Funding note 1No central need-based aid for international studentsFunding note 2Mary Gates Endowment for Students: $5,000 (for research/leadership projects); open to all UW undergrads regardless of citizenshipFunding note 3Eligibility: High academic standing; competition-basedFunding note 4Application: Automatic consideration upon admission for some awardsFunding note 5Graduate Fellowships: Merit-based; full tuition waiver + stipend for master’s/PhD studentsFunding note 6Academic Student Employee (ASE) Positions (TA/RA): Full tuition waiver + monthly salary + health insurance; most common form of graduate fundingFunding note 7Eligibility: Admitted graduate students with strong academic recordsFunding note 8TA positions require English proficiency for instructionFunding note 9Departmental Graduate Fellowships: Often automatic nomination by admission committee for exceptional studentsFunding note 10Natalie K. Lang International Student Scholarship (UW Bothell only): Up to $2,000 for F-1 students with financial need and community commitmentFunding note 11For All International Students:Funding note 12On-campus employment: Up to 19.5 hours/week during semester