Homecoming Scholars

Every year the UW Alumni Association is proud to honor exceptional students across the UW’s Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma campuses.

2025 Homecoming Scholars stand on the purple & gold end zone turf at the Husky Stadium, each holding a large $6000 ceremonial check as they are recognized during the Homecoming game, together with UW President Robert J. Jones and UWAA President Sabrina Taylor, '13. l to r: Samson Darrah, ' 28, Alondra Guzman, '26, President Robert J. Jones, Leslie Coney, '26, Zahra Hassan, 26, Dylan Huynh, '26, Krisha Khandelwal, '27, UWAA President Sabrina Taylor, '13

About the Homecoming Scholars program

The UW Alumni Association has named eight students as the 2026 Homecoming Scholars whose stories exemplify Husky adaptability, tenacity and resolve. Each scholar is awarded a $5,000 scholarship and recognized at the Homecoming football game in the fall.

Meet the Homecoming Scholars

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Amirah Casey, ’29

Ph.D., Aquatic and Fishery Science
Seattle Campus
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Qiaochu (Echo) He, ’28

B.A., Business Administration
Seattle Campus
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Xitlaly Mendoza, ’26, ’28

MPA, Social Welfare
Seattle Campus
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Anna Nguyen, ’22, ’28

MHA, School of Public Health
Seattle Campus
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Yareli Osorio, ’27

B.A., Social Welfare
Tacoma Campus
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Lila Stephens, ’27

B.S., Biology
Seattle Campus
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Paulette Thompson, ’18, ’27

Ph.D., Teaching, Learning, & Curriculum
Seattle Campus
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Lidia Workneh, ’27

B.S., Computer Science and Software Engineering
Bothell Campus

Who can apply?

  • Current UW undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled in the subsequent fall quarter are eligible.
  • Applications from students across the UW’s Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma campuses are welcome.
  • UW students of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation or belief, age, or disability are encouraged to apply.

What makes our Homecoming Scholars extraordinary?

  • Personal transformational stories that exemplify the Husky experience.
  • Positive representation of the University of Washington.
  • Demonstrated commitment to community.

Application Period

The application period for our 2027 Homecoming Scholars program opens in spring 2027. Check back for details!

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