The Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship Program enables community college students of exceptional ability and outstanding achievement to complete their baccalaureate degrees at the University of Washington in Seattle. The scholarship provides $12,000/year for 2-3 years at UW Seattle (depending on course of study and academic plans).
Highlights:
- Scholarships are open to students from any WA community college, and in any field of study.
- Learn about the scholarship, eligibility requirements, application process at https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/martinfamily.
- Learn more about the Martin Family Foundation, read FAQs, bios of current and past scholars and more are at http://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/martin/.
- Access the online application at https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/734.
Deadline for applications is 11:59pm on July 1, 2024.
- Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:
- Be Washington State residents who meet any one of the following three categories:
- US citizens, or
- US Permanent Residents, or
- Eligible for in-state tuition through HB 1079 qualification or DACA standards.
- For additional information about HB 1079 or DACA standards qualification, please visit https://wsac.wa.gov/wasfa and please read about UW’s requirements at https://www.washington.edu/financialaid/hb-1079-real-hope/.
- If you have any questions or concerns about meeting this requirement, please contact Robin Chang at robinc@uw.edu or 206-543-2603.
- Be currently attending or have attended a community college in the state of Washington.
- Have earned a minimum of 36 credits at a Washington State Community College by the time they matriculate at the University of Washington in Seattle. Students who hold an Associate's degree are encouraged to apply.
- Washington State community college transfer students who are currently enrolled at University of Washington in Seattle may apply if they have not earned more than 18 UW credits by the application deadline.
- The award will depend on successful admission to University of Washington Seattle as a matriculated student.
Important eligibility notes:
- Running Start students are eligible: This scholarship is open to both transfer students who are not part of Running Start, and Running Start students, assuming all of the eligibility requirements are met.
- UWB & UWT students are not eligible: These scholarships are applicable at UW in Seattle only.
- Financial need may be considered but is not a requirement.
Contact:
FAQS, SCHOLARS PROFILES, DATES AND DETAILS AT: http://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/martin/
FOR QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BE IN TOUCH!
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, & Awards 171 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Telephone: 206-543-2603 Email: scholarq@uw.edu