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Non-Departmental Scholarships

The university offers a number of scholarship programs that are not restricted to a specific major or department. This section includes a description of these scholarship opportunities. Most scholarships require separate applications. For more information contact the Scholarship Center at (360) 650-3471.

During this uncertain economic climate, not all scholarships listed on this site will be available for the 2009-2010 academic year. Please check with the designated department for more information. We will continue to update this site when additional information is available.

American Association of University Women Scholarship

Scholarships are available to men and women students who have at least 135 credits and the equivalent of senior or graduate status as of fall 2008. Awards are made to students with academic achievement and, in general, only students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better need apply. Students should also demonstrate financial need, which will be determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Contact Information:

Aplications are not available at this time. Please check back after May 1, 2009 for scholarship application details for the 2009-2010 academic year.


Graduate Tuition Waiver

The university offers a number of scholarship programs that are not restricted to a specific major or department. Awards of $1,000 are made by the Dean of the Graduate School to students of superior ability admitted to a Master's degree program. Students do not apply but are nominated for these awards by advisors of graduate programs and should contact advisors for more information. Recipients must enroll for a minimum of 8 credit hours per quarter.

Contact Information:

For more information contact the Graduate Office at (360) 650-3170.


Phonathon Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship; established in 2006-2007, rewards and encourages phonathon dedication and achievement among student fundraisers. The Phonathon Scholarship will be awarded to any undergraduate or graduate student employed by the WWU Foundation Phonathon with preference given to students with financial need who have also shown a high level of phonathon achievement and dedication during their time with the phonathon. The student must remain employed by the phonaton for the 2009-2010 academic year in order to receive the scholarship.

Deadline:

April 10, 2009 by 4:00 pm

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarship Center at 360-650-3471 or scholarshipcenter@wwu.edu

Application Link:

 

http://www.finaid.wwu.edu/scholarships/media/applications/phonathon_legacy.pdf


Talitha E. Carleton Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors a gifted teacher whose strength of character, humanity and lively mind inspired many. Scholarships are for continuing undergraduate or graduate students in the liberal or fine and performing arts with a grade point average of 3.5 or above in the major area of study.

Deadline:

April 10, 2009 by 4:00 pm

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarship Center at 360-650-3471 or scholarshipcenter@wwu.edu

Application Link:

 

http://www.finaid.wwu.edu/scholarships/media/applications/talitha_carleton_memorial.pdf


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