Freshman Scholarships
Scholarships for Incoming Honors Freshmen
Entering freshmen will be automatically considered for these scholarships as part of their application process to the Honors Program. Students cannot apply for these scholarships; no separate application is required or will be accepted.
Mary Gates Endowment Scholarship
The Mary Gates Endowment Scholarship is awarded to entering Honors freshmen on the basis of academic merit. This fund was established by Bill and Melinda Gates to support excellence in undergraduate education at the University of Washington and in particular to create new opportunities for students to become independent learners and community leaders. Bill's mother, Mary Maxwell Gates (1929-1994), was a great leader who promoted voluntary service and philanthropy both locally and nationally; she served on the University of Washington Board of Regents from 1975 until 1993.
Award covers two years of support equivalent to resident tuition plus additional book allowance funds.
Honors Undergraduate Scholar Award - 1 year resident tuition
We are pleased to be able to offer these merit based resident tuition scholarships which are awarded to a select group of incoming freshmen with Washington state residency. This award provides for one year (three quarters) of resident undergraduate tuition and fees, excluding summer term. This one-time, non-renewable award must be used for undergraduate tuition and fees only and cannot be used for other academic related costs.
Honors Undergraduate Scholar Award - 4 years resident tuition
We are pleased to be able to offer 20 merit based 4 year resident tuition scholarships which are awarded to a select group of incoming freshmen with Washington state residency. This award provides for four years of resident undergraduate tuition and fees, excluding summer term. This award must be used for undergraduate tuition and fees only and cannot be used for other academic related costs.
Honors Achievement Award - 1 year nonresident tuition (partial)
These merit based nonresident tuition scholarships are awarded to a select group of incoming nonresident freshmen applicants and provide for a partial waiver of nonresident undergraduate tuition and fees in the amount of $10,000 ($3,333 each quarter of the 2008-09 academic year, excluding summer term). This one-time, non-renewable award can be used for undergraduate tuition and fees only and cannot be used for other academic related costs.
Campbell Scholarship
The Campbell Scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman who exhibits high academic promise and is the first in her or his family to attend college. This fund was established to honor Fred Campbell for the many lives that he has touched, and for his contributions to higher education, teaching, and the University of Washington. Fred Campbell retired from the University in 2001 after serving as the Dean of Undergraduate Education and Vice Provost for nine years. He joined the faculty in 1967 and served as chair of the Department of Sociology for seven years. He also held the position of Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education in the College of Arts and Sciences from 1988 to 1992. The purpose of this endowment is tied to Dr Campbell's own experience as a first-generation college student whose parents never graduated from high school.
$3,500 award. One award annually.
Eberharter Scholarship
The Betty Eberharter Scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman in the College Honors Program who intends to pursue a degree in international studies and has an interest in issues of peace and conflict resolution. This scholarship is Ms. Eberharter's first gift to the Honors Program and demonstrates her dedication to providing students with a means to engage in service and study abroad in conjunction with regular Honors requirements.
$3,000 per year for four years, with additional funds for study abroad. Next award Autumn 2009.
Lovsted Family Endowed Scholarship
In September 2004, UW alumni Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lovsted established the Lovsted Family Endowed Scholarships. Mr. Lovsted ('52) achieved success in basketball and as a member of the Crew team, winning National Championships and a bronze medal at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland. Mrs. Lovsted ('53), graduated from the UW Magna Cum Laude, and was active in many University efforts as an alumna. These scholarships support students in the Honors Program, Men's Crew Program, and the Swimming Program and are awarded to students demonstrating such qualities as a strong character, integrity, cooperative attitude, passion for study, commitment to family and community, honesty, and a strong work ethic.
$2,500 each year for four years.
One award every two years. First award made in 2005. Next award autumn 2009.
David and Mari Clack Scholarship
Mari and David Clack are UW alums and feel strongly about the University and providing access to education to students from Spokane County that otherwise would not be able to attend without financial assistance. The Clack Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student in Arts and Sciences who is an entering freshman from Spokane County. The student must show financial need. The scholarship can be renewed for 3 additional years.
$3,500 per year with possible renewal for up to three additional years.
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