University of Washington-Seattle Campus (out-of-state)

Award Amount: up to $50,000 per year A new scholarship for future leaders and changemakers, Samvid Scholars was established in 2021 by Samvid Ventures to invest in the graduate education of future leaders who are committed to effecting positive change in society. Samvid Scholars will empower future leaders and changemakers by providing financial support for graduate study as well as leadership training Scholars receive up to $50K for tuition and fees each year for two years of study in a graduate program Scholars will receive two years of leadership development programming to support them to continue to fulfill their extraordinary potential. All Scholars will have access to robust ongoing programming and will be part of an alumni community of mentorship, collaboration, and lifelong relationships - Pursue a full-time graduate program of 2 years or longer at a university in the United States, in one of the following eligible programs: MD, MBA, JD, MPP, MPH, EdD, MS/MA in the social sciences or STEM -Be a first-year graduate student for the academic year immediately following the application cycle -Have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5 -Be a U.S. citizen or DACA recipient -Maintain academic good standing in order to remain eligible for the second year of the scholarship