Recognizing Top Students

The WSU Regents Scholars Program looks for top performing high school students. Students who demonstrate themselves as community leaders, academic innovators, and committed scholars are recognized by the WSU Regents Scholars Program.

High school educators and administrators may nominate their two most distinguished seniors for the Regents Scholars Program.

Regents Scholars Program Application Process
Regents Scholars Winners

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 3.6 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.

• The Regents Scholar award cannot be combined with the University Achievement Award (UAA), Distinguished University Achievement Award (DUAA), or National Merit Scholarship.

The Regents Scholar awards are subject to yearly renewal requirements:

• Continuous enrollment (fall and spring semester each academic year) on the Pullman campus
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average per academic year
• Completion of at least 24 graded credits each year
• Enrolled in an undergraduate (non-professional) program of study

 

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.