Scholarship Center

2026-2027 Scholarship Application due April 27th!

Current WWU Students: 

Through the WWU Scholarship Portal, continuing students can complete a single, annual scholarship application to be automatically considered for all Western scholarships they may be eligible for. The WWU Scholarship Portal uses existing data (GPA, major, minor, etc.) and the information provided in your application to determine if you meet the requirements for any WWU scholarships. If you meet the requirements and completed the necessary prompts in the application, your completed application will be forwarded to the corresponding review committees. 

• Time Saver! Complete one application each spring rather than multiple applications across campus.
• More Eligibility! All available WWU scholarship opportunities are accessed through the Portal. If you are eligible and you completed the prompts in the Portal, you will be considered for all scholarships you qualify for.
• Seamless Communication! Communications (such as application deadline reminders and incomplete application warnings) are initiated through the portal.

How Can I Prepare Now?  

• Declare your major or minor. You must be officially declared in order to be eligible for scholarships within your area of study.
• Start collecting your resume information. Rather than a file upload, students will add their resume information (jobs, internships, volunteer experience, and honors/accomplishments) directly into their application.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) in order to be considered for any need-based scholarships.  
• In some cases, students may be asked for a letter of recommendation. You can begin exploring who you may want to ask to be a reference for you.  
• The scholarship application will have a broad variety of essay prompts. You can expect to provide information regarding your academic goals, interests, and experiences.
• We encourage students to reflect their current or intended program of study in their responses. 

Scholarship selections for the Fall 2025 Application have been completed. 

Incoming Fall 2026 Students: 

Scholarships for incoming students are awarded by the Admissions Office based on your application for admission. In the WWU Scholarship Portal, there may be a limited number of scholarship opportunities for confirmed students. As you continue at Western, you will become eligible for more scholarship opportunities. Be sure to revisit the portal to apply for new scholarship opportunities each year!