[Histmaj] Upcoming scholarship deadlines and Mary Gates Scholarship Workshops in October!

[HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj]

Hi there! It’s the end of Week 2, and you’re doing great. We and Moo Deng think so! 🦛

Fall Quarter is always busy because there are a lot of UW and national scholarship deadlines around the corner. If there’s a scholarship that catches your eye, feel free to schedule an advising appointment<https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/applying/scholarship-advising/> with someone from our team or join an info session<https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/events/> (in-person or online).

Upcoming scholarships and opportunities are organized by themes. Scroll down to find more info about Truman, Udall, Goldwater, Mary Gates Scholarships, and more.

Public Service and Leadership Scholarships🤝🏽

·                     The Truman Scholarship<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.truman.gov/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kjUFLH67Kmda3zwMGS2jIGIjdgta9WY03VSh0C1YXTsL4MK152Rtg-8NJfWzeUTtRmeEN5PMrFKT6jM$> supports graduate education and professional development of outstanding young people committed to public service leadership. Apply in your 3rd year of undergrad for this $30,000 scholarship toward grad school. US citizenship is required. UW deadline: Friday, November 15, 2024, at 12 PM Pacific Time (noon)

·                     The Udall Scholarship<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kjUFLH67Kmda3zwMGS2jIGIjdgta9WY03VSh0C1YXTsL4MK152Rtg-8NJfWzeUTtRmeEN5PMU1WkZO8$> is a $7,000 scholarship for sophomores and juniors who are committed to making a difference in either the environment or Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Policy or Native Healthcare. US citizenship or permanent residency required. Four nominations are available for students committed to environmental careers and four for students interested in Tribal Policy/Native Healthcare. UW deadline: January 15, 2025

Information Sessions:
·                     Info Session<https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/events/> – where students can learn more about the Truman and Udall Scholarships as well as a few others:
·                     Tuesday, October 10 | 4-5 p.m. | MGH 171 | RSVP here<https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1162>
·                     Wednesday, Nov 6 | 4-5 p.m. | Zoom | RSVP here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUoce2rqjguGtXxHBG_ESIeoa-RjuhX2gz-__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kjUFLH67Kmda3zwMGS2jIGIjdgta9WY03VSh0C1YXTsL4MK152Rtg-8NJfWzeUTtRmeEN5PMEy8MiXY$>
·                     Udall Info Session: Thursday, November 14 | 3-4 p.m. | MGH 171 | RSVP here<https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/143>



Research Scholarships 📚

·                      The Goldwater Scholarship<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/goldwaterscholarship.gov/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kjUFLH67Kmda3zwMGS2jIGIjdgta9WY03VSh0C1YXTsL4MK152Rtg-8NJfWzeUTtRmeEN5PMc3rQ7q0$> is specifically for sophomores or juniors engaged in research, who intend to pursue research careers in math, the natural sciences, and engineering (maximum award: $7,500). US citizenship or permanent residency required.
·                     UW Nomination required, apply here: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/744

UW Deadline: Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 11:59pm Pacific Time (National deadline: January 30, 2025)

Information Session:
·                     Wednesday, October 16 | 4-5 p.m. | MGH 171 | RSVP here<https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1151>



Mary Gates Scholarships 🏆

The Mary Gates <https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/> Research and Leadership<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/> Scholarship<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/>s<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/> are now accepting applications!

The Mary Gates Scholarships are open to all UW undergraduate students, including all class years, all majors, and all residency statuses (US citizens, permanent residents, international students, and undocumented students are all eligible to apply). To learn more: https://expd.uw.edu/mge/

Benefits:
Mary Gates scholarships provide $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research activities.  These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year and connect students with a community of scholars and mentors.

Mary Gates Research Scholarship:<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/research/> Students engage in a research project to discover, articulate, and contribute their talents and ideas with the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Mary Gates <https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/leadership/> Leadership<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/leadership/> Scholarship:<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/leadership/> Students foster leadership development skills as they pursue a project or activity important to them and their community.

Application Deadline: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5pm
For all dates and deadlines: https://expd.uw.edu/mge/dates-deadlines/

 Information Sessions
·                     Friday, October 4 | 2-3 pm | RSVP here<https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1276>
·                     Tuesday, October 8 | 3:30-4:30 pm | RSVP here<https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1276>

Application Workshops
Reworking your MG application – October 7, 2024 | 2:30-4:00pm (For returning applicants who would like to strengthen their previously submitted application) | RSVP here<https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1285>
·                     Getting started on your MG scholarship – October 9, 2024 | 2:30-4:00pm | RSVP here<https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1284>
·                     Describing your project and goals in your application essay – October 15, 2024 | 3:00-4:30pm | RSVP here<https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1281>
·                     Virtual feedback workshop (for Bothell and Tacoma applicants) – October 23, 2024 | 3:00-4:30pm | RSVP here<https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1283>
·                     Application writing & feedback workshop – October 24, 2024 | 2:30-4:00 pm | RSVP here<https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1282>

Advising: Schedule advising appointments for assistance with general questions about the Mary Gates Endowment at https://expd.uw.edu/mge/advising/ or email mgates at uw.edu<mailto:mgates at uw.edu> for any questions.



Masters Funding and beyond! 🚀

·                     USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.paynefellows.org/graduate-fellowship-program/payne-program-overview/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jedQbi2RQQj19KAb8--vgvCA1cw4aat9Xir4JTnzLn3TwgrEZyYtJ29Ve7vMs79-rHFqfZ5otUllGgbjBx1aN5Ru-OIeIZlF$>: awards up to 30 fellowships valued at up to $52,000 annually for a two-year graduate degree program, internships, and professional development activities, creating a pathway to the USAID Foreign Service.
o        Aims to attract outstanding individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Deadline to apply: Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST

·         Yenching Academy of Peking University<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jedQbi2RQQj19KAb8--vgvCA1cw4aat9Xir4JTnzLn3TwgrEZyYtJ29Ve7vMs79-rHFqfZ5otUllGgbjBx1aN5Ru-A1Re2jU$>: A fully-funded master’s degree program in Beijing, China. The campus application for nomination<https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/740> is open now for undergraduate seniors, graduate students and UW alumni who might be interested in this interdisciplinary program at Peking University. UW students and alumni must be nominated to apply. Get more details about nomination and the campus application process.<https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/yenching> Deadline to apply for nomination: Nov. 1, 2024.

·                     Graduate Study at the University of Cambridge: Information Session  Monday, Oct 28, 2024 | 12 – 1 pm | MGH 171 | RSVP here<https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1294>
o        Join Nathan Lamb from the Office of Admissions at the University of Cambridge for a presentation on all things Cambridge. Get your questions answered, like:
§     What is it like to study at Cambridge?
§     What GPA do you need?
§     How do you apply?
§     Which programmes are on offer?
§     Are there scholarships available?


Hope to see you soon!

Best wishes, Robin, Chetana, Olivia, and Simon
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards (OMSFA)
scholarq at uw.edu<mailto:scholarq at uw.edu>
Mary Gates Hall, Suite 171, Seattle, WA 98195

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