<p> Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities 2016-2017</p><p>Deadline for submission: 5:00 p.m., Friday, 1 April 2016</p><p>The School of Oceanography offers numerous need-based and merit-based undergraduate scholarships including:  Need-based awards monetarily equivalent to as much as three quarters of in-state tuition  Merit-based book and supply awards of $500 or more</p><p>Our generous scholarship donors have made funds available for general and specialized applicants. Students are encouraged to review the list of scholarships on the website and address any specific criteria that may qualify them for particular award in their personal statement.</p><p>Scholarships winners will be announced by the end of Spring Quarter. Eligible undergraduates are limited to matriculating Oceanography majors in good academic standing who will be enrolled for at least two quarters during the 2016-2017 academic year (summer, autumn, winter, or spring). Students receiving financial aid should contact the UW Financial Aid Office regarding how winning a scholarship might affect their award.</p><p>How to Apply Please submit one packet containing the following:  page 2 of this application  a one-to-two page personal statement (see page 2)  a copy of your unofficial UW undergraduate transcript (available on MyUW)  copies of other college-level transcripts (if appropriate). </p><p>Materials may be turned in either to the Oceanography Student Services Coordinator, faxed to the phone number listed below, or sent to (postmark by April 1, 2016):</p><p>Scholarship Committee c/o Student Services Coordinator 108 Ocean Teaching Bldg. School of Oceanography University of Washington Box 357940 Seattle, WA 98195-7940</p><p>Questions? Email to [email protected] Phone: (206) 543-5039 FAX: (206) 543-6073</p><p>Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Undergraduate Scholarship Application 2016-2017</p><p>Biographical Information:</p><p>Name: ______Student number: ______Address: ______Home phone: ______E-mail: ______Class in 2016-2017 Academic Year: Sophomore Junior Senior I pay: WA State Resident Tuition Out of State Tuition I am: U.S. Citizen Citizen of ______Faculty Mentor (if any):</p><p>Scholastic Performance: Entry Quarter into the University of Washington: Quarter ______Year ______Quarter which you declared Oceanography Major: Quarter ______Year ______Undergraduate UW Cumulative GPA: ______</p><p>Other Scholarships: List below other scholarships you have applied for or received for the 2016-2017 academic year (name and amount).</p><p>Personal Statement (please address the following and attach as a separate sheet):</p><p> Describe your academic interests, research interests, and professional goals.  Describe any internships, summer experiences, volunteer work, or outside employment experiences that have enhanced your interest and education in oceanography.</p><p>Certification and Authorization: I declare that the information on this form is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. The University has permission to verify the requested information.</p><p>Signature: Date:</p>