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University of Washington scholarships
Curated official links for University of Washington students in Washington. This page is not a live search and not a complete awards database. Confirm eligibility on each official site. Tap Save on a link to track it on the Saved page (this browser only). This is not a paid ranking.
Official University of Washington awards page (opens in a new tab)How awards work at University of Washington
UW considers students for many scholarships through the FAFSA or admission application, with no separate scholarship form.
Academic Scholarships
No separate application. File the FAFSA by UW's priority date. Confirm it on the official page.
Purple and Gold Scholarship
For U.S. students from outside Washington at the Seattle campus. Automatic through the admission application.
Current students
The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards helps enrolled students find more awards.
Who runs awards: Office of Student Financial Aid
Summarized from University of Washington’s official pages, checked November 2026. Names and steps can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
Deadlines
- University of Washington awards: deadlines vary by award and change each year. Confirm each one on the official awards page.
- FAFSA: The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30 at the end of the award year, but states and schools often set earlier deadlines. Check both. Official FAFSA page
UW Student Financial Aid
University of Washington office hub for grants, scholarships, and how to apply for aid.
UW undergraduate scholarships
Office of Admissions overview of UW scholarships, including the Presidential Scholarship for eligible Washington residents — confirm terms on the official site.
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid — start here for U.S. federal grants, loans, and work-study. Confirm deadlines on StudentAid.gov.
StudentAid.gov
U.S. Department of Education hub for federal aid types, FAFSA, and loan tools. Not a lender marketplace.
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Questions about University of Washington scholarships
- How do I apply for awards at University of Washington?
- UW considers students for many scholarships through the FAFSA or admission application, with no separate scholarship form. Academic Scholarships: No separate application. File the FAFSA by UW's priority date. Confirm it on the official page. Purple and Gold Scholarship: For U.S. students from outside Washington at the Seattle campus. Automatic through the admission application. Current students: The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards helps enrolled students find more awards.
- Where do I find official University of Washington scholarships?
- Start on University of Washington's official awards page: https://www.washington.edu/financialaid/types-of-aid/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/. This WealthNutz page links to it and to other official sources. It is not a complete awards database.
- When are University of Washington scholarship deadlines?
- Deadlines vary by award and change each year. Check each award on University of Washington's official page before you apply. WealthNutz does not list deadlines it can't confirm.
- Do I apply for government student aid separately?
- Yes. School scholarships are separate from federal aid. Most federal, state, and many school need-based awards start with the FAFSA on studentaid.gov. The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30 at the end of the award year, but states and schools often set earlier deadlines. Check both.
- Is WealthNutz part of University of Washington?
- No. WealthNutz is an independent education site. School and government links are never paid placements, and you always apply on the official site.