What Are Merit Scholarships? Awarded based on academic performance and extracurricular achievements Require a separate application Often provide opportunities for enrichment: study abroad undergraduate research community service
Examples of Merit Scholarships UW Bothell General Scholarship UW Bothell Study Abroad Scholarship Mary Gates Leadership & Research Scholarship Munro Fellowship Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Leadership 1000 SMART Program Fulbright US Student Program
Scholarship Resources Step 1: Browse scholarship options http://www.uwb.edu/studentaffairs/merit-scholarships/scholarship-search-resources Different types of resources available: Handouts with direct scholarship links UW Scholarships Database WashBoard.org Step 2: Make a list of scholarships you are eligible for the upcoming year Step 3: Apply!