OCEANOGRAPHY SCHOLARSHIPS

The School of Oceanography offers numerous need-based and merit-based undergraduate scholarships including:

• Awards monetarily equivalent to three quarters of undergraduate in-state tuition

• Awards of up to half of a student’s estimated financial need

• Book awards of $750

Scholarships for incoming Freshmen

Applications for freshmen scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year are accepted and funds are awarded on a rolling basis. Interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as they have been admitted to the University of Washington. Scholarship recipients must enroll in the School of Oceanography and make satisfactory progress towards a degree in Oceanography.

Application for Freshman (in Word or PDF format)

Scholarships for currently enrolled students

The deadline for scholarship applications for current students has passed for the 2010-2011 academic year. The application deadline for 2011-2012 is March 31, 2011. Eligible undergraduates are limited to matriculating Oceanography majors in good academic standing who will be enrolled for at least two quarters during the 2011-2012 academic year (summer, autumn, winter, or spring). Students receiving financial aid should contact the UW Financial Aid Office regarding how winning a scholarship might affect their award. Scholarship winners will be announced by the end of Spring Quarter.

Application for currently enrolled students (in Word or PDF format)

Lowell K. and Alice M. Barger Scholarship

Past recipients of the Lowell K. and Alice M. Barger Scholarship are eligible for continued funding in 2011/2012, but should apply by March 31, 2011 to document evidence of outstanding academic progress and financial need. Application for Barger Renewal (in Word or PDF format)

Andrea G. Reister Term Scholarship

One scholarship of $3000 / year will support distinguished undergraduate students in the School of Oceanography; selection shall be based on academic merit or financial need, with preference given to those actively involved in organizations, programs or studies supporting the GLBT community. Andrea G. Reister studied physical oceanography at the University of Washington, receiving her B.S. degree in 1980. Highlights of her time at the UW included a research cruise on a predecessor Thomas G. Thompson, and working as a research assistant for Dr. Barbara M. Hickey. After graduating with dual degrees in oceanography and mathematics, Andrea pursued a career in engineering with the Department of the Navy and Boeing Marine Systems. Andrea entered law school in 1989 to pursue a career as a patent attorney. She is now an openly gay partner at the law firm of Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC. She is active in the gay community, including participation in the Gay Games, winning gold and silver medals in cycling events in the 2002 and 2006 Games. Andrea was not openly gay for many years. She established this scholarship because she has come to appreciate the importance to her of the sense of self, belonging, and connection that she derives from the GLBT community and its active supporters. To be considered for the Andrea G. Reister Scholarship, students should address their qualifications for this award in their essay.

How to Apply

Please submit one packet containing the following:

• completed page 2 of the appropriate Scholarship Application (see above)

• a personal statement from one to two pages in length

• a copy of your unofficial UW undergraduate transcript (available on MyUW)

• copies of other college-level transcripts (if appropriate)

 

Materials may be turned in either to the Oceanography Student Services Coordinator, faxed to the phone number listed below, or mailed to:

Scholarship Committee, c/o Student Services Coordinator
School of Oceanography, 108 Ocean Teaching Bldg
University of Washington, Box 357940
Seattle, WA 98195-7940

 

Questions? Email to student@ocean.washington.edu

Phone: (206) 543-5039

FAX: (206) 543-6073

 

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Scholarship Information Sessions and Workshops

Sessions provide students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for these competitive scholarship programs. Sessions will also contain information about the campus application process and the assistance that students will receive if selected as the campus nominee.

 

Information on workshops is available at: http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/workshops.

SCHOLARSHIPS for OCEANOGRAPHY STUDENTS

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Mary Gates Leadership and Research Scholarships

There will be only one opportunity for students to apply this year.  The deadlines are in autumn quarter so students must start preparing their applications when they return to school in order to submit strong applications for very competitive processes.  With reduced funding available we expect that competition for Leadership Scholarships and Research Scholarships will be extremely high.  Both types of scholarships are two-quarter awards totaling $4,000 and paid out quarterly beginning winter or spring quarter.

Updated information regarding Mary Gates Leadership Scholarships and Research Scholarships has been posted on their website, www.washington.edu/uaa/mge.

GRANTS

UW Undergraduate Research Program

Participating in undergraduate research can provide opportunities for you to:

• Work one-on-one with faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers;

• Contribute to the creation of new knowledge;

• Sharpen your critical and analytical thinking skills;

• Complement and extend your classroom learning;

• Enhance your confidence in your abilities;

• Prepare for graduate-level study; and,

• Explore your interests and clarify your career goals.