The George Newsome Humanitarian Memorial Scholarship was established in honor and memory of George Newsome (1950-1998). He was a dedicated and inspirational advisor in the Educational Opportunity Program for over nine years. George was a passionate student advocate who influenced the lives of many students and motivated them to reach their highest potential. In 1997, his colleagues across campus, the Association of Professional Advisors and Counselors, selected him as Advisor of the Year.

Eligibility for the GNHMS:

• UW grade point average of 2.5 or above
• Full-time student status at the UW
• Completed 75 UW credits or a minimum of 24 UW credits for a transfer student
• Utilized the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), TRiO Student Support Services, College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), and Champion’s services
• Community/campus involvement and leadership
• Overcame life or academic challenges

Application includes:

• Application form.  Due April 8^th
• A letter of recommendation from a community leader/mentor elaborating on your humanitarian experience. Due April 10^th

Send completed application packet to:

George Newsome Humanitarian Memorial Scholarship Committee
EOP Advising/Counseling Services
141 Mary Gates Hall
Box 355845
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-5845

Or Fax at 206.685.8299

Completed application (with the exception of the recommendation) must be received by 5 p.m. April 8, 2013. The recipient of the scholarship will be notified by April 15th, 2012. All information will be kept confidential. George-Newsome-Humanitarian-Scholarship-Application

*The George Newsome Humanitarian Memorial Scholarship recipient must attend the 2013 Spring Recognition Reception that honors EOP students for their outstanding academic achievements. It will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2013, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, University of Washington.

The University of Washington Alumni Association offers a Legacy Scholarship Program designed to encourage and support children and grandchildren of alumni to continue their family’s connection to the University – their UW legacy. Up to three $2,500 awards will be given to recipients selected on the basis of financial need, scholastic achievement, leadership activities and community service. These are “one-time” awards and are not automatically renewed for the subsequent year, although students are welcome to reapply.

Eligibility requirements:

• Undergraduate juniors or seniors, including transfer students, but not current degree holders
• Will attend the University of Washington as a full-time student in the Fall of 2012
• A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrated financial need as confirmed by UW Student Financial Services
• Demonstrated campus/community service involvement
• Sponsored by a parent or grandparent who is a University of Washington graduate and a current member of the Alumni Association

Application forms with complete information are attached and online at http://www.washington.edu/alumni/meet/groups/uwab/scholarships.html. Questions may be directed to Jill Edinger at (206) 543-0540

Named for one of Seattle’s foremost civic leaders, the Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award recognizes individual students (junior or senior undergraduates) who have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, provided outstanding leadership in the community, and who are committed to continued creative civic participation. The Carlson Student Leadership Award recipient will receive $2500 and be honored at the 2012 Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership on May 11, 2012.

The application deadline for the 2012 Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award is Monday, April 2nd at 5 pm Pacific Time (via email preferred). Details about eligibility and complete application instructions can be found on the Carlson Center’s website: http://depts.washington.edu/leader/fellowships/carlsonleaders.html

*If you would like to nominate a student for the award, please contact Rachel Vaughn directly (206.685.2705 or rvaughn@uw.edu by Thursday, March 15th. The student will be contacted by the Carlson Center and invited to apply for the award.

Class of 1957 Scholar Award

The Class of 1957 Scholar Award is sponsored by the UW Alumni Class of 1957 to provides scholarship support to outstanding undergraduate students at the University of Washington.

Eligible Students must be:

• Sophomores, juniors or seniors as of autumn quarter 2011; graduating seniors are not eligible unless they are intend to enroll as a full-time student summer or fall quarter 2012;
• Have a 3.3 minimum grade point average;
• Financial need as indicated by the Financial Aid Office;
• Able to demonstrate academic merit through involvement in activities relevant to their academic, career and/or professional goals. Appropriate activities can be research, internships, study abroad or other experiential activities.

Click here for dditional information about the Class of 1957 Award.

Click here for the scholarship application via Catalyst.

Deadline: Thursday, April 5, 2012

UW Class of 1954 Achievement Scholarship

The UW Class of 1954 Achievement Scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students at the University of Washington (UW) who, by their achievements and goals, enrich society and themselves.

Eligible students must be:

• Juniors and seniors as of autumn quarter 2011
• Have a 3.3 minimum grade point average
• Financial need as indicated by the Financial Aid Office
• Able to demonstrate involvement in and relevance of extra-curricular activities to their academic, career and/or professional goals. Activities can be research, internships, study abroad, service, leadership or other experiential activities.

Click here for additional information about the Class of 1954 Achievement Scholarship.

Click here for the scholarship application via Catalyst.

Deadline: Thursday, April 5, 2012

We write to share an extraordinary opportunity for travel, discovery, and challenge. The 2012 Bonderman Travel Fellowship application is now available and we encourage you to consider applying. Graduate and professional students, undergraduate students (of junior and senior credit standing) in the University Honors Program (Interdisciplinary, Departmental or College Honors), and undergraduate students (of junior and senior credit standing) in UW Tacoma’s Global Honors Program in good standing are eligible for this opportunity.

David Bonderman – the donor – wishes to give students an opportunity to experience learning and growth in new and unexpected ways. Bonderman Fellows will 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 the Fellows will focus on exploration and discovery, learning about the world and themselves in it.

Up to seven graduate and seven undergraduate Bonderman Fellowships will be awarded in Spring 2012. Each Fellowship carries a $20,000 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.

To learn more about this extraordinary opportunity, please attend one of the following information sessions.

• Tuesday, November 29, 2011; 12 noon-2:00 p.m.; Gowen Hall room 201
• Thursday, December 1, 2011; 3:30-5:20 p.m.; Bagley Hall room 261
• Tuesday, January 10, 2012; 12:30-2:20 p.m.; room to be announced

The application deadline is Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 12 noon. Click her for more information about the fellowship and the application

The Udall Foundation invites you to learn more about our Native American Congressional Internship Program and Undergraduate Scholarship Program. Please read below for details of both programs:

Internship Program

The Internship Program is a ten-week summer internship in Washington, DC, for Native American and Alaska Native students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting Indian country. The internship is fully funded: the Foundation provides round-trip airfare, housing, per diem for food and incidentals, and a stipend at the close of the program. Interns work in congressional and agency offices where they have opportunities to research legislative issues important to tribal communities, network with key public officials and tribal advocacy groups, experience an insider’s view of the federal government, and enhance their understanding of nation-building and tribal self-governance. The complete application package must be received by January 31, 2012, at the Udall Foundation.

Udall Scholarship

The Udall Scholarship is awarded to college sophomores and juniors pursuing careers related to Tribal Public Policy, Native Health Care, or the Environment. In addition to the $5,000 financial award, Udall Scholars also get to attend the Udall Scholar Orientation and are immediately plugged into a growing and active alumni network. Tribal public policy includes fields related to tribal sovereignty, governance, law, education, justice, natural resource management, cultural preservation and revitalization, economic development, and other areas affecting Native American communities. Native American health care includes health care administration, social work, medicine, research, and other disciplines. The online application must be submitted to the Foundation by March 5, 2012, but individual institutions may have earlier deadlines. Interested students can contact their campus’ Udall faculty representative for more information.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about the internship and scholarship opportunities. On the website, you’ll find videos about both programs, tips for applying, and Alumni Mentors you can contact with any questions you might have.

The Force and Motion Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, fully funded by AMTI to support students in fields related to multi-axis force measurement and testing. We distribute scholarships throughout the year to help students on their paths to becoming the scientific leaders of tomorrow. The Foundation also serves as creator and curator of the Virtual Poster Session, an international resource for information exchange and networking within the academic community.

The Force and Motion Academic Scholarship, made possible by funds from AMTI, is awarded annually to assist promising graduate students in fields related to multi-axis force measurement and testing, such as:

• Biomechanical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biotribology
• Human factors and Ergonomics
• Kinesiology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Neuroscience
• Orthopedic Research
• Physical Therapy
• Posturography
• Sports sciences

During the 2011–2012 academic year, the Foundation will award two $10,000 scholarships to help defray the qualified expenses of two promising graduate students. Scholarships will be offered on a competitive basis; applications will be judged by the Force and Motion Foundation’s review board based on quality, scientific contribution, and innovation.

Full scholarship details as well as an online application form can be found at ForceAndMotion.org. The Foundation also offers quarterly travel scholarships on a competitive basis to participants in the Virtual Poster Session.

To be considered for the awards, each student must complete an online application at ForceAndMotion.org before February 1, 2012. Please share this information with anyone you think may be interested in our scholarship programs. We ask that anyone you share this e-mail with use the Scholarship Reference ID# AMTI-222 on their application form when applying.

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Goldwater Scholarship – Deadline: Nov 8 2011

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Campus Deadline: November 8 2011 – 11:45pm

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship was created to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. The awards will be distributed on the basis of merit. The University of Washington is eligible to nominate up to four outstanding candidates who are of sophomore or junior standing during the 2012-2013 academic year.

To be considered for campus nomination, a student must:

1. Be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of high education during the 2012-2013 academic year. Sophomores are eligible to receive up to two years of funding.
2. Have a college grade-point average or at least a “B” (or the equivalent) and be in the upper fourth of his or her class.
3. Be a United States citizen, a permanent resident, or a United States national. Nominations from permanent residents must include a letter of the nominee’s intent to obtain U.S. citizenship and a photocopy of the Permanent Resident Card.
4. To be competitive at the UW, students must have a minimum of three quarters of research experience and a minimum grade-point average of 3.5.

Applications for this years’ campus nominations are available online via the Goldwater Website. Students must submit the completed application, including essay and list of three to five faculty who are familiar with your work and you prospects and would be willing to write a letter of recommendation if you are selected. A faculty committee reviews application materials and four finalist are nominated for the national competition.

2011-2012 Campus Nomination Procedures:
Each applicant will need to submit the following using the Barry Goldwater Online Application:

• Complete the Goldwater Application. NOTE: Do not complete the recommenders section in that it will prompt each name listed to write a letter. We do not need that information for the campus nomination application. Also do not submit the application – that will not be needed for the campus nomination process.
• Using the Catalyst “Collect It’ tool, please upload the following materials (Research Essay, Unofficial Transcript, List of Recomenders) labeling each using your first name, last name, item name

More information can be found at the Barry M. Goldwater website or at on the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards webpage. If you have any questions about the Goldwater Scholarship, please direct questions to: Mona Pitre-Collins, mpitre@uw.edu

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Talbot Scholarship – Deadline: January 3 2012

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In keeping with its long-standing tradition of helping women succeed, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to present the 2012 Talbots Scholarship Foundation and the Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award for perseverance and ingenuity, which is presented in memory of the founder of Talbots. This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life.

Completely re-imagined, the Talbots Scholarship Foundation will award $180,000 in college scholarships for the 2012 academic year, including up to seventeen (17) $10,000 scholarships and one (1) $30,000 scholarship to an extraordinary finalist demonstrating courage, conviction and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit.

Applicants to the 2012 Talbots Scholarship Foundation must:

• Be women currently residing in the United States or Canada;
• Be women who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2002;
• Be enrolled or planning to enroll in full- or part-time undergraduate study at an accredited 2- or 4- year college or university;
• Be attending the full 2012-13 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2013; and
• Have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the 2012 fall academic term.

Learn more about the program and how to apply by visiting https://www.talbots.com/scholarship starting Tuesday, October 4, 2011. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Only the first 5,000 eligible applications received will be processed.

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Mary Gates Research & Leadership Scholarships

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Mary Gates Leadership Scholarships

Apply for a $4,000 scholarship to support your leadership development. We’ve seen all kinds of projects and activities over the years and a variety of perspectives on what leadership means–come talk to us about how a Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship might be a good fit for you.

Deadline: Monday, October 17, 5pm
Information sessions: October 5 2:30 and October 6 12:30 (MGH 171)
Please learn more on our website–>

Mary Gates Research Scholarships

Apply for a $4,000 scholarship to support you while you are engaged in research with a faculty mentor. Research happens in all disciplines! Undergraduates conducting scholarly work in the arts, humanities, social sciences and other disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: Friday, October 21, 5pm
Information sessions: October 5 3:30 pm and October 6 1:30pm (MGH 171)
Please learn more on our website–>

Contact Jodene Davis, mgates@uw.edu, for any questions.

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