University of Washington Tacoma Office of Student Financial Aid

04/24/2023

The 2023 Elizabeth Thomas Legacy Scholarship application is NOW OPEN and will remain open until Friday, June 9th at 5pm.

The goal of the Elizabeth Thomas Legacy Scholarship is to increase the diversity of registered nurses in our community. The scholarship will recognize those who demonstrate excellence and commitment to improving the care and well-being of children and their families here at Seattle Children’s and in our community. The award may be used to assist with tuition and fees for persons who are preparing to become nurses and/or advancing their nursing skills through graduate level education. These scholarships reflect Seattle Children’s commitment to assist with the economic barriers that prevent some students from pursuing nursing careers.

The award may be used to assist with tuition and fees for persons who are preparing to become nurses and/or advancing their nursing skills through graduate level education. These scholarships reflect Seattle Children’s commitment to assist with the economic barriers that prevent some students from pursuing nursing careers. Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $5,000.

For more information and to access the application, please visit our webpage. Additionally, please consider sharing this opportunity with interested and eligible members of your community. See attached scholarship flyer for distribution.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

The Elizabeth Thomas Legacy Scholarship recognizes those who demonstrate excellence and commitment to improving the care and well-being of children and their families here at Seattle Children’s and in our community.

02/23/2023

02/03/2023

Plan to study abroad in 2023? Check out the Institute for Innovation and Global Engagement Study Abroad Award ($1000)!
This award is open to ALL UW Tacoma students who plan to participate in a for-credit study abroad program or internship offered through the study abroad office at UW Tacoma, UW Seattle, or UW Bothell. We expect to fund up to fifteen awards this year which may be used for program fees, flights, and incidental expenses. For more information and additional requirements, visit: IIGE Study Abroad Awards. Application Deadline: Friday, March 10, 2023

02/03/2023

Sea Mar will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to students who are of migrant or seasonal farm worker backgrounds. In addition to this, Sea Mar offers a $2,500 scholarship to students who demonstrate a history of advocacy, responsibility, accountability, and perseverance. The money can be used to cover expenses while you’re enrolled in college such as tuition, food, housing, books, etc. Take advantage of this opportunity. The deadline is April 30, 2023. Take the time to apply and submit your application. For any questions, please email [email protected] or call (206) 763-5277.

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02/03/2023

Hey Huskies!

The Free Tax Preperation events will be taking place from JAN 27th- April 15th at 12:30-4:30.For more info, please visit: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/firstgen/free-tax-prep

02/02/2023

Hey Huskies!

The scholarships and fellowships workshop will be taking place Tuesday Feb 7th from 12:30-1:20. In this workshop you will gain knowledge about opportunities now and post graduation. Hope to see y’all there!
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01/31/2023

SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT for Spring Quarter 2023

Up to three scholarships of $4,000 each will be awarded to UW students pursuing aging related research or careers related to provision of services to older adults.

Who is eligible:
• Currently enrolled UW undergraduate, graduate or professional students with an academic or career emphasis on aging, regardless of major. Applicants should have completed the first year of their program before applying
• UW Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma students are welcome to apply
• International and HB1079 students are welcome to apply

What to submit:
• Application (uw.edu/uwra/scholarship-application) including unofficial transcript
• A 2022-2023 FAFSA (or non-citizen financial need assessment form) must be on file in the Student Financial Aid office Evaluation criteria:
• Demonstrated experience in and commitment to paid or volunteer work benefiting older adults
• Academic performance
• Communication skills
• Financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)

Deadline for online receipt of all application materials is 12:00 noon, Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Graduate students: The UWRA also sponsors the UWRA Patricia Dougherty Fellowship in Aging. For information and application, visit grad.uw.edu/graduate-student-funding/uw-retirement-association-fellowship-in-aging/

The Graduate School is pleased to announce a competition for a fellowship for the 2023–24 academic year made possible through the generosity of the University of Washington Retirement Association (UWRA).

01/19/2023

Child Care Aware (CCA) of Washington is providing scholarships funded by the Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) Department to current or prospective child care providers who either live, work or attend an approved academic program in Pierce County, WA. The purpose of this funding is to help increase the early learning workforce in Pierce County with the goal of having more confident and skilled early learning professionals who can provide child care for children and families in Pierce County.

The scholarship supports those who are interested in obtaining degrees or certificates in early learning (birth to 5 years of age), as well as Directors or Owners of child care facilities pursuing degrees in Business Administration or Business Management. PCHS is dedicated to connecting those in need with services to improve their quality of life and promote self-sufficiency.

Scholarship Benefits:

Full Tuition and Tuition-Related Fees Paid
Stipend for Books, Materials and Equipment
Tutors and Academic Support Paid
Paid Release Time (Payment to Employer for Scholar’s missed work)
Student Teaching Stipend (To offset salary loss while completing degree requirements)

Eligibility:

Work at a Pierce County licensed child care facility Or...live in Pierce County
Can live in surrounding counties if working in Pierce County
Enrolled, or intend to enroll in an Early Childhood Education or *Business Administration or Management program in Pierce County
Can attend a program in another county if living or working in Pierce County

**Applicants must meet one of the requirements listed above by either living, working, or attending school in Pierce County

Accepted Programs:

Early Childhood Education Stackable Certificates and Degrees (WA State approved)
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from a Washington State early learning higher education program (college or university)
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Business Management (Facility Directors and Owners only)

**Priority for this scholarship funding will be given to:

Currently employed child-care providers needing to meet their minimum education requirements
BIPOC providers from or serving BIPOC communities

For additional questions about this scholarship, please refer to the website at: https://childcareawarewa.org/providers Or, you can contact the team at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1-866-308-3224

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee funding. Notifications will be sent via email the first week of the month following your submission.

Caring for children and running a business takes a lot of different skills. The following resources can help. For more information, tools and resources, visit our pages for professional development and Early Achievers. Child Care Business Edge

01/19/2023

Gesa is awarding:

Two $5,000 and ten $2,000 scholarships to entering first-year college students.
Five $2,000 and one $5,000 scholarship to current college students.
Five $1,000 Student Loan Repayment scholarships for eligible members with accredited degrees.
$50,000 in scholarships to our High School Credit Union Program participants.

You can find more information about the application categories at gesa.com/category/scholarships/

Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2023. You can access the application by following the link below.

APPLICATION LINK

Gesa Credit Union in Washington provides scholarships for college applicants, attendees, and post-college credit union members for college education.

01/19/2023

UW TACOMA INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Milgard School of Business in collaboration with the Office of Equity and Inclusion are proud to establish 10 inaugural Inclusive Excellence Student Scholarships. The University of Washington, Tacoma proudly celebrates the diversity of its student body and realizing that not everyone has equal access to funding and resources, we are committed to level the playing field, such that all our students feel equipped to explore and act on their career goals and contribute their unique talents towards creating positive change in the world.

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION

• The scholarship will offer a one-time $1,000 award each for ten (10) qualifying applicants in each academic year.
• These funds can be used to offset tuition, books, and other school-related expenses.

ELIGIBILITY

• Any sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program (12 credits per quarter) at the University of Washington, Tacoma is eligible to apply.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Students already receiving other sources of financial aid may apply.
• You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are utilizing tuition-exempt benefits or if your employer provides tuition reimbursement.

TIMELINE

• February 01, 2023: Scholarship applications open online
• March 15, 2023: Completed applications due
• April 15, 2023: Scholarship awards announced

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

• Complete the online application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEntdTzhxxLw1xeHMkPP58auu5fJ9qrjKcEtg40hqGJ8NxUA/viewform?usp=sf_link
• Upload a Statement of Purpose (500 words maximum) describing what diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice mean to you. This can incorporate your: 1) deep or lived experience of barriers faced and/or overcome; 2) your career goals and how you want to contribute your unique talents towards creating positive change in the world; 3) any volunteer or professional experience you have had in supporting diverse/ underrepresented communities(for example, registered student organizations, UW Tacoma Center for Equity and Inclusion, non-profit or community organizations, etc.); or 4) if you have not had the opportunity for such experience, please describe how you will use your education to further this important work.

• Name this document as LastName_FirstName_PersonalStatement (.doc, .docx, .pdf) and upload along with your application form no later than March 15, 2023. Upload your Statement of Purpose Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEntdTzhxxLw1xeHMkPP58auu5fJ9qrjKcEtg40hqGJ8NxUA/viewform?usp=sf_link

• Please email [email protected] for any clarifications or questions.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS

• Successful scholarship recipients will be announced on April 15, 2023.
• Scholarship funds will be disbursed to the student account one week prior to the start of the 2023 Autumn Quarter.
• Successful recipients will participate in a celebration event at the end of the academic year.

11/08/2022

Sponsored by Sound Credit Union - Deadline November 28, 2022

You are eligible for the scholarship if:
You are a UW Tacoma student currently enrolled in Autumn Quarter 2022 in any UW Tacoma program, not intending to graduate prior to Spring 2023.
Preference will be given to first-generation, need-based students. But all students are encouraged to apply.

You may not be eligible if:
You are utilizing tuition-exempt benefits
Your employer provides tuition reimbursement

https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/business/financial-literacy-scholarship

07/19/2022

Apply to be a 2022 UWAA Homecoming Scholar! (Applications due by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2022.)
If these past years have shown us anything, it’s that Huskies are adaptable, tenacious, and resolute. Tell us about your unique Husky Experience — apply to be a 2022 Homecoming scholar!

The UWAA is offering $2,000 scholarships to six Huskies from all three UW campuses who exemplify the difference a UW education can make on the lives of students. Curious about what that might mean? Meet the 2021 Homecoming Scholars here.

Homecoming Scholars:

Receive one of six $2,000 Homecoming scholarships.
Will be UW sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students at any UW campus in fall, 2022.
Can articulate the impact of a transformational educational experience while enrolled at the UW.
Are a positive representative of the University.
Demonstrate a commitment to community.

Applications are open now! Scholarships will be awarded in the fall.