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 Family Community College Scholarship: The fund was specifically created, as a partnership between the Tacoma Community College Foundation and UW Tacoma, to remove financial barriers which often prevent students from continuing their education beyond the associate degree. The scholarship is $7,500 per year for up to two years, available to a graduating or transferring Tacoma Community College student for continued study at UW Tacoma. Each scholarship will be awarded for a period of two (2) consecutive academic years, up to six (6) quarters. Deadline: May 18, 2012
Graduate students only
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
- Milgard School of Business
- Nursing
- Study Abroad
