The starting point
Washington flagship public with essentially no stat-based automatic merit and an explicit policy that non-resident financial aid will be primarily federal loans. The Purple & Gold Scholarship for out-of-state students exists but is competitive, variable, and does not reduce tuition to resident levels.
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
Awards to discuss
First 3 of 4 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Purple & Gold Scholarship
Variable; awarded for four years; specific amounts not publicly listed by tier · Variable or qualified amount
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
Eligibility: U.S. students who are not Washington residents (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, refugees, undocumented residents). Selection is 'predominately academic but also incorporates activities, achievements, leadership, and socio-economic factors.' Recipients cannot become WA residents or qualify for resident tuition during the four-year award. Students admitted to UW Academy are NOT eligible. Considered automatically based on admission application by November 15. Notification mid-March.
Renewal: Renewable for four years contingent on maintaining good academic standing, enrolling as a full-time student (minimum 12 credits per quarter for three quarters per year), and confirming enrollment by May 1.
Other terms: UW's only published merit pathway for out-of-state students. Not need-based. Award amounts vary by recipient — UW does not publish a tier table.
https://admit.washington.edu/costs/scholarships/
Mary Gates Endowment Scholarships
Endowment-funded scholarships across multiple categories · Published award terms
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Open to all UW undergraduates regardless of residency. Application required. Categories include research, leadership, and service.
Renewal: Not marked as renewable in this record. Ask the school whether renewal is available.
Other terms: One of the few notable UW funding sources open to out-of-state and international students with no residency requirement.
https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/getting-started/faqs/
UW Honors Program Scholarships
Variable Honors-program-specific scholarships · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Awarded to incoming first-year students admitted to UW Honors. The Honors Program application also serves as the scholarship application — no separate form required.
Renewal: Not marked as renewable in this record. Ask the school whether renewal is available.
https://www.washington.edu/financialaid/non-resident-students/
