UW Tacoma scholarships

Freshmen only

• First Step Scholarship: All legal residents of Washington state with an application for admission received by January 15 are automatically considered for this scholarship; no additional materials are necessary.
• Ben B. Cheney Foundation Scholarship: All legal residents of Washington state with an application for admission received by January 15 are automatically considered for this scholarship; no additional materials are necessary. This scholarship is based on merit only; financial need is not considered.
• Great Futures Scholarship: In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound

Transfer only

• Transfer Priority Scholarship: All legal residents of Washington state with an application for admission received by February 15 are automatically considered for this scholarship; no additional materials are necessary. This scholarship is based on merit only; financial need is not considered.
• Next Step Scholarship
• Hites Transfer Scholarship 

Graduate students only

• TEACH Grant

Open to all students

• Amocat Scholarship
• James F. Brown Scholarship
• Fuchs Foundation Scholarship
• Dolph S. Kleiner Memorial Scholarship
• Leiendecker Award for Mid-Career Advancement
• Simpson Investment Scholarship
• UWT Alumni Association Scholarship

Program-specific scholarships

The eligibility requirements for these scholarships, including residency, may vary. Please contact the respective department for additional information.

• Education
• Global Honors
• Institute of Technology
• Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
  • Sandra Sarr MacDonald Undergraduate Arts Scholarship
• Milgard School of Business
  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate
• Nursing
• Study Abroad
• Urban Studies