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Financial Literacy Scholarship Opportunity!
Are you ready to take control of your financial destiny? We are thrilled to announce an empowering scholarship opportunity designed to promote Financial Confidence and provide you with the knowledge and skills to thrive financially.
This scholarship is dedicated to fostering financial literacy among the next generation of leaders. It is your chance to gain valuable insights and resources that will set you on the path to financial success. Scholarship winners will be announced by December 20, 2024.
Application Deadline: Monday, November 22, 2024, at 11:59pm
Scholarship Amount: $1000
Number of Scholarships: Five (5)
Sponsored by Sound Credit Union - Deadline November 22, 2024
CFW Scholarship Eligibility Information
Eligibility Criteria:
- Current UW Tacoma Students or Community College students planning to transfer to UW Tacoma to start Winter Quarter 2025 (Scholarship will be applied towards Winter Quarter 2025 tuition)
- Attend minimum of 1 Financial Confidence workshop/Speaker series organized by the Center for Financial Wellness
- Demonstrated commitment to Financial Literacy Education
- Financial aid eligible
How to Apply:
- First and Last Name (per UW registration)
- UW Email
- Intended Major and Anticipated Graduation Date
- CFW Event Attended (Be specific: Date, Event Name, Speaker)
- Video topic and reason why you chose this topic
- Upload your one-minute video via Google, OneDrive, YouTube or Vimeo link
- Create a 1-minute educational/informational video on building Financial Confidence on a personal finance topic of your choice. (If you need assistance, please contact us at financialwellness@uw.edu)
- Ensure both the application and videos are submitted by the application deadline.
Selection Process:
- Our scholarship committee will review applications and select the most dedicated and enthusiastic candidate who demonstrates a clear understanding of financial literacy concepts and their importance. The scholarship recipients will be notified by December 20, 2024
- Scholarship recipients will be required to meet with the selection committee, scholarship sponsor, and/or others.
- Scholarship recipients will release their right to the video to the Center for Financial Wellness for publication on the website and other social media platforms.
For any questions or additional information, please reach out to us at: financialwellness@uw.edu
Financial Literacy Scholarship Application
Scholarship Eligibility
You are eligible for the scholarship if:
- You are a UW Tacoma student currently enrolled in Autumn Quarter 2024 in any UW Tacoma program, not intending to graduate prior to Spring 2025.
- Preference will be given to first-generation, need-based students. But all students are encouraged to apply.
You may not be eligible if:
- You are utilizing tuition-exempt benefits
- Your employer provides tuition reimbursement
