Washington State University International Academic Award 2021

International students are automatically considered for scholarships upon admission to WSU. You may also be eligible for a variety of other awards from the University.

High-achieving international students are guaranteed to receive the International Academic Award.

To be considered for additional WSU scholarships, apply for admission and scholarships by January 31.

Be sure to check the requirements and deadlines for all scholarships. Some scholarships have different deadlines and require supplementary materials.

You are welcome to apply for multiple scholarships.

International Academic Award

The Office of International Programs automatically awards these scholarships to qualifying students who are offered admission.

Freshman awards (renewable for three additional years) are available to students who have less than 1 year of college credit.

Transfer awards (renewable for 2 additional years) are available to students who have earned at least 1 year (27 semester hours) of transferable college credit.

Level 1	$4,000 per academic year tuition waiver	Offered to students with cumulative GPA of 3.60 or higher
Level 2	$2,000 per academic year tuition waiver	Offered to students with cumulative GPA of 3.30 to 3.59

The International Academic Awards are automatically renewable for the lengths mentioned above if you meet the following renewal criteria for each academic year:

• Maintain a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade-point average by the end of spring semester
• Maintain 12 credits each semester, or complete 24 semester credits by the end of spring semester
• Maintain non-resident degree-seeking student status

Other Scholarships and Awards

International Merit Awards

$2,000 tuition waiver

Eligibility

Offered to degree-seeking undergraduate students on F-1 visas currently attending the Pullman campus who meet at least 1 of the following criteria:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.60 or above
• Unusual service to the University or community
• Other extraordinary work or achievement

How to Apply

To apply, submit the following:

• The Office of International Programs Awards and Scholarship 
• Personal letter describing your meritorious qualities (i.e., the criteria above)
• Letter of recommendation from an advisor, a professor, or an official program administrator

Deadlines:

• Fall semester: June 1
• Spring semester: December 1

Emergency Tuition Support Award

The Office of International Programs offers a 1-time, $1,500 tuition reduction emergency tuition support (amount is subject to change) to students who encounter a financial need caused by circumstances beyond their control while enrolled as a student.

Eligibility

Emergency tuition support is offered only in serious financial circumstances that are beyond your control. For example:

• Loss of an assistantship or scholarship
• Loss of funding resulting from a death, serious illness, or political upheaval in your home country

You will also need to meet the following criteria:

• Maintain F-1 or J-1 visa status at WSU Pullman
• Be in the last year of your degree program
• Provide evidence that other sources of tuition funding are not available

Students who have previously received an emergency tuition support award from WSU International Programs are not eligible. This award cannot be combined with other International Programs awards.

How to Apply

• Complete the Office of International Programs Awards and Scholarship Application.
• Complete the certification of financial status (pdf) and (if available) provide supporting documents. This can be sent to international@wsu.edu.
• Write a detailed explanation of the unforeseen event that caused the shortfall of funds.
• Provide a brief supporting statement from your academic advisor indicating your academic status and your anticipated time to degree completion.

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