Kennedy Drayton Scholarship in Labor Studies

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. Special preference will be given to the following students:

Students who are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
Have overcome personal or educational obstacles to go to college
And/or have deep experience with diversity or diverse cultures
Students at any of the University of Washington's three campuses (Seattle, Tacoma, or Bothell) are eligible. Special preference will be given to applicants with a background and/or interest in waterfront-related industries or organized labor, but such background/interest is not necessary to receive the scholarship.