Getting Started with Scholarships
Get started on your scholarship journey! These sessions will give undergrads a head start into searching and competitively applying for scholarships. In addition to general tips and guidelines, scholarships with upcoming deadlines will be highlighted each week. Learn what scholarships can support you right now, or enable you to continue pursuing your education in the future.
November 3 | 3:30pm | Mary Gates Hall 171
December 1 | 3:30pm | Mary Gates Hall 171
RSVP to attend, though drop-ins are welcome: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/734
Scholarships 201
This workshop provides assistance to continuing students looking to fund undergraduate academic years and graduate school. This will include information on discipline specific scholarships, campus funding opportunities, scholarship search sites, and tips to develop competitive applications.
November 8 | 4:00pm | Mary Gates Hall 171
November 28 | 4:00pm | Mary Gates Hall 171
RSVP to attend, though drop-ins are welcome: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/245
Personal Statement Writing
Personal Statement Workshops will provide students with essential information to develop an understanding of not only writing about their interests, eligibility and suitability for applications, but also to learn how their statements provide evidence of their achievements that aren’t reflected in other parts of an application.
November 2 | 3:30pm | Mary Gates Hall 171
November 15 | 4:00pm | Mary Gates Hall 171
RSVP to attend, though drop-ins are welcome: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/236
CV Writing
Develop your undergraduate CV/Resume for use in scholarship, fellowship, research opportunities, and graduate school applications! Bring a working draft, such as an existing resume, and a list of activities including: Honors, Awards & Prizes received no longer than 5 years ago, Academic and Research Activities, Community Service Involvement, Work History, and Activities outside of the Academic Environment. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to work with Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards staff to develop and strengthen a draft of your CV!
November 16 | 4:00pm | Mary Gates Hall 171
November 29 | 2:30pm | Mary Gates Hall 171
RSVP to attend, though drop-ins are welcome: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/237