[Biostudent] WIN 2024 Scholarship Newsletter (February 1, 2024)

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Dear Students & Alumni,  

We are emailing to share scholarship opportunities and upcoming events that might interest you.

We also want to remind you that OMSFA advisors<https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/applying/scholarship-advisors/> are available to support your application process - be sure to book an appointment<https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/applying/scholarship-advising/>!

Happy Year of the Dragon to all!

  

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES  

EXPERIENCES TO CONSIDER AND ENGAGE IN! 



UW Undergraduate Research Symposium

·         The UW Office of Undergraduate Research<https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/> is thrilled to invite you to participate in the 27th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on May 17th, where you can display your work and engage with a vibrant community of scholars.

·         Whether your project is in the sciences, humanities, arts, or other fields, we welcome all disciplines.

·         Students at all stages in the research process are encouraged to present, and your research project need not be fully completed to participate.

Application Deadline: Thursday, February 8th, 2024. Submit here!<https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/s/apply/>



Obama Foundation Leaders Program

·         The Obama Foundation<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.obama.org/programs/leaders/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6ANIVC5GO$> is looking for changemakers between the ages of 24 and 45 from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the U.S. regions.

·         The program works to help deepen leadership skills and meet like-minded individuals to collaborate with and learn from.

Deadline: Friday, February 9th, 2024. 12:00 PM U.S. Central Time. Apply here!<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/obama.embark.com/login/apply?target=leaders2024__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6ADi1Y4td$>



Project’s Horseshoe Farm’s Community Health Fellowship

·         The Project Horseshoe Farm<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.projecthsf.org/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6AL8ZlNqW$> Fellowship is a 13-month immersive community-based citizen service opportunity for students of all majors and backgrounds.

·         Opportunities for individuals to develop citizen service leadership through community health work. For more information, contact apply at projecthsf.org<mailto:apply at projecthsf.org>

Deadline: Sunday, February 18th, 2024, at noon. Apply here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.projecthsf.org/community-health-fellowship__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6ACCAbc9B$>!



The Lagrant Foundation 2024 Scholarship Program

·         The Lagrant Foundation<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lagrantfoundation.org/Home*20Page__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6AEfJSsx_$> serves undergraduates and graduate ethnic minority students pursuing advertising, marketing, or public relations careers.

Deadline: Thursday, February 29th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PST. Apply here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lagrantfoundation.org/scholarship-application-process__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6AJtDuZgv$>!



Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

·         WSOS<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/waopportunityscholarship.org/applicants/baccalaureate/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6AP5Vd84J$> offers up to $22,500 for tuition, housing, and fees for students studying STEM or healthcare-related fields.

·         It is open to first and second-year students who are WA residents with financial need, regardless of citizenship status.

Deadline: Thursday, February 29th, 2024. Apply here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/waopportunityscholarship.org/applicants/baccalaureate/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6AP5Vd84J$>!



TEAM-UP Together Scholarship Program

·         TEAM-UP Together<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.teamuptogether.org/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6ACmTB_0C$> is a collective initiative led by the American Institute of Physics.

·         Winners receive up to $10,000 annually and a Society of Physics Student membership.

·         The efforts aim to provide financial support to African American students and to support the scientific community.

Deadline: Friday, March 8th, 2024. Apply here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/teamuptogether.smapply.io/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6ADw37joh$>!





UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS  

JOIN US AT ONE OF THESE EVENTS!  

   

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford: Information Session

·                     Join this info session to learn more about the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6ANdxsAJa$> which provides funding for up to three years for any graduate degree(s) at Stanford.

Monday, February 5th, 2024| 5-6 p.m. | In-person | Register here >  <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/apply.knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/register/?id=081ddd4b-872c-46a9-8930-66fc3a6ea51f__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6AN8wdQ8y$>



Gilman Scholarship Information Sessions and Application Workshops

·                     The Gilman Scholarship<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.iie.org/programs/gilman-scholarship-program/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6AFWZv40X$> program offers study abroad scholarships to US citizen undergraduates eligible for Pell Grants.

·                     Learn about the program, the application process, and how to write a compelling statement.

Tuesday, February 6th  | 4-5 p.m. | Zoom| Register here >  <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvf-mhpzwvHdPTnBGoc1dmZ4kUlWOseDuh*/registration__;Iw!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6ABCOBuaJ$>

Thursday, February 29th  | 2-4 p.m. | MGH 171| Register here >  <https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D171084000>

Deadline: Thursday, March 7th, 2024. Apply here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/application-overview/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iWuu4rfdkDrdLp_e3PZB9GaOsPYRuCPu1-hnPvf8V5kuazjchf5jlDK7-M62VQ5ARcwuDlX6AITkkY-p$>.



Scholarship Search Party – February highlights: Local Scholarships

·                     Search and brainstorm ideas for local scholarships. Bring your laptop and detective skills – let’s work in community!

Monday, February 12th, 2024 | 3:30 - 5 p.m. | In-person | Register here >  <https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1207>



To see the full calendar of OMSFA events, please visit us online at  

https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/events/  

 

Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards  
Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity  

Box 352803  
Mary Gates Hall, Suite 171, Seattle, WA 98195  
206.543.2603  
scholarq at uw.edu<mailto:scholarq at uw.edu>   /  expd.uw.edu/scholarships<http://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/>   

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