Applications are open for the Mary Gates Leadership and Research Scholarships. Supported by the Mary Gates Endowment for Students, these scholarships help UW undergraduate students pursue meaningful research and leadership projects.
The scholarships are open to all UW undergraduate students, including students of all class years, majors, and residency statuses. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, international students, and undocumented students are eligible to apply.
Application deadline
Monday, October 26, at 5 p.m. for autumn 2026
Mary Gates Research Scholarship
Students engage in a research project to discover, articulate, and contribute their talents and ideas with guidance from a UW-affiliated faculty mentor.
Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship
Students develop leadership skills while pursuing a project or activity that is important to them and their community.
Scholarship benefits
- Receive $5,000, provided as $2,500 per quarter for two quarters.
- Pursue leadership or research activities with financial support.
- Connect with a community of scholars, mentors, and alumni.
Visit the Mary Gates Endowment website to learn more, access the application links, and find information sessions and upcoming workshops on the Events calendar.
We hope you will consider applying. The Mary Gates Endowment team looks forward to seeing you at application sessions and office hours in October before the deadline.
Sincerely,
Mary Gates Endowment Team