From histmaj at u.washington.edu Tue Aug 4 08:59:58 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Tue Aug 4 09:00:03 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards August Newsletter In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Historians! Below is the newsetter form the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards that may be of interest to you. ____________________________________________________________________________________ General Resources With recent tragic events happening in the PNW, please make sure to take care of yourself. The City of Seattle?s Department of Education & Early Learning has free therapy services for those 13-24. For Transfer Students Our academic unit, the Center for Experimental Learning & Diversity, has created a survey to get feedback on your confidence in accessing and utilizing experiential learning opportunities at the UW through our programs. Please fill out this survey if you are a transfer student (should take no more than 2 minutes). ____________________________________________________________________________________ Featured Events (you can also check out our Events Calendar) Global Fellowships Prep drop-in office hours | August 7 ? August 21 on most Fridays from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Zoom ? Do you have a question or two about Fulbright awards and Global Fellowships? Come by and chat with a GFP advisor! Speedy Feedback on your Fulbright Application | August 11 from 4-6 pm | Zoom ? Come prepared to give and receive feedback on your statements. Upload your drafts to the cloud and be sure to have sharing settings on! We'll meet for about an hour and a half, in small groups. Mary Gates Endowment Scholarships Information Session | August 12 from 2:30-3:30 pm | Zoom ? Attend an Information Session to learn more about the scholarships offered by the Mary Gates Endowment for Students! Mary Gates Endowment Scholarships Information Session | August 19 from 3:30-4:30 pm | Zoom Finalizing your Fulbright Application | August 19 from 4-5 pm | Zoom ? Join your UW Fulbright Advisors for tips on making competitive finishing touches to your Fulbright application! We'll get you thinking like a reviewer as you edit and finalize your application. UW Fulbright Campus Deadline | August 31 by end of the day ____________________________________________________________________________________ Featured Scholarship Mary Gates Research and Leadership Scholarships | Application Opens August 10 ? The Mary Gates Endowment for Students expands opportunities for undergraduates by providing Leadership and Research Scholarships. Scholarships are open to all undergraduates in all majors at all three campuses. Students can earn up to $5,000 over two quarters to engage in meaningful, mentored leadership and research projects. ? Click here to sign up and attend an upcoming info session.. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Scholarship Opportunities Seattle Schools Retirement Association Teaching Intern Scholarship | Deadline: September 1 8-10 scholarships of $5,000 are available for teacher interns. These scholarships are for future teachers who are student teaching in the Puget Sound area during the academic year 2026-2027. The scholarship application can be found here. Note: This scholarship is administered by volunteers, so communication and application support might be limited. Fund For Education Abroad Scholarships | Deadline: September 16 The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for undergraduate students with financial need to support study abroad programs, particularly targeting those underrepresented in such opportunities. The program is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients. ____________________________________________________________________________ Professional Resources Office of Undergraduate Research Marketing & Events Intern | Deadline: August 9 In this position, you will: ? Develop and implement strategic marketing and communication initiatives. ? Gain valuable experience in outreach and event management. ? Assist with program assessment and data-driven support. ? Collaborate effectively with a dynamic team to solve problems and drive results. ? This position is open to all current full-time UW Seattle undergraduate and graduate students. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter via Handshake using job # 11238603. Education Design Lab | Deadline: August 9 The "Design Your Future" internship by Education Design Lab is a paid, 25-hour program for youths aged 13-20 in select states to help create Youth Career Readiness Plans. Offering a $1,000 stipend, the fall program requires no prior experience and focuses on providing young people a voice in state-level policy. Business Today 2026 International Conference | Deadline: August 10 The Business Today 52nd International Conference, held in Manhattan from November 6?8, 2026, offers an all-expenses-paid opportunity for undergraduates to discuss "The Social Architecture" of leadership in an automated world. The event covers all travel, lodging, and meals, with applications open globally until August 10, 2026. Read the full details on the Business Today application page. Communications Intern, The City of Seattle?s Office of Sustainability & Environment | Deadline: August 11 Open to undergraduate and graduate students, this hybrid role focuses heavily on environmental justice and elevating frontline voices. Main responsibilities include writing public-facing content (55%), tracking media analytics (20%), and designing social media graphics (15%). The position offers up to 20 hours per week through December 2026 and pays an hourly rate of $22.56 to $27.67. Waging Nonviolence Fellowship | Deadline: August 10 The Waging Nonviolence Fellowship is a five-month remote, U.S.-based journalistic training program focused on reporting undercovered social movements. Participants will write five monthly feature articles with one-on-one mentorship from senior editors, receiving a $500 initial stipend plus $250 per published story. Rock the Vote Internship | Priority Deadline: August 12 The Rock the Vote Fall 2026 Internship is a fully remote, paid position offering up to 29 hours per week. The role is designed for energetic candidates interested in voting rights, public policy, civic engagement, social media, or campaigns. Responsibilities vary based on applicant interests and include tasks like creating video content, drafting explainers, blogging, and managing constituency communications. ProPublica?s Emerging Reporters Program | Deadline: August 17 The Emerging Reporters Program provides $9,000 stipends, along with mentoring and a trip to a journalism conference, such as the Investigative Reporters & Editors conference, to five students each year who work or want to work at college journalism outlets: newspapers, websites, radio stations or TV stations. All students who will be undergraduate juniors or seniors in college this academic year are eligible to apply; must also demonstrate financial need. Institute for Youth in Policy Fellowship | Deadline: August 19 The public policy fellowship program is a two-month development opportunity designed for young, emerging leaders who are passionate about learning how to engage with and develop public policy and create positive social, political, economic, and environmental change. NSF Geo-Futures Program | Deadline: August 21 The NSF Geo-Futures Program, hosted by the University of Washington, is a conference-based mentoring initiative offering professional development and funding for undergraduate STEM majors (Atmospheric, Earth, Ocean, Polar Science) interested in geoscience careers. The program includes mentoring and attendance at the American Geophysical Union annual meeting. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. European Commission Blue Book Traineeship Programme | Deadline: September 4 The European Commission Blue Book Traineeship is a prestigious five-month paid program offering hands-on experience in European Union policymaking, administration, or translation. Open to university or vocational graduates worldwide, the role provides a monthly living allowance of ?1,537 along with covered travel expenses. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Graduate School "Fly-in" Programs (expenses fully covered) ? Discover UChicago | Deadline: August 9 ? Brown University Graduate Preview Day | Deadline: August 15 ? ASPIRE Campus Visit Program, University of Illinois | Deadline: August 21 ? Graduate School Indiana University Bloomington | Deadline: August 31 ? Colorado Advantage Program | Deadline: September 15 All the best, Your OMSFA Team: Chetana, Robin, Tracy, and Simon Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards Undergraduate Academic Affairs Box 352803 Mary Gates Hall, Suite 171, Seattle, WA 98195 scholarships.uw.edu | Schedule an appointment with us Follow us on Instagram! If you want to unsubscribe to our newsletter, click here. [cid:27b179c5-51fb-44f5-8117-b10c644a1203] The University of Washington acknowledges the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot nations. Learn more here -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Information about the revised program can be found here: https://kalani.llc.washington.edu/fill-for-super-less-commonly-taught-languages-course-info/ (There is a printable PDF at the bottom of the page.) 2) Big Ten Academic Alliance language Course Share This autumn the UW will be beginning our pilot year with the Big Ten Academic Alliance language course share program. The pilot will be starting with only two languages being shared in (Catalan and Ukrainian). https://kalani.llc.washington.edu/btaa-course-share/ 3) 'UW Languages' Website Please see the expanded 'UW Languages' website that is intended to serve as a central starting place for advisors and students to explore language learning opportunities at UW. https://kalani.llc.washington.edu/uwlanguages/ Please let me know if you have any questions or ideas for making these resources/pages more useful for advising or your students. 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URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Tue Aug 18 07:08:25 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Tue Aug 18 07:11:31 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] UW Global Career Accelerator In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi everyone, UW Global, UW Career & Internship Center, and the Jackson School of International Studies are partnering to offer the UW Global Career Accelerator again. This 5-credit, tuition-based, fully online course ( JSIS B 497 ) is open to all UW students. Feedback from the summer course has been positive with students reporting it made them more confident in their career development. There are four different tracks available: * Digital Marketing * Data Analysis * Coding for Data * Career Rotation Information will be sent out to all UW students from Podium Education. Thank you, Cheryl Cheryl Gordon, PhD she/her/hers Assistant Director, Career Engagement & Experiential Learning Office of Academic Services The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies College of Arts & Sciences University of Washington Please share the following information with your students: Hi students, Are you looking for a way to gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and earn academic credit while exploring career paths??The UW Global Career Accelerator, an online class that allows you to develop industry-relevant skills through real-world projects with leading companies, is being offered again. You will gain practical experience and build a portfolio you can add to your CV/resume. Why?participate? ? Earn?5 credits with JSIS B 497 ? Gain experience with industry tools and projects by choosing a track that aligns with your career interests ? Receive professional certifications for your resume and LinkedIn profile ? Build a portfolio of work to share with employers ? Connect with a network of students and professionals from around the world How to participate: ? Register:?From the?UW Global Career Accelerator? website, you will be directed to register for the course. ? Cost: 5 credits of tuition (class will be included in tuition) ? Delivery:?Fully online, with both synchronous and asynchronous components. You will select from one of four tracks and?commit to?attending one?of the following weekly?LiveLab?options?for the entire course: o Tuesdays from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (PT) o Tuesdays from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM (PT) ? Eligibility:?Open to undergraduate students of any major Questions? Email jsisjobs@uw.edu or call the UW Global Career Accelerator Team at (206) 557-3647. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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To be eligible a student must: * be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national * be receiving a federal Pell Grant as part of their financial aid award * participate in an approved UW Study Abroad program Students whose programs START between December 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, are eligible to apply in the current application cycle. This cycle encompasses Winter or January term 2027, Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 programs or internships. Applications must be submitted by Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 11:59pm PT. If you're interested in applying for the Gilman Scholarship, please fill out our Gilman Scholarship Interest Form to learn about info sessions, workshops, and other resources about the scholarship before and after the application opens. * 2026-2027 Gilman Scholarship Interest Form - Fill out form Upcoming info sessions and drop-in advising * Gilman Scholarship Drop-in Office hours | Thursday, August 27 from 11am-12 pm | Zoom * Gilman Scholarship Info Session | Wednesday, September 2 from 4-5 pm | Zoom * Gilman Scholarship Drop-in Office hours | Thursday, September 10 from 11am-12 pm | Zoom * Gilman Scholarship Info Session | Wednesday, September 9 from 4-5 pm | Zoom * Gilman Scholarship Drop-in Office hours | Thursday, September 24 from 11am-12 pm | Zoom * Gilman Scholarship Drop-in Office hours | Thursday, October 1 from 11am-12 pm | Zoom Visit UW Study Abroad to explore upcoming international opportunities. UW Seattle Scholarship Advisors are available to offer feedback on Gilman drafts, to brainstorm content, or for help searching for scholarships. Best, Simon Simon Tran (he/him) Program Manager, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards Undergraduate Academic Affairs Box 352803 Mary Gates Hall, Suite 171, Seattle, WA 98195 206.685.2705 | LinkedIn trans2@uw.edu / scholarships.uw.edu [cid:b0fd8484-e3e9-4409-a704-983ff05fcec7] Book time to meet with me Summer Hours: Wednesday: in-person Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: remote Follow us on Instagram [cid:24536cb7-2310-454b-9c65-d454b2928e69] The University of Washington acknowledges the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot nations. Learn more here. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Mary Gates Research Scholarship: Students engage in a research project to discover, articulate, and contribute their talents and ideas with the guidance of a UW-affiliated faculty mentor. Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship: Students foster leadership development skills as they pursue a project or activity important to them and their community. 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 as they engage in their projects and connect them with a community of scholars, mentors, and alums. Visit our (new) website to learn more and to find application links and our information sessions and upcoming workshops under the Event calendar. We hope you will consider applying, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming information sessions and workshops! 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Please share these details with undergraduate students, graduate students (including incoming grad students) and alumni in your programs that may be interested in grad school funding: Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans: UW information session Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 12 pm PT/3 PM ET for a virtual information session about the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans! This prestigious program provides up to $90,000 in funding for graduate study to immigrants and children of immigrants in the United States. Hear directly from staff at the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships about the application process, eligibility requirements, and tips for crafting a strong application. The application for 2027-2028 is open and due on October 29th at 2 pm ET, so this is the perfect time to get started. There will also be time for Q&A, so bring your questions! Encouraged to Attend: University of Washington students, undergraduate and graduate, and alumni who meet the program eligilibity requirements and are planning to pursue graduate school or are in their first year of graduate school. Where: Virtual. Please register to attend here UW scholarship advising contacts: * Undergraduate students & alumni: Robin Chang, robinc@uw.edu, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards * Graduate students: Robyn Davis, rldavis@uw.edu, Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards Thank you, Robin & Robyn ROBIN CHANG (she/her) Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards Undergraduate Academic Affairs Box 352803 Mary Gates Hall, Suite 171, Seattle, WA 98195 206.543.2603 robinc@uw.edu / https://scholarships.uw.edu/ / Schedule an appointment with me [cid:a8f187eb-b6ef-4eb9-9f21-f9988156953f] [cid:56ad016d-f450-413f-b27b-e5b817900e4b] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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