Prior to accessing the on-line application, a student should prepare the following materials:

1. Essay Responses. Please prepare written answers to the following questions. We recommend compiling answers into a separate document before entering them into the on-line application. This will ensure your responses are saved on multiple platforms, as answers entered in the on-line application are not saved until they are submitted.

   • Tell us about any labor, social justice, or racial justice issues that you are passionate about and why these issues matter to you. Please share your history of involvement with these issues, which may include but is not limited to personal experience, advocacy, or research. If relevant, highlight issues related to waterfront industries or organized labor. Please limit your response to 800 words or less.

   • How will funding from the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies support the goals you have for your education at the University of Washington? How do you plan to engage with the labor movement during your studies here? How will the fellowship prepare you for what you want to accomplish upon completion of your degree? Again, if relevant, highlight issues relevant to waterfront industries or organized labor. Please limit your response to 400 words or less.

   • Optional Essay Response(s). If you would like to be considered for the LERA and Bassett Scholarships in Labor Relations and/or the Duggan Fellowship in Caring Labor, please include the following additional essay response(s):

     • Martha H. Duggan Fellowship in Caring Labor. Please include a written response detailing your involvement and commitment to caring labor. Please limit your response to 800 words or less.

     • LERA Scholarship and Samuel Bassett Scholarship in Labor Relations. Please include a statement explaining your intention to pursue a career in labor relations. Please limit response to 400 words or less.

     • Silme Domingo and Gene Viernes Scholarship in Labor Studies. Please include a response to the following question: How do you see yourself advancing the legacy of Silme Domingo and Gene Viernes? Please limit response to 400 words or less.

2. A brief letter of support from a teacher or community member.

3. A high school or college transcript (which ever is most recent). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

4. Up to date contact information, including e-mail, mailing addresses, and phone number.

5. Optional: Additional documents demonstrating your commitment to labor or Labor Studies, such as a resume or curriculum vitae, may also be submitted.