Every year EWU awards approximately $5.5 million in scholarships. Add that to approximately $135 million in financial aid, and a degree from EWU is definitely within your financial reach.
Scholarships can come from your university, your program of study, your high school, local, regional and national organizations, employers and more! Many scholarship applications open in the fall or winter and have deadlines February through May.
Be prepared! Here are a few things you’ll need to include in your scholarship application:
You should!
You can be considered for a scholarship if you meet the minimum GPA requirement (usually 2.80) and have submitted an admissions application to EWU or if you are already enrolled in an EWU bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or other post-baccalaureate program.
Apply for 2025-26 scholarships between November 1, 2024 and February 1, 2025
EWU gives over $9.7 million in scholarships to nearly 1,500 students each year through one single application. We have scholarships for everyone–not just the top GPA or greatest athletic talent! There are scholarships based on your major, hometown, club involvement, community service, life experiences and more!
Our commitment to access is part of our identity as the region’s polytechnic university. Nearly 78% of EWU undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.
Hey, new freshmen! In addition to scholarships through the general scholarship application, when up apply for EWU admission, you are also considered for these awards:
Automatic Scholarships: EWU offers automatic awards for incoming Washington resident freshmen, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. These four-year renewable scholarships are provided automatically to students who apply for admission by February 1, 2025.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): The WUE scholarship helps incoming freshmen from 16 participating western states and territories.* EWU’s WUE Scholarship is worth tuition savings of nearly $15,000 per year. We automatically award the WUE Scholarships to qualified students. Apply for admission by February 1 for priority consideration. But, don’t worry, even if you don’t qualify for WUE, EWU offers other non-resident tuition scholarships to make EWU affordable.
Freshmen Honors Scholarship: The Honors Scholarship for incoming freshmen provides $1,000 each year on top of any other EWU scholarships you receive. If you’re offered an Honors Scholarship, you’ll have to participate in the Honors Program to receive the award. Apply for admission by February 1 for priority consideration. For more information, contact University Honors at honors@ewu.edu.
*WUE states and territories include: AK, AS, AZ, CA, CNMI, CO, FSM, GU, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, RMI, OR, Palau, SD, UT, WA, WY.
2 @ $2,200. Sponsored by the Avista Corporation. Supports Spokane/Spokane Falls Community College transfer students.
Varies up to $3,000. Supports Washington state community college transfer students.
5 @ $3,500. Supports Spokane/Spokane Falls Community College transfer students.
7 @ $2,500. Supports PTK members transferring directly from their community college to EWU with no gap in enrollment.
20 @ $2,000. Supports high achieving community college transfer students with a complete AA degree.
35 @ $2,000. Supports high achieving community college transfer students who choose to participate in EWU University Honors. Honors provides enhanced educational opportunities to superior students and special teaching opportunities to outstanding faculty.
Hey, new transfers! When you fill out the general scholarship application, some of the scholarships you might be considered for include:
Many academic departments offer scholarship opportunities like the ones below. Some utilize the EWU General Scholarships Application process and timeline while others require a separate application. Please contact your academic department for other possibilities.
The mission of the Avista Utilities’ Avista Scholars Program is to promote excellence in the fields of math, science, technology and engineering such that scholars become innovators, problem solvers and diverse talented employees of our future. The Avista Scholars Program will be used to provide scholarships to students who demonstrate exemplary academic achievement, innovation, community service, leadership, and project management experience in three fields of study: Electrical Engineering with Power Emphasis, Management Information Systems and Computer Information Systems. These scholarships are available to college juniors and seniors, with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, who demonstrate strong leadership ability both personally and professionally. To be considered, complete the EWU General Scholarship Application by the annual deadline.
The ROTC Program at Eastern Washington University provides leadership development and various scholarship options, including full-tuition scholarships for four, three, or two years, or an annual flat-rate room and board scholarship. Recipients also get a tax-free monthly stipend for living expenses and an extra stipend for books. For more details, visit the EWU Army ROTC page or contact the Military Science Department at rotc@ewu.edu or 509.359.6110.
Eastern is an NCAA Division I university and member of the Big Sky Athletic Conference. Contact an EWU coach if you’re in one of the following sports: men’s football; women’s volleyball; track, field and cross country; basketball; tennis; women’s soccer; or women’s golf. To find out more, visit Eastern Athletics or call 509.359.2463 or 866.4.GOEAGLES.
Throughout the school year, various scholarship opportunities will arise. The following is a current list of scholarships that require a separate application for consideration. Be sure to apply by the posted deadlines.
Ask about scholarship opportunities any place where you have a connection such as clubs, societies, fraternal organizations, your places of worship, businesses, and your/your parents’ employer. Be sure you also review and search the options on the Scholarship Information Websites list below.
Scholarships are a great way to help manage college costs, but it can be hard to know where to begin. Start your search by using the list of sites below. Notice: Lending institutions sponsor some scholarship sites, so you may receive promotional mailings about educational loan options after you conduct your scholarship search.
The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) administers several state scholarship programs.
Washington STEM supports low- and middle-income students majoring in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care. Recipients are encouraged to work in Washington state when they earn their degrees. More information: WSOS website
The College Success Foundation administers several scholarship programs:
More information: College Success Foundation website