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The iSchool has a number of endowments, fellowship and financial gifts that are given by generous donors to the school to provide financial support in the form of scholarships for students. Informatics students are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Applications for scholarships are available in winter quarter each year. Details on the application process are announced via email to the degree program listservs.

Scholarships are awarded on a variety of criteria as outlined by the various donors. This may include:

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  • Demonstrated interest in a specific career field
  • Demographic considerations such as gender and ethnicity

Scholarships awarded on the basis of financial need (need-based) require students submit a FAFSA form. The priority deadline for completing the FAFSA form is Jan. 15 each year. Students are encouraged to submit a FAFSA form to provide the widest option for scholarship consideration. Note: not all scholarships are need-based. You are still considered for an award even if you don’t complete the FAFSA.

Funding for International Students

International students are eligible to apply for iSchool scholarships. If you have a social security number, you can submit a FAFSA request. You will receive an indication that you are not eligible for government financial aid, however, submitting the FAFSA does make you eligible for iSchool need-based scholarship consideration. If you do not have a Social Security number, we will use an alternative form provided by the UW Financial Aid Office. UW International Student Services provides more information about financial assistance for international students.

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Conference Funding for Informatics Students

The iSchool has funding available to defray the costs for students presenting at professional conferences, participating in case competitions or contributing to a research project that requires travel. These funds help cover registration fees, travel, room and board and other expenses associated with attending a conference. Funding is limited and is intended to help off-set the costs of students participating in these types of activities. Funds are requested through your program academic advisor.

Students should check with professional organizations for funding opportunities. These organizations often offer scholarships for students to attend conferences. Announcements received by the iSchool for these funds are sent to the program listservs as well as posted on the Student Services blog and Facebook page.

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News

Two women work on a project.

Summit brings online MSIM students to campus

Monday, March 20, 2023
Journalist and author Mónica Guzman’s advice for Master of Science in Information Management students: “Where you can, welcome disagreement.” She shared those words with dozens of online students March 17 at the opening keynote...
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World struggles to make progress on meaningful access to information

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Information access is a fundamental driver of many of the goals in the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, yet many countries are struggling to make progress. A new analysis has found that statistical indicators of...
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Informatics Application Essay Review

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Informatics Last Chance Admissions Q&A Session

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3:30-4:30PM

Informatics Program Overview for Future UW Seattle Freshman and Current High School Students

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Mar 30
 
3:00-5:00PM

Informatics Application Essay Review

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