, opportunities, and upcoming events!

Honors Events & Opportunities

Interesting Courses

Events

Club & Research Opportunities

Job & Internship Opportunities

Other Opportunities

Scholarships

Lunch & Learn with KC Cole

This Spring, UW Honors will host an exciting series of Lunch & Learn conversations in the Honors suite (MGH 211). These casual events aim to foster lively discussion and community connection. We encourage you to bring your lunch and take an hour away from the chaos of Spring quarter to eat and chat about interesting topics with your Honors community.

In conversation with UW Honors Program Director, Dr. Stephanie Smallwood, science writer and author of best-selling books on math and physics KC Cole will continue a dialogue begun last fall at the Honors Global Challenges: Interdisciplinary Thinking event, where KC was a featured speaker on the theme “Public Trust in Science and Why It Matters.”

Drawing on her experience as writer and editor for national magazines and newspapers, KC learned first hand how scientific knowledge intersects with public understanding, civic life, and shared values. This Lunch & Learn offers an opportunity to return to and deepen that conversation— this time with a particular focus on how science can help us think about meaning, ethics, and responsibility in an uncertain world.

KC recently published the opinion essay “A light in the dark: Finding the good in the natural world,” which asks how science informs our values and how attention to the natural world can shape the way we understand goodness, connection, and community. The essay grows directly out of her Honors course, “The Science of Human Values,” which serves as a foundation for this interdisciplinary conversation.

Join us for a thoughtful, wide-ranging discussion at the intersection of science, humanities, and public life, along with engaging conversation and community. Please RSVP here.

This spring features L&Ls with: 

  • KC Cole on Mon April 27, 12:30-1:30pm 
  • Michelle Koutnik on Mon May 4th, 12:30-1:30pm

The Graduate School – 2026 Public Lecture Series

The Graduate School is proud to host public lectures for the community. Here are some upcoming lectures you may be interested in attending. All events are held at Town Hall Seattle.

  • A Larger Freedom: Multiracial Democracy and the Radical Reconstruction of the United States with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (April 30, 6:30-7:30 pm)
    • UW Honors Staff Member & Alum, Amy Piedalue, is excited to attend this lecture with a group of Honors students. If interested, please RSVP here.
  • My Greatest Save with Briana Scurry (May 13, 6:30-7:30 pm) – hybrid
  • Five Ways to Watch the World Cup with Ron Krabill (May 19, 6:30-7:30 pm) – hybrid
  • What Does Law Mean in Crisis? How Crip Feminist Technoscience Will Save Us with Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown (May 21, 6:30-7:30 pm)
  • Is A River Alive? Exploring the lives, deaths and rights of rivers with Robert Macfarlane (May 27, 6:30-7:30 pm) – hybrid

Think Outside This Spring with Peaks and Professors 🌲

Interested in touching grass and getting out of the U-District?

Join Peaks and Professors on adventures this spring! Peaks is a UW RSO dedicated to connecting undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and professionals through shared exploration of nature. By building community outdoors, we aim to Think Outside and break down traditional classroom barriers.

We host weekly hikes (all levels!), local walks, education nights, and community events.

No experience, gear, or car required. Getting involved is simple:
• Pick a hike or event that fits your schedule
• Sign up when hikes drop (via Instagram + our email listserv)
• Contribute a small gas reimbursement (usually <$10)
• Join us for the adventure!

We also offer full trip scholarships and a free gear library (boots, packs, raincoats, poles, and more) to make our trips accessible to everyone.

We have tons of hikes coming up—including our first-ever backpacking trips at the end of May—and would love to see you out there.

Beyond hikes, see below for our broader community events to connect with Peaks!

Upcoming Events:

→ Thursday, 4/23, 7–8 PM | Savery 156
Intro to Backpacking Workshop
New to backpacking? Learn the basics: packing, tents, trail meals, and safety.

→ Friday, 4/24, 11:30 AM–2 PM | Red Square
Peaks & Thrift Pop-Up

→ Sunday, May 3, 10 AM Start | The Cut
Peaks & Plunging (and free Pancakes + Pastries +Pcoffee!)
Join us for a spring cold plunge, hang out with the Peaks community, and warm up with free pancakes, pastries, and coffee.

→ End of May | The Cut
Community BBQ & Celebration (details coming soon!)

Stay in the loop by joining our listserv and following us on Instagram @peaksandprofessorsuw.

University-in-Community Un-conference proposal deadline extended to April 30

Comparative History of Ideas | University of Washington
CALL FOR PROJECTS AND FACILITATORS
University in Community: An Un-Conference

Community is a place, practice, and feeling. It emerges as a survival strategy, a form of resistance. It is inherited through traditional familial networks, but also chosen and sometimes unexpected. Amidst this time of political unrest and uncertainty, as authoritarian forces attempt to destabilize our sense of community, we ask:

  • What does it mean to show up for one another? To be in community?
  • What does “community” mean to you?
  • What is important to your communities?
  • How do you find yourself in unexpected communities? Where/why are these bonds forged?
  • How do we form and strengthen communities?
  • How does your art/work/university knowledge connect to community (broadly understood)?

On May 29-30, 2026, we will gather to celebrate and consider difficult questions around community, activism, and collective care. We invite projects that explore the above questions through a variety of approaches and forms, including but not limited to: ongoing activism, (2D and 3D) artwork, music, papers, online media, storytelling, and so forth. This is a 2-day event: day 1 will take place at the UW Simpson Center; day 2 will take place at the UW-Othello Commons. 

If any of these questions speak to you, we invite you to submit a 250-word explanation of your project—finished or unfinished, dreamt or half-dreamt. All projects are welcome, even if they did not originally center our specific questions—as you prepare your submission, however, we ask that you consider your work in relation to “community.” Projects can be collaborative, and there are no specific educational requirements for submission—prospective presenters from all backgrounds are invited and welcome.

We are also looking for event facilitators! Facilitators will encourage meaningful conversations across presenters by guiding discussions, diving deeper with questions, and highlighting connections across projects. No prior facilitation experience is necessary; just bring your enthusiasm, attention, and curiosity! We’ll provide support and further discuss what facilitating can look like.

Submissions (for projects and facilitator interest) are due at this form by April 30th at 11:59 pm PST. We welcome applications from university undergraduates and graduate students, community members and organizations, and other interested mammals. Please direct all other questions or concerns to aileenk@uw.edu.

Classroom Aide Summer Job Opportunity with The Robinson Center

Looking for a summer job? Apply for a job opportunity this summer with The Robinson Center! We’re looking to hire 20-30 classroom aides to support our teaching staff with summer courses in July. Bianca Barnes (brbarnes@uw.edu) is the best contact for questions. 

The Robinson Center seeks Classroom Aides to support the teaching staff with daily classroom activities and student supervision. This temporary, hourly position begins on June 15, 2026, and ends on July 24, 2026. All work takes place in person on the UW Seattle campus. Classroom Aides report directly to the Enrichment Program Manager and collaborate with the teaching and administrative staff. 

  • Appointment Duration: June 15 to July 24, 2026
  • Compensation: $21.77 – $26.31/hour
  • Apply on Handshake (https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/10938614)
  • Ideal candidate: has experience working with youth, takes initiative, and practices patience
  • Must be 18 years old by June 15

Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) – Study Abroad in India

Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) is recruiting students for Study Abroad in India in Winter 2027. Please apply!

GCIL-India offers hands-on, project-based learning about Grand Challenges and social innovation.

GCIL includes a 1-credit Autumn-quarter course in Seattle, and a 10-week, 15-credit Winter-quarter course (January – March) in Bangalore, India.

The program cost is approximately $7,500. For many UW students, GCIL is similar in cost or less expensive than if you stay in Seattle. UW Study Abroad offers scholarships. If you have financial aid at UW, it generally applies to study abroad.

GCIL is challenging, rewarding, life-changing experience. It is open to junior and senior undergraduate students and graduate students, from any discipline. Applications are due May 15 via the UW Study Abroad website.

Want to learn more?

Start with our website, there’s lots of information there, including descriptions of student projects and student blog-posts. 
Email gcil@uw.edu with questions. 

Check us out on social media: Instagram. LinkedIn.  

Information sessions (see the GCIL website):

* April 29 (Wed), 8:00–9:00 pm, zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/my/uwgcil

* May 6 (Wed), 2:30–3:30 pm, More 110

* May 12 (Tues), 10:00–11:00 am, More 110

GCIL: See the world and learn how to solve real-world problems. Apply today!

Discuss With Us! – Upcoming Discussions

Want to talk about subjects and perspectives outside of your typical arena?
Interested in connecting more within the Honors and broader UW community?
Have a free lunch hour from 12–1 on Thursdays?

Come Discuss With Us!

We’re hoping Discuss With Us will feel like a book club for ideas (inspired by the French salon, if you’re feeling a bit fancy). Every other week, we’ll explore a new topic through lightly guided discussion, optional pre-readings, and—ideally—meeting lots of interesting people along the way.

Upcoming discussions:

  • 4/30: Conceptions and roles of government in academia
  • 5/14: Personal change and social facilitation
  • 5/28: Birds! (Gen-Z birding, mindfulness in a distracted world, and general appreciation)

Have questions, ideas, or want to help facilitate?
Feel free to reach out on Instagram @discusswithus.uw!

Spring Exploring Careers in Healthcare Panel (April 30)

The Career & Internship Center is hosting our virtual spring Exploring Careers in Healthcare Panel on Thursday, April 30 from 4-5pm. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about potential career pathways from a variety of healthcare professionals, including a(n) optometrist, pharmacist, and dentist. Students can register here via Handshake. 

Intergenerational Dialogues: A student workshop for Collaborative Leadership

The challenges we face in protecting and restoring Puget Sound are complex. To make a bigger impact on environmental issues in your career, one skill matters across every field: collaboration. 

The Collaborative Leadership Program at the Puget Sound Institute (UW Tacoma) and UW EarthLab invites UW students to a workshop on collaboration and conflict resolution. 

Washington state is where collaborative governance on natural resources began in the early 1970s, with a groundbreaking agreement to resolve conflicts over flood control on the Snoqualmie River. Since then, collaborative approaches in Washington have led to many win-win outcomes. 

This workshop will feature interaction between students and a panel of accomplished leaders who have collaborated on issues like salmon recovery and Puget Sound restoration. Through interactive exercises, case studies, intergenerational dialogues, and small group conversations, students will learn key concepts and develop collaborative leadership skills they can apply to a wide variety of situations. 

Spring 2026 workshop information: 

  • When: Friday, April 24, 2026 – 10am-12:30pm  
  • Where: HUB 334 at UW Seattle 
  • Who: This event is free and open to all current UW students, undergraduate or graduate, in any major or program 

RSVP form 

After completing this 2-hour workshop, participants will be able to: 

  • Distinguish zero-sum versus win/win postures and select strategies that increase joint gains 
  • Apply a practical, collaborative toolkit (active listening, emotional intelligence practices, interest-based negotiation, conflict/dispute resolution, etc.) 
  • Diagnose trust dynamics and set/reset priorities with partners when things don’t go your way 
  • Translate lessons from regional cases (e.g., Timber/Fish/Wildlife Agreement and Forests & Fish Law; Boldt Decision/Salmon Co-Management; Nisqually Watershed Plan; Riparian Roundtable, depending on the workshop location) to their projects 

Lovework Final Project Video

Check out this final project video from our Honors course Lovework: An Unfinished Syllabus, created by our talented Honors students! Learn more about Lovework here.

ESS 420 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems for the Earth Sciences (Summer 2026)

Earth surface phenomena generally do not occur in uniform patterns, but are instead heterogeneously distributed across space. Hence, the ability to examine and analyze these spatial patterns is an incredibly useful tool for earth scientists – and one such analytic tool at our disposal is the use of geographic information systems (GIS). This hands-on computer lab and lecture course provides an introduction to the use of GIS in the earth sciences. We begin by covering the fundamentals of GIS, including the way spatial data are represented and stored, the software tools available (with a focus on Esri ArcGIS), and many of the fundamental methods of analysis. This introduction also includes some of the theoretical aspects of GIS. The course covers these fundamentals through examples in the earth sciences and beyond, and then explores various earth science applications of GIS in greater depth. Topics include discussion of imported data for GIS analysis, introductions to analyses of topography and hydrologic flow, mapping and analysis, and a brief overview of other geomorphologic phenomena for which GIS can serve as a useful if not essential tool.

For more information, contact Steven Walters, swalt826@uw.edu

Dr. Robert Poston Healthcare Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: The Dr. Robert Poston Scholarship is designed to support outstanding students who are pursuing careers in healthcare. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, strong leadership, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments—qualities central to success in medical and health-related professions.

Award Amount: $2,500

Deadline: September 30th, 2026

Application Link: https://robertpostonscholarship.com/the-dr-robert-poston-scholarship/

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a current high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student planning to pursue a career in healthcare
  • Must submit a 400–600 word essay answering this question: Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership or teamwork in a high-pressure environment. How does that experience influence your career goals?
  • Must provide contact information and basic academic details through the online application form

How Students Can Apply: Students can review full scholarship details and submit their application directly through the website: https://robertpostonscholarship.com/the-dr-robert-poston-scholarship/

Engineering, Impact, and Community: EWB-USA UW Gala (April 25)

All are warmly invited to attend the Engineers Without Borders USA – University of Washington Chapter’s Annual Impacts Gala, an evening celebrating the work our chapter has accomplished and the communities we serve.

The event will feature short presentations on our international and local projects, along with opportunities to connect with fellow students, faculty, and industry professionals. Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be provided throughout the evening.

The gala is free to attend, and all are welcome. Cocktail attire is encouraged.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Time: 6:30–8:30 PM

Location: Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall (UW Seattle)

More information and RSVP: https://ewbuws.org/gala-2026/

UW job opportunity for undergrad students with strong writing skills

The Information School is hiring two undergraduate student assistants to support the Communications team starting in Fall ‘26. We are looking for strong writers (writing samples are required)!  Please share this posting as you’re able. 

Details:

Communications Assistant (undergrad status required). The pay is $21.76 – 23.52/hour, and the estimated workload is 15 hours per week. I’m linking to interfolio here, but we’re also accepting applications through Handshake.

We are hiring for next academic year (Fall ’26 – Spring ’27), with potential for the role(s) to extend into summer or future academic terms, depending on graduation plans and performance. Applications close April 23.

Global Fellowships Prep 2026 has launched!

Ever thought about researching, studying, interning, or teaching abroad? 

Join Global Fellowships Prep (GFP) to learn more and to connect with peers and campus advisers.

Attend an upcoming Info Session to learn more and become a competitive applicant for funded, globally-focused opportunities!

ACTION: Sign-up for GFP and join our community!  

How to learn more:

And many more sessions and workshops are listed on our Events page!

Upcoming WE Lead Spring Quarter Events 

  • Wednesday, April 29 – WE Lead Wednesday (new time! 12:30-2pm)
    Looking for community? WE Lead Wednesday is a gathering of innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial minds from across campus who come together to discuss ideas, share challenges and suggestions, offer opportunities, and connect with likeminded students. Bring your lunch and let’s connect – we’ll provide plenty of snacks and tea to sip. Please RSVP so we have an accurate count for snacks!

WE Lead’s Student Board Recruitment timeline

Spring Application:

  1. Monday, May 4 – Application Opens 
  2. Tuesday, May 5, 2:30-4pm – Mid-Day Mingle + Info Session (in-person, Founder 490) 
  3. Thursday, May 14, 12-1pm – Info Session (virtual)
  4. Wednesday, May 20 – 9-10am – Info Session (virtual)
  5. Friday, May 29 at 12pm (noon) – Applications Due
  6. Application Review & Interviews: First week-10 days of June

Summer Application:

  1. Monday, June 22 – Application Opens
  2. TBD – Info Sessions:  2-3 selected dates and times in June or early July (choose varied days of week/time)
  3. Monday, July 6 – Application Deadline. 
  4. Application Review & Interviews: Between deadline and July 16th. 

Final Selection of Student Board Members: All student board members will be selected and notified after both application periods (including interviews) have concluded, with a goal of notifying all students by the end of the third week in July.

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.  

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

Featured OMSFA Opportunities

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:

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 and Director, 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.

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!

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.

The Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship application will be available May 1-July 1, 2026.

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.

This scholarship provides $12,000/year for students once admitted to UW Seattle (contingent upon admission).

Please see full eligibility and application details here. 

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.