UW Tacoma has established priority scholarship application dates for freshmen and transfer students. If you submit your application for admission by this date, you will automatically be considered for these merit-based scholarship funds. If you are awarded a scholarship, it will be noted in your offer of admission to UW Tacoma. You do not need to complete any additional forms.
| Scholarship | Open to | Award | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Step Scholarship Based on admission application; separate application not required. |
New freshmen only | varies | Jan. 15 |
| Transfer Priority Scholarship Based on admission application; separate application not required. |
New transfer students only | varies | Feb. 15 |
Transfer students must only have completed their application to the University; they do not have to have completed their program application (if required).
Need-based and other merit scholarships are available after these deadlines with a separate application. To be considered for need-based scholarships, be sure to complete a FAFSA before Feb. 28.
