Financial Aid

Private Off Campus Scholarships

The following scholarships are taken from various scholarship databases and are not linked to the UW Bothell. This site is meant to serve only as a resource to current and prospective UW Bothell students as they search for additional opportunities to fund their education.

Private Opportunities

Scholarship Name/Organization

Category/Eligibility

Website/Contact

 

Scholarships Specific to IAS

 

Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Program

Environmental Studies; Age 21+, Sophomore or Junior Standing

www.nfwf.org/programs/budscholarship/index.cfm

Garden Club of America

Environmental Studies

www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/summeraward.xhtml

Humane Studies Fellowship

IAS-Various, see web

www.theihs.org/article.php/117.xhtml

Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship

Careers in Public Service

www.wm.edu/harriman

PPIA Fellowship Program

Public Policy & International Affairs

www.ppiaprogram.org/programs

WA State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Hispanic Heritage

www.wshcc.com

Woodinville Garden Club

Environmental Studies

See Scholarship Office

   
 

Scholarships Specific to CSS

 

Microsoft Scholarships

Various, see web

http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx

All Nations Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program

Computer Science & Technology Majors

www.anamp.org

   
 

Scholarships Specific to Business

 
   
   
 

Scholarships Specific to Nursing

 

Army Nursing ROTC

Nursing

http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/nurse_program.jsp

ENA Emergency Nurses Association

Nursing Grants and Scholarships-undergraduate and graduate students

www.ena.org/foundation/grants

King County Nurses Association

Nursing Scholarships

www.kcnurses.org/member_alerts_and_grants.xhtml

Mary Mahoney Scholarship

Nursing students

See Scholarship Office

Mount Baker Nurses Association

Nursing students; From Whatcom County or resided in past 12 months

See Scholarship Office

Navy Medical Programs

Nursing students interested in a Navy career and tuition assistance or loan repayment

http://www.navyjobs.com/careers/officer/healthcare/nursing/

Northwest Navy Nurse Corps Association

Nursing majors

See Scholarship Office

Nursing VALOR Scholarship

Nursing majors

See Scholarship Office

Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing Scholarship Program

Nursing majors

Contact Cheryl Davis cheryl.davis@multicare.org

WA State Health Professional Scholarship

Loan repayment and Scholarships

http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/health.asp

   
 

Scholarships Specific to Education/Teacher Certification

 

Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships

Teachers in the field and graduate education students

http://www.aauw.org/fga/index.cfm

Peggy Vatter Memorial Scholarship

Teaching Certification and Graduate Studies

Look for "scholarships" under the category menu on the left side of webpage www.wsta.net

Rita Lowe Scholarship

Teaching Certification

www.wsmc.net

   
   
 

Scholarships Specific to Ethnicity

 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Hispanic Heritage

www.hsf.net/scholarship

Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship

JACL member-incoming freshmen, continuing undergraduate, and graduate students

www.jacl.org/documents/06-ScholarshipBrochure.doc

National council of Jewish Women-Seattle section

Jewish community involvement

www.ncjwseattle.org/collegescholarships.xhtml

National Italian American Foundation

Italian Heritage or Major in Italian Studies/Language

www.niaf.org/scholarships/about.asp

Statira Biggs Scholarship

International Students, residents of Japan, Korea, Manchuria

See Scholarship Office

Statira Biggs Scholarship

International Students, residents of Japan, Korea, Manchuria

See Scholarship Office

The Kosciuszko Foundation

Students of Polish descent

www.ksciuszkofoundation.org

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students

Minority Students

www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

   
 

Scholarships Specific to Women

 

BPW Career Advancement Scholarship

Women age 25+

www.bpwusa.org

Jeannette Rankin Foundation Women's Education Fund

Women, age 35+, low income

www.rankinfoundation.org/apply/apply.xhtml

Talbot's Women's Scholarship

Women who completed HS or GED 10+ years ago

www.1.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp

Women's Opportunity Awards Program

Women who provide primary financial support to their family

www.soroptimist.org

Women's Overseas Service League Scholarship

Women who are committed to advancement in military or other public service careers

See Scholarship Office

   
 

Scholarships for Persons with Disabilities

 

National Federation of the Blind

Legally blind

www.nfb.org/sch_intro.htm

Sertoma Scholarship

Hearing Impaired

www.sertoma.org/general/scholarships.htm

   
 

Scholarships Specific to Current and Former Members of the Military and their Family

 

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Children or grandchildren of Active and Retired Marines or Navy Corpsmen

www.mcsf.org

Navy Medical Programs

Nursing students interested in a Navy career and tuition assistance or loan repayment

http://www.navyjobs.com/careers/officer/healthcare/nursing/

Troop to Teachers

Active, honorable discharge, reserve, or retired military, see web for other criteria

www.proudtoserveagain.com

   
 

Scholarships for Graduate Studies

 

American Association of University Women

Various Grants and Fellowships, see website

www.aauw.org

Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, Inc.

Women with a physical disability pursing a graduate degree

http://www.ela.org/scholarships/scholarships.xhtml

National Science Foundation

Fellowships for graduate students in the science fields

http://see.orau.org/

Skagit Women's Alliance and Network Scholarship

Women who work or reside in Skagit County, must hold bachelor's or master's degree

Contact Glenda Hobbs at 360-424-1695

The Byron Hanke Fellowship

Graduate Research on Community Associations

http://www.cairf.org/schol/hanke.xhtml

Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation

Various Opportunities for Graduate Students in Foreign Affairs and Public Service

http://www.woodrow.org/

   
 

Miscellaneous Scholarships with Varying Criteria

 

Chela Education Financing

Various, see web

www.chelastudentloans.org

Edward E. Carlson Leadership Award

Leadership and service

http://depts.washington.edu/leader

ESA Foundation

Various, see web

www.esaintl.com/esaf/scholarship_application

Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. Scholarship

Leadership and service, membership not required

http://students.washington.edu/gaouw/scholarship.xhtml

Garden Club of America

Environmental Studies

www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/summeraward.xhtml

Jewish Studies Program Advisory Board Scholarship

Coursework in Jewish Studies

206-543-4835

Library Research Award for Undergraduates

Various, see web

www.lib.washington.edu/researchAward

Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship

Leadership and service

www.washington.edu/oue/mge/becoming_leadership.shtml

Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

Resident of a participating American Mensa local group

http://www.merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships/index.php

Microsoft Scholarships

Various, see web

http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx

NISH National Scholar Award for Workplace Innovation & Design

Solutions to accommodate disabilities in the workplace

www.nish.org

Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship

Careers in Public Service

www.wm.edu/harriman

Phillips Foundation Ronald Reagan Future Leaders Scholarship

Leadership in promoting freedom, constitutional principles and American values

www.thephillipsfoundation.org/futureleaders.htm

PPIA Fellowship Program

Public Policy & International Affairs

www.ppiaprogram.org/programs

Pride Foundation Scholarships

Multiple scholarships. LBGT students and Allies

www.pridefoundation.org

Public School Employees of WA Scholarships

Two types: Public school workers and their children

www.pseofwa.org/scholarship.htm

S. Sterling Munro Public Service Fellowship

Public Service/Leadership

http://depts.washington.edu/leader/6_recognition/sterling_fellowship.xhtml

Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program

Low income and unmet need

www.thesalliemaefund.org/bridging/index.xhtml

Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation

WA resident; junior or senior or 5th year undergrad

www.wascottishrite.org/under_g.htm

ShopKo Scholar

Academic achievement and community service

www.shopko.com/corporate/community/scholars/index.jsp

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics

Essay Contest

www.eliewieselfoundation.org

UPS Earn and Learn Program

Part time worker @ UPS

https://ups.managehr/benefits/earn.xhtml

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships

Low income, 50% of scholarships for ethnic minorities

http://www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship/index.xhtml

WA Educational Opportunity Grant

WA place bound residents, see web

www.hecb.wa.gov

WFAA Ethnic Awareness Committee Scholarship

Financial Need

www.wfaa.org/docs/students/scholarships/ethnicawareness.xhtml

   
 

All Scholarships in Alpha Order

 

All Nations Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program

Computer Science & Technology Majors

www.anamp.org

Army Nursing ROTC

Nursing

http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/nurse_program.jsp

BPW Career Advancement Scholarship

Women age 25+

www.bpwusa.org

Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Program

Environmental Studies; Age 21+, Sophomore or Junior Standing

www.nfwf.org/programs/budscholarship/index.cfm

Chela Education Financing

Various, see web

www.chelastudentloans.org

Edward E. Carlson Leadership Award

Leadership and service

http://depts.washington.edu/leader

Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships

Teachers in the field and graduate education students

http://www.aauw.org/fga/index.cfm

ENA Emergency Nurses Association

Nursing Grants and Scholarships-undergraduate and graduate students

www.ena.org/foundation/grants

ESA Foundation

Various, see web

www.esaintl.com/esaf/scholarship_application

Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. Scholarship

Leadership and service, membership not required

http://students.washington.edu/gaouw/scholarship.xhtml

Garden Club of America

Environmental Studies

www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/summeraward.xhtml

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Hispanic Heritage

www.hsf.net/scholarship

Humane Studies Fellowship

IAS-Various, see web

www.theihs.org/article.php/117.xhtml

Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship

JACL member-incoming freshmen, continuing undergraduate, and graduate students

www.jacl.org/documents/06-ScholarshipBrochure.doc

Jeannette Rankin Foundation Women's Education Fund

Women, age 35+, low income

www.rankinfoundation.org/apply/apply.xhtml

Jewish Studies Program Advisory Board Scholarship

Coursework in Jewish Studies

206-543-4835

King County Nurses Association

Nursing Scholarships

www.kcnurses.org/member_alerts_and_grants.xhtml

Library Research Award for Undergraduates

Various, see web

www.lib.washington.edu/researchAward

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Children or grandchildren of Active and Retired Marines or Navy Corpsmen

www.mcsf.org

Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship

Leadership and service

www.washington.edu/oue/mge/becoming_leadership.shtml

Mary Mahoney Scholarship

Nursing students

See Scholarship Office

Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

Resident of a participating American Mensa local group

http://www.merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships/index.php

Microsoft Scholarships

Various, see web

http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx

Mount Baker Nurses Association

Nursing students; From Whatcom County or resided in past 12 months

See Scholarship Office

National council of Jewish Women-Seattle section

Jewish community involvement

www.ncjwseattle.org/collegescholarships.xhtml

National Federation of the Blind

Legally blind

www.nfb.org/sch_intro.htm

National Italian American Foundation

Italian Heritage or Major in Italian Studies/Language

www.niaf.org/scholarships/about.asp

Navy Medical Programs

Nursing students interested in a Navy career and tuition assistance or loan repayment

http://www.navyjobs.com/careers/officer/healthcare/nursing/

NISH National Scholar Award for Workplace Innovation & Design

Solutions to accommodate disabilities in the workplace

www.nish.org

Northwest Navy Nurse Corps Association

Nursing majors

See Scholarship Office

Nursing VALOR Scholarship

Nursing majors

See Scholarship Office

Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship

Careers in Public Service

www.wm.edu/harriman

Peggy Vatter Memorial Scholarship

Teaching Certification and Graduate Studies

Look for "scholarships" under the category menu on the left side of webpage www.wsta.net

Phillips Foundation Ronald Reagan Future Leaders Scholarship

Leadership in promoting freedom, constitutional principles and American values

www.thephillipsfoundation.org/futureleaders.htm

PPIA Fellowship Program

Public Policy & International Affairs

www.ppiaprogram.org/programs

Pride Foundation Scholarships

Multiple scholarships. LBGT students and Allies

www.pridefoundation.org

Public School Employees of WA Scholarships

Two types: Public school workers and their children

www.pseofwa.org/scholarship.htm

Rita Lowe Scholarship

Teaching Certification

www.wsmc.net

S. Sterling Munro Public Service Fellowship

Public Service/Leadership

http://depts.washington.edu/leader/6_recognition/sterling_fellowship.xhtml

Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program

Low income and unmet need

www.thesalliemaefund.org/bridging/index.xhtml

Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation

WA resident; junior or senior or 5th year undergrad

www.wascottishrite.org/under_g.htm

Sertoma Scholarship

Hearing Impaired

www.sertoma.org/general/scholarships.htm

ShopKo Scholar

Academic achievement and community service

www.shopko.com/corporate/community/scholars/index.jsp

Statira Biggs Scholarship

International Students, residents of Japan, Korea, Manchuria

See Scholarship Office

Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing Scholarship Program

Nursing majors

Contact Cheryl Davis cheryl.davis@multicare.org

Talbot's Women's Scholarship

Women who completed HS or GED 10+ years ago

www.1.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics

Essay Contest

www.eliewieselfoundation.org

The Kosciuszko Foundation

Students of Polish descent

www.ksciuszkofoundation.org

Troop to Teachers

Active, honorable discharge, reserve, or retired military, see web for other criteria

www.proudtoserveagain.com

UPS Earn and Learn Program

Part time worker @ UPS

https://ups.managehr/benefits/earn.xhtml

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships

Low income, 50% of scholarships for ethnic minorities

http://www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship/index.xhtml

WA Educational Opportunity Grant

WA place bound residents, see web

www.hecb.wa.gov

WA State Health Professional Scholarship

Loan repayment and Scholarships

http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/health.asp

WA State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Hispanic Heritage

www.wshcc.com

WFAA Ethnic Awareness Committee Scholarship

Financial Need

www.wfaa.org/docs/students/scholarships/ethnicawareness.xhtml

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students

Minority Students

www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

Women's Opportunity Awards Program

Women who provide primary financial support to their family

www.soroptimist.org

Women's Overseas Service League Scholarship

Women who are committed to advancement in military or other public service careers

See Scholarship Office

Woodinville Garden Club

Environmental Studies

See Scholarship Office