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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Office of Merit Scholarships is ready to support UW undergrads and bachelor’s alumni along their scholarship application journey! This autumn we have workshops and information sessions focused on everything from starting the scholarship search process to personal statement writing. Students interested in applying for scholarships, as well as grad school, entry to majors, and other academic programs should find these sessions helpful. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Please encourage your undergrads to connect with us! More dates and sessions are included in our <a href="https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/events/">events calendar</a>. One-on-one scholarship advising appointments are also available, <a href="https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/applying/scholarship-advising/">see our advising page to schedule</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>UPCOMING AUTUMN SCHOLARSHIP SESSIONS<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><u>HONE YOUR STRATEGY<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Getting Started with Undergraduate Scholarships<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Learn about searching for scholarships that fit your interests and goals and bringing your strengths into application materials. We'll also talk about how to write for your audience and think like a funder.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Wednesday, Oct. 5 | 4:30 p.m. | MGH 171 | <a href="https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1154">RSVP here</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Wednesday, Nov. 2 | 4:30 p.m. | MGH 171 | <a href="https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1154">RSVP here</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Friday, Nov. 18 | 12:30 p.m. | MGH 171 | <a href="https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1154">RSVP here</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Getting Started with Scholarships for Transfer Students<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Dive into the world of scholarships with us! You'll learn about scholarship opportunities available to you in the coming years. We'll share information on how to search effectively and apply competitively.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Monday, Oct. 17 | 4 p.m. | MGH 171 | <a href="https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1164">Plan to join us</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>How to Find Funding for Graduate Study<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Hosted by the UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards, this online information session will answer questions such as: How should I fund my Master’s/Ph.D. study and research? Where should I look for funding? When should I apply?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.5pt'> * Tuesday, Oct. 11 | 5 p.m. | Zoom: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_usO1u7W9RuineJDV89lsqA__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j2YLY6cwCX_l3ajFax4VTCOH9uriDHSq9FYqpuw3PyMF1S7Ew6eOHkKAuuwIzGM2wp7XiecwScBZAQ$">Register for Zoom attendance [washington.zoom.us]</a><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><u>PREPARE TO WRITE<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Personal Statement Writing Workshop<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Learn tools, gain insights, and practice writing strategies in this writing workshop. Be ready to participate in a few writing exercises to help you get started. Writers at any stage in their process are welcome to attend!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Tuesday, Oct. 18 | 4:30 p.m. | MGH 171 | <a href="https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1157">RSVP here</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Personal Statement Peer Review Workshop<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Planning to apply for NSF GRFP? Starting your drafting process early, seeking a lot of feedback, and revising to strengthen your application as much as possible before final submission is critical to applying competitively. Join us to get feedback on your Personal Statement drafts and give support and feedback to fellow UW applicants.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Thursday, Oct. 6 | 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Zoom: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIldOmqrjotHdSsxjp3YOvBFMmvPLnV6Adm__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j2YLY6cwCX_l3ajFax4VTCOH9uriDHSq9FYqpuw3PyMF1S7Ew6eOHkKAuuwIzGM2wp7Xief0VcyonQ$">Register for Zoom attendance [washington.zoom.us]</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><u>LEARN ABOUT SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Goldwater Scholarship Information Session <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Learn about this $7,500 scholarship to support sophomores or juniors engaged in and pursuing careers in math, the natural sciences, and engineering.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Tuesday, Oct. 4 | 4:30 p.m. | MGH 258 | <a href="https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1151">RSVP here</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Wednesday, Oct. 12 | 12:30 p.m. | Zoom: <a href="https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1151">RSVP here</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Princeton in Asia Information Session<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Join UW alum and Princeton in Asia Program Director Julian Peterson to learn about PiA’s immersive fellowships and internships in 32 different countries and regions throughout Asia. PiA applicants are generally college seniors or recent college graduates. Graduates of any college or university are welcome to apply for a PiA fellowship. PiA does not restrict eligibility based on US citizenship or residency status.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Thursday, Oct. 6 | 5:00 p.m. | In-person at MGH 171 (<a href="https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1155">RSVP here</a>) or on Zoom (<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIocOyrqzgiHtykTAs49Fp_f704KUnpvhAu__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j2YLY6cwCX_l3ajFax4VTCOH9uriDHSq9FYqpuw3PyMF1S7Ew6eOHkKAuuwIzGM2wp7XiedfUj8J8g$">Register for Zoom attendance [washington.zoom.us]</a>)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Boren Awards & Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) Information Session <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Boren offers up to $25,000 to study a critical language abroad. The CLS is a free intensive language program. Both are open to U.S. citizen students. Attend this information session to learn more about these unique opportunities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Wednesday, Oct. 12 | 4:00 p.m. | MGH 171 | <a href="https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1156">RSVP here</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Undergraduate Scholarships for Leadership & Service Information Session <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Learn about scholarships to support future public service leaders. You'll hear about scholarships like the Truman, which provides $30,000 for current juniors to use in graduate school. We'll also share information about scholarships to support future foreign service officers and those interested in public policy and service.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Thursday, Oct. 13 | 4:00 p.m. | MGH 171 | <a href="https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1162">RSVP here</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Fellowships in Germany: Study, Research or Intern<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Join us to learn about research and study funding offered by the German Academic Exchange service (DAAD), including the DAAD RISE program for undergraduate summer internships in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences and Engineering.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Thursday, Oct. 27 | 4:30 p.m. | MGH 171 | <a href="https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1159">RSVP here</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoPlainText><u>CONNECT WITH US<o:p></o:p></u></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoPlainText style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><a href="https://mailman13.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/scholarships">Join our email list</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoPlainText style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Facebook: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/UW.Merit.Scholarships__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kT53l2AthM6LNBwScVIa8-W6JTvFDmI_-rghajkiwObz7LlhSFNKgc5OUMtDr_gVKBwFDbVMh4yj2Z3Jhk6eow$">Follow OMSFA [facebook.com]</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoPlainText style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Instagram: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/uwomsfa/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kT53l2AthM6LNBwScVIa8-W6JTvFDmI_-rghajkiwObz7LlhSFNKgc5OUMtDr_gVKBwFDbVMh4yj2Z3bhB44Pg$">@uwomsfa [instagram.com]</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>Thank you,</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>Robin</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'>ROBIN CHANG<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'>Pronouns: she/her<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'>Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards<br>Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'>Box 352803<br>Mary Gates Hall, Suite 171, Seattle, WA 98195<br>206.543.2603 / </span><a href="mailto:robinc@uw.edu"><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:blue'>robinc@uw.edu</span></a><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'> / </span><a href="https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/"><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:blue'>expd.uw.edu/scholarships</span></a><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a 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