Outside Scholarships
Contained on this page is a list of scholarship resources. These scholarships are not awarded by WSU, but by various organizations. The application process for these varies per award. Information regarding how to apply is listed with each scholarship.
Last Updated: 8/5/2008
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| American Indian Endowed Scholarship |
| Award |
Varies from $500 - $2,000 |
| Criteria |
- Have close cultural and social ties to an American Indian tribe and/or American Indian community in Washington State
- Agree to use your education to benefit other American Indians
- Have demonstrated financial need (as determined by the college financial aid office)
- Be a Washington State resident
- Be enrolled, or intend to enroll full time at an eligible Washington college or university for fall
- Not be pursing a degree in theology
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| How to apply |
Application information |
| Deadline |
Varies |
| AMERICORPS |
| Award |
up to $4,725 |
| Criteria |
- Applicants can gain new skills and work experience
- Applicants can pick their own program
- Applicants get living expenses and money for college
- There are opportunities nationwide
- Applicants can do work that is really needed
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| How to apply |
Application information |
| Deadline |
Varies |
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| Ciri Foundation Education Resources |
| Award |
Varies |
| Criteria |
This is a reference guide that gives information about scholarships and grant programs which were established for eligible and qualified Alaska Natives, including original enrollees and their descendents of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Also contains further information regarding scholarships that are open to all Alaska Native college students.
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| How to apply |
Application information |
| Deadline |
Varies |
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| General Diversity Scholarships—a list of local, regional, and national funding opportunities for historically underrepresented students |
| Award |
Varies |
| Criteria |
Varies |
| How to apply |
Application information (PDF) |
| Deadline |
Varies |
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| Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)—a list of several different scholarships administered through HSF |
| Award |
Varies |
| Criteria |
- Be of Hispanic Heritage: persons descended from Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, Central American (excluding Belize), South American (excluding Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana), or other Spanish cultures
- Be a US citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
- Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
- Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Additional restrictions or requirements may apply to specific HSF-administered scholarship programs. Please carefully check the specific guidelines for each program to which you plan to apply.
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| How to apply |
Application information |
| Deadline |
Varies |
K
| Kids’ Chance of Washington |
| Award |
Varies |
| Criteria |
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| How to apply |
Application information (PDF) |
| Deadline |
Open year round |
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| National Federation of the Blind of Washington |
| Award |
$2,000 to $3,000 |
| Criteria |
- Legally blind
- Residents of the State of Washington
- Pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time college or graduate course of study
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| How to apply |
Application information (PDF) |
| Deadline |
September 12, 2008 |
| Nursing Scholarships—a list of local, regional, and national funding opportunities for all levels of nursing education |
| Award |
Varies |
| Criteria |
Varies |
| How to apply |
Application information (PDF) |
| Deadline |
Varies |
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| Scholarship/Becas—a list of scholarships to all students regardless of immigration status |
| Award |
Varies |
| Criteria |
Varies |
| How to apply |
Application information (PDF) |
| Deadline |
Varies |
| Scholarships for Mexican Immigrants living outside of Mexico |
| How to apply |
View details (en español) |
| Students in Service |
| Award |
$1,000.00, $1,250.00 or $2,362.50 |
| Criteria |
Complete a chosen term of service 300, 450 or 900 hours within one to two years depending upon term of service.
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| How to apply |
Application information |
| Deadline |
Ongoing |