Washington State University International Academic Awards in the USA 2022-23
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 3 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