Staff grants
Staff Enhancement Grant
The UWSA's Staff Enhancement Grant (SEG) helps Staff Association members pursue personal learning and skills development outside of their work responsibilities.
Up to $500 is available for eligible activities unrelated to your work. Application deadlines are June 1 and December 1 each year.
Staff Excellence Fund
Our compensation package includes $300,000 annually to support staff well-being or development through the Staff Excellence Fund.
Proposals are due December 8, 2026, for activities taking place January–April 2027. For activities taking place May 1, 2027 to April 30, 2028, there will be February 1, June 1, and October 1 deadlines. All USG staff are eligible, not just UWSA members.
Student awards
UWSA student awards
Each year, the UWSA supports students by offering awards to full- or part-time UW undergraduate and graduate students who are members, or the children, grandchildren, or spouses of UWSA members..
Awards are $500 or $1,000, depending on how much (if any) of the tuition benefit the student receives. $5,000 is available annually.
belairdirect scholarships
The Johnson Inc. Academic Scholarships were established in 1998 by Paul J. Johnson and members of Johnson’s Corporate Leadership Team. Johnson Inc. is now belairdirect insurance, and they are carrying on this generous tradition.
Canadian students who are graduating from high school and pursuing post-secondary education in Canada may apply. There is one deadline each year, around the end of June. Each award is valued at $1,000.