Washington State Scholarships

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.

$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.

$500 Per Year

Fall and Spring Term Only

Washington State Residents Only

Unweighted GPA: 0 – 2.99

The Crimson Promise Award cannot be combined with any other recruitment award. Students transferring from the Pullman to Spokane campus may retain this award only if the campus transfer is a requirement for their degree program. This award may not be transferred to Global campus.

Eligibility Criteria:

• First Time Incoming, First-Year Student Entering Fall 2027 and After
• Undergraduate, Degree-seeking
• 12 Credits Per Semester
• Washington State Resident
• 0.0 – 2.99 Unweighted High School GPA

Renewal Criteria:

For Pullman campus students, the Crimson Promise Award can be renewed once for a total of two years (four terms). For Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Everett campuses, the Crimson Promise Award can be renewed three times for a total of four years (eight terms).

• Must remain in an undergraduate, first degree-seeking program
• Must remain enrolled on the same campus
• Must maintain continuous enrollment (summer term not included)
• Good academic standing
• Enrolled in spring semester (fall start students only)

$2,000 Per Year

Fall and Spring Term Only

Washington State Residents Only

Unweighted GPA: 3.0 – 3.29

The Crimson Advantage Award cannot be combined with any other recruitment award. Students transferring from the Pullman to Spokane campus may retain this award only if the campus transfer is a requirement for their degree program. This award may not be transferred to Global campus.

Eligibility Criteria:

• First Time Incoming, First-Year Student Entering Fall 2027 and After
• Undergraduate, Degree-seeking
• 12 Credits Per Semester
• Washington State Resident
• 3.0 – 3.29 Unweighted High School GPA

Renewal Criteria:

For Pullman campus students, the Crimson Advantage Award can be renewed once for a total of two years (four terms). For Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Everett campuses, the Crimson Advantage Award can be renewed three times for a total of four years (eight terms).

• Must remain in an undergraduate, first degree-seeking program
• Must remain enrolled on the same campus
• Must maintain continuous enrollment (summer term not included)
• Good academic standing
• Enrolled in spring semester (fall start students only)

$3,000 Per Year

Fall and Spring Term Only

Washington State Residents Only

Unweighted GPA: 3.3 – 3.74

The Crimson Scholars Award cannot be combined with any other recruitment award. Students transferring from the Pullman to Spokane campus may retain this award only if the campus transfer is a requirement for their degree program. This award may not be transferred to Global campus.

Eligibility Criteria:

• First Time Incoming, First-Year Student Entering Fall 2027 and After
• Undergraduate, Degree-seeking
• 12 Credits Per Semester
• Washington State Resident
• 3.3 – 3.74 Unweighted High School GPA

Renewal Criteria:

For Pullman campus students, the Crimson Scholars Award can be renewed once for a total of two years (four terms). For Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Everett campuses, the Crimson Scholars Award can be renewed three times for a total of four years (eight terms).

• Must remain in an undergraduate, first degree-seeking program
• Must remain enrolled on the same campus
• Must maintain continuous enrollment (summer term not included)
• Good academic standing
• Enrolled in spring semester (fall start students only)

$4,000 Per Year

Fall and Spring Term Only

Washington State Residents Only

Unweighted GPA: 3.75 – 4.0

The Crimson Distinguished Award cannot be combined with any other recruitment award. Students transferring from the Pullman to Spokane campus may retain this award only if the campus transfer is a requirement for their degree program. This award may not be transferred to Global campus.

Eligibility Criteria:

• First Time Incoming, First-Year Student Entering Fall 2027 and After
• Undergraduate, Degree-seeking
• 12 Credits Per Semester
• Washington State Resident
• 3.75 – 4.0 Unweighted High School GPA

Renewal Criteria:

For Pullman campus students, the Crimson Distinguished Award can be renewed once for a total of two years (four terms). For Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Everett campuses, the Crimson Distinguished Award can be renewed three times for a total of four years (eight terms).

• Must remain in an undergraduate, first degree-seeking program
• Must remain enrolled on the same campus
• Must maintain continuous enrollment (summer term not included)
• Good academic standing
• Enrolled in spring semester (fall start students only)

$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