Graduate Student Prestigious Fellowship Workshop I
2018-08-27 15:10 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CUB 210 Junior Ballroom East
This event is free for graduate and undergraduate students. This workshop is the first of a two-part series in which Michael Kahn from the Institute of Biological Chemistry will walk you through the process of applying to the major prestigious fellowships for graduate students. The goal of the series is to improve your success in applying for these fellowships, provide you with valuable proposal writing and editing experience, give you information about additional funding opportunities, and enable you to receive individualized attention to help you with your application.
You can learn more about the workshop and register for it on the WSU Graduate School’s website.

Gilman Scholarship Workshop #1
2018-09-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Bryan Hall 116
Find out more about the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and how to submit a competitive scholarship application. This free event, which is produced by the Office of International Programs, is for students interested in studying abroad who are Pell Grant eligible.
Note: The material covered in each of the Gilman Scholarship Workshops is the same; it is offered multiple times to accommodate schedules.

Gilman Scholarship Workshop #2
2018-09-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Bryan Hall 116

Graduate Student Prestigious Fellowship Workshop II
2018-09-12 14:10 - 16:00 | Chinook 150 (Event Space)
This event is free for graduate and undergraduate students. This workshop is the second of a two-part series in which Michael Kahn from the Institute of Biological Chemistry will walk you through the process of applying to the major prestigious fellowships for graduate students. This workshop will focus on the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) and will provide you with individualized attention to help you with your application.
The goal of the two-part series is to improve your success in applying for these fellowships, provide you with valuable proposal writing and editing experience, give you information about additional funding opportunities, and offer you feedback on your application.
You can learn more about the workshop and register for it on the WSU Graduate School’s website.

Gilman Scholarship Workshop #3
2018-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Bryan Hall 116

Goldwater/STEM Students
2018-09-19 12:10 - 13:10, 2018-09-25 16:10 - 17:00, 2018-10-01 12:10 - 13:10 | CUE 518
Goldwater awards are given to college juniors and seniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, engineering, or math. All students interested in applying this year must attend one of the Goldwater workshops.
Note: the material covered in Goldwater/Stem Students workshops is the same; it is offered multiple times to accommodate schedules.

Submission Deadline: Spring 2019 Gilman Scholarship
2018-10-02 21:59
The Spring 2019 application cycle is for study abroad programs generally beginning between December 15, 2018 and April 15, 2019. The deadline is for submission of both the online application as well as transcripts. Please see the Gilman scholarship website for more information.
Note: The deadline is indicated on the Gilman website as 11:59 central time, which we have translated into pacific time for this event notice.

Submission Deadline: Early Summer 2019 Gilman Scholarship
2018-10-02 21:59
Students with programs beginning between May 1, 2019 and August 1, 2019 (that meet the program length minimum) can apply to the Early Summer 2019 application cycle. The deadline is for submission of both the online application as well as transcripts. Please see the Gilman scholarship website for more information.
Note: The deadline is indicated on the Gilman website as 11:59 central time, which we have translated into pacific time for this event notice.

Fulbright Workshop
2019-04-15 12:10 - 13:00 | CUE 518
Have you thought about applying for a Fulbright award to study, conduct research, or serve as an English Teaching Assistant in another country? Would you like to learn more? Join April Seehafer, Director of the Distinguished Scholarships Program, along with a current WSU Fulbright semi-finalist as we talk about the benefits, break down the application process, and answer any questions you have! While this workshop is best for juniors and seniors, all interested students are invited to attend.
Please join us either:

Monday, April 15 from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. in CUE 518 -OR-
Wednesday, April 17 from 5:10 to 6:00 p.m. in the Honors Lounge

Fulbright Workshop
2019-04-17 17:10 - 18:10 | Honors Lounge

Gilman Scholarship Workshop
2019-09-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-09-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Bryan Hall 116

Boren Workshop
2019-09-18 12:10 - 13:00 | CUE 518
This information session is open to all undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in learning languages and studying in world in world regions critical to U.S. interests including Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. (Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded, as well as countries in Western Europe.) In general, successful candidates are interested in learning less commonly taught languages in countries that are significant to U.S. national security and are individuals committed to a career in the federal government.
This workshop, hosted by the WSU Distinguished Scholarships Program, features Kyle Cox, Outreach and Recruitment Analyst for the Boren Awards. Mr. Cox will be on hand to detail the benefits of the scholarship, selection criteria, and answer any questions you may have.

Goldwater/STEM Students Workshop
2019-09-23 14:10 - 15:00 | CUE 507
Goldwater awards are given to college juniors and seniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, engineering, or math. All students interested in applying this year must attend one of the Goldwater workshops.
Important notes about this workshop:

The material covered in Goldwater/Stem Students workshops is the same; it is offered multiple times to accommodate schedules.
This workshop is available via zoom if necessary. Please contact distinguishedscholarships@wsu.edu to make arrangements.

Goldwater/STEM Students Workshop
2019-09-26 15:30 - 16:20, 2019-10-02 12:10 - 13:00 | CUE 507
Goldwater awards are given to college juniors and seniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, engineering, or math. All students interested in applying this year must attend one of the Goldwater workshops.
Notes:

The material covered in Goldwater/Stem Students workshops is the same; it is offered multiple times to accommodate schedules.
This workshop is available via zoom if necessary. Please contact distinguishedscholarships@wsu.edu to make arrangements.

Distinguished Scholars Celebration 2019
2019-10-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Distinguished Scholar’s Gallery in the CUB
Over the past year, 15 WSU Distinguished Scholars have received prestigious, nationally competitive awards to boost their transformative educational experience. The Distinguished Scholars Celebration is the annual event to honor awardees, and recognize their mentors. WSU Provost and Executive Vice President Mitzi Montoya will be the guest speaker. An RSVP from those planning to attend would be appreciated.

Learn About Fulbright Awards, Session 1
2020-04-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom (Meeting ID: 954 8798 7117, Passcode: [REDACTED]
Have you thought about applying for a one-year Fulbright award to study, conduct research, or serve as an English Teaching Assistant in another country? Would you like to learn more? Join April Seehafer, Director of the Distinguished Scholarships Program, along with a current WSU Fulbright semi-finalist as they talk about the benefits of the award, break down the application process, and answer any questions you have! While this workshop is designed for juniors and seniors, all interested students are invited to attend.
All three of the spring 2020 Learn About Fulbright Awards workshop sessions will cover the same general information, so you do not need to attend more than one:

Tuesday, April 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Please email DistinguishedScholarships@wsu.edu prior to the scheduled workshop time for Zoom meeting ID and password.

Learn About Fulbright Awards, Session 2
2020-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom (Meeting ID: 954 8798 7117, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Learn About Fulbright Awards, Session 3
2020-04-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom (Meeting ID: 954 8798 7117, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Goldwater/STEM Students Workshop
2020-09-21 12:10 - 13:00 | Zoom (Meeting ID: 954 8798 7117, Passcode: [REDACTED]
Goldwater awards are given to college juniors and seniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, engineering, or math. All students interested in applying this year must attend one of the Goldwater workshops.
Notes:

The material covered in our Goldwater/Stem Students workshops is the same for each session; it is offered multiple times to accommodate schedules.
This workshop will be delivered synchronously/live via Zoom. Meeting ID: 999 4126 8539 (Passcode: [REDACTED]

Goldwater/STEM Students Workshop
2020-09-24 12:10 - 13:00 | Zoom (Meeting ID: 954 8798 7117, Passcode: [REDACTED]
Goldwater awards are given to college juniors and seniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, engineering, or math. All students interested in applying this year must attend one of the Goldwater workshops.
Notes:

The material covered in our Goldwater/Stem Students workshops is the same for each session; it is offered multiple times to accommodate schedules.
This workshop will be delivered synchronously/live via Zoom. Meeting ID: 962 9529 3654 (Passcode: [REDACTED]

Goldwater/STEM Students Workshop
2020-09-28 16:10 - 17:00 | Zoom (Meeting ID: 954 8798 7117, Passcode: [REDACTED]
Goldwater awards are given to college juniors and seniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, engineering, or math. All students interested in applying this year must attend one of the Goldwater workshops.
Notes:

The material covered in our Goldwater/Stem Students workshops is the same for each session; it is offered multiple times to accommodate schedules.
This workshop will be delivered synchronously/live via Zoom. Meeting ID: 935 9663 4495 (Passcode: [REDACTED]

Udall Scholarship Workshop
2021-01-20 16:10 - 17:00 | Zoom (Meeting ID: 990 9844 1426, Passcode: [REDACTED]
Please join WSU graduate, Udall Scholar, and current Tribal History Preservation Assistant with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Emma Johnson, along with the WSU Distinguished Scholarships Program to learn more about the Udall scholarship (due March 2, 2021) and the application process for this award. In 2021, the Udall Foundation anticipates awarding 60 scholarships nationwide of up to $7,000 each, for sophomores and juniors in one of three distinct areas.
Students must be U.S. citizens and fall into one of these categories:

A Native American or Alaska Native student who has demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy, including fields related to tribal sovereignty, tribal governance, tribal law, Native American education, Native American justice, natural resource management, cultural preservation and revitalization, Native American economic development, and other areas affecting Native American communities.
A Native American or Alaska Native student who has demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care, including health care administration, social work, medicine, dentistry, counseling, and research into health conditions affecting Native American communities, and other related fields.
A student with a demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, economics, and other related fields.

Writing Effective Scholarship Essays
2021-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom (email us for a link)
Director of the Distinguished Scholarships Program, April Seehafer, will present tips and ideas to help students be more efficient in writing their scholarship application essays. During this workshop, students will have an opportunity to work on the prompts for the WSU general scholarship application, ask questions, and learn about nationally competitive scholarships.
To join this workshop, please send an email to DistinguishedScholarships@wsu.edu to request the Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode.

Introduction to Distinguished Scholarships Program
2021-02-17 12:10 - 13:00 | Zoom (Meeting ID: 958 4930 1835, Passcode: [REDACTED]
During this workshop, students will learn the basics regarding nationally competitive scholarships, how to build eligibility for such awards, and participants will have the chance to identify a few awards that may be a fit with their academic, personal, and professional goals.

Marshall Scholarship and The Application Process
2021-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom (Meeting ID: 954 8798 7117, Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join current WSU Marshall Scholar Kristian Gubsch and two other Marshall Scholars for a presentation on the award and the application process to be considered for it.
The Zoom meeting ID: 965 0357 3449
Passcode: [REDACTED]
In 2021, the Marshall Foundation anticipates awarding 50 scholarships nationwide to support high-ability students from a variety of academic disciplines as they study at a United Kingdom university of their choice for up to three years.
Presenters at this event include:
Gubsch, a 2020 graduate from the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture. He is WSU’s first-ever Marshall Scholar. He is pursing a one-year master’s program at the University of Sheffield in energy and environmental engineering. Prior to the Marshall, he received two other nationally competitive awards (Hollings and Goldwater Scholarships). As an undergraduate, he was also involved with the Harold Frank Engineering Entrepreneurship Institute, a member of the Honors College, served as a 209 delegate to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 25) in Madrid, and conducted research in two labs at WSU.
Kate Weber is a 2007 Marshall Scholar, earned a Ph.D. in genetics from Cambridge University, and has pursued a career in science policy. She is the Public Policy Lead for Quantum, Robotics, and Fundamental Research at Google and previously served as a AAAS Fellow and Division Chief for Chemicals, Air Quality, and Waste at the U.S. Department of State, and as a Science Policy Fellow at the American Chemical Society.
Lieutenant Andrea Howard is among the first 100 women in the U.S. Navy’s nuclear submarine force, where she serves aboard the USS Ohio (SSGN-726) in Bangor, Wash. A 2015 Marshall Scholar, she earned an MSc in Global Governance & Diplomacy (with Distinction) from the University of Oxford and an MA in Science & Security (with Distinction) from King’s College London. Named among the Atlantic Council’s 25 LGBTI Next Generation Leaders to Watch, Howard is a trustee in the USNA Alumni Association Pacific Northwest Chapter, a Defense Council member in the Seattle Chapter of the Truman National Security Project, a host for CIMSEC’s “Sea Control” podcast, and a recurring author for War on the Rocks and the U.S. Naval Institute’s Proceedings.
