Benefits of Studying at the UW

The University of Washington (UW) is a community of students and teachers—a place where people inspire and are inspired by ideas.

Nationally Recognized Faculty and Research

UW faculty members are the people who communicate the knowledge, understanding, and intellectual curiosity that educate and inspire students.

Their teaching and research are known nationally and internationally, helping the UW receive more federal funding for research than any other public university in the United States.

Diverse Course Options

The more than 40,000 students enrolled in the 16 schools and colleges of the UW can choose from more than 100 academic disciplines and 5,000 courses.

The UW is particularly strong in the fields of marine science, environmental issues, and health fields. The Evans School has established close working relationships with other departments and schools on campus through:

• Cooperative degree arrangements and course listings,
• Co-sponsored symposia,
• And interaction with faculty on policy-oriented research.

The UW also houses a library system that is one of the most innovative and well-integrated electronic information networks in the world. The library contains more than than five million volumes of work, an equal number in microform, several million items in other formats, and more than 50,000 serials.

A Vibrant Social Scene

The UW social scene is an active one with things such as:

• Husky football games,
• Shops and cafes on the “The Ave.,”
• Concerts in the Meany Theater,
• Political rallies in Red Square,
• And a wealth of student groups and organizations.

Located in the Pacific Northwest

The main UW campus, where the Evans School is located, is a network of libraries, research centers, classrooms, and offices surrounded by the eye-catching vistas of the Puget Sound and the neighborhoods of north Seattle. On a stroll across the campus, you’ll find:

• Classic and contemporary architecture,
• Quiet walkways,
• Busy bicycle paths,
• Lush displays of foliage,
• An award-winning medicinal herb garden,
• And a collection of outdoor artwork.

Find out more about the benefits of studying in the Pacific Northwest and at the University of Washington.

Benefits of Living in the Pacific Northwest

The main campus of the University of Washington (UW), where the Evans School is located, is three miles north of downtown Seattle between the shores of Lake Washington and Lake Union in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.

A Region Full of Diversity

The Seattle area is a complex, distinctive metropolis that is old enough to have confidence and charm, and new enough to be innovative and surprising. It is a city of highly diverse neighborhoods and communities reflecting a variety of ethnic and cultural influences. Many who visit Seattle find themselves intrigued by its complexity and charmed by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

The neighborhoods surrounding the UW campus are known as Wallingford and the U-District, two residential sections of the city long considered to be one of the most attractive in the nation for their abundance of original 1920s craftsman houses.

Seattle is also an internationally recognized center for trade, education, high-tech manufacturing, and medical care and research.

Surrounded by Natural Beauty

Seattle, the "Emerald City," has twice been called the most livable city in the United States because of its:

• Active dedication to the arts,
• Progressive local government,
• Healthy business community,
• And a mild climate with less annual rainfall than New York and Atlanta

Seattle is also surrounded by a natural landscape of mountains and water that is the envy of most major metropolitan areas. From the top of the Space Needle at 600 feet in the air, there is a breathtaking view in every direction—sometimes rugged, sometimes placid. Iconic features of Seattle that can be seen from the Space Needle include:

• Elliott Bay,
• Lake Washington,
• Puget Sound,
• The Olympic Mountains,
• The North Cascades,
• And Mount Rainier.

Endless Recreational Opportunities

The city's population has a reputation for enjoying a vast range of recreational activities, and Seattleites generally refuse to let a few raindrops spoil:

• Shopping at Pike Place Market,
• Visiting the nationally acclaimed Woodland Park Zoo,
• Taking in the annual Seafair festivities of boating and aviation,
• Or hiking in the Olympic, Mount Rainer, or North Cascades national parks.

In fact, the residents of Seattle own more boats, see more movies, drink more espresso, and read more books per capita than those of any other city in the United States.

Seattlelites are also ardent sports fans and supporters of the UW Huskies, the Seattle Seahawks, Supersonics, Storm, and Mariners.

On sunny days the city's parks are filled with the enthusiasm of pick-up basketball, ultimate Frisbee, and pet-loving city dwellers.

There are also excellent resident opera and ballet companies, symphony and chamber orchestras, and a remarkable range of live theater companies that produce everything from repertory to world premieres.

Take a virtual tour of Seattle, or find out more about our programs at the Evans School.

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Application Instructions

Deadline: For priority consideration of acceptance and financial awards, all application materials must be postmarked or received online by January 15, with the exception of GRE scores. Otherwise your application will only be reviewed on a space-available basis until March 1.

Step 1

Gather your required application materials

• Application fee of $50 (U.S.) for completing the online application to the University of Washington (UW) Graduate School and Evans School.
• Resume including:
  • Relevant academic, professional, volunteer, or military experience
  • Academic and/or professional honors, prizes, or scholarships
  • Leadership positions
  • Societies and clubs to which you belong
• Statement of purpose describing in 750 words or less:
  • Yourself and your reason(s) for applying to your specific degree program
  • Your expectations of your specific degree program in furthering your career objectives
  • Your academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experiences, community and/or volunteer work, and any other factors relevant to your interest in public policy and management
• Personal Statement of Diversity. Consistent with our goal of enhancing the intellectual and social enrichment of the University of Washington community, the University actively seeks and welcomes students from diverse backgrounds. Please provide a statement, no more than two pages in length (500 words or less), about your personal history, family background, and other influences on your intellectual development. The statement should address educational, cultural, and economic opportunities and disadvantages that you have experienced, and ways those experiences have affected the development of your special interests, career plans, and future goals. Please note that this is not an academic Statement of Purpose, but a personal statement that addresses your intellectual growth and development, both inclusive of and beyond your academic goals.
• Transcripts from each college or university you have attended. Ask them to mail, directly to you, two copies of your official, sealed transcripts. Do not open your transcripts because broken or tampered seals will make them invalid, and they are needed to prove completion of your bachelor’s and Masters degrees.

  Send one sealed copy of your transcripts to the Evans School. Once accepted to your program of choice you’ll be asked to send the other copy to the UW Graduate Admissions Office.

• Two to three letters of reference to be submitted electronically by those writing the recommendations after you complete the UW Graduate School and Evans School online application. Two letters are required and up to three letters may be submitted. Letters of reference should come from people who are familiar with your professional and academic abilities.
• GRE scores need to be requested from the Educational Testing Center. The Educational Testing Service can be contacted at 609.771.7670 or www.gre.org.

  Have the scores sent directly to the Evans School (department code 4801) and the UW Graduate School (school code 4854). Also, include an unofficial copy of scores in your Evans School application packet of required materials that can't be submitted during the online application process.

• TOEFL scores for international students. Please see our international applicant information for more information.

Step 2

Complete the UW Graduate School online application for the Evans School.

During this process you will be asked to identify which Evans School program you are applying to, and should choose the Public Affairs (M of Public Administration) option. You will then be directed to the appropriate Evans School portion of the application to submit the majority of your required application materials.

Step 3

Required Evans School application materials that are not collected online (i.e. transcripts) need to be mailed in one packet to:

The Evans School of Public Affairs
Admissions
Box 353055
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3055

For questions and more information about the application process, contact Student Services at evansadm@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

Peace Corps Master's International Track

Application Instructions

Please note: You will need to submit an application to the U.S. Peace Corps for this program.

Deadline: We accept students during the autumn and summer quarters. For priority consideration of acceptance and financial awards, all application materials must be postmarked or received online by January 15, with the exception of GRE scores. Otherwise your application will only be reviewed on a space-available basis until March 1.

Step 1

Gather your required UW Graduate School and Evans School application materials

• Application fee of $50 (U.S.) for completing the online application to the University of Washington (UW) Graduate School and Evans School.
• Resume including:
  • Relevant academic, professional, volunteer, or military experience
  • Academic and/or professional honors, prizes, or scholarships
  • Leadership positions
  • Societies and clubs to which you belong
• Statement of purpose describing in 750 words or less:
  • Yourself and your reason(s) for applying to your specific degree program
  • Your expectations of your specific degree program in furthering your career objectives
  • Your academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experiences, community and/or volunteer work, and any other factors relevant to your interest in public policy and management
• Personal Statement of Diversity. Consistent with our goal of enhancing the intellectual and social enrichment of the University of Washington community, the University actively seeks and welcomes students from diverse backgrounds. Please provide a statement, no more than two pages in length (500 words or less), about your personal history, family background, and other influences on your intellectual development. The statement should address educational, cultural, and economic opportunities and disadvantages that you have experienced, and ways those experiences have affected the development of your special interests, career plans, and future goals. Please note that this is not an academic Statement of Purpose, but a personal statement that addresses your intellectual growth and development, both inclusive of and beyond your academic goals.
• Transcripts from each college or university you have attended. Ask them to mail, directly to you, two copies of your official, sealed transcripts. Do not open your transcripts because broken or tampered seals will make them invalid, and they are needed to prove completion of your bachelor’s and Masters degrees.

  Send one sealed copy of your transcripts to the Evans School. Once accepted to your program of choice you’ll be asked to send the other copy to the UW Graduate Admissions Office.

• Two to three letters of reference to be submitted electronically by those writing the recommendations after you complete the UW Graduate School and Evans School online application. Two letters are required and up to three letters may be submitted. Letters of reference should come from people who are familiar with your professional and academic abilities.
• GRE scores need to be requested from the Educational Testing Center. The Educational Testing Service can be contacted at 609.771.7670 or www.gre.org.

  Have the scores sent directly to the Evans School (department code 4801) and the UW Graduate School (school code 4854). Also, include an unofficial copy of scores in your Evans School application packet of required materials that can't be submitted during the online application process.

• TOEFL scores for international students. Please see our international applicant information for more information.

Step 2

Complete the UW Graduate School online application for the Evans School.

During this process you will be asked to identify which Evans School program you are applying to, and should choose the Public Affairs - PCMI option. You will then be directed to the appropriate Evans School portion of the application to submit the majority of your required application materials.

Step 3

Mail required Evans School application materials that are not collected online (i.e. transcripts) in one packet to:

The Evans School of Public Affairs
Admissions
Box 353055
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3055

Step 4

Submit a U.S. Peace Corps application. Please note an additional application fee to the one paid for your UW Graduate School and Evans School application may be required.

The Peace Corps will evaluate your application and nominate you for a nongovernmental (NGO) assignment after you are admitted to the Evans School. The Peace Corps evaluation process is based on an initial interview, medical and dental exams, and a legal background check.

For questions and more information about the application process, contact Student Services at evansadm@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

Executive Master of Public Administration

Application Instructions

Deadline: For priority consideration of acceptance in this competitive program, all application materials must be postmarked or received online by May 1. Otherwise your application will only be reviewed on a space-available basis until July 1.

Step 1

Gather your required UW Graduate School and Evans School application materials

• Application fee of $50 (U.S.) for completing the online application to the University of Washington (UW) Graduate School and Evans School.
• Resume including:
  • Relevant academic, professional, volunteer, or military experience
  • Academic and/or professional honors, prizes, or scholarships
  • Leadership positions
  • Societies and clubs to which you belong
• Statement of purpose describing in 750 words or less:
  • Yourself and your reason(s) for applying to your specific degree program
  • Your expectations of your specific degree program in furthering your career objectives
  • Your academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experiences, community and/or volunteer work, and any other factors relevant to your interest in public policy and management
• Transcripts from each college or university you have attended. Ask them to mail, directly to you, two copies of your official, sealed transcripts. Do not open your transcripts because broken or tampered seals will make them invalid, and they are needed to prove completion of your bachelor’s and Masters degrees.

  Send one sealed copy of your transcripts to the Evans School. Once accepted to your program of choice you’ll be asked to send the other copy to the UW Graduate Admissions Office.

• Three letters of reference to be submitted electronically by those writing the recommendations after you complete the UW Graduate School and Evans School online application. Three letters are required and up to five letters may be submitted. Letters of reference should come from people who are familiar with your professional and academic abilities.
• TOEFL scores for international students. Please see our international applicant information for more information.

Step 2

Complete the UW Graduate School online application for the Evans School.

During this process you will be asked to identify which Evans School program you are applying to, and should choose the Public Affairs - Executive (M of Public Administration) option. You will then be directed to the appropriate Evans School portion of the application to submit the majority of your required application materials.

Step 3

Mail required Evans School application materials that are not collected online (i.e. transcripts) in one packet to:

The Evans School of Public Affairs
Admissions
Box 353055
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3055

For questions and more information about the application process, contact our Executive MPA office at execmpa@u.washington.edu or 206.616.0778.

Ph.D. in Public Policy & Managment

Application Instructions

Deadline: All application materials must be postmarked or received online by January 1; otherwise your application will not be reviewed. Admissions and funding offers will be made in March.

Step 1

Gather your required UW Graduate School and Evans School application materials

• Application fee of $50 (U.S.) for completing the online application to the University of Washington (UW) Graduate School and Evans School.
• Resume including:
  • Relevant academic, professional, volunteer, or military experience
  • Academic and/or professional honors, prizes, or scholarships
  • Leadership positions
  • Societies and clubs to which you belong
• Writing sample of a prior independent piece of work that shows your analytic capacity. The sample should be cut down to an excerpt-size if taken from a long document.
• Statement of purpose describing in 750 words or less:
  • Yourself and your reason(s) for applying to your specific degree program
  • Your expectations of your specific degree program in furthering your career objectives
  • Your academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experiences, community and/or volunteer work, and any other factors relevant to your interest in public policy and management
• Personal Statement of Diversity. Consistent with our goal of enhancing the intellectual and social enrichment of the University of Washington community, the University actively seeks and welcomes students from diverse backgrounds. Please provide a statement, no more than two pages in length (500 words or less), about your personal history, family background, and other influences on your intellectual development. The statement should address educational, cultural, and economic opportunities and disadvantages that you have experienced, and ways those experiences have affected the development of your special interests, career plans, and future goals. Please note that this is not an academic Statement of Purpose, but a personal statement that addresses your intellectual growth and development, both inclusive of and beyond your academic goals.
• Research Interest. Please provide the names of three faculty members you would like to study with at the Evans School. A research proposal is not required for the application, but please contact these three faculty members prior to starting the application process to make sure the program meets your needs.

• Transcripts from each college or university you have attended. Ask them to mail, directly to you, two copies of your official, sealed transcripts. Do not open your transcripts because broken or tampered seals will make them invalid, and they are needed to prove completion of your bachelor’s and master's degrees.

  If you only have a bachelor's degree, your application will be considered. However, we believe students with a master's degree in public policy, public administration, economics, sociology, political science, or related disciplines are, in general, better prepared for our Ph.D. program.

  Successful applicants will be required to complete a college level course in calculus before enrolling in the Ph.D. program. The application asks about your prior calculus coursework.

  Send one sealed copy of your transcripts to the Evans School. Once accepted to the Ph.D. program you’ll be asked to send the other copy to the UW Graduate Admissions Office.

• Three letters of reference to be submitted electronically by those writing the recommendations after you complete the UW Graduate School and Evans School online application. Two of the letters should be from faculty familiar with your academic work, and all three should address your capacity for pursuing an advanced research degree.

• GRE scores, no more than five years old, need to be requested from the Educational Testing Center. The Educational Testing Service can be contacted at 609.771.7670 or www.gre.org.

  Have the scores sent directly to the Evans School (department code 4801) and the UW Graduate School (school code 4854). Also, include an unofficial copy of scores in your Evans School application packet of required materials that can't be submitted during the online application process.

• TOEFL scores for international students. Please see our international applicant information for more information.

Step 2

Complete the UW Graduate School online application for the Evans School.

During this process you will be asked to identify which Evans School program you are applying to, and should choose the Public Affairs - PhD (Public Policy & Management) option. You will then be directed to the appropriate Evans School portion of the application to submit the majority of your required application materials.

Step 3

Mail required Evans School application materials that are not collected online (i.e. transcripts) in one packet to:

The Evans School of Public Affairs
Admissions
Box 353055
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3055

For questions and more information about the application process, contact Student Services at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

Concurrent Degrees

Application Instructions

Deadline: For priority consideration of acceptance and financial awards, all application materials must be postmarked or received online by January 15, with the exception of GRE scores. Otherwise your application will only be reviewed on a space-available basis until March 1.

Please note: After completing the UW Graduate School and Evans School application, you will need to submit all required application materials for your concurrent degree program by its deadline or January 15—whichever is earlier.

Step 1

Gather your required application materials

• Application fee of $50 (U.S.) for completing the online application to the University of Washington (UW) Graduate School and Evans School.

  If you are applying to one of our formal concurrent degree programs, you do not need to pay an additional application fee. For more information about your concurrent degree’s required application materials contact:

  • The College of Forest Resources
  • Department of Urban Design and Planning
  • The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
  • The School of Law
  • The School of Public Health

  If you are applying for an informal concurrent degree at a school outside of our scope of formal degrees, you will need to file a separate application with that school. This will cost an additional application fee of $50. For more information about your concurrent degree’s required application materials contact the school directly.

• Resume including:
  • Relevant academic, professional, volunteer, or military experience
  • Academic and/or professional honors, prizes, or scholarships
  • Leadership positions
  • Societies and clubs to which you belong
• Statement of purpose describing in 750 words or less:
  • Yourself and your reason(s) for applying to your specific degree program
  • Your expectations of your specific degree program in furthering your career objectives
  • Your academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experiences, community and/or volunteer work, and any other factors relevant to your interest in public policy and management
• Personal Statement of Diversity. Consistent with our goal of enhancing the intellectual and social enrichment of the University of Washington community, the University actively seeks and welcomes students from diverse backgrounds. Please provide a statement, no more than two pages in length (500 words or less), about your personal history, family background, and other influences on your intellectual development. The statement should address educational, cultural, and economic opportunities and disadvantages that you have experienced, and ways those experiences have affected the development of your special interests, career plans, and future goals. Please note that this is not an academic Statement of Purpose, but a personal statement that addresses your intellectual growth and development, both inclusive of and beyond your academic goals.
• Transcripts from each college or university you have attended. Ask them to mail, directly to you, two copies of your official, sealed transcripts. Do not open your transcripts because broken or tampered seals will make them invalid, and they are needed to prove completion of your bachelor’s and Masters degrees.

  Send one sealed copy of your transcripts to the Evans School. Once accepted to your program of choice you’ll be asked to send the other copy to the UW Graduate Admissions Office.

• Three letters of reference to be submitted electronically by those writing the recommendations after you complete the UW Graduate School and Evans School online application. Two of the letters should be from faculty familiar with your academic work, and all three should address your capacity for pursuing an advanced research degree.
• GRE scores need to be requested from the Educational Testing Center. The Educational Testing Service can be contacted at 609.771.7670 or www.gre.org.

  Have the scores sent directly to the Evans School (department code 4801) and the UW Graduate School (school code 4854). Also, include an unofficial copy of scores in your Evans School application packet of required materials that can't be submitted during the online application process.

• TOEFL scores for international students. Please see our international applicant information for more information.

Step 2

Complete the UW Graduate School and Evans School online application.

During this process you will be asked to identify which Evans School program you are applying to, and should choose accordingly from the following options:

• Public Affairs (MAIS/MPA) for the concurrent MPA and Master of Arts in International Studies program
• Public Affairs (MUP/MPA) for the concurrent MPA and Master of Urban Design & Planning program
• Public Affairs (MPA/MHA) for the concurrent MPA and Master of Health Administration program
• Public Affairs (MPA/MS) for the concurrent MPA and Master of Science program in:
  • Biostatistics
  • Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Forest Resources
  • Pathobiology
• Public Affairs (MPA/MPH) for the concurrent MPA and Master of Public Health program in:
  • Biostatistics
  • Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Services

You will then be directed to the appropriate Evans School portion of the application to submit the majority of your required application materials.

Step 3

Required Evans School application materials that are not collected online (i.e. transcripts) need to be mailed in one packet to:

The Evans School of Public Affairs
Admissions
Box 353055
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3055

Step 4

Submit all the required application materials for your concurrent degree program.

For questions and more information about the application process, contact Student Services at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

International Applicant Information

International students are strongly encouraged to submit all admissions materials by November 1 to ensure a timely admissions review process.

We will continue to accept applications after the November 1 deadline (but no later than January 15).  However, we can only guarantee that there will be time for sufficient review for applicants who submit their applications by the November 1 deadline.

At a minimum, we request that you submit your TOEFL and transcripts by December 15, although this information will continue to be accepted until January 15.  All materials must arrive no later than January 15.

Additional information for international applicants is available from the UW Graduate School.

International Development Certificate

Application Instructions

To apply for the Evans School’s International Development and Management Certificate Program, you will need to submit the following application materials by April 15:

• A letter of application with the following four sections, each between 125 and 250 words:
  • A narrative introducing yourself, background, areas of interest, professional and academic experience, strengths, and future intentions
  • A description of your professional experience, internationally and/or domestically, which includes: what you did, where did it, what you learned, relevant technical and language skills, and other accomplishments or experiences
  • A description of your areas of interest within relief and/or development, and how you would contribute to the diversity of disciplines, perspectives, regions, and experiences of your cohort class
  • An explanation of how this certificate program will help you meet your academic and professional goals by answering, “Why does it make sense for you to earn this certificate?”

• A current resume listing both educational and professional experience
• UW transcript (either official or unofficial)
• A signed letter of recommendation from a professor in your department (which can be sent in hardcopy form with your application, or electronically by April 15 to devcert@u.washington.edu)
• An application coversheet (42 KB Word Doc)

All application materials should be: printed one-sided, single or double spaced, and fastened with paper clips (not staples.)
The completed application can be sent to one of the following:
Mail
Evans School of Public Affairs
Admissions
University of Washington
Box 353055
Seattle, WA 98195-3055
Email
devcert@u.washington.edu
Hand-delivered
Parrington Hall, Room 109 (between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.)
For more information, contact the Evans School Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

Assistantships

We offer many research, teaching, and graduate staff assistantships each year. The positions are 20 hours per week and include:

• Monthly stipend
• Benefits
• Paid tuition
• Health insurance

There are also assistantships available throughout the year that are paid hourly and do not include the above four items.

Hiring for assistantships is a competitive process with most positions open to both first- and second- year students. When hiring for hourly positions, preference is usually given to students granted work-study status through the University of Washington Financial Aid Office.

Announcements of open positions are posted on EvansJobs in the spring or as positions become available. You will receive access to EvansJobs after enrolling in the Evans School, but will be notified in the interim of new assistantship openings through our incoming student listserv.

Research assistantships are usually open to first- and second- year students. For highly qualified applicants, some assistantships are offered to first-year students each year. The work is focused on:

• Grant-funded faculty research
• Special conferences
• Public policy colloquia
• Research sponsored by the school's research centers

This work exposes students to policy issues including:

• Regional growth management
• International trade
• State and federal entitlement programs
• Health and human services delivery
• Education reform
• And others

Teaching and graduate staff assistantships are usually reserved for second-year students. Only some of our courses are open to teaching assistantships, and graduate staff assistantships include positions such as:

• Coordinators for international programs and the Public Service Clinics
• Peer advisors
• Computer lab managers

Assistantships outside of the Evans School through the University of Washington are posted by Career Services on EvansJobs as they are informed of them. However, Career Services might not always be aware of assistantship opportunities in other departments, so it is a good idea to contact the department of your undergraduate major to see what opportunities are available.

For more information about assistantships and fellowships, contact our Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

Fellowships

We offer a limited number of fellowships for entering students each year from the school's endowed funds. These are grants awarded primarily on the basis of academic achievement and/or excellence in public service.

The application process for our fellowships is combined with the University of Washington Graduate School and Evans School application. Your application for admission is also your application for fellowship funding. No separate application is available for fellowships at the Evans School.

Evans School fellowships include:

• The Daniel J. Evans Fellowship supports students who aspire to excellence in public service. The fellowship is in honor of Daniel J. Evans, a former U.S. senator and governor of Washington.
• The Nancy Bell Evans Endowment for Excellence in Nonprofit Service supports students who aspire to excellence in nonprofit service and philanthropy. The fellowship honors exceptional community leader Nancy Bell Evans, a former first lady of Washington.
• The Henry M. Jackson Endowed Fellowship supports students pursuing careers in environmental policy and natural resources management. The fellowship is in honor of the late U.S. Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson.
• The Brewster C. Denny Endowed Fellowship supports students who are committed to excellence in public service. The fellowship is in honor of Dean Emeritus Brewster Denny, who founded what is now known as the Evans School of Public Affairs.
• The Robert J. Lavoie Endowed Fellowship supports outstanding students who are preparing to work in public service. The fellowship honors Robert J. Lavoie, former deputy mayor of Seattle.
• Hubert G. Locke Endowed Fellowship supports students pursuing internships in nonprofit organizations devoted to social justice issues. The fellowship honors Dean Emeritus Hubert G. Locke.
• The George A. Shipman Endowed Fellowship supports outstanding students pursuing careers in public service. The fellowship honors Professor George Shipman, founder of public administration education at the University of Washington.
• The Evans School Alumni Endowed Fellowship is dedicated to recruiting outstanding students. The fellowship comes from an endowment funded by our alumni.
• The Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington PCMI Fellowship provides a stipend to an entering Peace Corps Master’s International student. The fellowship is funded through the Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington.
• The William Shelton Fellowships are dedicated to promoting better government through education. The fellowships are funded through the Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington.

There are also a number of outside resources of scholarships for Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management students.

Outside Resources

University of Washington and government financial aid resources:

• Fellowships and Assistantships through the UW Graduate School
• Funding opportunities through the UW Graduate School
• Grant opportunities from the U.S. Department of Education
• UW Multicultural Alumni Partnership scholarship

Scholarship search websites:

• CollegeBoard.com
• FastWeb.com
• FinAid.org
• SRAInternational.org

• Collegenet.com
• ResearchResearch.com
• Scholarships.com

Information Sessions

Our information sessions are hosted by a school representative who will cover the different degree programs and admissions processes at the Evans School, including our Master of Public Administration (MPA), our Peace Corps Master's International MPA track (PCMI), and our Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management. 

We hold separate information sessions for our Executive MPA program. Learn more »

2008 MPA, PCMI, and Ph.D. Information Session Dates

• Thursday, August 21
• Thursday, September 4
• Thursday, September 18
• Thursday, October 2
• Thursday, October 16
• Thursday, October 30
• Thursday, November 6
• Thursday, November 13
• Thursday, December 4
• Thursday, December 18

Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Location: Parrington Hall, room 112, on the University of Washington's Seattle campus. Map » 

If you plan to attend an information session, please join our mailing list and indicate which date you plan to attend in the comments section.

If you are unable to attend any of the sessions above and would like to schedule an individual meeting with an Evans School representative to learn more about our programs, please contact our Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

Save the date! 

On Thursday November 20, 2008 the Evans School will host its annual Preview Day.  Prospective students will get the chance to meet students, faculty, and staff from the program.  This is a great opportunity to get first hand information about our programs.  To learn more about Preview Day, please join our mailing list.

Recruitment Fairs

Every year, our representatives visit graduate schools and professional fairs throughout the country. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming information sessions and recruiting fair opportunities.

To learn more about the Evans School or make an appointment with a representative, please contact our recruitment manager at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

Recruitment Fair Schedule Fall 2008

• September 10, 2008 – New York City, Idealist.org Graduate School Fair
• September 19, 2008 – Washington DC, Idealist.org Graduate School Fair
• September 22, 2008 – Washington DC, Graduate School Fair at George Washington University
• September 28, 2008 – Toppenish, Yakima Valley, UW in a Day at Toppenish Middle School
• September 30, 2008 – San Francisco, Idealist.org Graduate School Fair
• October 1, 2008 – Los Angeles, Idealist.org Graduate School Fair
• October 4, 2008 – Portland, Idealist.org Graduate School Fair
• October 7, 2008 – Seattle, Idealist.org Graduate School Fair
• October 15, 2008 – San Diego, UC San Diego Professional & Graduate School Fair
• October 15, 2008 – Walla Walla, Walla Walla University Graduate School Fair
• October 16, 2008 – Walla Walla, Whitman College Graduate School Fair
• October 20, 2008 – Chicago, Idealist.org Graduate School Fair
• October 29, 2008 – Seattle, University of Washington Environmental Opportunities Fair
• November 8, 2008 – Berkeley, California, Forum for Diversity at UC Berkeley
• November 13, 2008 – Tacoma, UW Tacoma Graduate and Professional School Fair
• November 19, 2008 – Bellingham, Western Washington University Law and Public Policy Fair
• TBD – Olympia, Evergreen College Graduate School Fair

Recruitment Fair Schedule Spring 2009

• April 25, 2009 – San Marcos, California Forum for Diversity at CSU San Marcos

Campus Visits

Virtual, self-guided, and guided tours of the University of Washington are offered for prospective students.

You can schedule class visits and meetings with faculty to learn more about the Evans School by contacting our Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.

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Printed Information

You can download or request printed Evans School information be sent you.

• Request information to be sent to you via mail
• Download our student bulletin (1.2 MB PDF)
• Download our fact sheet (455 KB PDF)

For more information about our courses and degrees, contact our Student Services office at evansrec@u.washington.edu or 206.543.4900.