University District Rotary Club Scholarship
Education unlocks opportunities — so don’t let cost stand in the way. Gain the skills you need to succeed in today’s workforce with a University District Rotary Club Scholarship for a UW certificate program. Apply and advance your career.
What's the University District Rotary Club Scholarship?
Created through the generous funding of the University District Rotary Club, this scholarship is intended to help increase access to education.
The University District Rotary Club Scholarship covers 80% of the cost, up to a maximum value of $4,000, for most of our eligible certificate programs.
The scholarship value is evenly divided each quarter of the program and delivered as a course fee waiver. Each quarter, the recipient is responsible for a minimum of 20% of the program cost (or greater depending on the remaining course fees), along with the initial $50 application fee, any additional program fees, and the cost of any necessary books and other class materials.
Take The Next Steps
Explore this website to see which programs are eligible, if you qualify for the scholarship and how to apply.
To learn more, talk to an enrollment coach and attend an information session.
Fall Quarter Eligible Certificate PROGRAMS
Students interested in one of these certificate programs may be eligible for a Fall 2025 University District Rotary Club Scholarship.
Biotech, health care & Social Work
Business & Leadership
Data & Applied Math
Education, Nonprofit & Society
eNGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & SUSTAINABILITY
Marketing, Communication & Design
Programming & Tech
Fall 2025: when to apply to your Certificate program
To receive a Rotary Scholarship for a Fall 2025 program, you must secure your seat in your chosen certificate program.
Since many of our programs fill fast, we’ll require that you apply and be accepted to the certificate program of your choice two weeks after receiving the scholarship award notice or two weeks after the program of your choice opens for applications.
If you have questions about how to apply or register for your program on time, please contact Enrollment Services.
Who’s eligible for this scholarship?
This opportunity is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, sex or other identity. To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be living in Washington state
- Apply and be accepted to one of the above eligible certificate programs for Fall 2025 (New applicants only, current/continuing students are not eligible.)
- Not exceed the household income limits listed below
- Not have access to financial assistance from your employer to pay for your program
- Not have been a part- or full-time student in 12 months prior to the start of your program (unless taking prerequisite courses)
- Be willing to be interviewed via Zoom, if requested
- Be willing to attend an in-person University District Rotary Club meeting on May 30, 2025
- Not be a Rotary member, a UW Continuum College employee or an immediate family member thereof
People in Household
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Annual Income
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1
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$43,740
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2
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$59,160
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3
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$74,580
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4
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$90,000
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5
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$105,420
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6
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$120,840
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7
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$136,260
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8
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$151,680
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* To qualify for a University District Rotary Club Scholarship, your household income for 2023 or 2024 can’t exceed the amounts listed. As part of the application, you’ll be required to state your household income, household size, and provide a copy of your most recent federal income tax return.
How to Apply
✔ Carefully review the admission requirements for your chosen certificate program to make sure you qualify. If you have any questions, contact Enrollment Services.
✔ Complete the Rotary Scholarship application between April 1 and April 22, 2025. The application will ask you to submit a copy of your resume and describe your reasons for applying, your career goals and how the UW certificate will help you on your path. To confirm your income eligibility, submit your 2023 or 2024 U.S. federal income tax return.
✔ After you submit your materials, they will be reviewed by the University District Rotary Club. You may be asked to attend an informal Zoom interview with University District Rotary Club members in May 2025.
✔ Check your email! We will let you know about scholarship decisions by late May.
✔ Apply to the certificate program. Apply for your certificate program as soon as it opens for applications. If you are awarded a Rotary Scholarship, you must apply for the certificate program either within two weeks after notification of the scholarship award or two weeks after applications open (if that certificate program has not begun accepting applications).
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
- Scholarship decisions are made by the University District Rotary Club Scholarship Committee. All decisions are final.
- Scholarship awards cannot be deferred and are not transferable to other certificate programs.
- One scholarship application per certificate program. Multiple applications are not accepted.
- Scholarship awards are contingent on acceptance into your chosen certificate program. Be sure that you meet your program's eligibility requirements.
- Scholarship recipients must successfully complete each course in their certificate program to receive the scholarship award for the remaining courses.
- Scholarship recipients cannot be enrolled in other UW programs while completing their awarded certificate program.
- Scholarship recipients must sign a Scholarship Agreement within one week of notification.
- Scholarship recipients must meet all deadlines for accepting, registering and paying fees as stated in the Scholarship Agreement.