UWRA – Scholarships for students working with elders – due Feb. 3rd

SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT for Spring Quarter 2015
Up to four scholarships of $4,000 each will be awarded to UW students studying toward a career in aging-related research or provision of services to older adults.
Who is eligible:

• Currently enrolled UW undergraduate, graduate or professional students with a career emphasis on aging, regardless of major
• UW Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma students are welcome to apply
• International students are welcome to apply

What to submit:

• Application (use the ‘Apply’ link at uw.edu/uwra/scholarships-fellowships-in-aging)
• A 2014-2015 FAFSA must be on file in the Student Financial Aid office

Evaluation criteria:

•  Demonstrated experience in and commitment to paid or volunteer work benefiting older adults
• Academic performance
•  Communication skills
• Financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)

Deadline for online receipt of all application materials is 3:00 p.m., Tuesday February 3, 2015
Graduate students: The UWRA also sponsors a Fellowship in Aging. For information and application, contact the Graduate School Office of Fellowships and Awards at gradappt@uw.edu

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