Department, College, and University Financial Assistance
Scholarships
The university administration, academic colleges, departments, and branch campuses at WSU award various scholarships to prospective and continuing undergraduates and graduates. Each area will have its own selection criteria, which may include demonstrated academic excellence, public service, and financial need.
For information about these scholarships, contact the colleges directly. Early application is highly recommended. Specific college and department scholarship sites are listed below. Additionally, some other opportunities are cited here that are known to be available for international students, and warrant some special attention.
WSU College Scholarship Links
- College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Resources
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education
- College of Engineering and Architecture
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Sciences
- Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education
- WSU Vancouver
WSU Department Scholarship Links
Selected Scholarships
Palouse Asian American Association Scholarship
For the spring semester, the Palouse Asian American Association (PAAA) is awarding a $300 scholarship to an undergraduate student at Washington State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0(B)GPA, be enrolled for the spring semester, participate in activities related to Asian/Asian Pacific people and cultures, and demonstrate financial need. Deadline for completed applications is typically early January. The Palouse Asian American Association is a community organization dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of Asian and Asian Pacific cultures. Applications are available from Nelly Zamora, Department of English, Avery Hall 202H, Tel. 509-335-7124.
The Glenn Terrell Presidential Scholarships
This scholarship recognize academic excellence and extraordinary merit including 3 award levels listed below. The annual number of awards is based on funds availability. Only international transfer students residing in the USA are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Since selection is based on a very high Grade Point Average (GPA), only those students whose grades are in the 3.8 and higher range should apply. A WSU Scholarship Application must be completed and submitted by February 1 of the preceding academic year for which admission is requested.
An application can be requested at the WSU Office of Scholarship Services or downloaded from their website at http://www.finaid.wsu.edu/scholar/
- Distinguished Presidential Scholarship
- $3500 renewable for 3 years if 3.5 WSU cumulative GPA is maintained and 24 graded credit hours are completed annually.
- Presidential Scholarship
- $1700 renewable for 3 years if 3.2 WSU cumulative GPA is maintained and 24 graded credit hours are completed annually.
Office of Scholarship Services
- Office of Scholarship Services
- Learn about the types of scholarships available and how to apply for them