Costs & Financial Aid
The online Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics is a self-sustaining, fee-based program administered by the UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering in collaboration with UW Continuum College.
Costs
Course fees are charged on a per-credit basis and are the same for resident (Washington state) and nonresident students. In addition to these fees, students pay other required fees each quarter, including registration, U-PASS and technology fees. There may be additional costs for textbooks and other course materials. Fees are due by the third Friday of the quarter.
The costs below are based on the expected rates for the 2026-27 academic year, subject to final approval by the UW provost. We’ll update this page when the final rate is approved.
| Cost per credit | $1,098 |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credits required | 43 |
| Estimated total course fees | $47,214 |
Financial Aid and Other Funding
Students in the program can apply for various forms of financial aid to help cover their educational costs, including federal financial aid, scholarships and loans. For more information, visit the fee-based programs page of the Student Financial aid website. Fee-based students are not eligible for tuition exemptions or UW grants.
Scholarships, Fellowships & Grants
Scholarships, fellowships and grants may be a great funding option because they don’t have to be paid back. If you’re interested in pursuing any of these, it’s recommended that you start your search as early as possible — deadlines for scholarships and grants are usually 6-12 months before funds are disbursed.
Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics Outstanding Student Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student in the Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics program with an award of up to $10,000. Open to all who apply to the SCTL degree program, this merit-based scholarship may be offered when a candidate demonstrates exceptional academic performance, professional achievement, or leadership and impact.
- Regular application deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: May 1 (based on availability)
You’ll be considered for the SCTL Outstanding Student Scholarship after you submit your application for admission and complete the following post-application prompts:
- Why do you believe you are uniquely qualified to receive an SCTL Outstanding Student Scholarship? This statement should describe your experience, career objectives, and how you plan to contribute to the industry.
- Describe how these funds will make a financial difference in your day-to-day life.
Matson Emerging Leaders Fellowship in Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics
Matson, Inc. provides $5,000 in financial assistance to one Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics student. Open to all who apply to the SCTL degree program, this fellowship may be awarded to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to leadership. This is a merit-based award, with preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
- Regular application deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: July 15 (based on availability)
You’ll be considered for this award after you submit your application for admission.
Applicants must submit a FAFSA and list the University of Washington (code 003798) as a receiving institution. Applicants must also respond to the Matson Emerging Leaders Fellowship in Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics questions in the application for admission.
You'll be asked to answer one of the following questions:
- How do you define leadership? What skills, behaviors, qualities and characteristics do you believe a successful leader must demonstrate?
- What are the most important values you bring to your leadership? Provide an example when you demonstrated these values in action.
- What past leadership experience has been the most transformational? Describe what you learned from it and how you shaped or expanded your understanding of leadership.
- Who inspires your approach to leadership? Describe why they motivate you and describe the specific aspects of their leadership that influence your own style.
Resources
The UW offers some resources to help you with your funding search.
- Graduate School Funding Research Guide: A UW Libraries guide that explains different funding options and how to find them.
- Scholarships, Fellowships & Grants Research Guide: A UW Libraries’ collection of comprehensive databases you can use to search for a wide variety of scholarships, fellowships and grants for graduate students.
- Scholarship Search: A database from the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards that allows you to search by field of interest, deadlines and graduate standing.
- Graduate Funding Information Service: Once you’re admitted to a UW program, you can request to meet one-on-one with a GFIS representative to search for funding opportunities. GFIS also hosts workshops and posts funding announcements.
- UW Graduate School: A resource for information on how to apply for assistantships and fellowships, as well as some helpful videos from students and staff to guide you through the funding process.
- International Students Research Guide: A UW Libraries guide to funding resources for international graduate students.
Veterans Benefits
If you’re a current or former service member, or a military dependent, you may be able to use VA education benefits to pay program costs. See the UW Veterans Education Benefits page for more details.
Employer Assistance
Employer assistance may cover all or part of the cost of your graduate education. Check with your employer to see if such a program is available. If your employer does offer this benefit, learn about steps you can take to request educational assistance.
