Students can find a number of financial aid opportunities through the UW Office of Student Financial Aid. The Husky Promise guarantees coverage of tuition and standard fees for qualifying Washington students who otherwise could not afford to attend.
Students are also encouraged to explore the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards, which maintains a scholarship database and offers advising and workshops to help students apply for funding opportunities.
Additional Resources:
AIS Scholarships
Marvin Oliver Memorial Endowed Fund Scholarship for AIS Students
The Department of American Indian Studies administers the Marvin Oliver Memorial Endowed Fund Scholarship, which supports undergraduate students studying American Indian Studies.
The scholarship honors Marvin Oliver, a renowned Quinault/Isleta Pueblo artist, UW graduate, associate curator at the Burke Museum, and professor emeritus of American Indian Studies. Oliver’s work and mentorship had a lasting impact on Native and Indigenous artistic and cultural communities.
The scholarship recognizes students for:
- Academic achievement
- Artistic innovation
- Leadership within Native and Indigenous communities
Eligibility:
Undergraduate students majoring or minoring in American Indian Studies.
Application timeline:
Applications are typically due in May each year.
Links:
Information submitted through this application will be used solely for the purpose of reviewing scholarship eligibility by the AIS faculty committee.
AIS administers the Marvin Oliver Memorial Endowed Fund scholarship. Additional external opportunities are listed below.
External Scholarships for Native and Indigenous Students
American Indian Endowed Scholarship (Washington State)
Supports students with close ties to Native communities who plan to contribute to those communities after graduation.
Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarship
Scholarship supporting Native students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Cobell Scholarship
Provides merit- and need-based scholarships for Native students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and vocational education.
Native Forward Scholars Fund
A collection of scholarships supporting Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students.
Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Scholarship
Supports Native students pursuing graduate degrees in education policy, leadership, technical assistance, research, or a closely related field.
Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA) Scholarship Program
Supports Native American students in Washington State pursuing higher education.
UW Scholarships and Opportunities
Labor Studies Scholarships and Fellowships
Supports UW students with an interest in or commitment to labor studies.
Marcy Migdal Fund for Educational Equality
Supports projects and initiatives that expand access to education for underserved communities.
Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship
Supports UW students engaged in leadership and community service.
Mary Gates Research Scholarship
Supports UW undergraduates conducting faculty-mentored research.
Undergraduate Community-Based Internships (UCBI)
Paid internship program that places undergraduates in nonprofit and public sector organizations.
UWAA Multicultural Alumni Partnership Scholarship
Supports UW students demonstrating financial need and commitment to diversity and mentorship.
UW Alumni Reunion Scholarships
Alumni-funded scholarships supporting undergraduate students.
National Scholarships and Fellowships
Beinecke Scholarship
Supports undergraduate students pursuing graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Supports Pell Grant–eligible undergraduate students pursuing study abroad.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Provides funding for international research, graduate study, or English teaching abroad.
Gaither Junior Fellows Program
Research fellowships with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Killam Fellowships
Exchange program between U.S. and Canadian universities.
Samvid Scholars Program
Provides funding for graduate study along with leadership development.
Truman Scholarship
Supports students planning careers in public service.
Udall Scholarship
Supports students pursuing careers related to tribal public policy, Native health care, or environmental issues.
Voyager Scholarship (Obama–Chesky Scholarship for Public Service)
Supports students committed to careers in public service.
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