1. 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

2. 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

3. Scholarship Resources
Step 1: Browse scholarship options
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!