Washington State Scholarships

$2,000

One-time award (non-renewable)

Each year, WSU will award scholarships to 10 current year All-Washington Academic Team members who transfer to any of the university’s campuses. If more than 10 team members enroll at WSU, the university will determine who receives the scholarships.

We encourage interested members to notify us as soon as possible by contacting scholarships@wsu.edu or calling our office.

$2,000

Three years Eligibility:

• Your admissions packet must be complete with all required transcripts submitted by the end of your first term of attendance
• Have a minimum transfer GPA of 3.2 if you have with a minimum of 27 semester or 40 quarter credits of transferable work by the time you enroll – OR – have a minimum 3.4 unweighted high school GPA and minimum 3.2 cumulative transfer GPA if you have less than 27 transferable semester credits
• Be a resident of the State of Washington
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Attend WSU Pullman

Full Tuition Waiver (~$11,500)

Renewable for Three Additional Years

You’re eligible for a National Merit Scholarship if you’re identified as a semifinalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and you are admitted to WSU Pullman.

• You must enroll at WSU Pullman in the fall semester immediately following your high school graduation.
• Tuition awards valid for up to 18 credit hours per semester.
• Recipients of a National Merit Scholarship Corporate Sponsored award will have the amount of their scholarship reduced by the amount of the corporate award, so that it will not exceed the amount of tuition.
• The National Merit Scholarship cannot be combined with the Regents Scholar award, the University Achievement Award, the Cougar Academic Award, or the Visitation Award.
• Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, and transfer students are not eligible for this award.

Distinguished Regents Scholar

Full tuition and mandatory fees
Four years

Regents Scholar

$4,000
Four years

High schools in Washington are invited to nominate two of their top students for this scholarship program. All nominees who complete the application process are eligible for the $4,000 Regents Scholar award. The top nominees (usually 10 recipients) are competitively selected for the Distinguished Regents Scholar award.

Deadlines

• October 1: Nominations open
• October 31: Counselor nomination deadline
• December 1: Student application deadline
• Mid-January: Award winners notified

Award Levels

The Regents Scholars Program has two award levels:

• Distinguished Regents Scholar: Full tuition and mandatory fees for up to 18 credits per semester, for four years. Approximately 10 students will receive this award.
• Regents Scholar: $4,000 per academic year for four years. All qualified nominees who complete the admission and scholarship application process by the deadline will receive this award.

Students with a 3.8 minimum high school GPA must enroll full-time at the WSU Pullman campus in fall semester and be a Washington State resident to receive their Regents award.

Renewal Requirements

The Regents Scholar awards are subject to yearly renewal requirements:

• Continuous enrollment (fall and spring semester each academic year) on the Pullman campus
• Completion of at least 24 graded credits each year
• Enrolled in an undergraduate (non-professional) program of study

Distinguished Award Criteria

The University considers the following factors:

• Academic achievement: Exceptional academic achievement is extremely important. Most students who win these scholarships earn an excellent high school GPA (unweighted) after six semesters. GPA is considered when qualifying and awarding a Regents Scholar award.
• Community, civic, and co-curricular involvement: The WSU scholarship application includes short essays and allows students the opportunity to present their unique experiences and accomplishments in these areas.
• Academic Reference: This section is part of the online student nomination form and is provided by the nominating school. The Academic Reference allows the nominator to summarize a student’s achievements and future potential. The Academic Reference can make a significant difference in the awarding process. The student nomination form can be submitted by any high school teacher, counselor, or representative who knows the student well. Students should not submit separate letters of recommendation.

$4,000 per year

To receive this in-state scholarship, you must enroll on the Pullman campus as a first-time, incoming student, with a 3.8 unweighted high school grade point average, and you must enroll for at least 12 credits each semester. If you have been enrolled previously at WSU (other than as part of a Running Start program) or are entering WSU as a transfer student, you are not eligible for this award. Funds from the Distinguished University Achievement Award will credit against tuition charges. Half of your Distinguished University Achievement Award will apply toward fall semester costs and the other half toward spring semester costs.

Please note that if you are receiving financial aid, the amount of this award will be included in the determination of financial aid eligibility. The Distinguished University Achievement Award cannot be combined with the National Merit Scholarship or the Regents Scholarship.

The Distinguished University Achievement Award is renewable for a second year, maximum of four semesters, if you meet the following renewal criteria:

1. Maintain good academic standing with the university by the end of spring semester, or fall semester if you began in the spring.
2. Enroll in 12 credits each semester on the Pullman campus; and,
3. Must continue enrollment on the Pullman campus.

Eligibility for this award ceases upon:

1. Receipt of first bachelor’s degree;
2. Enrollment being discontinued; or,
3. Renewal criteria not being met.

Exceptions to these terms require the approval of petition, written by you, the recipient, with supporting letters if applicable. If you have questions, please call Washington State University Student Financial Services.

$2,000

Two years

Eligibility:

• Automatically awarded to students with minimum 3.6 high school GPA

For renewal criteria please visit our Terms and Conditions page.

This scholarship cannot be combined with the National Merit award. Eligibility requirements and award amounts are subject to change. For questions about eligibility, please contact future.coug@wsu.edu