Scholarships
A number of scholarships and awards are available through the Weber State University Department of World Languages & Cultures. Except where otherwise noted, all scholarships will be awarded through the Department of World Languages & Cultures by a screening of applications and nominations. For a complete list of awards, please see below.
Study Abroad Awards
Applications for study abroad awards are typically due in November. These awards are typically decided by early February. For specific details about the awards and deadlines, contact Dr. Peckenpaugh at kacypeckenpaugh@weber.edu. To apply for a World Languages & Cultures Study Abroad Award, please fill out the application form.
NOTE: In order to be eligible for a World Languages & Cultures Study Abroad Award, you will also need to fill out the Weber State University Specialized Scholarship application form.
Academic Scholarships
Applications for departmental academic scholarships are typically due in March. For specific details about the scholarships and deadlines, contact Dr. Peckenpaugh at kacypeckenpaugh@weber.edu.
NOTE: In order to be considered for our academic scholarships, you will also need to fill out the Weber State University Specialized Scholarship application form.
For information on scholarships available for Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities students, please visit the Lindquist College website.
Questions Now?
Please contact:
Dr. Kacy Peckenpaugh
Email: kacypeckenpaugh@weber.edu
- Kenneth Adams Scholarship Endowment (German): Junior student studying abroad in a German speaking country. Minimum GPA of 3.5 in major language classes. Minimum overall GPA of 3.2.
- Corry Family Award in Foreign Languages: Declared major or minor in World Languages & Cultures. Preference to students with financial need.
- Foreign Languages Alumni & Friends Scholarship: Declared major or minor in World Languages & Cultures. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Full or part-time student.
- Foreign Languages Study Abroad Scholarship: Declared major or minor in World Languages & Cultures and enrolled in an approved study abroad program. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Full or part-time student with preference for full-time student.
- French Merit Award Gift Fund: Currently enrolled student majoring or minoring in French. Preference to students enrolled in the French study abroad program
- French Teaching Scholarship: Currently enrolled student majoring in French Teaching. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- German Merit Award: Declared major or minor in German. Currently enrolled in upper division courses (3000-4000). Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Ed Kenley Foreign Language Scholarship: Declared major in World Languages & Cultures. Full-time junior or senior. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection will be based on language proficiency and academic ability.
- Willard Z. and Rona Lee Maughan Scholarship in Spanish: Declared major or minor in Spanish (any emphasis). Minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Full or part-time student.
- Howard F. Phillips Memorial Scholarship: Declared major or minor in World Languages & Cultures. Junior or Senior with minimum 3.0 GPA in language courses.
- Spanish Merit Award: Declared major or minor in Spanish. Full-time student. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Lucie M. Swanson Memorial French Scholarship: Currently enrolled with declared major or minor in French.
- Ralph P. & Judith H. Vander Heide Scholarship: Declared major in a World Languages & Cultures; minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0; preference given to students with financial need, as determined by the selection committee (the FAFSA, or its equivalent, is not required). May be used for tuition, fees or study abroad.
- Gwen S. and Harmon G. Williams Scholarship: Declared major in French with emphasis on the study of French Languages. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference to students with financial need.