Scholarships

Scholarships can be an important part of paying for a college education. For the 2020/21 school year, the Vancouver campus awarded more than $2 million in scholarships and academic tuition waivers to over 800 students. The average award was $2,500.

WSU scholarships and awards

WSU Vancouver students are eligible for both WSU systemwide scholarships and WSU Vancouver-specific scholarships. Submit the WSU General Scholarship Application every year to be considered for all WSU scholarships. Application deadline: Jan. 31.

Apply for scholarships

Already attending WSU Vancouver? Here's a shortcut to the currently enrolled student WSU General Scholarship application.

If you qualify, the following scholarships are automatically awarded when you are offered admission to WSU Vancouver:

WSU scholarships and awards WSU Vancouver scholarships list

WSU Alumni Association Scholarships

Are you attending full or part-time at any WSU campus? The WSUAA is offering over $250,000 in scholarships to all WSU students! To apply, complete the WSU General Scholarship Application and then the WSUAA Scholarship Supplemental Application. Application deadline: Jan. 31.

American Indian / Alaska Native student scholarships

Citizen or descendant of a federally or state recognized tribe? Be sure to check out the WSU Tribal Nation Building Leadership Scholarship.

Undocumented student scholarships

Check out this collection of undocumented student scholarships (PDF) published by the Beyond HB 1079 program of University of Washington.

Undocumented students are also eligible for financial aid! File the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) in October.

Review financial aid options for undocumented students.

Non-WSU scholarship opportunities

Many scholarships are available from outside sources. Take the initiative to research and apply for additional funding.

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SEL Scholarship Program

Are you enrolled at Washington State University? Are you pursuing a degree in engineering and applied technology? (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology (LCSC), Mechanical Engineering, Robotics & Communications Systems Engineering) After the current academic year concludes, do you have one or two remaining academic years until graduation? This scholarship may be for you! Application deadline: January 24, 2022

SEL Scholarship Program application information

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Scholarship

Are you of Hispanic ancestry and permanently residing in Oregon or Clark County, Washington? Are you currently attending a high school in Oregon or Clark County, Washington, or have attended a high school in Oregon OR Clark County, Washington and are currently enrolled in an accredited college? Do you have at least a 3.0 GPA as evidenced by a high school or college transcript? Will you be enrolled by September 2022 in an accredited community college, 4-year college or university, or an accredited graduate degree program? This scholarship may be for you! Application deadline: Jan. 31, 2022

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Scholarship application information

Washington CPA Foundation Scholarship

Are you a rising junior or higher, with a 3.0 GPA and above (or equivalent), attending an accredited college or university in the State of Washington and who wants to be a CPA? This scholarship may be for you! Application deadline: Feb. 14, 2022

Washington CPA Foundation Scholarship application information

Vancouver Rotary Scholarship

Are you currently attending a high school in the Vancouver or La Center school districts, Clark College or WSU Vancouver? This scholarship may be for you! Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. Feb. 27, 2022

Vancouver Rotary Scholarship application information

LaGrant Foundation Scholarship

Are you a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient? Are you a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaska Native? Are you a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution within the U.S., carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter, with a minimum of 3.0 GPA? Are you a major in a field of study that has an emphasis on advertising, marketing or public relations with at least one year to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarships are awarded in May 2022? This $2,500 scholarship may be for you! Application deadline: Monday, February 28, 2022 5 p.m. PST. (Scholarship applications that are complete and submitted on or before January 14, 2022 11:59 p.m. PST will be eligible for an extra 10 points!)

LaGrant Foundation Scholarship application information

Clark County Fair Association Exhibitor Scholarship

Have you been actively involved in 4-H, FFA, Grange Youth or Open Class at the Clark County Fair? Are you a high school seniors or high school graduate? This scholarship may be for you! Application deadline: 5 p.m. March 10, 2022

Clark County Fair Association Exhibitor Scholarship application information

Scottish Rite Scholarship

Are you a U.S. citizen and Washington State resident? Are you an undergraduate attending a NWCCU Baccalaureate accredited 4-year college or university in the State of Washington as a full time student for the full academic year? Are you entering your 3rd year (Junior), 4th year (Senior) or if required for degree, 5th year and maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0? This $3,000 scholarship may be for you! Application deadline: March 31, 2022

Scottish Rite Scholarship registration information

Woman of Wonder scholarship

Are you a female resident of Washington State who has been admitted to an accredited college or university full or part-time? Have you filed your FAFSA? Can you demonstrate your desire via a short, personal essay? This scholarship may be for you! Application deadline: April 10, 2022

Woman of Wonder scholarship application information

Community Foundation SW Washington Scholarships

Will you graduate from high school this spring and do you plan to continue your education? Or are you currently pursuing your education at a college, university, career or technical school? This scholarship may be for you! Application deadline: April 30, 2022

Community Foundation SW Washington Scholarships application information

Share Individual Development Account (IDA) program

Are you a Clark County resident? If you meet low-income requirements and can save $1,000, the Share IDA program will match your money 4:1, awarding you $5,000 towards your tuition. Review the application information for deadlines and requirement specifics.

Share IDA program application information

CPT James Ahn Scholarship

Are you a former special forces service member? Are you a full time student pursuing degree/certification completion at an accredited post secondary institution including graduate school, university, college, community college, or vocational/technical institution? This award may be for you! Application deadline: June 1 (for following academic year)

CPT James Ahn Memorial Scholarship application information

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Are you a Pell grant eligible student who is planning to study abroad? This award may be for you!

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship application information

Passport to College

Are you a Washington resident who has spent at least 1 year in foster care in WA state after your 16th birthday and are enrolled at least half-time in college? This scholarship may be for you! Maximum award per year is $4,500.

Passport to College application information

Air Force Health Professions Scholarships

The Air Force offers scholarships for healthcare professionals to include: one- and two-year scholarships for Allied Health specialties (pharmacists, optometrists, clinical psychologists and public health officers), two- and three-year scholarships for nurse corps specialties and three- and four-year scholarships for medical corps and dental corps.

These scholarships cover all tuition and required fees, including textbooks, small equipment items and supplies needed for study. You will also receive a monthly allowance for living expenses. While on scholarship, you will spend 45 days on active duty in the Air Force, and once you graduate, you will serve one year of active duty for each year of scholarship, serving a minimum of three years.

Contact an Air Force recruiter to learn more.

Army Health Education Scholarships

Are you a U.S. citizen with a baccalaureate degree, who is enrolled in or accepted to an accredited graduate program in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, psychiatric nursing, optometry or psychology? This opportunity will pay for your tuition, books, equipment, most academic fees and a monthly stipend of over $2,000.

Army Health Education Scholarships application information

Navy Health Professions Scholarships

If you’re already in or plan to attend medical school, dental school or a qualifying health-care-related postgraduate program, you can join the Navy while you’re still in school through the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). The program pays for tuition, offers monthly living expenses and a potential sign-on bonus.

Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) information

Contact a Navy recruiter to learn more.

WA National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant

Are you a member of the WA National Guard, in good standing, and making satisfactory academic progress towards a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree? Combined with state and federal aid, National Guard grants can cover tuition and fees, as well as a portion of books and materials. Review the application information for deadlines and requirement specifics.

National Guard Grant application information

Health Services Collegiate Program

Are you a U.S citizen and are enrolled in or accepted in a HCA, entomology, pharmacy, industrial hygiene, podiatry, audiology, or physician assistant program? The HSCP can provide up to $4,347 a month plus comprehensive medical and dental coverage for you and your dependents.

Health Services Collegiate Program application information (DOC)

P.E.O Program for Continuing Education Grant

Are you a female student who is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada? Are you enrolled in a certification or degree program from an accredited institution? Have you been living and studying in the United States or Canada for the entire course of study? Have you had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in your adult life? Are you within 18 consecutive months of completing your educational program which, at the conclusion of, will lead to employment or job advancement? Do you have financial need? This grant may be for you!

PEO Continuing Education Grant application information

Boren Scholarship

Are you a US citizen who wants to study abroad in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, the Caribbean or the Middle East? This scholarship may be for you!

Boren Scholarship application information

Goldwater Scholarship

Are you a WSU sophomore or junior currently and plan on pursuing a research career in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering? This opportunity may be for you! Awards range up to a maximum of $7,500 annually, covering eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board.

Goldwater Scholarship application information

Truman Scholarship

Are you a US citizen who is full-time junior who is committed to a career in government, non-profit or advocacy sector, education or other public service? This opportunity may be for you!

Truman Scholarship application information

Udall Scholarships

Are you a WSU sophomore or junior who is interested in a career related to the environment, tribal public policy or Native American health care? This $5,000 opportunity may be for you!

Udall Scholarships application information

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship helps low- and middle-income Washington students earn degrees, certificates or apprenticeships in high-demand trade, health care or STEM fields and launch careers in Washington state. This opportunity may be for you!

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship information

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