WUE Distinguished Cougar Award at Washington State University 2026

WUE Distinguished Cougar Award at Washington State University 2026

The WUE Distinguished Cougar Award is a merit-based scholarship designed for U.S. nationals residing outside of Washington state who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree at Washington State University. This award provides a partial tuition waiver of USD 15,000 per year.

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required, excluding residents of Washington state.
• Non-resident tuition rates must apply to the applicant.
• A minimum cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.7 to 4.0 is required.
• Eligible students include first-time, first-year, or transfer students enrolling at the Pullman campus.
• Transfer students must have a GPA between 3.7 and 4.0, and if transferring with fewer than 26 credits, a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 is also required.
• Previous WSU students or transfer students are not eligible for this award.

Application Procedure

No separate application is required, as eligible students will automatically be considered for the award upon receiving their admission offer to WSU.

Scholarship Details

The award provides an annual stipend of $15,000, renewable for up to three additional years or eight semesters, subject to certain conditions. Recipients must maintain good academic standing, enroll in at least 12 credits each semester at the Pullman campus, retain non-resident status, and continue their undergraduate, non-professional degree program at the Pullman or Spokane campus.

Apply by the priority deadline of March 31 for first-year students or July 15 for transfer students to be considered for this award.