These are scholarships that don’t see as many applicants, even though we know UW students are deeply engaged and active in their communities:
- Mary Gates Leadership Scholarships – $5,000 for UW undergrads actively engaged in any kind of project, effort, community work, club, etc. and using that engagement as a way to learn about/develop their leadership skills. Eligibility is open to all UW undergrads, regardless of major, year, residency, citizenship. Apply by 10/30/23, and there will be another deadline in January.
- Truman Scholarship – $30,000 toward graduate school for undergraduate “juniors” (based on graduation date) planning to pursue careers in public service (government, non-profits, education, public health, public policy, etc.). US citizenship required.
Apply for UW nomination by 11/16/23. Seven nomination spots available, including 3 specifically for transfer students. - Udall Undergraduate Scholarship – 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/Native healthcare. US citizenship or permanent residency required. Apply for UW nomination by 1/10/24. Four nominations are available for students committed to environmental careers and four for students interested in Tribal Policy/Native healthcare.
