Awards & Endowments

The awards, scholarships and endowments in the School of STEM support our students and faculty through generous contributions from alumni, donors and partners. These honors, aimed at advancing excellence and innovation in STEM fields, are selected annually.

Student awards and scholarships

Doreen and Ralph Boy

The School of STEM provides a range of awards and scholarships to celebrate academic excellence, research accomplishments and leadership potential. These honors are designed to recognize student accomplishments, support students and foster their ongoing success.

Doreen and Ralph Boy Endowed STEM Undergraduate Scholarship

Established in 2017, the Doreen and Ralph Boy Endowed STEM Undergraduate Scholarship supports students facing financial challenges and helps them complete their education.

Annual STEM Symposium Awards

Established in 2024, the School of STEM’s annual award ceremony honors students and faculty for their exceptional achievements, academic excellence, resilience, engagement, leadership and service throughout the academic year.

2024 Recipients

Faculty awards and endowments

Our faculty awards and endowments recognize the extraordinary achievements and contributions of our teaching and research. These honors help support faculty in their pursuit of excellence in education and research.

Michelle Gamboa awarding the inaugural Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa Endowed UW Bothell STEM Faculty Fellowship to Dr. Joey Shapiro Key with interim Dean Jennifer McLoud-Mann.
Michelle Gamboa awarding the inaugural fellowship to Dr. Joey Shapiro Key with interim Dean Jennifer McLoud-Mann

Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa Endowed UW Bothell STEM Faculty Fellowship

Established in 2019, the Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa Endowed UW Bothell STEM Faculty Fellowship was established to honor and support dedicated faculty members at the UW Bothell School of STEM who are shaping the future through undergraduate mentorship and research.

Learn more about the faculty fellowship

Support our programs

Your support can make a significant impact on the future of STEM education and research. To contribute to our awards and endowments or to learn more about giving opportunities, please visit Give to STEM to get involved.