Scholarships & Aid Programs for WSU Student Residents

Current students must reapply for scholarships each year. Scholarship selection is competitive and is based on GPA and Scholarship Universe application date. Since there are more students applying for scholarships than there are available funds, the earlier you apply, the more competitive you will be in receiving a scholarship.

WSU Tuition & Fees

Current Students: Academic Scholarships

Academic scholarships are based on WSU cumulative GPA. Academic scholarships are very competitive. Junior and Senior students are awarded academic scholarships by their college or program-of-study.

→High Honors Scholarship

This 1-year (2-semester) award waives* 50% of in-state tuition and general student fees. To continue to receive this award, you must:

→Honors Scholarship

This 1-year (2-semester) award waives* 30% of in-state tuition and general student fees. To continue to receive this award, you must:

→Achievement Scholarship

This 1-year (2-semester) award waives* 15% of in-state tuition and general student fees. To continue to receive this award, you must:

All Resident Students: Activity Scholarships & Other Aid Opportunities 

→Activity Scholarships

Awarded to students who participate in on-campus activities or athletics.

  • Maintain full-time status (12 credits) and a 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA
  • Complete the other requirements of the specific scholarship you’re awarded

For a complete list of available activity scholarships, visit: Wildcat Activity Scholarships
These awards may be combined with an academic scholarship.

→Financial Need-Based Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded to students with financial need, as determined by their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). To ensure federal aid is available for the fall semester, the FAFSA must be completed by April 1. However, scholarship nominations are accepted from Feb. 1 to May 1. Since FAFSA processing can take 8 to 12 weeks, it is recommended to submit your FAFSA in November or December to maximize your scholarship eligibility.

→Donor-Sponsored Departmental Scholarships

Awarded by the academic college of your departmental major. Priority is given to students with 60+ credit hours. Contact your department chair’s office for more information.

→Donor-Sponsored Special Condition Scholarships

Awarded to students who fit specific criteria. Check Scholarship Universe for more.

Dream Weber

Students whose annual household income is $50,000 or less may qualify to receive free tuition and general fees as part of the Dream Weber Program.

Utah Army ROTC / Utah National Guard

ROTC offers scholarships to pay for your school while learning valuable leadership skills which, will lead to a guaranteed job and career.

Applying for Additional Scholarships

Apply for additional scholarships through Scholarship Universe

Priority acceptance for Scholarship Universe Applications: July 1

Note: Make sure you are applying for the appropriate aid year.

Additional application steps may be required depending on individual scholarships, but all WSU and national scholarships can be found in Scholarship Universe.  

All scholarship applicants are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available at studentaid.gov.

 

* A tuition waiver is not a cash scholarship, rather, it is a discount on tuition and cannot be used for other educational expenses.