Below are the nomination forms for each scholarship.
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Richard R. and Constance M. Albrecht Scholarship
This award is open to all active doctoral graduate students in good standing who have successfully passed their preliminary examination. Preference is given to nominees with a GPA > 3.5. Students must be enrolled either full- or part-time during the fall 2026 semester to be eligible for the award. Students cannot receive this award more than once.
Arnold and Julia Greenwell Memorial Scholarship for Social Sciences and Humanities
Open to all doctoral graduate students in good standing and who are conducting research/scholarship in the social sciences or humanities. Preference is given to nominees with a GPA > 3.5. Students must be enrolled either full- or part-time during the fall 2026 semester to be eligible. Students cannot receive this award more than once.
Anne and Russ Fuller Fellowship for Interdisciplinary Research/Scholarship
This fellowship is open to all doctoral graduate students in good standing and who are conducting interdisciplinary research/scholarship. Preference is given to nominees with a GPA > 3.5. Students must be enrolled either full- or part-time during the fall 2026 semester to be eligible.
Karen P. DePauw Leadership Award
This is a $1,000 award (1 or 2 awards each year) open to all doctoral graduate students in good standing who have successfully passed their preliminary examination, and have at least a 3.5 graduate GPA. Students must be enrolled either full- or part-time during the fall 2026 semester to be eligible for the award. Students cannot receive this award more than once. Nominations for this award are made through the Association of Faculty women and will be evaluated by the Graduate School on the strength of the letters of recommendation and scholarly activities that show clear links to leadership.
Ann Chittenden Holland Master’s Thesis Award
This award is open to all doctoral graduate students in good standing. Preference is given to nominees with a GPA > 3.5. Students must be enrolled either full- or part-time during the fall 2026 semester to be eligible. Students cannot receive this award more than once.
Charles Allen Master’s Thesis Award in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
This award is open to all doctoral graduate students in good standing and who are conducting research/scholarship in the social sciences or humanities. Preference is given to nominees with a GPA > 3.5. Students must be enrolled either full- or part-time during the fall 2026 semester to be eligible. Students cannot receive this award more than once.
Dissertation Year Fellowship
This fellowship is open to all doctoral candidates in good standing with an approved dissertation proposal who have passed their preliminary exam and expect to complete and defend their dissertation during the nine-month (academic year) period in which the award is offered. Students must have been enrolled full time prior to the fellowship period. Candidates who are not State Residents as defined by RCW 28B.15.012 may be subject to additional taxation on the award. Preference is given for students with a 3.5 or higher graduate GPA. Students will not be allowed to hold academic appointments during the tenure of their fellowship.