At the University of Washington, we know that our graduate students are the future business and political leaders, professionals, policy makers, scholars, researchers and teachers of tomorrow. They are a vital component of the University, helping to attract and energize faculty, conducting world-renowned research, knitting together diverse departments, and linking the UW to our community.

Not only do our graduate students serve as much needed mentors, by teaching core undergraduate courses and developing new courses for undergraduates, they are conducting research unimagined by previous generations, infusing the campus with fresh perspectives and a passion for research that inspires new directions in the UW's investigative pursuits.

More graduate fellowships will make it possible for the best and the brightest, regardless of means, to attend the UW and contribute their talents to our efforts.