Call for Applications: GSEE Latinx Scholars Graduate School Fellowship- Due 12/15

Applications are now open for the 2021-22 Latinx Scholars Graduate School Fellowship (LSGF). LSGF awards are hosted by the Office of Graduate Student Excellence & Equity (GSEE) (formerly GO-MAP). In 2013, a group of engaged, committed UW faculty, civic and business leaders joined together to establish the Latinx Scholars Graduate School Fellowship to provide financial assistance to UW graduate students (master’s and doctoral) who have a demonstrated commitment to Latinx communities. GSEE appreciates the community members that have continued to give to this important fund.

For this application cycle, the Latinx Scholars Graduate School Fellowship is a one-time award of $1,500-$2,500.

IMPORTANT: Students apply directly to the LGSF Award electronically via MyGrad. Please direct students to MyGrad to complete their application. No exceptions will be made. If all application materials are not submitted via MGP, the application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

ELIGIBILITY

• Graduate student must be enrolled full-time in a master’s or doctoral degree program at the University of Washington;
• Graduate student’s research, work, and/or service must demonstrate their commitment to Latinx communities.

APPLICATION

To be considered for this fellowship, ALL of the following materials must be submitted via the MyGrad Program (Request a Graduate School award).

1. Letter of Recommendation (not to exceed two pages, double spaced, 12-pt font)
   The recommender should address the following to the best of their ability:
   1. The applicant’s engagement with Latinx communities and issues
   2. Obstacles the applicant may have encountered in their academic or personal journey and how they have responded to these challenges
   3. The applicant’s academic strengths and/or progress

2. Personal Statement (not to exceed two pages, double spaced, 12-pt font). Statement should address the following:
   1. How your personal commitment to Latinx communities has taken shape in your service, research, and/or paid employment
   2. Your personal or professional goals and the ways in which your graduate education will enable you to sustain your engagement with Latinx communities
   3. How this award would impact your graduate education Winter quarter
3. Curriculum Vitae or Resume

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 15^th, 2021 at 11:59 pm PT.

Further details can be found here: https://www.grad.washington.edu/equity-inclusion-and-diversity/diversity-funding-opportunities/latinx-scholars-graduate-school-fellowship/

We look forward to receiving student applications. Please reach out to GSEE at uwgsee@uw.edu with any questions.

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