Agnes C. Nelson Memorial Scholarship

The Agnes C. Nelson Memorial Scholarship is offered to students majoring in Economics and/or Political Science who demonstrate interest in BOTH fields. One scholarship, for approximately $8000, will be awarded to students who show commitment to these fields and who meet the eligibility criteria.

Full Description

The value of the scholarship is $8,000.

Who's eligible?

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must:

  • maintain a cumulative UW GPA of at least 3.2,
  • have completed 25 combined credits in Economics and Political Science, to include at least 10 credits in each department,
  • have completed 75 credits by the end of Spring,
  • have submitted a completed application form with all necessary attachments to either Ahna Kotila in Economics or Tamara Sollinger in Political Science,
  • are eligible for financial aid, as determined by the University of Washington Financial Aid Office.

How to Apply

Completed application packets must include:

  • A completed application form
  • Unofficial transcripts from all college work
  • A 500-word essay (approximately 2 pages, double spaced) in which you examine the interrelations between political processes and economic decisions.

May: Deadline

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