Freshman Scholarship Application 2016-2017

The School of Oceanography offers numerous need-based and merit-based undergraduate scholarships including:

  • Need-based awards monetarily equivalent to as much as three quarters of in-state tuition
  • Merit-based book and supplyof $500 or more

Our generous scholarship donors have made funds available for general and specialized applicants. Students are encouraged to review the list of scholarships on the website and address any specific criteria that may qualify them for particular awards in their personal statement.

Applications for freshmen scholarships are accepted and funds are awarded on a rolling basis. Interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as they have been admitted to the University of Washington. Scholarship recipients must enroll in the School of Oceanography and make satisfactory progress towards a degree in Oceanography. Students receiving financial aid should contact the UW Financial Aid Office regarding how winning a scholarship might affect their award.

How to Apply

Please submit one packet containing the following:

  • page 2 of this application
  • a one-to-two page personal statement (see page 2)
  • a copy of your high school transcript
  • copies of other college-level transcripts (if appropriate).

Materials may be turned in either to the Oceanography Student Services Coordinator, faxed to the phone number listed below, or sent to:

Scholarship Committee

c/o Student Services Coordinator

108 Ocean Teaching Bldg.

School of Oceanography

University of Washington

Box 357940

Seattle, WA 98195-7940

Questions? Email to

Phone: (206) 543-5039

FAX: (206) 543-6073


Freshman Scholarship Application 2016-2017

Biographical Information:

Name: ______

Student number:______

Address:______

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Home phone:______

E-mail:______

I pay: WA State Resident TuitionOut of State Tuition

I am:U.S. Citizen Citizen of ______

Scholastic Performance:

Entry Quarter into the University of Washington: Quarter ______Year ______

High School GPA: ______

Other Scholarships:List below other scholarships you have applied for or received for the 2016-2017 academic year (name and amount).

Personal Statement (address the following in 1-2 pages and attach as a separate sheet):

  • Describe your academic interests, research interests, and professional goals.
  • Describe any internships, summer experiences, volunteer work, or outside employment experiences that have enhanced your interest and education in oceanography.

Certification and Authorization:

I declare that the information on this form is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. The University has permission to verify the requested information.

Signature: Date: