University Of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
University Website: www.pugetsound.edu/Apply Online: www.pugetsound.edu/admission/apply/
Coordinates: 47°15′45″N 122°28′54″W / 47.2626°N 122.4817°W / 47.2626; -122.4817
The University of Puget Sound (Puget Sound or UPS) is a private liberal arts college located in the North End of Tacoma, Washington, in the United States. It is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of only seventeen west of the Mississippi River.
It offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Master of Occupational Therapy, and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees. As of 2010, it has an undergraduate enrollment of 2,632 and a graduate enrollment of 209. The school draws students from 48 states and 20 countries. It offers 1,200 courses each year in more than 50 major fields.
In the 1970s the university was widely known for its freewheeling social life, but throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the focus increasingly shifted to academics. Now, Puget Sound is a nationally ranked institution enjoying top academic marks from third party evaluators and college guides. In 2009, U.S. News & World Report ranked it 80th in a list of the top liberal arts colleges in the United States. The university maintains a relationship with The United Methodist Church.
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University of Puget Sound College Scholarships
Thomas J. Watson FellowshipThomas J. Watson Foundation |
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award $36,000 |
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DescriptionThe Thomas J. Watson Fellowship is available to graduating seniors from one of 41 partnering institutions who wish to pursue one year of independent international study. To be considered for this award, you must submit a proposal for a project that is creative, feasible, and personally significant. Participation in an interview is also... View Scholarship Details |
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Trustee Scholarship - University of Puget SoundUniversity of Puget Sound |
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award Up to $30,000 |
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DescriptionThe Trustee Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen students at the University of Puget Sound. Selection is based on your admission application, academic performance in high school, and standardized test scores. View Scholarship Details |
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Puget Sound Alumni ScholarshipUniversity of Puget Sound |
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award Up to $30,000 |
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DescriptionThe Puget Sound Alumni Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at the University of Puget Sound. Selection is based on student’s overall admission application, including academic performance Preference will be given to children of alumni. View Scholarship Details |
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President's Scholarship - University of Puget SoundUniversity of Puget Sound |
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award Up to $30,000 |
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DescriptionThe President's Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at the University of Puget Sound. Selection is based on your admission application, academic performance in high school, and standardized test scores. View Scholarship Details |
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Dean's Scholarship - University of Puget SoundUniversity of Puget Sound |
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award Up to $30,000 |
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DescriptionThe Dean's Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at the University of Puget Sound. Selection is based on your admission application, academic performance in high school, and standardized test scores. View Scholarship Details |
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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity ScholarshipInstitute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) |
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award Up to $5,000 |
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DescriptionThe IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT... View Scholarship Details |
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IES Need-Based Financial Aid ScholarshipInstitute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) |
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award Up to $2,000 |
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DescriptionThe Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial... View Scholarship Details |
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National Merit Scholarship - Univ. of Puget SoundUniversity of Puget Sound |
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award Up to $2,000 |
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DescriptionThe National Merit Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at the University of Puget Sound. You must be a National Merit Finalist and list Puget Sound as your first choice college to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Luce Scholars ProgramHenry Luce Foundation, Inc. |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe Luce Scholars Program is available to American citizens who are no more than 29 years of age and who have received their bachelors degree before taking part in the program. This year - long program provides an intensive experience in Asia and provides a stipend and cost of living and housing allowances. Selection will be based on high... View Scholarship Details |
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Ellis W. Rowe ScholarshipHampton Roads Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe Ellis W. Rowe Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending a Methodist college. You must be a resident of Gloucester County and be majoring in marine science, nursing, ministry, medicine, the humanities, agriculture, biology, or other basic sciences to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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