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💰 Central Washington University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
4
Automatic
3
Out-of-State Awards
$15,000-$18,600/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Central Washington University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $15,000-$18,600/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $25,340, students receiving the largest award pay about $6,740 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Central Washington University

Tuition & fees
$25,340
−
Largest annual award
$18,600
=
Students receiving it pay about
$6,740/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $17,224), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Central Washington University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Central Washington University — no separate application

3 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Destination Central
Award
$15,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual tuition scholarship of $15,000 for non-resident students from states other than Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.
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Pacific Northwest Scholarship
Award
$18,600/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual tuition scholarship of $18,600 for residents of Idaho and Oregon with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Wildcat WUE 150% Resident Tuition Rate
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
A tuition reduction to 150% of the resident tuition rate for students from WUE states with a 3.8 or higher GPA.
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Other scholarships at Central Washington University (1)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Scholarships for Phi Theta Kappa Members
$1,000 one-time
A one-time scholarship of up to $1,000 for Phi Theta Kappa members transferring to CWU.
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Common questions about Central Washington University scholarships

How much merit aid does Central Washington University give?

Published awards range $15,000-$18,600/yr. Central Washington University lists 4 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Central Washington University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Central Washington University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $15,000-$18,600/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Central Washington University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 73% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Central Washington University?

3 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Central Washington University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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