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

Award Amount: $500-2,000 Description: Sponsored by the University of Washington Alumni Class of 1954 in honor of their 50th Class Reunion, the Class of 1954 Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students in their junior or senior year at the University of Washington (UW) who, by their achievements and goals, enrich society and themselves. Scholarships are awarded to current UW juniors and seniors having a clear goal based on their academic merit and extra-curricular activities. Scholarships will be open to all full-time students, including transfer students, particularly those from community colleges. The 1954 Reunion Committee offers several examples of what is meant by enrichment. Examples might include students who plan foreign study and those seeking to study or work in our communities with the most need. A plus factor will be for those students who have arranged such experiences with a partner agency sharing support. Funding may be used to support activities engaged in during summer quarter. Eligibility: Eligible students must: -Be full-time enrolled juniors or seniors during the current academic year (graduating seniors are eligible if enrolled full time in spring), -Have financial need as indicated by the Financial Aid Office, -Be able to demonstrate involvement in and relevance of extra-curricular activities to their academic, career and/or professional goals. Activities might include experiences such as: study abroad, study or work or service within communities, research, internships, leadership or other experiential activities. Preference is given to those students who have arranged such experiences with a partner agency sharing support. -Students from all disciplines will be considered for this scholarship, and should be able to articulate their academic and/or professional goals. -Deadline: April 15, 2025