Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of December, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
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.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
The University considers the following factors:
i. 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.
ii. 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.
iii. 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.
Value of Scholarship:
The Regents Scholars Program has two award levels:
i. 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.
ii. 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 must enroll full-time at the WSU Pullman campus in fall semester to receive their Regents award.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. If you are interested in the Regents Scholars Program, your first step is to let your school counselor or principal know.
- October 1: Nominations open
- October 31: Counselor nomination deadline
ii. If you have been nominated for a WSU Regents Scholarship, you will need to complete the following steps by December 1 to be eligible for an award.
- Complete the WSU admission application.
- Complete the WSU general scholarship applications.
- Have unofficial transcripts sent to the WSU Office of Admission.
iv. Mid-December: Award winners notified
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Washington State University Freshman Scholarship Page