UWRA – Scholarships for students working with elders – due Feb. 3rd
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT for Spring Quarter 2015
Up to four scholarships of $4,000 each will be awarded to UW students studying toward a career in aging-related research or provision of services to older adults.
Who is eligible:
- Currently enrolled UW undergraduate, graduate or professional students with a career emphasis on aging, regardless of major
- UW Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma students are welcome to apply
- International students are welcome to apply
What to submit:
- Application (use the ‘Apply’ link at uw.edu/uwra/scholarships-fellowships-in-aging)
- A 2014-2015 FAFSA must be on file in the Student Financial Aid office
Evaluation criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in and commitment to paid or volunteer work benefiting older adults
- Academic performance
- Communication skills
- Financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
Deadline for online receipt of all application materials is 3:00 p.m., Tuesday February 3, 2015
Graduate students: The UWRA also sponsors a Fellowship in Aging. For information and application, contact the Graduate School Office of Fellowships and Awards at gradappt@uw.edu
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