Latinx Graduate School Fellowship
The Latinx Graduate School Fellowship provides financial assistance to University of Washington master’s and doctoral students who demonstrate a commitment to Latinx communities.
Established in 2013 as the Latino Scholars Endowed Fund for Graduate Students, this fellowship is supported by UW faculty, civic leaders, business leaders and community members.
Award
- Amount: $2,000 one-time award
- Disbursement: Beginning of fall quarter 2027
Application timeline
- Opens: Monday, October 12, 2026, at noon
- Closes: Friday, November 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT
Eligibility
- Be a doctoral or master’s student enrolled full time in a graduate degree program at the University of Washington.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Demonstrate a past and future commitment to Latinx communities through research, work and/or service experience.
Application materials
Submit the following three documents through the MyGrad Program:
- Letter of recommendation: Submit one letter, no longer than two pages, double-spaced and in 12-point font. The recommender should be an advisor, faculty member, staff member or another person familiar with your role as a graduate student. The letter should address:
- Your commitment to Latinx communities through research, work and/or service experience
- Accomplishments, awards or notable contributions related to your research, work or service
- Your academic record and progress toward degree completion
- Personal statement: Submit a statement no longer than two pages, double-spaced and in 12-point font. Address:
- Past and/or present examples of your commitment to Latinx communities through service, research and/or paid employment
- Your goals for graduate education, including how this award will help sustain your engagement with and commitment to Latinx communities
- How the award will enhance or benefit your graduate education during the award period
- Curriculum vitae or résumé
Questions?
Contact Fernando Puga, GSEE’s Fellowships & Awards Specialist, at fernp21@uw.edu, or contact GSEE at uwgsee@uw.edu or 206.543.9016.