There are two scholarships available from the Martin Family Foundation, with different application cycles and timelines:
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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!
- Please see full eligibility and application details here.
- Direct link to the Martin Achievement Scholarship online application portal.
- 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.
- 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.
- This scholarship provides $12,000/year for students once admitted to UW Seattle (contingent upon admission).
- Please see full eligibility and application details here.
- 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.