ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter

Mission

ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter advances science and technology in the United States by providing fellowship awards for academically outstanding graduate students in STEM fields at the University of Washington and Washington State University.

Description

ARCS Foundation is a leading national philanthropic organization started and run by women to advance our nation's competitiveness in science and technology. The vision of ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter is for Washington state to be a world leader in scientific excellence and innovation for the betterment of humanity. We are a thriving chapter of members who support research scholars at the University of Washington and Washington State University through well-funded fellowships.

ARCS Foundation's unrestricted fellowship awards of $22,500 (3-year total per student) offer our scholars a competitive advantage, while also increasing equity by alleviating financial burdens to pursue STEM education and conduct research in Washington state. In 2024-2025, Seattle Chapter raised $1M to support 147 ARCS Scholars at the University of Washington and Washington State University. ARCS Fellowships also offer these scholars unique opportunities for mentorship, networking, and advancement within ARCS Foundation's STEM-focused, philanthropic community.

Recognition

ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter is grateful for the generous support of our 350+ annual donors and 120 members, as well as numerous community partners and sponsors. We invite you to visit www.seattle.arcsfoundation.org to view lists of our 2024-2025 Fellowship Donors, Endowment Donors, and Community Partners. Thank you for advancing science together with ARCS Foundation by contributing through the Washington Gives Giving Tuesday and GiveBIG Campaigns.