From histmaj at u.washington.edu Mon Feb 2 06:51:25 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Mon Feb 2 06:51:33 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Reminder: Honors in History Application Now Open for 2026-2027 Cohort: New Due Date! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Historians! The Honors in History 2026-2027 application is now open! You can learn about Honors in History at our departmental website. Please note that the due date for Honors is now due February 9th, 2026 The link to the 2026-2027 Department of History Honors Application can be found at this link. This is a competitive application process. In order to apply to the History Honors Program students must meet these prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in history At least 10 credits of upper division history coursework (300-400 level) completed in residence at the University of Washington To apply to the Honors in History program, students must complete the online application, which includes: * Unofficial Transcript (you can obtain a PDF of your unofficial UW transcript from your MyUW account) * Writing Sample: This should be a class paper (previous or current) that examines primary sources, secondary sources, or a combination of both. It should present an argument and include proper citations. Some examples of a writing sample are a research paper, a primary source analysis, a critical review of a secondary source, or a historiography. While a history paper is preferred, you should submit your best paper to date. Please limit your writing sample to 10 pages. * Statement of Purpose addressing your academic interests: Please share some possible research topic(s) for your Honors in History project. (We will not hold you to this topic(s) but would like to get a sense of your interests.) Why would you like to complete Honors in History requirements? This might include long-term goals and/or skills and strengths you hope to gain from the program. Limit your response to one page. * Two Recommendations: one of these must be from an instructor of a UW history course. Instructors will submit a recommendation form which they may access via this link. The deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 Honors in History program will be February 9th, 2026. You are also welcome to reach out to us (histadv@uw.edu) if you have any questions about the Honors in History program. Thank you! Mark and Tracy Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11411 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Mon Feb 2 06:55:48 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Mon Feb 2 06:55:57 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Important! Now is the Time to Ask for Add Codes for Junior and Senior Seminars in Spring 2026 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello, Historians- Too many students wait until registration starts to ask for add code for History Junior and Senior Seminars. The only way to get into the class is to get one of the limited number of add codes. Don't be left on the waiting list or having to stay an additional quarter before finishing your last requirements. Look through the descriptions below and ask for the add code for the Spring 2026 required History Seminars! ***** Hopefully your Winter quarter is nicely settled in, but it is already time to think about Spring registration for History Junior Seminars and Senior Seminars. If you intend to take a History Junior or Senior Seminar, now is the time to ask for an add code for the course you would like to take! I know that both Tracy and I have said to almost every new major that you need to plan ahead to get an add code for these class, since they fill up so quickly. Now is the time! Here are descriptions (below) from the faculty of each Junior and Senior Seminar offered in Spring 2026 to help you make registration choices. The full Spring Time Schedule has been released, but you should assume that there will be changes in the months before the quarter actually starts. We recommend students have completed at least two 300-400 level History courses before taking HSTRY 388. Students need to have taken HSTRY 388 before they are eligible to get an add code in HSTRY 494 or 498. If you want to add one of these courses, email the History Advising address (histadv@uw.edu) to be given an add code or to be put on the waiting list. Please remember to give clear information about which section you want to add, and also include your name and UW student number. These classes fill VERY quickly, so request your add codes sooner than later. Junior Seminars HSTRY 388 A Topic: "Journey to the Mongols" SLN: 15136 M1000-1250 Prof. Matthew Mosca This course examines the accounts left by travelers to the Mongol Empire. The sudden rise of the Mongol Empire, which came to dominate much of Eurasia in the thirteenth century, led to unprecedented cross-cultural interaction between Europe and Asia. In particular, it focused close attention on previously unfamiliar nomads - their lifestyles, beliefs, cultures, and military and political organization. By force or the lure of conquest and conversion, travelers set out across the Mongol Empire, through lands unknown to them. For Europeans, the new knowledge of Asia afforded by travel in the Mongol Empire both expanded and transformed conceptions of the world. This course is centered on two major primary sources written by European travelers in the Mongol Empire, which are compared with contemporary accounts of the Mongols by other European and Chinese authors. *** HSTRY 388 B Topic: "Cattle in Global History" SLN: 15137 MW 1030-1220 Prof. Joel Walker No animal has had a greater impact on world history than the cow. This course employs the history of cattle as a lens to investigate broad patterns in human-animal interaction from the Paleolithic era until today. The assigned readings range widely across world history, including the Ancient Near East, the Greco-Roman world, India, East Africa, Europe, and the Americas. *** HSTRY 388 C Topic: "Polar Exploration and Its Literature" SLN: 15138 TTh 1230-2220 Prof. Ross Coen The history of polar exploration is commonly understood in terms of the dramatic, romantic, and oftentimes tragic exploits of intrepid mariners such as Ernest Shackleton, Roald Amundsen, and Sir John Franklin. And while such stories abound in the literature and will be a significant part of the course, humankind's connection to the Arctic and Antarctic touches on deeper historical themes such as nationalism, colonialism, science, geographical misconceptions, Indigenous cultures, racial theories, the biological impact of cold, and the advances and limits of technology. This course will trace the evolution of polar exploration, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries, to demonstrate that exploration is an integral part of being human. Students will work with primary sources, read and discuss secondary works, think and write analytically, and hone their skills in developing evidence-based arguments. ************************** Seniors Seminars HSTRY 494 A Topic: "American Empire in Comparative Perspective" SLN: 15140 T 330-520 Prof. Vicente Rafael The theme for this colloquium is the United States Empire in Comparative Perspective. We will read some of the more recent scholarship that situates U.S. national and imperial histories in relation to other imperial and postcolonial histories--for example, those of Spain, Britain, Native American, and an emergent "Third World"--around such topics as imperial ideology, war, slavery and abolition, nationalism, colonialism and diplomacy; along the axis of race, gender and immigration. The goal of the course is to develop some ways of thinking critically and comparatively about the paradoxical nature of the United States as simultaneously an empire and a republic, at once peripheral and central to the spread and mutation of a certain "Western" civilization, a place founded on democratic institutions and ideas, yet sustained by undemocratic practices and ideologies. *** HSTRY 494 B Topic: "Everyday Life in Ancient China" SLN: 15141 W 1030-1220 Prof. Yifan Zheng How can we reconstruct the texture of ordinary life in ancient China when traditional histories focus on emperors and high politics, rather than food, leisure, family relations, religion and death of commoners? This seminar takes advantage of a major transformation in the field: the discovery of hundreds of thousands excavated bamboo and wooden manuscripts over the past few decades. Using these materials (letters, contracts, calendars, recipes, etc.) alongside a range of transmitted sources, we will explore how peasants, slaves, convict laborers, soldiers, women and local functionaries lived within the structures of empire. This course is organized around key life stages (birth, marriage, aging/health, and death) and emphasizes close reading, discussion, and sustained writing. Students will develop a research paper grounded in primary sources: you'll craft a proposal, workshop a draft with peers, give an end-of-quarter presentation, and submit a revised final paper. No prior knowledge of Chinese language or history is required; all students are welcome. *** HSTRY 498 B Topic: "The 'Long' Civil Rights Movement" SLN: 15144 Th 1230-220 Prof. Travis Wright Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, television screens, newspaper headlines, and radio broadcasts blazed with stories of sit-ins, demonstrations, Supreme Court rulings, and landmark legislation like the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts. These events reshaped American society, leaving behind an enduring legacy that continues to spark debate and activism today. Yet, the Civil Rights Movement did not emerge fully formed, nor was it inevitable. How did it take shape within a particular social and political landscape? How was it built, sustained, and contested over time, and by whom? Whose labor, organizing, and vision made the movement possible, and how have these contributions been remembered, or left out, of dominant historical narratives? Finally, how does the Civil Rights Movement connect to ongoing social justice movements? This seminar seeks to answer these questions through an in-depth examination of the Civil Rights Movement. We will use a wide range of primary and secondary sources (films, music, oral histories, memoirs, recent scholarship, and more) to investigate the origins and evolution of the movement, exploring not only its iconic leaders and landmark moments but also the lesser-known activists and strategies that fueled and sustained its progress. Additionally, we will consider how the Black struggle for civil rights intersected with contemporaneous feminist, gay rights, labor, and antiwar movements. Through our discussions and research, we will reflect on the movement's profound achievements, its limitations, and its lasting impact on modern society. By the quarter's end, each student will have produced a substantive research paper, grounded in primary and secondary sources. Sincerely, Mark and Tracy Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11411 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Mon Feb 2 06:56:30 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Mon Feb 2 06:56:38 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Department of History Scholarship and Award Application now open! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Historians, The Department of History Scholarships and Awards Application is now open! Our department has several different scholarships and awards, and plans to give out approximately $420,000 in scholarships and awards to students for the 2026-2027 academic year - why not apply and see if one of these students could be you?! You can read about our scholarships and awards on our Department of History website: https://history.washington.edu/scholarships-and-awards. The direct link to the 2026-2027 application is here. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. A quick note - you will need one recommendation from faculty as part of the application. We prefer this to be an instructor from one of your Department of History courses, but it can be from another course, if needed. If you are concerned that an instructor may not know or remember you - reach out to them! Remind them of what course(s) you took with them, how you did in that course, what you enjoyed/learned from the course (and History in general), your goals, and any other information you feel might help them write a good recommendation for you. If you're feeling nervous, use this as good (and low risk, potential high reward!) practice for advocating for yourself and networking! When you have gotten their permission, they can turn in the recommendation on the History Scholarship and Awards page, linked above. If you have any questions about the application, please contact us at histadv@uw.edu. Don't forget to also submit your nominations for the Pressly Endowed Prize for Outstanding History or Social Studies Teacher in a Washington School! Did you have a spectacular History or Social Studies teacher who you'd like to see get recognition for their hard work and passion for teaching? Then please scroll to the bottom of the Department of History Scholarships and Awards webpage (at the above link) and nominate them for this award! (All majors are welcome to nominate someone, so please feel free to encourage your friends to nominate their teachers, too!) Good luck! Thank you! Mark and Tracy Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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This workshop offers a hands-on introduction to the minor in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities: * explore the riches of UW Libraries and Tateuchi East Asia Library Special Collections from early manuscripts, historical printed books and maps to artists? books * try letterpress printing and book arts (print and make a small book). Write a letter on a typewriter (and mail it!) * discover techniques and challenges of digitization * experiment creatively with computational technologies, from NLP to AI We also have information below about the Minor in Textual and Digital Humanities. Please feel free to contact Geoff Turnovsky at gt2@uwe.edu or text@uw.edu with any questions! 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The UW Office of Undergraduate Research is thrilled to invite you to participate in the 29th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on May 15th, 2026, where you can showcase your work and engage with a vibrant community of scholars. Whether your project is in the sciences, humanities, arts, or any other field, we welcome all disciplines. Students at all stages in the research process are encouraged to present and your research project does not have to be fully complete to participate. Don't miss this chance to shine a spotlight on your research and connect with fellow scholars, submit your application by Thursday, February 12th at 11:59PM. Learn more about the application on our website, where you can also find a recording and the slides from the info session. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to undergradresearch@uw.edu. We look forward to celebrating your research at this year's Undergraduate Research Symposium! The Office of Undergraduate Research Team ---- Olivia Albiero, PhD (she/her) Associate Director, Office of Undergraduate Research Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity / Undergraduate Academic Affairs Affiliate Assistant Professor, German Studies Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803 Suite 171, Seattle, WA 98195 albieroo@uw.edu / https://washington.edu/undergradresearch Support Undergraduate Research Today with Your Gift! [Signature_Left_Purple_Hex.png] 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. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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See Course Descriptions for more details on courses offered Contact Maia Kreis fhlstudents@uw.edu with questions! ____________________________________________________ Maia Kreis (she/her/hers) Academic Services Manager UW Biology Alum UW Friday Harbor Laboratories 620 University Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250 fhlstudents@uw.edu Telephone: 206-616-0752 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Mon - Thurs 9:00 am- 1:00 pm Fri -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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For more information or to register to attend, visit the event website: https://events.uw.edu/HLS2026 Talks include: February 4 | Mark Letteney | Roman Prisons and the Mirror of History Ancient architects tell us that every Roman settlement should have a prison at its center, and archaeology suggests that most cities did. Purpose-built prisons populated the ancient Mediterranean and so did practices of incarceration: sentences of prison time stood beside manual labor in cities, in bakeries, and in mines. Less fortunate souls entered facilities to await execution, sometimes for years. This lecture explores the evidence for ancient incarceration in vignettes: reading letters that prisoners wrote on papyrus, investigating spaces where they were held, and analyzing depictions of captives in monuments, law-courts, and homes. Roman evidence does not model a just society, but it does offer a mirror where we can see modern practices of incarceration in a new light, asking which aspects of contemporary prisons are unique to modernity, and which reflect longer histories. February 11 | Charity Urbanski | Taking Hostages and Prisoners: Incarceration in Medieval Europe The phrase "medieval incarceration" usually conjures images of prisoners condemned to a damp dungeon and forgotten, but this was rarely the reality. Prisoners were often nobles who ran afoul of the king, disobedient monks, or wealthy people who could afford to pay a ransom, and the conditions in which they were held normally reflected their social status. This lecture explores the wide variety of carceral practices in medieval Europe and examines how the recovery of Roman law and the concept of the state in the twelfth century began to transform those practices. February 18 | Moon-Ho Jung | Interrogating Loyalty: Japanese Americans and World War II In 1942, the US government incarcerated more than 120,000 Japanese Americans in concentration camps, based on the racist argument that they were likely "disloyal" to the United States. In the ensuing years of World War II, the US government simultaneously sought to demonstrate the "loyalty" of Japanese Americans to American democracy. By placing US wartime policies and Japanese American responses in different historical contexts, this lecture will interrogate the meanings of loyalty, democracy, and national security-during World War II and in our own time. February 25 | Dan Berger | The Washington Prison History Project: Counter-Archives and Local Histories Prison is more than a place of punishment. It is also an archive. Yet the official story found in sentencing reports and conduct reviews is only part of the story. Incarcerated people generate a parallel counter-archive of resistance and transformation. The Washington Prison History Project is a multimedia digital effort to document this counter-archive at a local level. Across a series of publications, programs, and protests, incarcerated people have shown prison to be a central feature in the development of Washington and the country. An examination of this archive tells a different history of our state-and its possible futures. [cid:image002.jpg@01DC89F5.6BC27090] NICK GRALL FSAScot (he/him) Assistant to the Chair 308B Smith Hall | Box 353560 | Seattle, WA 98195-3560 206-543-6224 | history.washington.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 4789 bytes Desc: image002.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image004.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 33087 bytes Desc: image004.jpg URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Wed Feb 4 09:06:28 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Wed Feb 4 09:06:32 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Building a Movement (BAM) Labor Internship applications close next Monday! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear all, This is a friendly reminder that applications for the Building a Movement (BAM) Labor Internship (Spring 2026) DUE next Monday (Feb 9) 11:59pm PT. You can learn more about the positions we?re offering this year at https://labor.washington.edu/BAM. Organized by the UW Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, the BAM Internship is a paid internship program that connects undergraduate students at the University of Washington with the local labor movement, through partnerships with community organizations engaged with this work on a variety of levels. The internship will take place during Spring 2026. 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Please note that the due date for Honors is now due February 9th, 2026 The link to the 2026-2027 Department of History Honors Application can be found at this link. This is a competitive application process. In order to apply to the History Honors Program students must meet these prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in history At least 10 credits of upper division history coursework (300-400 level) completed in residence at the University of Washington To apply to the Honors in History program, students must complete the online application, which includes: * Unofficial Transcript (you can obtain a PDF of your unofficial UW transcript from your MyUW account) * Writing Sample: This should be a class paper (previous or current) that examines primary sources, secondary sources, or a combination of both. It should present an argument and include proper citations. Some examples of a writing sample are a research paper, a primary source analysis, a critical review of a secondary source, or a historiography. While a history paper is preferred, you should submit your best paper to date. Please limit your writing sample to 10 pages. * Statement of Purpose addressing your academic interests: Please share some possible research topic(s) for your Honors in History project. (We will not hold you to this topic(s) but would like to get a sense of your interests.) Why would you like to complete Honors in History requirements? This might include long-term goals and/or skills and strengths you hope to gain from the program. Limit your response to one page. * Two Recommendations: one of these must be from an instructor of a UW history course. Instructors will submit a recommendation form which they may access via this link. The deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 Honors in History program will be February 9th, 2026. You are also welcome to reach out to us (histadv@uw.edu) if you have any questions about the Honors in History program. Thank you! Mark and Tracy Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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They'll talk about researching Frederick Douglass, what it's like to build long-term relationships with historical figures and archives, and how scholarship can be personal, reflective, and joyful. The event includes a 45-minute conversation, a 15-minute Q&A, and an in-person reception. Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon Thursday, February 13 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Open Scholarship Commons The following day is Douglass Day, a community transcription-a-thon and celebration. You'll get hands-on experience working with historical documents connected to Frederick Douglass as part of a global public history project. No prior transcription or archival experience needed-drop in for as long as you can. Join us for one or both! These events are designed to go together: conversation and reflection on Wednesday, followed by collaborative, hands-on historical work on Thursday. Both are welcoming, low-pressure ways to engage with history beyond the classroom. These events are excellent examples of public history in action! More details and registration info are available on the Open Scholarship Commons calendar. We hope to see you there! AUBREY WILLIAMS (she/her/hers) Aubreyjw@uw.edu Open Scholarship and Digital History Librarian Scholarly Communication and Publishing University of Washington Book an Appointment The University of Washington acknowledges and respects the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Duwamish, Puyallup, Suquamish, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot nations. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Douglass Day Transcribe.png Type: image/png Size: 3231599 bytes Desc: Douglass Day Transcribe.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Douglass Chat.png Type: image/png Size: 2603754 bytes Desc: Douglass Chat.png URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Thu Feb 5 12:57:42 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Thu Feb 5 12:57:52 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship - Info Session and Workshops this month In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is offering an info session and workshops for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program. Please pass this email along to your students, especially those who are interested in studying abroad this year! The U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Gilman) Program provides scholarships of up to $5,000 with additional supplemental funding available for students studying a critical language and/or conducting STEM-related research while overseas. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. Application link: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/application-overview/ Next Deadline: March 5 We have three (3) dedicated workshops/info sessions to help you prepare for the Gilman Scholarship: Gilman Scholarship Info Session | February 10 from 4-5 pm (Zoom) - this coming Tuesday * Register here Application Writing and Feedback Session | February 18 from 3:30-5:00 pm (Mary Gates 171 and Zoom) * Register here * Feel free to drop in as long as you can! Gilman Scholarship Workshop & Feedback Session | March 2 from 3:30-5:00 pm (Mary Gates Hall 173R) * Register here * Feel free to drop in as long as you can! 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 / expd.uw.edu/scholarships / [cid:e6225687-06e0-4c30-a2da-3580361822ef] Book time to meet with me Campus: Tues-Thu / Remote: Mon, Fri Follow us on Instagram [cid:9377e9b1-bb24-4d52-a74a-4ac108f4b34b] 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... Name: Outlook-xjkesuxd.png Type: image/png Size: 528 bytes Desc: Outlook-xjkesuxd.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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There are two scholarships available from the Martin Family Foundation, with different application cycles and timelines: 1. Open now for early planners (2027-28 transfers): The Martin Family Foundation Achievement Scholarship application is now available. Deadline for applications is April 7, 2026. * This scholarship is open to WA resident students who have another year of full-time enrollment left to complete at their WA community college during 2026-27 and are looking forward to transferring to UW Seattle during the 2027-28 academic year (summer 2027 or later). * The scholarship provides $5,000 during the final year at community college (2026-27) and $12,000/year for up to 3 years at UW Seattle (contingent upon admission) starting in 2027. * This scholarship program typically receives a small number of applications (~20) for the 2-4 scholarships available. For those who can plan ahead, this is a good opportunity! * Please see full eligibility and application details here. * Direct link to the Martin Achievement Scholarship online application portal. 1. Will open in May for students planning to transfer this year: The Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship application will be available May 1-July 1, 2026. * This scholarship is open to WA resident students transferring from any community college in WA to UW Seattle for the coming 2026-27 academic year. Students transferring in spring 2026, summer 2026, fall 2026, or winter 2027 should apply for this scholarship when the application opens in May. * This scholarship provides $12,000/year for students once admitted to UW Seattle (contingent upon admission). * Please see full eligibility and application details here. * The application portal for this scholarship will open in May. Additional information about these scholarships is available on the Martin Family Foundation website, including FAQs, advice and recent Martin Scholar profiles. A handout/flier is also attached. Students and others are welcome to be in touch with me for more information or with questions. Thank you, Thor Locania MPA, M.Ed., Pronouns: they/them Admissions and Outreach Adviser Integrated Social Sciences University of Washington -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Best, Tracy From: Office of Undergraduate Research undergradresearch@uw.edu Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2026 2:21 PM To: Office of Undergraduate Research undergradresearch@uw.edu Subject: Re: Call for Applicants: 2026 Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities (SIAH) Dear Colleagues, We are writing with a reminder that Information Sessions for the 2026 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities are coming up soon! In addition, we have added a new information session date that will be hosted on the UW Bothell campus. Please see session details below: * Tuesday, February 10, 11AM-12PM, 171 Mary Gates Hall - Sign-Up * Wednesday, February 11, 10AM-11AM, Zoom - Sign-Up * Wednesday, February 18, 2PM-3PM, Truly House (UWB) - Sign-Up Please share with any students who may be interested in applying. Thank you for your support! Best, The Office of Undergraduate Research Team Office of Undergraduate Research Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity | Undergraduate Academic Affairs University of Washington Box 352803 | 171 Mary Gates Hall PH: 206-543-4282 www.uw.edu/undergradresearch/ [cid:2359CEE7-55AB-43D3-B21B-EFCA17A08A68] Support Undergraduate Research Today with Your Gift! ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Dear Students, The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2026 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities (SIAH)! SIAH offers an opportunity for undergraduates to engage in scholarly research with accomplished scholars and peers while earning full-time academic credit. Student participants will receive a $7,500 scholarship, develop research related to an interdisciplinary theme, and formally present their work at a closing symposium. This year?s theme is Seattle?s World Cup: Storytelling Through Community Mapping, will be developed and taught by Professors Caley Cook and Ron Krabill along with Ph.D. candidate Yasir Zaidan: As they hype around Seattle?s hosting of the 2026 FIFA Men?s World Cup continue to build, we often hear that ?the world is coming to Seattle!? But what does that really mean? The 2026 Summer Institute will use innovative community mapping alongside other arts and humanities methodologies (which could include photo and video essays, podcasts, journalistic reporting, blogging, etc.) to tell stories surrounding Seattle?s experience of the World Cup.? Key Program Details: ? Application Deadline: March 2, 2026 o 2026 SIAH Application Information ? Information Sessions: February 10 (In-Person) and February 11 (Virtual) o Information Session Sign-Up We hope that you consider applying for this terrific research and learning opportunity! If you have any questions, please email us at undergradresearch@uw.edu. Best, Sophie Pierszalowski, PhD Director, Office of Undergraduate Research Office of Undergraduate Research Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity | Undergraduate Academic Affairs University of Washington Box 352803 | 171 Mary Gates Hall PH: 206.543.4282 www.uw.edu/undergradresearch/ [cid:2359CEE7-55AB-43D3-B21B-EFCA17A08A68] Support Undergraduate Research Today with Your Gift! Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If you are still working on your application to Honors in History for the 2026-2027 year, you need to have your application turned in by midnight today (February 9th). Sincerely, Mark and Tracy *************** The Honors in History 2026-2027 application is now open! You can learn about Honors in History at our departmental website. Please note that the due date for Honors is now due February 9th, 2026 The link to the 2026-2027 Department of History Honors Application can be found at this link. This is a competitive application process. In order to apply to the History Honors Program students must meet these prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in history At least 10 credits of upper division history coursework (300-400 level) completed in residence at the University of Washington To apply to the Honors in History program, students must complete the online application, which includes: * Unofficial Transcript (you can obtain a PDF of your unofficial UW transcript from your MyUW account) * Writing Sample: This should be a class paper (previous or current) that examines primary sources, secondary sources, or a combination of both. It should present an argument and include proper citations. Some examples of a writing sample are a research paper, a primary source analysis, a critical review of a secondary source, or a historiography. While a history paper is preferred, you should submit your best paper to date. Please limit your writing sample to 10 pages. * Statement of Purpose addressing your academic interests: Please share some possible research topic(s) for your Honors in History project. (We will not hold you to this topic(s) but would like to get a sense of your interests.) Why would you like to complete Honors in History requirements? This might include long-term goals and/or skills and strengths you hope to gain from the program. Limit your response to one page. * Two Recommendations: one of these must be from an instructor of a UW history course. Instructors will submit a recommendation form which they may access via this link. The deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 Honors in History program will be February 9th, 2026. You are also welcome to reach out to us (histadv@uw.edu) if you have any questions about the Honors in History program. Thank you! Mark and Tracy Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Myra Lupton Scholarship for First-Generation College Students * ??One $3,500 award * Essay required; minimum 3.4 GPA required * Phi Beta Kappa membership not required? Ernest R. Stiefel Graduate Study Award?? * One $4,500 award * Essay required * Phi Beta Kappa membership required * Applicants must be enrolled in graduate or professional study at UW? or UPS Questions? Email scholarships@psa-pbk.org. UW Seattle undergraduate applicants working on this or any other scholarship application can get support from the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards. We have an upcoming Application Writing & Feedback Session on Feb. 18 at 3:30pm! See our events calendar for details. * Find scholarship advisors for all campuses and degree levels. Thank you, Robin 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:image001.png@01DC99D0.6EAB0020] [cid:image002.png@01DC99D0.6EAB0020] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 2440 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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UW Seattle 2026 Virtual Winter Job & Internship Fair Logistics * Wednesday, February 18 * 11:30am-3:00pm * Virtual via Handshake Details * 21 employers attending; 81% are actively hiring. * 6 employers are open to hiring for CPT/OPT. * Fair is open to all students and alumni of all three campuses. * Registration and sessions sign-ups are required. Preparation and Resources * Virtual Career Fair 101: How to Prepare for a Fair webinar: Thursday, February 12, 3:30pm-4:20pm, virtual * What to Expect at an In-Person Virtual Fair webpage * Participating in a Virtual Fair Handshake guide Please let me know if you have any questions. We're excited for a great event! Thank you! The Career & Internship Center Events Team CAREER & INTERNSHIP EVENTS University of Washington 134 Mary Gates Hall / Box 352810 / Seattle, WA 98195 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: 600 x 280 px Graphic - 2026 Winter Virtual Job & Internship Fair .png Type: image/png Size: 49283 bytes Desc: 600 x 280 px Graphic - 2026 Winter Virtual Job & Internship Fair .png URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Fri Feb 13 06:50:25 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Fri Feb 13 06:53:25 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards (OMFSA) Mid-February Scholarship Newsletter In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Featured Events UW Seattle 2026 Virtual Winter Job & Internship Fair Wednesday, February 18 from 11:30 am -3:00 pm | Virtual | Register here to attend ? This fair is open to all majors and years of study, including alumni, of all three UW campuses. You can expect to see employers representing all industries on Fair Day. Check out the list of jobs and internships the employers at the fair are hiring for! Application Writing and Feedback Session Wednesday, February 18 from 3:30-5:00 pm | Hybrid: In-person, Zoom | Register here to attend o Working on applications for scholarships, summer research programs, study abroad, etc.? Drop in and stay for as short or long as you like to draft materials, get feedback, ask questions, and make progress! Featured OMSFA Opportunities ? Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Scholarship | UW Nomination Deadline (Required): February 18 The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Scholarship program aids the United States in retaining its world leadership in technology and innovation by supporting the very best and brightest scholars in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while commemorating the legacy of America?s pioneering astronauts. The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awards fifty scholarships valued at up to $15,000 to each selected scholar. UW Nomination required, apply here. ? UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships | UW Deadline: April 16 The UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships are sponsored by the University of Washington alumni classes of 1954, 1957, and 1962 in honor of their 50th class reunions, the UW 50th Reunion Student Assistance Fund, the UW Class of 1955 Endowment Community Service Award, UW Class of 2016, Impact and Diversity Endowed Scholarship and the Alan R. Spence Transfer Student Support Fund. Most scholarships are open to all undergraduate students, all campuses, all years (including graduating seniors), all citizenship statuses (including international students and undocumented students). Award range: $500-$2,000. Scholarship & Academic Opportunities UW Academic Department Scholarships | Deadline: Various Be sure to check out your academic department's website to see if it offers any departmental scholarships. For many departments, their application cycle opens and closes Winter 2026, so please reach out to your departmental advisor. Killam Fellowship Program - Fulbright Canada | Deadline: February 15 The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in Canada and the United States to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in the other country. Award: $6,000 for one semester exchange or $12,000 for the academic year. CELE Summer Public Service Fellowship | Deadline: February 22 Are you interested in public service and leadership development? We are reaching out on behalf of the Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) team, who are excited to announce that applications are now open for the Summer Public Service Fellowship! This paid opportunity offers a unique opportunity to complete a 200-hour summer internship with a nonprofit or government organization while receiving a $5,000 stipend. ? Must be enrolled in both Spring and Autumn 2026 OR Spring and Summer 2026 quarters Washington State Opportunity Scholarship | Deadline: February 26 Provides up to $22,500 in financial aid, mentorship, and career resources to students pursuing high-demand careers in STEM and health care in Washington state. Eligibility: Be a Washington state resident (undocumented students are eligible); Plan/currently pursuing a bachelor?s degree in an eligible STEM or health care major?; Have a family income that does not exceed 125% of Washington state median family income; Complete the?Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ?or ?Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) by the application deadline. John Lewis Young Leaders Fellowship Application | Deadline: February 27 The JLYL program is a year-long fellowship that prepares college students for a future in community organizing and civic engagement. Throughout the year, fellows engage their campus and local communities in human rights work through a robust capstone project. Fellows receive resources and support to ensure their success in the program, including access to comprehensive grassroots organizing workshops, 1:1 mentorship from RFK Human Rights staff, financial support, and access to an extensive network of human rights professionals, peers, and program alumni. Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities | Deadline: March 2 Offers undergraduates the opportunity to engage in scholarly research alongside accomplished scholars and peers while earning full-time academic credit. Open to all students, regardless of citizenship status or class standing. Scholars receive a $7,500 Mary Gates Research Scholarship over Summer A & B terms. This year's theme: Seattle's World Cup Storytelling Through Community Mapping. Gilman International Scholarship | Deadline: March 5 The U.S. Department of State?s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Gilman) Program provides scholarships of up to $5,000 with additional supplemental funding available for students studying a critical language (up to $3,000) and/or conducting STEM-related coursework (up to $1,000) while overseas. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must receive a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. ? Gilman Scholarship Workshop & Feedback Session | March 2 from 3:30-5 pm Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship | Deadline (extended to): March 15 PSA-PBK offers up to three undergraduate scholarships of $3,000 each, as well as the Myra Lupton scholarship in the amount of $3,500 for a first-generation college student. Applicants do not have to be members of Phi Beta Kappa. Undergraduate Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.8. Myra Lupton Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.4. Hansen Leadership Institute | Deadline: March 15 The Hansen Leadership Summer Institute (HLI) 2026 is a fully-funded leadership development program hosted by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation. It brings together young people from around the world to build skills in areas like leadership, public speaking, intercultural dialogue, and mediation & conflict resolution. Eligibility: Must be 20-25 years old as of July 1, 2026, and have completed at least one year of university, or be a recent graduate (2024-2025). Going Abroad Scholarship | Deadline: March 15 The Going Abroad Scholarship is open to any citizen and/or resident of the United States (and its territories and possessions) enrolled full-time at an accredited institution of higher learning. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Award amount: $1,500. Obama Foundation Voyager Scholarship for Public Service | Deadline: March 17 The program has enabled students to travel to every corner of the globe during their Summer Voyages? from Bolivia to work on gender-based violence prevention trainings, to Alaska to learn about indigenous approaches to climate resilience, to Morocco to support migrant education initiatives, and many places in between. The Voyager Scholarship has exposed students to meaningful learning opportunities and ways to engage with the world that would not otherwise be possible. The scholarship offers up to $50,000 for students? junior and senior years, a $10,000 stipend, and free housing in Airbnb listings (up to $4,200) to pursue a summer work-travel experience between junior and senior year. Open to 2nd-year students or those transferring from a two-year to a four-year college for their 2026-2027 junior academic year. ? Sign up for an upcoming Voyager Scholarship Info Session Freeman-Asia Scholarship | Deadline: April 7 The Freeman-ASIA program is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program?s goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. Summer term: Up to $3,000. Semester/Quarter: Up to $5,000. Academic Year: Up to $7,000. Baldasty & Beam Scholarship for Unpaid Public Sector Internships | Deadline: April 12 Aims to reduce financial barriers and support students in pursuit of high-quality internships. Typical awards range from $1,000 ? $2,500. Students must meet the following requirements: Full-time enrolled undergraduate student at the UW Seattle campus Returning to campus Autumn quarter ? Graduating seniors are not eligible. Have received an offer for an un/underpaid internship in Summer (June-September) Underpaid is defined as total compensation under $500 for the summer. Professional Opportunities Ethnic Cultural Center RSO Student Diversity Event Fund (SDEF) ? More information about the Student Diversity Event Fund for Spring Quarter events National Institutes of Health Summer Internship Program | Deadline: February 18 This summer program at the National Institutes of Health is for college, graduate and professional students interested in exploring careers in research and healthcare. These are full-time research positions within one of the NIH Institutes and Centers (IC) in the NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP). Research groups are located on all NIH campuses, including the main campus in Bethesda, MD. Undergraduate Summer Fellows Program at UT Austin | Deadline: March 1 Fellows will engage in structured instruction and collaborative, hands-on work focused on designing evidence-based and theory-driven educational interventions. Weekly activities begin with guided instruction (e.g., mini-lectures, examples, discussion) in cognitive, metacognitive, and social-motivational science, then transition to process-focused intervention creation to not only develop an intervention but learn how to meaningfully engage in the scientific process to develop quality, impactful interventions. Who should apply: * Undergraduate students interested in education, broadly defined (e.g., learning, teaching, training, equity, technology, policy, design). * $2,000 stipend + free housing provided on the UT Austin campus Common Power Action Academy | Deadline: March 15 Action Academy is a paid, national civic leadership program for Gen Z students. The program brings together students across the country to learn from organizers and guest speakers, build community, and engage in civic action while developing the skills and confidence to participate in democracy. The 2026 Action Academy cohort runs June 23-August 28. Participants will receive a $1,000 stipend. Seattle Youth Employment Program Paid Internship | Deadline: March 21 Participants are placed in professional and/or structured paid work settings within City departments, local businesses and non-profit agencies to apply their knowledge, gain hands-on experience, develop professional connections, and build their resume. Must be between 16-24 years old, and those from qualifying-income households. Young Entrepreneur Academy - Washington State Department of Commerce The Young Entrepreneur Academy (YEA) is a free, virtual, on-demand, and self-guided training resource developed by the Washington State Department of Commerce, the Employment Security Department, and the Young Adult Advisory Council. It provides 10 units designed to help young adults (ages 16?30) navigate the entire business journey, covering topics like idea generation, legal basics, marketing, and finances. All the best (and Go Hawks!), Your OMSFA Team: Chetana, Robin, Tracy, Amy, and Simon Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards Undergraduate Academic Affairs Box 352803 Mary Gates Hall, Suite 171, Seattle, WA 98195 expd.uw.edu/scholarships | Schedule an appointment with us [cid:7fbd5426-0038-45b4-a751-1422f44a6d51] Follow us on Instagram! 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Best, Tracy TRACY MASCHMAN MORRISSEY Director of Academic Services Department of History http://depts.washington.edu/history/ Please click here to schedule an advising appointment Student resources in times of need pronouns: she/her 315 A Smith Hall, Campus Box 353560 (206) 221-5013/tmasch@uw.edu [logo] In office - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday From: Histinfo On Behalf Of Purnima Dhavan via Histinfo Sent: Friday, February 13, 2026 4:45 PM To: histinfo@uw.edu Subject: [Histinfo] History Coffee and Cookies, Feb. 17th Dear History Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community, As we head out to a longer weekend, please do not forget our very first History "Coffee and Cookies" hour in SMI 320 Tuesday morning, the 17th, at 10am. Start the next week with some sugar and company! We would like to see as many people as possible, you are welcome to stay for as long or as short a time as you can manage. We will kick off this session by sharing some ideas about community building in our program (but you won't get side eye if you just grab a cookie and go). Have a wonderful weekend, looking forward to seeing you all Tuesday morning. Purnima Purnima Dhavan Giovanni and Ann Costigan Endowed Professor in History Associate Professor Dept. of History University of Washington, Seattle -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 2722 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: ATT00001.txt URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Sun Feb 15 07:03:56 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Sun Feb 15 07:04:03 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] History Fellows - Career Prep and Next Steps- 2 Credits - Applications now open for Spring 2026 class In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Historians- Are you nervous about what you will do after you graduate? Thinking ahead about next steps in terms of jobs ? what kinds or how to apply for them, internships or even thinking about possibly applying for graduate or professional school? Are you thinking about potential careers and also could use two additional credits? If so, then try History Fellows! History Fellows is a course the department put together to help students workshop the next steps in their career and job application planning. Don?t miss this amazing opportunity. The History Fellows Program is a professionalization and career preparation program for undergraduate students interested in pursuing non-academic careers. In Spring 2026 it will be a 2 credit class (CR/NC) taught by Julie Osborn, Director of the History Writing Center, meeting once a week on Thursdays from 11:30 ? 12:20. https://history.washington.edu/history-fellows-program In collaboration with the University of Washington's Career & Internship Center, the program helps students workshop their next steps: preparing strong r?sum?s, enhancing interview skills, and building networks through personal contacts and social media. The program helps students find internships and jobs in local businesses and organizations, exposing students to the dynamics and demands of fields that interest them. Fellows will emerge more confident in themselves and more prepared for the challenges that await them in their career endeavors. There is an application for the class, but the main purpose of it is to gather information about where you are right now in preparing for the work world. The application is due by 8 AM on March 2nd, on this Google Form: https://forms.gle/upqTL2xXSaGkivo4A We are excited to help you make actionable plans to achieve your goals! Sincerely, Julie, Mark and Tracy Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11411 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Sun Feb 15 08:29:30 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Sun Feb 15 08:29:34 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Did you have an Outstanding History or Social Studies teacher in a high school in Washington State? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Historians- Did you have an excellent teacher of History or Social Studies when you were in high school in Washington state? Each year the UW Department of History gives an award to one excellent teacher of History or Social Studies in the state. This is a chance to let the world know how influential, effective, engaging, or important they were to you and the community. Please nominate them for the Pressly Endowed Prize for Outstanding History or Social Studies Teacher in a Washington School! Scroll to the bottom of the webpage for the Google link to the form, or click here: https://forms.gle/BjvjiWwjrFUbtBpt9 . If you'd like to see your outstanding History or Social Studies Teacher get recognition for their hard work and passion, please explain in the application tool what made your teacher extraordinary and how have they have given you an extraordinary understanding of the past. All UW students are welcome to nominate someone, so please feel free to encourage your friends to nominate their teachers, too! The deadline to nominate a teacher is Monday, March 2nd, 2026. Thank you! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at histadv@uw.edu if you have any questions. Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11411 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Tue Feb 17 12:23:59 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Tue Feb 17 12:24:07 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Phi Alpha Theta History Honorary Society- History Jeopardy! Today! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Historians Join us at our first meeting of the new year as we play Jeopardy! Bring your knowledge of all eras of history, you could win a coupon for our upcoming book sale! (among other things) We are visiting Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture this Sunday, Feb. 22nd at 12 pm! We will meet outside of Smith Hall at 11 am and take the light rail to the museum together! (or you may also meet the group at MoPOP). All UW students and majors are welcome. We are excited to see you there! If you have any questions, please DM us on Instagram @phialphatheta_uw Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] From: Emily Strassman Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 11:32 AM To: Mark Weitzenkamp Subject: Re: PAT Email Yes, sorry about that I realized right as I sent it. These are the captions for both. Join us at our first meeting of the new year as we play Jeopardy! Bring your knowledge of all eras of history, you could win a coupon for our upcoming book sale! (among other things) We are visiting Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture this Sunday, Feb. 22nd at 12 pm! We will meet outside of Smith Hall at 11 am and take the light rail to the museum together! (or you may also meet the group at MoPOP). All UW students and majors are welcome. We are excited to see you there! If you have any questions, please DM us on Instagram @phialphatheta_uw On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 11:28?AM Mark Weitzenkamp > wrote: Emily- Please write the text of the email, and I will send it out. Thanks, Mark ____________________________ Mark Weitzenkamp, PhD Academic Counselor for History Smith 315 University of Washington History Department Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195-3560 (206) 543-5691 ______________________________ From: Emily Strassman > Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 11:27 AM To: Mark Weitzenkamp > Subject: PAT Email Hello! Could you send these out today? Thank you! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We also host visitors who work in a variety of labor research roles and more. This class is great for folks interested in developing applied research skills, policy analysis, and applying an intersectional lens to workers' experiences. If students have not taken a prerequisite course, they can reach out to me (rerstad@uw.edu) for an add code. I've attached a flyer for the class,and I'm happy. Please enroll if this interests you, and also share with your departmental and other listservs. Please let me know of any questions. In solidarity, Rachel -- Rachel Erstad (she/her) Research Director Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies rerstad@uw.edu 206.543.7946 (Office) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Our featured speakers, fashion designers Nazia Siddiqui and Frilancy Hoyle, will lead a powerful conversation about what it means to be women of color in fashion and how to dress authentically while maintaining professionalism. After the discussion, they?ll join us for an interactive clothing swap and even help you individually build outfits that reflect your authentic self. There will be so many amazing pieces available at the swap! If you?re able, we encourage you to bring a tote bag?though we?ll have bags available just in case. We?ll also have light refreshments and finger foods for you to enjoy while you browse, swap, and style. If you haven?t already, be sure to RSVP on Eventbrite to secure your spot. And please share this event with friends, faculty, and staff across the UW community, we?d love to see even more familiar (and new!) faces there. We?re looking forward to a fun, empowering, and stylish evening together! Be sure to RSVP HERE on eventbrite. 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All of the other courses are also included farther down the email: HSTRY 498 A Topic: "Pirates in the Early Modern World" SLN: 15143 W 330-520PM Dr. Bryan Averbuch In this seminar, we will explore histories of piracy in the early modern Caribbean, Atlantic, Indo-Pacific, Mediterranean, and beyond. Synthesizing textual sources with maritime archaeology (including explorations of shipwrecks and sunken ports), we will investigate the origins of pirates, their culture and lives aboard ships and ashore, their frequently-unconventional tactics, and campaigns to suppress piracy. We will encounter female, Asian, African, Native American, and mixed-descent pirates, and explore gender and sexuality in pirate communities. We will examine the role of pirates in slave-trading and the establishment of colonial empires, as well as pirate opposition to these projects. We will also consider pirates in modern popular culture, and the 21st-century resurgence of piracy. In consultation with the instructor, students in the seminar will research a chosen topic in pirate history, drawing on primary and secondary sources to create a substantial research paper. No prior knowledge of pirate history is required! ************************************ If you intend to take a History Junior or Senior Seminar, now is the time to ask for an add code for the course you would like to take! I know that both Tracy and I have said to almost every new major that you need to plan ahead to get an add code for these class, since they fill up so quickly. Now is the time! Here are descriptions (below) from the faculty of each Junior and Senior Seminar offered in Spring 2026 to help you make registration choices. The full Spring Time Schedule has been released, but you should assume that there will be changes in the months before the quarter actually starts. We recommend students have completed at least two 300-400 level History courses before taking HSTRY 388. Students need to have taken HSTRY 388 before they are eligible to get an add code in HSTRY 494 or 498. If you want to add one of these courses, email the History Advising address (histadv@uw.edu) to be given an add code or to be put on the waiting list. Please remember to give clear information about which section you want to add, and also include your name and UW student number. These classes fill VERY quickly, so request your add codes sooner than later. Junior Seminars HSTRY 388 A Topic: "Journey to the Mongols" SLN: 15136 M1000-1250 Prof. Matthew Mosca This course examines the accounts left by travelers to the Mongol Empire. The sudden rise of the Mongol Empire, which came to dominate much of Eurasia in the thirteenth century, led to unprecedented cross-cultural interaction between Europe and Asia. In particular, it focused close attention on previously unfamiliar nomads - their lifestyles, beliefs, cultures, and military and political organization. By force or the lure of conquest and conversion, travelers set out across the Mongol Empire, through lands unknown to them. For Europeans, the new knowledge of Asia afforded by travel in the Mongol Empire both expanded and transformed conceptions of the world. This course is centered on two major primary sources written by European travelers in the Mongol Empire, which are compared with contemporary accounts of the Mongols by other European and Chinese authors. *** HSTRY 388 B Topic: "Cattle in Global History" SLN: 15137 MW 1030-1220 Prof. Joel Walker No animal has had a greater impact on world history than the cow. This course employs the history of cattle as a lens to investigate broad patterns in human-animal interaction from the Paleolithic era until today. The assigned readings range widely across world history, including the Ancient Near East, the Greco-Roman world, India, East Africa, Europe, and the Americas. *** HSTRY 388 C Topic: "Polar Exploration and Its Literature" SLN: 15138 TTh 1230-2220 Prof. Ross Coen The history of polar exploration is commonly understood in terms of the dramatic, romantic, and oftentimes tragic exploits of intrepid mariners such as Ernest Shackleton, Roald Amundsen, and Sir John Franklin. And while such stories abound in the literature and will be a significant part of the course, humankind's connection to the Arctic and Antarctic touches on deeper historical themes such as nationalism, colonialism, science, geographical misconceptions, Indigenous cultures, racial theories, the biological impact of cold, and the advances and limits of technology. This course will trace the evolution of polar exploration, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries, to demonstrate that exploration is an integral part of being human. Students will work with primary sources, read and discuss secondary works, think and write analytically, and hone their skills in developing evidence-based arguments. ************************** Seniors Seminars HSTRY 494 B Topic: "Everyday Life in Ancient China" SLN: 15141 W 1030-1220 Prof. Yifan Zheng How can we reconstruct the texture of ordinary life in ancient China when traditional histories focus on emperors and high politics, rather than food, leisure, family relations, religion and death of commoners? This seminar takes advantage of a major transformation in the field: the discovery of hundreds of thousands excavated bamboo and wooden manuscripts over the past few decades. Using these materials (letters, contracts, calendars, recipes, etc.) alongside a range of transmitted sources, we will explore how peasants, slaves, convict laborers, soldiers, women and local functionaries lived within the structures of empire. This course is organized around key life stages (birth, marriage, aging/health, and death) and emphasizes close reading, discussion, and sustained writing. Students will develop a research paper grounded in primary sources: you'll craft a proposal, workshop a draft with peers, give an end-of-quarter presentation, and submit a revised final paper. No prior knowledge of Chinese language or history is required; all students are welcome. *** HSTRY 498 A Topic: "Pirates in the Early Modern World" SLN: 15143 W 330-520PM Dr. Bryan Averbuch In this seminar, we will explore histories of piracy in the early modern Caribbean, Atlantic, Indo-Pacific, Mediterranean, and beyond. Synthesizing textual sources with maritime archaeology (including explorations of shipwrecks and sunken ports), we will investigate the origins of pirates, their culture and lives aboard ships and ashore, their frequently-unconventional tactics, and campaigns to suppress piracy. We will encounter female, Asian, African, Native American, and mixed-descent pirates, and explore gender and sexuality in pirate communities. We will examine the role of pirates in slave-trading and the establishment of colonial empires, as well as pirate opposition to these projects. We will also consider pirates in modern popular culture, and the 21st-century resurgence of piracy. In consultation with the instructor, students in the seminar will research a chosen topic in pirate history, drawing on primary and secondary sources to create a substantial research paper. No prior knowledge of pirate history is required! *** HSTRY 498 B Topic: "The 'Long' Civil Rights Movement" SLN: 15144 Th 1230-220 Prof. Travis Wright Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, television screens, newspaper headlines, and radio broadcasts blazed with stories of sit-ins, demonstrations, Supreme Court rulings, and landmark legislation like the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts. These events reshaped American society, leaving behind an enduring legacy that continues to spark debate and activism today. Yet, the Civil Rights Movement did not emerge fully formed, nor was it inevitable. How did it take shape within a particular social and political landscape? How was it built, sustained, and contested over time, and by whom? Whose labor, organizing, and vision made the movement possible, and how have these contributions been remembered, or left out, of dominant historical narratives? Finally, how does the Civil Rights Movement connect to ongoing social justice movements? This seminar seeks to answer these questions through an in-depth examination of the Civil Rights Movement. We will use a wide range of primary and secondary sources (films, music, oral histories, memoirs, recent scholarship, and more) to investigate the origins and evolution of the movement, exploring not only its iconic leaders and landmark moments but also the lesser-known activists and strategies that fueled and sustained its progress. Additionally, we will consider how the Black struggle for civil rights intersected with contemporaneous feminist, gay rights, labor, and antiwar movements. Through our discussions and research, we will reflect on the movement's profound achievements, its limitations, and its lasting impact on modern society. By the quarter's end, each student will have produced a substantive research paper, grounded in primary and secondary sources. Sincerely, Mark and Tracy Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11411 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Mon Feb 23 08:14:30 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Mon Feb 23 08:14:36 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Career Prep and Next Steps- 2 Credits - History Fellows Applications now open for Spring 2026 class In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Historians- Are you nervous about what you will do after you graduate? Thinking ahead about next steps in terms of jobs ? what kinds or how to apply for them, internships or even thinking about possibly applying for graduate or professional school? Are you thinking about potential careers and also could use two additional credits? If so, then try History Fellows! History Fellows is a course the department put together to help students workshop the next steps in their career and job application planning. Don?t miss this amazing opportunity. The History Fellows Program is a professionalization and career preparation program for undergraduate students interested in pursuing non-academic careers. In Spring 2026 it will be a 2 credit class (CR/NC) taught by Julie Osborn, Director of the History Writing Center, meeting once a week on Thursdays from 11:30 ? 12:20. https://history.washington.edu/history-fellows-program In collaboration with the University of Washington's Career & Internship Center, the program helps students workshop their next steps: preparing strong r?sum?s, enhancing interview skills, and building networks through personal contacts and social media. The program helps students find internships and jobs in local businesses and organizations, exposing students to the dynamics and demands of fields that interest them. Fellows will emerge more confident in themselves and more prepared for the challenges that await them in their career endeavors. There is an application for the class, but the main purpose of it is to gather information about where you are right now in preparing for the work world. The application is due by 8 AM on March 2nd, on this Google Form: https://forms.gle/gsX4XhG9QGRMUgQo9 We are excited to help you make actionable plans to achieve your goals! Sincerely, Julie, Mark and Tracy Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11411 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Mon Feb 23 08:17:07 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (Mark Weitzenkamp via Histmaj) Date: Mon Feb 23 08:17:13 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Department of History Scholarship and Award Application now open! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Historians, The Department of History Scholarships and Awards Application is now open! Our department has several different scholarships and awards, and plans to give out approximately $420,000 in scholarships and awards to students for the 2026-2027 academic year - why not apply and see if one of these students could be you?! You can read about our scholarships and awards on our Department of History website: https://history.washington.edu/scholarships-and-awards. The direct link to the 2026-2027 application is here. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. A quick note - you will need one recommendation from faculty as part of the application. We prefer this to be an instructor from one of your Department of History courses, but it can be from another course, if needed. If you are concerned that an instructor may not know or remember you - reach out to them! Remind them of what course(s) you took with them, how you did in that course, what you enjoyed/learned from the course (and History in general), your goals, and any other information you feel might help them write a good recommendation for you. If you're feeling nervous, use this as good (and low risk, potential high reward!) practice for advocating for yourself and networking! When you have gotten their permission, they can turn in the recommendation on the History Scholarship and Awards page, linked above. If you have any questions about the application, please contact us at histadv@uw.edu. Don't forget to also submit your nominations for the Pressly Endowed Prize for Outstanding History or Social Studies Teacher in a Washington School! Did you have a spectacular History or Social Studies teacher who you'd like to see get recognition for their hard work and passion for teaching? Then please scroll to the bottom of the Department of History Scholarships and Awards webpage (at the above link) and nominate them for this award! (All majors are welcome to nominate someone, so please feel free to encourage your friends to nominate their teachers, too!) Good luck! Thank you! Mark and Tracy Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey History Undergraduate Advising University of Washington Smith Hall 315 Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195 vm: 206.543.5691 fax: 206.543.9451 depts.washington.edu/history Please click here to schedule an advising appointment! [outlook.office365.com] [follow us on social media] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11411 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Tue Feb 24 08:37:26 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Tue Feb 24 08:37:33 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] History Honors Colloquium: Friday 3/6, 9:30 am - 3pm In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Historians- On Friday, March 6th, from 930am to 3:00pm, in Smith Hall 320, the 2025-2026 Honors in History students will be presenting their theses. Please attend to see their marvelous work. The schedule and topics are listed below and in the attached flyer. See you there! ----- 9:30 - 11:00 am Lanna Park Filipinos and Higher Education in Colonized Hawai'i Francis Albert Shen The Frontiersman: George E. Taylor and the Transnational Making of the Cold War Intellectual Thomas William Boyd Big Brother Has Changed its Interest: U.S. Involvement in the Militarization of the Brazilian Police Force Discussant: Professor Glennys Young 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Elizabeth Brown Matilda of Tuscany: Power, Lordship, and the Future of Italy Kaya Suraci Los Muxes de Juchit?n: The Evolution of a Third-Gender Identity From Mexico's Isthmus to the World Stage Grant Agustin Deines Mass Mobilization in the Toxic Archipelago: The Successes and Failures of Citizens' Movements in Postwar Japan Discussant: Professor Purnima Dhavan 1:30 - 3:00 pm Rowan Herron "And Teach the Midwife Never the Later": Emergency Baptism and its Instruction in 14th and Early 15th c. Medieval English Pastoral Manuals William A. Brooks Activity, Passivity, and the Urban Experience of Inner Austrian Counter-Reformation Michael Gillis Mudangs in the Missionary Imaginaries of Korea Discussant: Professor Christopher Bonura -- Arbella Bet-Shlimon Associate Professor of History University of Washington Box 353560 Seattle, WA 98195-3560 USA ph: (206) 616-5279 UW History bio | City of Black Gold (Stanford, 2019) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: UW History Honors Colloquium 2026 flyer accessible.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 47255 bytes Desc: UW History Honors Colloquium 2026 flyer accessible.pdf URL: From histmaj at u.washington.edu Sat Feb 28 10:01:56 2026 From: histmaj at u.washington.edu (HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj) Date: Sat Feb 28 10:06:06 2026 Subject: [Histmaj] Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards End of February Scholarship Newsletter In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Featured Events Gilman Scholarship Workshop & Feedback Session Monday, March 2 from 3:30-5:00 pm | Mary Gates Hall 173R | Register here to attend ? Planning to apply for the Gilman Scholarship? Come to this session to brainstorm your ideas and get feedback on your drafts. Drop in and stay for as short or long as you like. The Gilman Scholarship Deadline is March 5. OMSFA Tabling Events across the UW Seattle Campus! ? March 12 from 3-5 pm at Odegaard Library ? March 18 from 4-5:30 pm at the Ethnic Cultural Center Featured OMSFA Opportunity ? UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships | UW Deadline: April 16???? The UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships are sponsored by the University of Washington alumni classes of 1954, 1957, and 1962 in honor of their 50th class reunions, the UW 50th Reunion Student Assistance Fund, the UW Class of 1955 Endowment Community Service Award, UW Class of 2016, Impact and Diversity Endowed Scholarship and the Alan R. Spence Transfer Student Support Fund. Most scholarships are open to all undergraduate students, all campuses, all years (including graduating seniors), all citizenship statuses (including international students and undocumented students). Award range: $500-$2,000. Scholarship & Academic Opportunities UW Academic Department Scholarships | Deadline: Various Be sure to check out your academic department's website to see if it offers any departmental scholarships. For many departments, their application cycle opens and closes Winter 2026, so please reach out to your departmental advisor. Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities | Deadline: March 2 Offers undergraduates the opportunity to engage in scholarly research alongside accomplished scholars and peers while earning full-time academic credit. Open to all students, regardless of citizenship status or class standing. Scholars receive a $7,500 Mary Gates Research Scholarship over Summer A & B terms. This year's theme: Seattle's World Cup Storytelling Through Community Mapping. Gilman International Scholarship | Deadline: March 5 The U.S. Department of State?s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Gilman) Program provides scholarships of up to $5,000 with additional supplemental funding available for students studying a critical language (up to $3,000) and/or conducting STEM-related coursework (up to $1,000) while overseas. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must receive a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. ? Gilman Scholarship Workshop & Feedback Session | March 2 from 3:30-5 pm Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship | Deadline: March 15 PSA-PBK offers up to three undergraduate scholarships of $3,000 each, as well as the Myra Lupton scholarship in the amount of $3,500 for a first-generation college student. Applicants do not have to be members of Phi Beta Kappa. Undergraduate Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.8. Myra Lupton Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.4. Nordic Scholars Leadership Program | Deadline: March 15 The Nordic Scholars Leadership Program is a fully funded, immersive leadership program in the Nordic region for students and recent graduates who want to explore leadership beyond the classroom. This is a fully funded leadership education that will take place in the Nordic Region from September 1-13, 2026. Going Abroad Scholarship | Deadline: March 15 The Going Abroad Scholarship is open to any citizen and/or resident of the United States (and its territories and possessions) enrolled full-time at an accredited institution of higher learning. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Award amount: $1,500. Hansen Leadership Institute | Deadline: March 15 HLI provides training in the principles, practices, and psychology of effective, ethical and visionary leadership, as well as training and instruction on Mediation & Conflict Resolution, and International Cooperation. Obama Foundation Voyager Scholarship for Public Service | Deadline: March 17 The program has enabled students to travel to every corner of the globe during their Summer Voyages? from Bolivia to work on gender-based violence prevention trainings, to Alaska to learn about indigenous approaches to climate resilience, to Morocco to support migrant education initiatives, and many places in between. The Voyager Scholarship has exposed students to meaningful learning opportunities and ways to engage with the world that would not otherwise be possible. The scholarship offers up to $50,000 for students? junior and senior years, a $10,000 stipend, and free housing in Airbnb listings (up to $4,200) to pursue a summer work-travel experience between junior and senior year. Open to 2nd-year students or those transferring from a two-year to a four-year college for their 2026-2027 junior academic year. ? Sign up for an upcoming Voyager Scholarship Info Session Freeman-Asia Scholarship | Deadline: April 7 The Freeman-ASIA program is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program?s goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. Summer term: Up to $3,000. Semester/Quarter: Up to $5,000. Academic Year: Up to $7,000. Baldasty & Beam Scholarship for Unpaid Public Sector Internships | Deadline: April 12 Aims to reduce financial barriers and support students in pursuit of high-quality internships. Typical awards range from $1,000 ? $2,500. Students must meet the following requirements: Full-time enrolled undergraduate student at the UW Seattle campus Returning to campus Autumn quarter ? Graduating seniors are not eligible. Have received an offer for an un/underpaid internship in Summer (June-September) Underpaid is defined as total compensation under $500 for the summer. Professional Opportunities Ethnic Cultural Center RSO Student Diversity Event Fund (SDEF) ? More information about the Student Diversity Event Fund for Spring Quarter events Common Power Action Academy | Deadline: March 15 Action Academy is a paid, national civic leadership program for Gen Z students. The program brings together students across the country to learn from organizers and guest speakers, build community, and engage in civic action while developing the skills and confidence to participate in democracy. The 2026 Action Academy cohort runs June 23-August 28. Participants will receive a $1,000 stipend. Seattle Youth Employment Program Paid Internship | Deadline: March 21 Participants are placed in professional and/or structured paid work settings within City departments, local businesses and non-profit agencies to apply their knowledge, gain hands-on experience, develop professional connections, and build their resume. Must be between 16-24 years old, and those from qualifying-income households. 2026 Dempsey Startup Competition | Deadline: April 6 The Dempsey Startup Competition provides a real-world experience for student entrepreneurs, promoting student ideas and new venture creation to the entrepreneurial community. Participating in the Dempsey Startup gives students practice in the dynamics of venture creation by developing an idea, putting together a founding team, writing a business plan, and presenting to investors. All the best, and have a great weekend! 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