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Country
United States
Level
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Deadline
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About this scholarship
Emergency financial aid from the University of Washington for students affected by natural disasters or emergency situations.
What it takes to get there
F-1 student visa
- Money you must show: not checked yet.
- Visa fee: $350. official source
- Work after you graduate: yes. official source
Visa facts checked on 2026-09-27.
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Unplanned and unexpected costs can cause significant stress and impact academic success and personal well-being. That’s why the three campuses of the University of Washington have Emergency Aid assistance to support currently enrolled UW students. Emergency Aid funding assists UW students by providing financial support when assistance is needed with unexpected, unavoidable, and unplanned expenses surrounding situations such as accidents, illness, fire/water damage, or a need for emergency housing and food. Possible expenses that can be considered for emergency aid assistance include: Food security Emergency medical/dental costs Emergency/Temporary Housing and living expenses Family emergencies Natural disasters This list is not all inclusive. If the reason you are seeking funds is not listed, you can still submit an Emergency Aid Request for consideration. Examples of expenses not covered; Tuition, fees, study abroad costs Regular anticipated fixed expenses, such as rent Parking tickets Non-emergency travel Other non-essential or anticipated expenses Aid may come in a variety of forms, including grants, loans and/or campus and community resources. What can I do if my income or my family’s income has changed? If you are experiencing a change in your or your family’s income, please let us know by providing additional information about your situation. You can do so by submitting one of the following forms: Change in Financial Situation – Student Change in Financial Situation – Parent Phishing emails are being received regarding CARES funding, do not provide personal information like your Social Security number or bank account information. You should only provide or update personal information through MyUW . The UW will use the information you have provided in MyUW to communicate with you or disburse aid to you. For more information regarding phishing scams, please review CISAs website . Learn more about emergency aid resources on each campus: Bothell Seattle Tacoma Emergency Aid Request Form For more information about Emergency Aid and resources available please see each specific campus page. University of Washington Be boundless Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Pinterest TikTok Accessibility Contact Us Jobs Campus Safety My UW Rules Docket Privacy Terms Newsletter © 2026 University of Washington | Seattle, WA
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Who can apply for the UW Emergency Scholarship – Natural Disaster or Emergency Situation?
Students pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, PhD degrees can apply. International students are eligible.
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