[Histmaj] Upcoming scholarship deadlines in November and Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship Info Session tomorrow!

[Mark Weitzenkamp via Histmaj]

Happy Week 4 – can you believe it? We hope you had a blast at the UW vs. Michigan home game (revenge!) and the chance to stroll through the Quad to enjoy the Autumn foliage. 🍂

Fall quarter can feel very overwhelming, especially for new and transfer students. So don’t hesitate 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).

Info Sessions & Events

Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship Info Session

  *   Tomorrow! Wednesday, October 16 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Zoom - RSVP here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.bigmarker.com/the-washington-center/FAIT-Fellowship-Info-Session-University-of-Washington__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2PwUTbgT$>
The Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.faitfellowship.org/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2MEDC-WW$> is designed for highly talented individuals who want to pursue an IT-related undergraduate or graduate degree and a career in the Foreign Service. This two-year fellowship program funded by the U.S. Department of State provides academic funding, internships, professional development, and mentorship, and culminates in a career in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Technology Officer.

Also, tomorrow!

Goldwater Scholarship Info Session

  *   October 16 | 4-5 p.m. | MGH 171 | RSVP here<https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1151>
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship<https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/goldwater> is designed to attract outstanding students into research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit to students who are sophomores or juniors during the current academic year and who have excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in and potential for research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The Goldwater Scholarship<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/goldwaterscholarship.gov/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2BA2B1lg$> covers undergraduate eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board to a maximum of $7,500 per academic year. UW nomination deadline: Nov 7.

Later this month:

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>
Join Nathan Lamb from the Office of Admissions at the University of Cambridge<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/?ucam-ref=home-menu__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2OMN0X7S$> 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?

Carnegie Endowment Gaither Junior Fellowship Information Session

  *   October 29 | 5-6 p.m. | Virtual - Zoom | RSVP here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkc-ygqTwqGNftURknZRPv8ND5wkUMHWgc*/registration__;Iw!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2MhDjAjD$>
The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/carnegieendowment.org/james-c-gaither-junior-fellows-program?lang=en__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2MC_K8ek$> at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have a serious career interest in the area of international affairs. Approximately 15 students will be hired to work as employees at Carnegie in Washington, DC on a full-time basis for a period of 10-12 months.
🔗 Click here for more information.<https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/carnegie>

Critical Language Scholarship: UW Writing Workshop

  *   October 30 | 4-5 p.m. | Virtual - Zoom | RSVP here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrc-yhrTgvE93kJDV4wgeux92umDaTjgUh*/registration__;Iw!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2AWGGUEw$>
Applying to the Critical Language Scholarship Program<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/clscholarship.org/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2G0zryDI$> for intensive language study in summer 2025? Please join UW advisers for a workshop covering the application's short essays and personal statement. You’ll also have time to work on your writing materials! Deadline for applications is November 19.
🔗 Click here for more information.<https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/critical-language-scholarship/>

Application Writing and Feedback Session

  *   October 31 | 3-4:30 p.m. | MGH 171 | RSVP here<https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1174>
Drop-in to work on your scholarship applications and, if you wish, to get personalized feedback on your materials. Stop by anytime and stay for as long or short as you like.

Deadlines that are coming up soon!

USAID Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program:<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.paynefellows.org/graduate-fellowship-program/payne-program-overview/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2AZYwFaP$> October 24
Awards up to 30 fellowships valued at up to $52,000 annually for a two-year graduate degree program, internships, and professional development activities, creating a pathway to the USAID Foreign Service.
🔗 Click here for more information.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.paynefellows.org/graduate-fellowship-program/payne-program-overview/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2AZYwFaP$>

Mary Gates Research and Leadership Scholarships: October 28
Mary Gates Scholarships<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/> provide $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for ALL undergraduate 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. Application Deadline: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5pm
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.
🔗 Click here for more information.<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/>

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans: October 31
Awards up to 30 fellowships of $45,000/year for up to two years of graduate study at U.S. universities in any degree field, to support New Americans who will go on to make distinctive contributions to American society, culture or their field.
🔗 Click here for more information.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/pdsoros.org/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2OElq71V$>

Yenching Academy of Peking University:<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2JTaDxyn$> November 1
A fully-funded master’s degree program in Beijing, China. Open to 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.
🔗 Click here for more information.<https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/yenching>

Truman Scholarship:  November 15
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.truman.gov/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2ItFtYJG$> awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government. UW students must be nominated to apply.
🔗 Click here for more information.<https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/truman>

DAAD Rise in Germany:<https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/rise> November 30
Summer Research for students in the field of biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth science, engineering or a closely related field is offered by DAAD RISE<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2IPIByZT$> (Research Internships in Science and Engineering). Prior knowledge of German is not always required:

  *   RISE Germany: undergraduates complete a mentored summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. Click here for more information<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2IPIByZT$>. 🔗

  *   RISE Professional: Master’s and Ph.D. students are placed at companies and non-university research institutions with strong relations to industry. Depending on the internship, recent graduates are also eligible. Click here for more information<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.daad.de/rise/en/rise-professional/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2HJJPFhw$>. 🔗


Follow us on Instagram – this is where we often post about info sessions, workshops, and upcoming scholarships deadlines!
Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/uwomsfa/?hl=en__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2CXk_0sE$> | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-washington-omsfa/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2Amgsx5Z$> | Undergraduate Academic Affair’s YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youtube.com/@UWUAA__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gjiBSTkMLUAfSX2kUQ7UKe9QFuFhVUeReB7yTJNOBHEjLK8_vsI6BEkW_2jiv-kbt9yXAFSf41LD16Q6-effjzrm2D2zZh9R$>


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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