Mar 2, 2026 / Announcements

Apply for a 2026-27 UW SAFS Undergraduate Scholarship – deadline April 12

The UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for current and prospective majors in SAFS (includes high school students and transfers applying for admission to UW in 2026-27).

 

APPLICATION

Online application form

To access the form, log in using your @uw.edu address (enter full UW email address and password on Google login screen). If you do not have an @uw.edu address or a UW Net ID, follow the instructions here to set one up or contact the Undergraduate Adviser for an alternative application form.
AWARD AMOUNTS

Annual amounts typically range from $1,000 to $6,000.

Most awards are for multiple-years, dependent on continued satisfactory progress.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

Sunday, April 12 – online application will close at 11:59pm on April 12.

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be:

  • NEW TO UW and/or ACE intending to major in Aquatic Conservation & Ecology (ACE), and planning to register for at least one quarter in the 2026-27 academic year. This includes:
    • incoming first-year college students
    • incoming transfer students
    • current UW students planning to major in ACE
      • *Students in Marine Bio (MARBIO) who intend to declare ACE as a double major are also eligible to apply.

OR

  • RETURNING AFS OR ACE MAJORS: currently declared UW AFS or ACE majors in good academic standing (with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA), and planning to register for at least one quarter in the 2026–27 academic year.
DECISIONS
Award notifications will be made in early May.
QUESTIONS & CONTACT
If you have questions about your application or about your eligibility for this award, please contact Samantha Scherer at safsadv@uw.edu.
ABOUT SAFS
The Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in Aquatic Conservation and Ecology (ACE) equips its students with knowledge and skills for lifelong learning about the ecology and evolution of aquatic species and ecosystems, the benefits they provide to humans, and how we sustain those benefits for generations to come. Central to the degree is an integrative approach to developing communication, quantitative reasoning, and data science skills that careers in this field increasingly demand. Students in the ACE degree learn by doing, with immersive experiences in our regional marine and freshwater environments. Learn more about our undergraduate program here.

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