Description
This scholarship is available for applications in May 2025.
The Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship Program enables Washington State Community College students of exceptional ability and outstanding achievement to complete their baccalaureate degrees at the University of Washington in Seattle. Martin Honors Scholars are encouraged to join departmental honors programs at UW, if available.
Applicant Eligibility:
- Applicants must be Washington State residents who are in any one of the following three categories: (1) US citizens, or (2) US Permanent Residents, or (3) Eligible for in-state tuition through HB 1079 qualification.
**For additional information about HB 1079 qualification, please visit http://readysetgrad.org/wasfa. If this applies to you, please also be aware that some colleges may have different requirements; UW’s requirements are detailed at https://depts.washington.edu/reach/hb-1079undocumented-students/. - Applicants must have earned a minimum of 36 credits at a Washington State community college by the time they matriculate at the University of Washington. Students who hold an associates degree are encouraged to apply.
- Washington State community college transfer students who are currently enrolled at the University of Washington may not have earned more than 18 UW credits by the application deadline.
- The award will depend on successful admission to the University of Washington as a matriculated student.
- The selection committee gives no consideration to an applicant's gender, race, color, creed, or national origin.
How to Apply:
- Complete the online application form. (You may need to create an account with a username & password.)
- Upload the following required supporting documents: resume, current unofficial transcript(s), two (2) letters of recommendation (one must be from a faculty member).
- After applications are reviewed, a select number of applicants will be asked to prepare an additional brief essay. Essays will be reviewed by the Martin Scholarship Selection Committee and finalists will be invited for an interview with the Martin Family Foundation Board.
Please direct any questions to:
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
171 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195
Email: scholarq@uw.edu
Telephone: 206-543-2603
Deadline