The Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity (EXPD) programs include:
Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center
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Community Engaged Coursescele.uw.edu/students/opportunities/community-engaged-learning-courses Programs are centered around the areas of community-engaged learning, democratic engagement, leadership education, preK-12 student success and place-based initiatives. Build authentic community and expand your educational experience at the University of Washington. Browse our opportunities below to find something that works for you. |
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CELE Fellowshipscele.uw.edu/students/opportunities/cele-fellowships Several CELE fellowships support and recognize student service and leadership. Designed for incoming students, Ellis Civic Fellows are selected on the basis of financial need, dedication towards service, personal growth, and leadership development, and the ability to make a 4-year commitment toward fulfilling Fellowship expectations. In addition, CELE Summer Fellowships provide undergraduates with the opportunity to deepen their commitment to community engagement and leadership. CELE Summer Fellows are selected based on the strength of a community project proposed in collaboration with a public sector (nonprofit or governmental) organization. |
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Dialogue InitiativeThe UW Dialogue Initiative sets the foundation for students to learn and practice meaningful discourse centered on empathy, honesty, and respect. The initiative encourages students to be aware of misinformation and disinformation, diligent about checking the sources of information, and critical thinkers and scholars. |
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Dream Projectcele.uw.edu/programs/dream-project Dream Project hosts College and Career Readiness Assistant internships, utilizing work-study awards and stipends supported by the Mary Gates Endowment for Students to provide paid opportunities for UW students to participate in near-peer mentorship at middle and high schools in the South Seattle and South King County region. |
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Husky Leadership Certificate (HLC)cele.uw.edu/students/opportunities/husky-leadership-certificate Through the HLC, students identify, articulate and demonstrate their leadership growth and accomplishments during their undergraduate education. |
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Riverways Education Partnerships
cele.uw.edu/students/opportunities/riverways-rural-tribal-programs Riverways Education Partnerships recruits UW students to participate in a variety of programs that partner with rural and tribal K-12 schools across Washington State as a means of transforming the learning and inspiring the growth of both groups of students, while addressing inequities in public education. |
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Undergraduate Community Based Internships (UCBI)
cele.uw.edu/programs/undergraduate-community-based-internships-ucbi UCBI is a paid internship program that places undergraduates in nonprofit and public sector organizations. Students interested in public service get the chance to explore, contribute, and grow as they work in, with, and for local communities. Students work on-site with their host organizations 10 hours per week. Students spend an additional two hours each week with program staff and fellow interns through one-on-one mentorship and cohort meetings. This cohort-based model allows students to learn in-depth about social issues and reflect on power, privilege, identity, and systems of oppression. |
Undergraduate Research
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Office of Undergraduate Research (OOUR)washington.edu/undergradresearch OOUR advocates for inclusive and meaningful research experiences, promotes student engagement in research, and provides centralized support for undergraduate research at the University of Washington. |
Scholarships and Fellowships
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Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards (OMSFA)OMSFA helps UW undergraduates and alumni develop the skills and personal insights necessary to pursue scholarships appropriate to their goals. OMSFA has the recognition and support of the campus community and contributes to the mission and national reputation of the University of Washington. |
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Mary Gates Endowment for StudentsThe Mary Gates Endowment for Students supports University of Washington undergraduates to become independent learners and community leaders through research and leadership scholarships. |
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Global Fellowships Prep (GFP)scholaraships.uw.edu/get-started/global-fellowships-prep GFP is a spring–summer support program for UW students and alumni across all three campuses. You’ll get individualized advising, timely emails, and a slate of workshops, conversations, panels, and feedback events to strengthen your applications for fellowships—whether for research, graduate study, community projects, teaching English, or opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. |
Student Success
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Early Identification Program (EIP)EIP is an Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMAD) support program with the mission of increasing awareness of graduate school for OMAD students. The goal is to increase the number of students attending graduate school and enhance the likelihood of finding financial resources for and being admitted into a graduate program. EIP primarily supports students interested in Masters and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree pathways. |
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Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
washington.edu/omad/gsps/trio-mcnair-scholars The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at the University of Washington is a Ph.D. preparatory program that prepares eligible undergraduate students for doctoral study through involvement in research and scholarly activities. |
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Champions Programdepts.washington.edu/omadcs/champions Originally established in 2010 to support undergraduate students who had experienced foster care at any point in their lives, the UW Champions Program broadened its reach to serve students who have experienced unaccompanied homelessness (UHY) in 2019, following the expansion of the Washington State Passport Scholarship. Today, the Champions Program continues to grow, providing holistic, student-centered support to help foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth thrive academically and personally while pursuing their baccalaureate degrees. |