[Histmaj] Plan ahead to apply for the Mary Gates Research and Leadership Scholarships in Fall 2025

[HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj]

Dear Colleagues,



The Mary Gates Leadership and Research Scholarships, supported by the Mary Gates Endowment, are open to all UW undergraduate students, including all class years, all majors, and all residency statuses (US citizens, permanent residents, international students, and undocumented students are all eligible to apply). Each scholarship provides $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research activities.  Applications will open on August 4 and will be due on October 20, 2025. Our info sessions start next week.



We are making some changes to the application process for 2025-26 and wanted to give you and your students advance notice, as we hope they will apply for the scholarships during the Autumn 2025 application cycle in support of their leadership and research activities.



Thank you for your help in getting the word out about the Mary Gates Scholarships and the upcoming changes and opportunities!



All my best,

Olivia

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The Mary Gates Research and Leadership Scholarships are open to all UW undergraduate students, including all class years, all majors, and all residency statuses (US citizens, permanent residents, international students, and undocumented students are all eligible to apply). Visit our website<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/> to learn more.



Mary Gates <https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/research/> Research<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/research/> Scholarship:<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/research/> Students engage in a research project to discover, articulate, and contribute their talents and ideas with the guidance of a UW-affiliated faculty mentor.



Mary Gates <https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/leadership/> Leadership<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/leadership/> Scholarship:<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/leadership/> Students foster leadership development skills as they pursue a project or activity important to them and their community.



Benefits: Mary Gates scholarships provide $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research activities.  These scholarships benefit students as they engage in their projects and connect them with a community of scholars, mentors, and alums.



Visit our website to register for all dates and deadlines and to attend an info session and sign up for workshops<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/scholarships/dates-deadlines/>.



We are making some changes to the application process for 2025-26 and wanted to give you advance notice, as we hope you will apply for a Mary Gates Research and/or Leadership Scholarship in Autumn 2025.



Inspired by exploration, community investment, opportunity and impact, the values that guide the Mary Gates Endowment, these changing and expanding programs encourage and support undergraduate students to become independent learners and community leaders through research, leadership and mentorship.



Starting in 2025-26:

*         Mary Gates Endowment Research and Leadership Scholarship will change to offering one application cycle per year, during Fall quarter only.

o    Applications for 2025-26 scholarships will open Aug.4, 2025 with a deadline to apply of Oct. 20, 2025.

o    Over 100 Research Scholarships and over 50 Leadership Scholarships will be awarded in this cycle, for a total of over $900,000 in scholarships. With one cycle, we are awarding all at once the total we previously spread over two cycles.

o    We expect this will have many positive outcomes, including:

?  Awarding more students earlier.

?  Allowing us to expand our programming for Mary Gates Scholars. Having one application cycle per year will allow us to create more opportunities for Scholars to connect with each other, mentors, and alums. Our goal is to support Scholars to get closer to the educational and long-term goals they have.

?  better aligning with the applications for the Undergraduate Research Symposium and the Spring CELEbration. Awards will be announced before the applications to present at these events close.

o    We will not offer an application process during Winter quarter, only Fall.

o    Learn more and get ready to apply in fall 2025<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/%22%20%EF%B7%9FHYPERLINK%20%22https:/expd.uw.edu/mge/>



*         New Undergraduate Research Collective:

o    The Office of Undergraduate Research<https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/> is excited to launch the Undergraduate Research Collective, a campus-wide, interdisciplinary research initiative designed for first year, second year, and new transfer students to explore research in a supportive and welcoming environment.

o    Scholars enroll in a two-quarter seminar focused on research preparation and community-building and are matched with a faculty mentor to conduct research for 5-10 hours per week. Ten students in the program will receive an $8,000 Mary Gates Research Scholarship over the course of their two-year participation.

o    The website and application will launch in mid-May. Learn more by visiting our website<https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/> in May.



*         New Venture Scholarships program:

o    Advanced undergraduate students deeply engaged in community efforts will be able to apply for up to $10,000 to support creative and unique projects in communities and serving community-derived goals. Two Venture Scholarships will be available each year starting in Winter 2026.

o    Visit our website in Fall 2025 for more details about the winter/spring application process.



The Mary Gates Endowment also has continuing partnerships that provide unique and valuable academic and research experiences for students, which you may want to consider:

*         Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities<https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/summer-institute-home/>

*         Friday Harbor Labs<https://fhl.uw.edu/>



We hope you will plan ahead for your future applications and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming information sessions and workshops<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/scholarships/dates-deadlines/>!



Sincerely,

Mary Gates Endowment Team

OLIVIA ALBIERO, PhD (she/her)
Assistant Director for the Mary Gates Endowment
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity | Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Affiliate Assistant Professor, German Studies

Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Suite 171, Seattle, WA 98195
206.616.3925
albieroo at uw.edu<mailto:albieroo at uw.edu> / expd.uw.edu/mge/<https://expd.uw.edu/mge/>

For the Mary Gates Scholarships: Schedule an advising appointment here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/MGE@cloud.washington.edu/bookings/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!imMqN9UHk80RA73HIJ-I8Faqfw2J9PPqQawCGLqjcjFW9dQxkcvat_Z3TmVHYEYuUQYv4-z_ImupkHJTzfh4FoIJ0lbhehZs$>
For Global Fellowship opportunities (students with last names H-M): Schedule advising with Olivia here<https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/applying/scholarship-advising/>

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