Diversity Funding Opportunities

We understand Black, Latinx, Native American and Pacific Islander* students may face unique challenges securing funding assistance and paying for graduate school.

The Graduate School and GSEE are committed to supporting Black, Latinx, Native American and Pacific Islander students throughout every aspect of graduate education, including academic, financial, professional and social support. We work with various partners to ensure graduate students admitted to the University of Washington are given ample opportunity to succeed.

The Graduate School maintains information on how to pay for graduate school to help you find ways to lessen the financial burden. The Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) is also an excellent resource.

Funding opportunities

List of Fellowships

The Graduate School maintains a searchable list of funding opportunities. You can visit the List of Fellowships page and sort by specific criteria, including fellowships that are specifically available to Black, Latinx, Native American and Pacific Islander students.

See the List of Fellowships

Tuition Waivers

To help offset the cost of graduate school, some students might be eligible for one of several tuition waivers. These are limited in number and may have specific eligibility criteria.

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*Federally recognized underrepresented minority populations (Black/African American, American Indian/Alaska Native/Indigenous, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and Latino/Hispanic). OEJ also serves Filipino and Southeast Asian student populations.