Labor Studies Scholarships and Fellowships Apply once and you’ll be considered for all the labor studies awards you’re eligible for! Swipe to learn more about each scholarship.

Samuel B. Bassett Scholarship in Labor Relations Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a labor-related career Established to memorialize long-time Seattle labor lawyer Samuel B. Bassett, this scholarship awards $4,500 to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in labor relations. Samuel Bassett (1896-1971) was a Seattle plaintiffs lawyer who practiced with George Vandeveer from 1924-1942 and represented the Industrial Workers of the World, the Joint Council of Teamsters, No. 28 and other Teamster locals, as well as many civil rights and civil liberties cases.

Silme Domingo & Gene Viernes Scholarship in Labor Studies Eligibility: First-year undergraduate or graduate students of any year, who qualify for financial aid Founded through the efforts of the Inlandboatmen’s Union, Region 37, this scholarship honors Silme Domingo and Gene Viernes, two inspiring leaders of the Seattle labor movement. The Domingo-Viernes Scholarship provides $6,000 in financial support to either graduate students or entering first-year or transfer students to the UW who are committed to the principles of justice and equality and have demonstrated financial need.

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Labor Studies Scholarships and Fellowships Apply once and you’ll be considered for all the labor studies awards you’re eligible for! Swipe to learn more about each scholarship.

Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) Scholarship Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students The Northwest chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) generously funds an annual $1,000 scholarship for students, graduate or undergraduate, who are committed to pursuing a profession in labor and/or labor management.

Martha H. Duggan Fellowship in Caring Labor Eligibility: Graduate students studying and/or providing caring labor This Fellowship was created in 2004 to honor the memory of Martha H. Duggan, who provided essential support to her husband, Robert Duggan. This fellowship acknowledges that Bob’s life work would have been impossible without the caring labor of his life partner. The fellowship has a value of $10,000 to be applied to tuition costs or provide support living expenses, books, fees, and other educational expenses.

Martin and Anne Jugum Scholarship in Labor Studies Eligibility: Undergraduate students A prominent leader of Seattle’s ILWU Local 19, Martin was essential in creating the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies and was a co-chair for the Harry Bridges Memorial Committee. This scholarship was created in 1997 to honor him and his wife and their dedication to the labor movement. The award provides $5,500 in financial support to outstanding undergraduates at the UW who demonstrate a commitment to labor research or practice.

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Labor Studies Scholarships and Fellowships Apply once and you’ll be considered for all the labor studies awards you’re eligible for! Swipe to learn more about each scholarship.

Frank Jenkins, Jr. Fellowship in Labor Studies
Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students The Frank Jenkins, Jr. Fellowship in Labor Studies honors and preserves Jenkins’ lifelong commitment to the causes of social and economic justice by providing financial support for undergraduate and/or graduate students at the University of Washington. The award provides $6,000 in financial support, split over two years, to students who demonstrate commitment to the principles of justice, equality, and diversity.

Gundlach Scholarship in Labor Studies Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students The Gundlach Scholarship provides $5,500 in financial support to an undergraduate or graduate student who exhibits a strong commitment to Labor Studies. Created by the estate of Jean Gundlach, a long-time labor activist and secretary for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), this scholarship honors the memory of Jean and her siblings Wilford, Ralph and Betty, all of whom were UW alumni.

Kennedy Drayton Scholarship in Labor Studies Eligibility: Undergraduate students Ian Kennedy and Michele Drayton, both former officials and rank and file members of Seattle’s ILWU Local 52, created this scholarship in 2018 to advance their deeply held commitment to education and organized labor. The award provides $2,500 a year in financial support (renewable for a second year for a total of $5,000) to undergraduate students with financial need who demonstrate commitment to the principles of justice, equality, and diversity.

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2025-2026 Labor Studies Scholarship Application is now open!

Apply now: labor.uw.edu/scholarships-and-prizes

🎓✨Attention UW students: Are you interested in a Labor Studies Scholarship? The application is now OPEN for the 2025-2026 academic year. Apply now: labor.uw.edu/scholarships-and-prizes #scholarships #UWscholarships #laborstudies #UW