Scholarships and Awards for Non-Washington Residents
Coming from out of state and worried about the cost? We have scholarship programs designed specifically to help out-of-state students with tuition. Check out the scholarships below and make sure to fill out the WSU General Scholarship Application and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to qualify for even more.
Also, make sure to check out the scholarships available through your academic department and WSU’s scholarship search engine.
WUE (Distinguished Cougar Award)
Not a resident of Washington? No problem! If you qualify for this $11,000 award, you’ll be notified as soon as you’re accepted to WSU.
Learn More about the WUE
Glenn Terrell Presidential Scholarship
Eligibility for this $4,000 award is based on your GPA and other qualifications and it’s open to first-year and transfer students.
Learn More About the Glenn Terrell Presidential Award
Transfer WUE (Cougar Award for Transfers)
Transferring to WSU from out of state? No problem! If you qualify for this $11,000 award, you’ll be notified shortly after you’re accepted to WSU.
Learn More About the Transfer WUE
Cougar Award
Not a resident of Washington? No problem! If you qualify for this $7,000 award, you’ll be notified shortly after you’re accepted to WSU.
Learn More about the Cougar Award
Lighty Leadership Scholarship
Awarded to incoming freshman who are non-Washington residents based on their demonstrated leadership.
Complete the WSU General Scholarship Application
National Merit Scholarship
If you’re a high school senior looking into four year universities, you could become a National Merit Scholar. Talk to your counselor or teacher about nominating you for this prestigious award.
Learn More About the National Merit Scholarship