UK + Ireland Scholarships Information Sessions
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Thursday, January 23, 2014, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 173R MGH Conference Room
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., 173R MGH Conference Room
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m., 173R MGH Conference Room
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Monday, March 3, 2014, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 173R MGH Conference Room
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RSVP to attend any of these sessions at
https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/200.
The UK + Ireland Scholarship application process
provides students with the opportunity to present their qualifications
for the campus nomination for scholarships that support graduate studies
at colleges and universities in England, Ireland,
Scotland, and Wales. These scholarships are the Churchill, the
Marshall, The Mitchell and the Rhodes. The Gates Cambridge does not
require a campus endorsement or nomination; however, notifying the
Office of your intentions to apply allows us to connect
you with resources and to support the development of a competitive
application.
Winter Quarter Scholarship Workshops
Scholarships 101: Getting Started in the Search for Scholarships
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 2:30-3:20, MGH 171
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Monday, January 27, 2014, 4:30-5:20, MGH 171
Specifically designed for freshmen or first-quarter
sophomores, this introductory workshop provides students with
information to begin the scholarship search and to develop a competitive
edge for merit-based scholarships. RSVP to attend
at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/244, though drop-ins are also welcome.
Scholarships 201 for Continuing Students
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 3:30-4:20, MGH 171
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Thursday, February 6, 2014, 4:30-5:20, MGH 171
This workshop provides assistance to continuing
undergraduate students looking to fund undergraduate academic years and
graduate school. This will include information on discipline specific
scholarships, campus funding opportunities, scholarship
search sites, and tips to develop competitive applications. RSVP to
attend at
https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/245, though drop-ins are also welcome.
CV/Resume Writing
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Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, 12:30-1:20, MGH 171
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Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, 4:30-5:20, MGH 171
Develop your undergraduate CV/Resume for use in
scholarship, fellowship, research opportunities, and graduate school
applications! A Curriculum Vitae ("CV" or "vitae") is a comprehensive,
biographical statement emphasizing your professional
qualifications and activities. A CV is similar to a resume, but an
advantage to the CV format is the significant freedom to choose the
headings and categories for your information and the strength reflected
in their arrangement. Bring a working draft, such
as an existing resume, and a list of activities including: Honors,
Awards & Prizes received no longer than 5 years ago, Academic and
Research Activities, Community Service Involvement, Work History, and
Activities outside of the Academic Environment. In this
workshop you will have the opportunity to work with Office of Merit
Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards staff to develop and strengthen a
draft of your CV! RSVP to attend at
https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/237, though drop-ins are also welcome.
Personal Statement Writing
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Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, 3:30-4:20, MGH 171
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Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, 2:30-3:20, MGH 171
The Personal Statement is an important part of an
application package. Applying for scholarships, internships, and
graduate/professional programs often requires a personal statement or
application letter. This type of writing requires you
to outline your strengths confidently and concisely, which can be
challenging. Personal Statement workshops will provide students with
essential information to develop an understanding of not only writing
about their interests, eligibility and suitability
for applications, but also to learn how their statements provide
evidence of their achievements that aren’t reflected in other parts of
an application. RSVP to attend at
https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/236, though drop-ins are also welcome.
Getting Great Letters of Recommendation
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Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, 2:30-3:20, MGH 171
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Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, 3:30-4:20, MGH 171
