WSYS

“As one of the nation’s premier research institutions, the University of Washington is deeply invested in the recognition and development of tomorrow’s scholars. Join WSYS and help us build a network of Washington’s brightest young thinkers.”

- Mark Emmert, President, University of Washington

Participate in WSYS

Registration for this year’s WSYS is now closed.

About WSYS

The Washington Search for Young Scholars (WSYS) is a regional talent search for students in grades 5-8. The goal of WSYS is to identify Washington’s brightest young scholars. Students qualify for WSYS by meeting score requirements on a standardized test.

Why Join WSYS?

The Washington Search for Young Scholars was created by the Robinson Center to identify Washington’s most academically advanced students in grades 5-8. Students who earn qualifying scores are invited to a formal recognition ceremony at UW and are awarded a certificate of participation. In addition, WSYS participants are eligible to participate in summer programs at the Robinson Center. Their names will be sent to local news media and to their school districts so that their communities can celebrate their academic accomplishment. There is no fee to participate in WSYS.

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News

Transition School featured on ABC Nightline News on April 15. See the video here

Early Entrance Program (7th/8th grade) Transition School application now available

UW Academy (10th grade) 

WSYS Over 800 5-8th grade students were honored at the WSYS Awards Ceremony in March

Summer Program Registration is open for Summer Stretch & Challenge

Important Dates

March 16: Transition School Application Deadline

March 26: UW Academy Application Deadline

March 29: WSYS Awards Ceremony

June 29-July 31: Summer Stretch

July 6-July 24: Summer Challenge