Scholarships and Funding
International students are automatically considered for scholarships upon admission to WSU. You may also be eligible for a variety of other awards from the university.
High-achieving international students are guaranteed to receive the International Academic Award.
To be considered for additional WSU scholarships, apply for admission and scholarships by January 31.
Be sure to check the requirements and deadlines for all scholarships. Some scholarships have different deadlines and require supplementary materials.
You are welcome to apply for multiple scholarships.
International Academic Award
International Programs automatically awards these scholarships to qualifying students who are offered admission.
Freshman awards (renewable for 3 additional years) are available to students who have less than 1 year of college credit.
Transfer awards (renewable for 2 additional years) are available to students who have earned at least 1 year (27 semester hours) of transferable college credit.
| Level 1 | $4,000 per academic year tuition waiver | Offered to students with cumulative GPA of 3.60 or higher |
| Level 2 | $2,000 per academic year tuition waiver | Offered to students with cumulative GPA of 3.30 to 3.59 |
The International Academic Awards are automatically renewable for the lengths mentioned above if you meet the following renewal criteria for each academic year:
- Maintain a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point average by the end of spring semester
- Maintain 12 credits each semester, or complete 24 semester credits by the end of spring semester
- Maintain non-resident degree-seeking student status
International Year One Progression Award
$4,000/year tuition waiver
International Programs automatically awards this scholarship to qualifying students who complete their Undergraduate Foundation program with a 3.5 GPA and continue on to degree-seeking study at WSU.
This award is automatically renewable for up to 2 years if you meet the following renewal criteria for each academic year:
- Maintain a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point average by the end of spring semester
- Maintain 12 credits each semester, or complete 24 semester credits by the end of spring semester
- Maintain non-resident degree-seeking student status
Other scholarships and awards
International Merit Award: $2,000 tuition waiver per semester
Eligibility
Offered to degree-seeking undergraduate students on F-1 visas currently attending the Pullman campus who meet at least 1 of the following criteria:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.60 or above with a minimum of 12 WSU credits, or
- Unusual service to the university or community in the last 2 years, or
- Other extraordinary work or achievement in the last 2 years
How to apply
To apply, submit the following:
International Programs Awards and Scholarship Application (Note: If you meet the 3.6 cumulative GPA and 12 WSU credits criteria, no additional documents are required.)
Plus, if claiming extraordinary service or achievement:
- A personal letter describing your unusual service to the community or extraordinary work or achievement, and
- Letter of recommendation from an advisor, a professor, or an official program administrator confirming your service or achievement
Application requirements
| Application Requirements | Application | Personal Statement | Letter of Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 cumulative GPA at WSU | X | ||
| Unusual service to the university or community | X | X | X |
| Other extraordinary work or achievement | X | X | X |
Deadlines
- Fall semester: June 1
- Spring semester: December 1
Emergency Tuition Support Award
International Programs offers a 1-time, $1,500 tuition reduction emergency tuition support (amount is subject to change) to students who encounter a financial need caused by circumstances beyond their control while enrolled as a student.
Eligibility
Emergency tuition support is offered only in serious financial circumstances that are beyond your control. For example:
- Loss of an assistantship or scholarship
- Loss of funding resulting from a death, serious illness, or political upheaval in your home country
You will also need to meet the following criteria:
- Maintain F-1 or J-1 visa status at WSU
- Be in the last year of your degree program
- Provide evidence that other sources of tuition funding are not available
Students who have previously received an emergency tuition support award from WSU International Programs are not eligible. This award cannot be combined with other International Programs awards.
How to apply
- Complete the International Programs Awards and Scholarship Application.
- Complete the certification of financial status (pdf) and (if available) provide supporting documents. This can be sent to international@wsu.edu.
- Write a detailed explanation of the unforeseen event that caused the shortfall of funds.
- Provide a brief supporting statement from your academic advisor indicating your academic status and your anticipated time to degree completion.
Departmental and program awards
The university and its academic colleges, departments, and campuses award scholarships to international students.
Eligibility
You will need to submit a WSU general scholarship application to be considered for these awards.
Each area will have its own selection criteria, which may include academic excellence, public service, financial need, or other considerations.
Scholarship availability and details
Be sure to check all the details. Many of these scholarships require supplemental materials. Early application is highly recommended.
Other funding sources
To serve as a starting point, here are a few private organizations and associations (not associated with WSU) that award scholarships and grants for study in the United States.
Institute of International Education
This website contains an extensive database of scholarships, fellowships and grants. Funding includes all types of funding programs for all levels of post-secondary study across the full range of academic areas.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation
The American-Scandinavian Foundation offers funding (usually at the graduate level) for Scandinavians to undertake research programs in the United States. Candidates for awards are recommended to the ASF by its cooperating organizations:
- The Denmark-America Foundation
- The League of Finnish-American Societies
- The Icelandic-American Society
- The Norway-America Association
- The Sweden-America Foundation
The Margaret McNamara Education Grants
Margaret McNamara Education Grants (formerly known as MMMF) is a nonprofit, public charity founded in 1981 that awards education grants to exceptional women from developing countries who are at least 25 years old and enrolled at universities in the United States, Canada, and select universities in South Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean.
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund for Women
International Peace Scholarship (IPS) is available to women from countries other than the U.S. and Canada pursuing graduate studies.
Organization of American States (OAS) Scholarships
The OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program) grants scholarships every year for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and Graduate Research leading to a university degree.
Rotary International
The Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
The scholarship loan system provides loans for school expenses to outstanding students who are having difficulty with their studies due to economic reasons.
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