The Wylie Burke Endowed Scholarship supports UW graduate and undergraduate students studying the social, ethical, and policy dimensions of health research and healthcare. Preference is given to students affiliated with the Department of Bioethics & Humanities, although students from other UW departments are eligible. Awarded annually, the $1,000 one-year scholarship may be used toward tuition, books, fees, travel to professional meetings, or other educational expenses. This scholarship opportunity is open to all eligible students regardless of race, sex, or other identity.
This scholarship honors Wylie Burke, MD, PhD who is Professor Emeritus and served as Chair of the Department of Bioethics & Humanities from 2000–2014. She led the Center for Genomics and Healthcare Equality for a decade, advancing efforts to ensure that developments in genomic science benefit all sectors of society, particularly communities experiencing health disparities. Central to her work has been a commitment to community engagement, inclusive partnerships, and creating meaningful learning opportunities for students, faculty, and community collaborators, including long-standing relationships with Native American and Alaska Native communities. By supporting students studying the social, ethical, and policy dimensions of health research and healthcare, this scholarship reflects Dr. Burke’s belief in education and collaborative research as pathways to meaningful change.
The 2026 application cycle is now open, apply by June 5, 2026!
