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

A

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
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
How to apply Application information
Deadline Varies
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Scholarships
How to apply Application information (PDF)
Air Force Scholarships for Medical School
How to apply Application information (PDF)
Air Force Scholarships for Dental School
How to apply Application information (PDF)

C

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.

How to apply Application information
Deadline Varies

D

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

H

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.

How to apply Application information
Deadline Varies

K

Kids’ Chance of Washington
Award Varies
Criteria
How to apply Application information (PDF)
Deadline Open year round

N

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
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

S

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.

How to apply Application information
Deadline Ongoing