Scholarships & Financial Aid – CIRCLE

# Overview The University of Washington (UW) offers a range of scholarships and financial aid options. The CIRCLE office serves as a central point for students seeking assistance, but the UW Office of Student Financial Aid does not provide direct aid to international students. # International Students - **No UW Office of Student Financial Aid scholarships** are available for international students. - International students may seek funding from their home governments, private organizations, corporations, or institutions. - Academic departments may have specific scholarships or funding opportunities. - Applicants should allow ample time for research and application, as opportunities are competitive. # Domestic Students - The UW Office of Student Financial Aid offers merit‑ and need‑based scholarships. - Examples of domestic scholarships mentioned: - **Academic Scholarships**: for Washington state residents, funded by private donors, awarded to ~600 students per year based on academic achievement and financial need. - **Purple and Gold Scholarship**: for out‑of‑state domestic students, considers academics, activities, achievements, leadership, and socio‑economic factors. # Contact Information - **Email**: uwcircle@uw.edu - **Phone**: 206.685.4004 - **Address**: 250 Schmitz Hall, 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98195 - **Office Hours**: Monday‑Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed on university holidays) # Additional Resources - CIRCLE news and updates (e.g., scam warnings, student advisory board applications). - Opportunities for donations to support international and domestic students. # Known Eligibility - Washington state residents for Academic Scholarships. - Out‑of‑state domestic students for Purple and Gold Scholarship. - No explicit eligibility criteria listed for international student funding. # Funding Types - Merit‑based scholarships. - Need‑based scholarships. - Private donor funding. # Deadlines - The source text does not provide specific application deadlines for any scholarship. # Unknowns - Exact scholarship amounts. - Detailed application procedures and required documents. - Specific eligibility thresholds (e.g., GPA, income limits). - Availability of scholarships for graduate or professional students. # Source Limitations - Information is extracted from a single webpage; no corroborating sources are cited. - No dates or URLs for scholarship pages are provided. - The text does not include quantitative details such as award amounts or application counts beyond the Academic Scholarship estimate. - No explicit mention of deadlines or application windows. # Conclusion Students should contact the CIRCLE office directly for the most current and detailed information regarding scholarship eligibility, application procedures, and deadlines. The information above is based solely on the provided source text and may not reflect the full range of available opportunities or the latest updates. Source: https://www.washington.edu/circle/scholarships-and-financial-aid/ Checked: 2026-10-08T09:33:04.547529+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.