Scholarships

The University honors your strong academic record with an award that's renewable for a second year. Awards generally range from $2,000 to $4,000 and are granted to incoming freshmen students who:

• have the right combination of high school grades and standardized test scores
• have a complete application for admission to the Pullman campus by the January 31 priority application date
• are residents of the state of Washington

Note: This award cannot be combined with the Regents Scholar Award or the National Merit Semifinalist Scholarship.

This award is offered to top incoming freshmen from throughout the United States at either of two levels: $4,000 or $9,000 per academic year. The $9,000 level serves as WSU’s Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) scholarship. Because at WSU they are one and the same, students will not receive both a CAA and a WUE award. At both levels, this award may be renewed for up to three years. To qualify, you must:

• have the right mix of high schools grades and standardized test scores.
• be a resident in the United States, outside the state of Washington. 
• Have a complete admission application by the January 31 priority application date, and enroll as a freshman at the Pullman campus.*

*Students admitted into the Pharmacy. and Veterinary Medicine professional programs, and transfer students, are not eligible for this award or for renewal.

*This award cannot be combined with the National Merit Semifinalist Scholarship.

This program combines competitive awards with an exciting campus visit program.  Applicants must attend the Future Cougars of Color event on the Pullman campus, where interviews with faculty help determine award levels. For more information, please visit the Future Cougars of Color site.

These scholarships are available to undergraduate, graduate, international and professional program students, and are made possible through the outstanding generosity of donors who believe in the extraordinary possibility of WSU students.  Awards are based on varying combinations of academic performance, extracurricular involvement, financial need, and academic interest area. Award amounts vary, and many are worth thousands of dollars.  You are automatically considered for all these awards by completing the Academic Scholarship Application. 

This award is offered to incoming freshmen and transfer students with outstanding academic records.  Awards are currently valued at $2,000 and $4,000 and are renewable for up to two to four years.  Students must have a completed admission application and Academic Scholarship Application by January 31 to qualify.  All campuses qualify.

The Academic Achievement/Diversity Scholarship is a highly competitive award based on your academic strength, demonstrated leadership skills, commitment to volunteer work and community service, and a high level of financial need.  These $2000 and $4000 awards are renewable for up to four years.  In addition to submitting completed admission application materials and the Academic Scholarship Application by January 31st, qualified applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) by the February 15th priority deadline.  All campuses qualify.

This program recognizes incoming freshmen with outstanding high school grades and transfer students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 who are enrolling on the Pullman campus.  Students must have graduated from one of the targeted high schools serving low-income populations.  Scholarships are currently awarded at $5,000 and $3,000 levels, and are renewable for up to four years.

Non US Citizens who have resided in the state of Washington for at least three years, and earned a high school diploma or its equivalent, may be eligible to complete the “Non-US Citizens Affidavit of Residency.” 

This award is offered to entering transfer students that have already earned their Associates degree, and are attending the Pullman campus.  Students must be residents of Washington, have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA.  The award is valued at $2,500 and is renewable for a second year.

In addition to the awards based on the WSU Academic Scholarship Application and the FAFSA data, most colleges and departments at WSU have scholarships.  While many use the WSU Academic Scholarship Application to select their recipients, we recommend contacting your academic area of interest to inquire about their specific process, which may include additional applications or deadlines.  You do not necessarily have to be certified into a specific major to receive a scholarship from the college or department. 

For assistance in locating your academic area of interest, please view this list of fields of study.

The Washington State University Alumni Association offers scholarships that recognize the strong leadership characteristics and solid academic performances of incoming freshmen.  These scholarships may require a supplemental application, as well as submission of the Academic Scholarship Application.  For more information on this opportunity, please visit the Alumni Association scholarships site. 

As an ROTC Scholarship recipient you receive:
-Full Tuition or Room/Board (dependent on degree sought by student)
-$1200 a year for books
-Monthly Stipend, depending on level in the Army ROTC curriculum:
1st year: $300; 2nd year: $350; 3rd year: $450; 4th year: $500
-All Mandatory Lab Fees paid for at WSU
Contact the Military Science Department at WSU at 509-335-2591 for additional information.

Air Force ROTC
For information on Air Force ROTC opportunities, please contact their office at 509-335-5598.

Navy ROTC
Students participating in NROTC can receive scholarships covering tuition and fees, money for books, and $250 per month stipend that will increase $50/year up to $400 per month for your senior year. 
Contact the UI/WSU Navy ROTC office at 1-888-884-3246 ext. 6333, for more information. 

Washington National Guard Scholarship
Members of the Washington National Guard may be eligible for a tuition waiver for as much as $500 per year. Contact the Military Science Department at WSU at 509-335-2591 for additional information.

This scholarship is available to students that are dependents (children or stepchildren) of a Washington State University employee.  Students must complete the Academic Scholarship Application and answer the question regarding a parent’s employment status at WSU.  Eligible students will receive $1000/year, for up to two years.
Dependents of the following employees of WSU are eligible:

1. Classified staff holding half time or greater appointments and having permanent status; 
2. Classified staff on trial service appointments and meeting the approved criteria;
3. Faculty and administrative professional employees holding half time or greater appointments;
4. USDA/ARS and ROTC faculty and staff employed at WSU locations who meet the WSU employee eligibility requirements.

Awards are available for undergraduate students that have not exceeded age 25. Students new to WSU (freshmen or transfer) will receive the award if they have a qualifying parent, meet the eligibility requirements and have been admitted to the university.  Students that have completed one or more terms at WSU must also have a 2.75 minimum GPA to qualify. Please contact Scholarship Services for other program specific requirements.