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MATE FLOATS! Summer Workshop

An opportunity for your students to participate in the MATE FLOATS Summer Workshop at the UW School of Oceanography:

MATE FLOATS! Summer Workshop
Each year, the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) and its maritime partners host the MATE Floats! Marine Technology Summer Workshop at the University of Washington: a 5-day immersive experience for high school and undergraduate students focused on GO-BGC float technology and ocean data science. The target audience is students attending two-year community and technical colleges. This year’s workshop will take place from August 17-21.

Deadline to apply: April 10, 2026 (Priority) | May 1 (Final) – fill out an online application here.

Questions? Contact: MATE Executive Director Jill Zandejill.zande@mtsociety.org

Martin Family Foundation Scholarships application for WA community college students planning to attend UW Seattle!

There are two scholarships available from the Martin Family Foundation, with different application cycles and timelines:

Will open in May for students planning to transfer this year: The Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship application will be available May 1-July 1, 2026.

  1. 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.
  2. This scholarship provides $12,000/year for students once admitted to UW Seattle (contingent upon admission).
  3. Please see full eligibility and application details here.
  4. 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.