The UW Admissions Office is the best resource for students considering attending the UW. Unfortunately, the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards (OMSFA) does not offer scholarships to students or are involved in the awarding of scholarships to incoming students.
Instead, OMSFA serve as a clearinghouse of scholarship information. In this capacity, OMSFA gathers information on funding opportunities for which UW students could apply. This information is available only to current UW students and alumni.
All current UW students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree are eligible. This includes WA state residents, non-residents and international students in all majors and class years. Graduate students, non-matriculated students or non-UW students are not eligible.
Please refer to the Graduate School Preparatory Services page for more information. To be eligible, you must:
- be a low-income student who is also a first-generation college student
- be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or in the process of obtaining permanent residency
The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards maintains an online database of scholarships available to current undergraduate UW students.
The UW Graduate School’s website has information about funding for graduate students.
UW current and admitted graduate students can also receive help to locate funding opportunities for graduate related expenses. For more information, go to the Graduate Funding Information Service page.
Set up an appointment through the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards website.
Set up an appointment through the Office of Undergraduate Research website. Click here to be redirected.
Note: The Office of Undergraduate Research do not have telephone lines. If you have any specific inquiries, please email them at undergradresearch@uw.edu.
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OOUR) website has a database of research opportunities available for students to access. OOUR highly recommend that students first attend an information session and setting up an advising appointment for more information on how to search, plan and prepare for undergraduate research.
Yes. General Studies (GEN ST) 350 is 1-6 credit online, asynchronous course for students engaged in internships, jobs or volunteer work. It allows you to earn academic credit for real-world experience. Applications are processed via Handshake and must be completed by Week 2 of the quarter. Go to the GEN ST 350 course instructions page to apply.
Transfer Student FAQ
For undergraduate transfer students, visit our transfer resources page to get started on learning about research-related programs at the UW. Keep in mind, summer research opportunities may change from year to year with many application deadlines happening in late fall/winter.
For students interested in receiving merit-based funding, visit our transfer students resource page on the OMFSA website to get started with exploring scholarship options. Transfer students can and should be looking at all scholarships, not just the few examples that have opportunities specifically aimed at transfer students on our website.
For students that are interested in undergraduate research or merit-based scholarships refer to our databases. Some programs may have requirements related to class standing, academic level, field of study, or time remaining at the UW. As a transfer student, check the eligibility requirements for each opportunity before applying. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, contact us at 206-543-4282 or expd@uw.edu
Start early! Depending on when you transfer to the UW, you can plan your search around the time you have available. Explore opportunities as soon as you can, check deadlines early, and focus on experiences that fit your interests, goals, and time at the UW.
Start by considering how much time you have left at UW and what you want to gain from the experience. Some opportunities may be designed for students earlier in their undergraduate careers, while others may be a better fit for students closer to graduation. You can always talk to our advisors for extra help if you’re interested in undergraduate research, community-based opportunities or merit-based scholarships.