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 individuals who have experienced barriers to work opportunities get ahead through education.

The University District Rotary Club Scholarship covers partial 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 the remaining course costs and any additional fees, which may include an initial $50 application fee (if applicable), any additional program fees, and the cost of any necessary books and other class materials.

Take The Next Steps

We’ll be accepting scholarship applications from April 7-28, 2026. Here’s how to find out if you meet scholarship qualifications and how to apply.

Eligible Certificate Programs
Who's Eligible for This Scholarship?
How to Apply for a Rotary Scholarship

To learn more, check out the following list of eligible certificate programs, talk to an enrollment coach and attend an information session.

Autumn Quarter Eligible Certificate Programs

Students interested in one of these certificate programs may be eligible for a Autumn 2026 University District Rotary Club Scholarship.

Biotech, health Care & Social Work

Certificate in Guardianship

Business & Leadership

Data & Applied Math

Engineering, Construction & Sustainability

Education, Nonprofit & Society

Marketing, Communication & Design

Programming & Tech

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 (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 28, 2027
Not be a Rotary member, a UW Continuum College employee or an immediate family member thereof

People in Household	Annual Income
1	$46,950
2	$63,450
3	$78,450
4	$96,450
5	$112,950
6	$129,450
7	$145,950
8	$162,450

* To qualify for a University District Rotary Club Scholarship, your household income for 2024 or 2025 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 for a rotary scholarship

✔ 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 following Rotary Scholarship application between April 7–28, 2026. The application will ask you to 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 2024 or 2025 U.S. federal income tax return.

Scholarship application available beginning April 7, 2026.

Start Your Scholarship Application

✔ 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 2026.

✔ Check your email! We will let you know about scholarship decisions by late May.

✔ If required, apply to the certificate program. If you are awarded a Rotary Scholarship and your chosen certificate program requires an application for admission*, you'll be notified via email. If required, you must apply for the certificate program either within two weeks after notification of the award or two weeks after applications open (if that certificate program has not begun accepting applications).

*Not all programs require an application for admission. If you have questions about the program you're interested in, contact Enrollment Services.

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.

scholarship details

award amount:
Up to $4,000

NExt SCholarship Application Cycle:
April 7–28, 2026

Next CERTIFIcATE Programs start:
Autumn 2026

Questions?

We’re happy to help.

Abel Mengstu

“This scholarship is helping me achieve my goal of a new career in information technology. It might not be easy to pay back what people have done for me, but it’s important for me to do something for my community and the world.”

— Abel Mengstu, Past University District Rotary Club Scholarship Recipient

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University District Rotary Club Scholarship