In 2013, a group of engaged, committed UW faculty, civic and business leaders joined together to establish the Latino Scholars Endowed Fund for Graduate Students. This award is open to all graduate students and provides financial assistance to UW students (master’s and doctoral) who have a demonstrated commitment to Latinx communities. We appreciate the community members who have continued to give to this important fellowship opportunity.
For this application cycle, the Latinx Graduate School Fellowship is a one-time award of $2,000 which will be disbursed at the beginning of Fall quarter 2026.
Application deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59pm PT.
Eligibility
- Doctoral or master’s student enrolled full-time in a graduate degree program in good standing at the University of Washington.
- Graduate student’s research, work, and/or service experience must demonstrate their past and future commitment to Latinx communities.
Application
To be considered for this fellowship, the three documents below must be submitted via the MyGrad Program:
- One letter of recommendation (not to exceed two pages, double-spaced, 12-pt font). The recommender should be an advisor, faculty, staff or other person who is familiar with the student in their graduate student role, and address the following:
- The student’s commitment to Latinx communities as exemplified by their research, work, and/or service experience
- Any accomplishments, awards, or notable contributions the student has achieved regarding their research, work, or service experiences
- The applicant’s academic record and progress towards degree completion
- Personal Statement (not to exceed two pages, double-spaced, 12-point font). The student applicant should address the following:
- Past and/or present examples of your commitment to Latinx communities through service, research, and/or paid employment
- Goals for your graduate education, particularly how this award will help sustain your engagement with and commitment to Latinx communities
- How this award will enhance or benefit your graduate education specifically during the award period
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Questions?
Please contact Fernando Puga, GSEE’s Fellowships & Awards Specialist at fernp21@uw.edu or GSEE at uwgsee@uw.edu or 206.543.9016 with any questions.