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💰 Washington State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
11
Automatic
7
In-State Awards
$2,000-$4,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$15,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Washington State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $2,000-$15,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $27,864, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,864 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Washington State University

Tuition & fees
$27,864
−
Largest annual award
$15,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$12,864/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $13,622), 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 Washington State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Washington State University — no separate application

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

Crimson Transfer Award
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
A scholarship for incoming transfer students enrolling on the Pullman campus.
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Distinguished University Achievement Award
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.8+
A scholarship for high-achieving in-state incoming students enrolling on the Pullman campus.
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International Academic Award
Award
$2,000-$4,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An automatic tuition waiver scholarship for qualifying international students offered admission.
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International Year One Progression Award
Award
$4,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A scholarship for international students progressing out of an International Year One program with a high GPA.
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University Achievement Award
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.6+
An automatic scholarship for in-state students with a minimum 3.6 high school GPA.
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WUE Cougar Award
Award
$12,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An automatic scholarship for non-resident first-year and transfer students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.69.
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WUE Distinguished Cougar Award
Award
$15,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+
An automatic scholarship for high-achieving non-resident first-year and transfer students.
Source ↗

Other scholarships at Washington State University (4)

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

Glenn Terrell Presidential Award
$4,000/yr
A competitive scholarship for incoming freshman or transfer students based on academic strength.
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International Merit Award
$4,000/yr
A tuition waiver award for currently attending international undergraduate students on F-1 visas.
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Regents Scholars Award
$4,000/yr
An in-state scholarship for nominated high school students enrolling on the Pullman campus.
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Top Scholars Waiver
$500 one-time
A one-time scholarship for top-tier incoming first-year and transfer students.
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Common questions about Washington State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Washington State University give?

Published awards range $2,000-$15,000/yr. Washington State University lists 11 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$15,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 54% of tuition.

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

7 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 Washington State University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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