Held on the UW’s Seattle campus on March 12, 2026, Transfer Exploration is an Allen School recruitment event designed for first year community college students who are interested in learning more about computing and the Allen School’s transfer admissions pathway. During the event, students will have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, and current Allen School students, including students who previously transferred from a Washington state community college. Students will have a chance to explore potential career pathways, learn how to prepare for the transfer admissions process, and understand some of the highlights of the Allen School’s academic program. 

Questions? Please contact outreach@cs.washington.edu for more information!

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 Zande, jill.zande@mtsociety.org

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

1. Open now for early planners (2027-28 transfers): The Martin Family Foundation Achievement Scholarship application is now available. Deadline for applications is April 7, 2026.
   1. This scholarship is open to WA resident students who have another year of full-time enrollment left to complete at their WA community college during 2026-27 and are looking forward to transferring to UW Seattle during the 2027-28 academic year (summer 2027 or later).
   2. The scholarship provides $5,000 during the final year at community college (2026-27) and $12,000/year for up to 3 years at UW Seattle (contingent upon admission) starting in 2027.
   3. This scholarship program typically receives a small number of applications (~20) for the 2-4 scholarships available. For those who can plan ahead, this is a good opportunity!
   4. Please see full eligibility and application details here.
   5. Direct link to the Martin Achievement Scholarship online application portal.

2. 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.