For more information, go to www.cwu.edu/~geograph/fellows.html.
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Eastern Washington University
526 5th Street, MS-142
Cheney, Washington 99004
(509) 359-2314
(800) 280-1256
For any of the scholarships listed below, please submit the EWU General
Scholarship Application Form. This document is available at www.ewu.edu under "Financing Your Education".
Avista Corporation Scholarship – For minority students in any program
of study. This scholarship is privately funded.
Deadline: February 1
Chicano Education Program Scholarship – For Chicano/Latino students. This
scholarship is privately funded.
Deadline: February 1
Ethnic Studies Presidential Scholarship – For minority students new to
Eastern Washington University; renewable for one additional year with
a 3.5 GPA. This scholarship is privately funded.
Deadline: February 1
EWU Ethnic Studies Scholarship – For minority students with demonstrated
financial need. This scholarship is privately funded.
Deadline: February 1
Minority Business Education Scholarship – For minority students majoring
in a business related field. This scholarship is privately funded.
Deadline: February 1
Pemco Educational Scholarship – For minority students majoring in education.
This scholarship is privately funded.
Deadline: February 1
Wittenbach Scholarship – For minority students majoring in a health related
field. This scholarship is privately funded.
Deadline: February 1
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Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, Washington 98447
(253) 535-7161
Seafirst Foundation Scholarship – Awarded to minority students majoring
in business who have transferred from a community college to Pacific
Lutheran University as a Junior and who have financial need. Prior
Seafirst Minority Scholarship recipients may receive a renewal award
as a Senior if they have a 3.0 grade point average. Students who
receive a Provost Merit Award are ineligible. Contact: Barbara Fukerson
Rieke Leadership Award – Recipients of the award are men and women
of any background who demonstrate their leadership in promoting racial
and ethnic diversity at Pacific Lutheran University and beyond. Recipients
are expected to participate actively in both curricular and co-curricular
activities in a multi-ethnic context. Need is not a requirement for
this award. Contact: Christina Del Rosario or Chris Du.
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Saint Martin's College
700 College Street
Lacey, Washington 98503
(360) 438-4397
Martha Russell Scholarship – Minority students with academic promise.
Contact: Office of Financial Aid
John D. Ishii Scholarship – Minority students with academic promise
and demonstrated leadership in school or community.
Contact: Office of Financial Aid
Washington Mutual Minority Teachers Scholarship – upper division
or graduate minority student majoring in education or teacher
certification program.
Contact: Office of Financial Aid
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Seattle University
12th and East Columbia
Seattle, Washington 98122
(206) 296-5840
Alcoa Scholarship – Minority or female student graduating in engineering
Contact: Complete Financial Aid Application
Arthur Andersen Merit Award – Junior or Senior accounting major of color.
Selection based on academics, leadership and financial need.
Contact: Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Deadline: April 30, 1996
Boeing Company Corporate Scholarship – Minority Engineering major.
Contact: Complete Financial Aid Application
G. Robert Truex Scholarship - Minorities majoring in Business.
Contact: Complete Financial Aid Application
Regent’s Minority Scholarship – Newly admitted African American,
Hispanic and Native American students with a minimum 2.70 GPA from high
school.
Contact: Pamela Gant, Admissions
Seafirst Minority Scholarship – Minorities or women majoring in Business.
Contact: Complete Financial Aid Application
U.S. Bank Business Scholarship – Albers School of Business students who
are disadvantaged; priority to students who enhance Seattle University’s
ethnic diversity.
Contact: Complete Financial Aid Application
US West Diversity Award – Minority student in
any major
Contact: Complete Financial Aid Application
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Seattle Pacific University
Student Financial Services
3307 Third Avenue West
Seattle, Washington 98119
(206) 281-2061
Arthur Andersen Merit Award – For outstanding Junior or Senior minority
students with a career interest in business.
Contact: Student Financial Services
Minority Church Partnership – For minority students awarded scholarships
by Northwest churches, which have been identified as "partner churches."
Contact: Special Populations
Minority Scholar Award – For an incoming Freshman minority student with
academic achievement and leadership potential.
Contact: Student Financial Services
Minority Student Leadership Scholarship – For continuing SPU students who
have made outstanding contributions to the SPU community.
Contact: Student Financial Services
Native American Scholarship – For continuing SPU students whom are Native
American
Contact: Student Financial Services
Northrup Jewish Scholarship – For continuing SPU students who are Jewish.
Contact: Student Financial Services
Tollefson Minority Student Scholarship – Minority student majoring in Sociology,
Anthropology or Social Sciences.
Contact: Student Financial Services
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The Evergreen State College
Olympia, Washington 98505
(360) 866-6000
First Peoples’ Scholarship – New Evergreen State College full-time
fall quarter undergraduate students of color (Asian, African American,
Hispanic and Native American).
Contact: Enrollment Services - Ext. 6310
Cultural Diversity Scholarship – New students attending Evergreen State
College at least half-time who can assist in College in achieving its commitment
to cultural diversity.
Contact: Enrollment Services - Ext. 6310
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University of Puget Sound
1500 North Warner
Tacoma, Washington 98416
(800) 396-7192
Wyatt Trustee Scholarship, Trustee Scholarship, President’s
Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship - These scholarships are
awarded to students based on their academic performance in high school
and their
standardized test scores.
Contact: Student Financial Services
Catharine Gould Chism Scholarship - Awarded to students who have demonstrated
leadership abilities and are majoring in the arts or humanities.
Contact: Student Financial Services
Charles Garnet Trimble Scholarship - Awarded to students with strong interests
in the study of Asia
Contact: Student Financial Services
Leonard Howarth Scholarship - Awarded to students majoring in the sciences
or mathematics.
Contact: Student Financial Services
Walter Price Leadership/Community Service Scholarship - Awarded to students
with demonstrated leadership abilities and community service involvement.
Contact: Student Financial Services
Talent Scholarships - Awarded to students who demonstrate talent in art,
forensics, music, or theatre.
Contact: Student Financial Services
University Scholarship Program - a variety of scholarship opportunities
with a wide range of criteria are available to students currently enrolled
at Puget Sound.
Contact: Student Financial Services
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University of Washington
Scholarship Office
Room 180 Schmitz Hall, PE-20
Seattle, Washington 98195
(206) 685-3504
High School Seniors Merit Scholarships – $1000 awards for outstanding Washington
State high school seniors from underrepresented minority backgrounds.
Contact: Office of Minority Affairs / Recruitment and Outreach (206)543-5715
Departmental Scholarships – For underrepresented minorities majoring in
Engineering, Business Administration and Communications.
Contact: College of Engineering, School of Business, and School of Communications
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Walla Walla College
204 South College Avenue
College Place, Washington 99324
(509) 527-2815
MSW Minority Scholarship – For graduate minorities
working on their MSW.
Contact: Complete Financial Aid Application
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Washington State University
Office of Scholarship Services
380 Lighty Student Service Building
Pullman, Washington 99164-1069
(509) 359-1059
Click
here for Scholarship Programs at WSU
The Glenn Terrell Presidential Program – This
WSU scholarship opportunity, which recognizes, fosters and rewards academic
excellence. Awards are
based on merit, regardless of financial need. Three level of awards ($1000,
$1700, $3500) are available to incoming full-time freshmen and transfer
students. The $1700 and $3500 awards are renewable based on academic
performance.
Contact: Office of Scholarship Services
Application deadline: February 1st, 2000
The Academic Achievement/Diversity Scholarship Program – This
WSU scholarship opportunity is designed to recognize and reward underrepresented
populations.
Awards are based on merit, financial need and other factors. Three
level of awards ($1000, $1700, $3500) are available to incoming full-time
freshmen and transfer students. The $1700 and $3500 awards are renewable
based on academic performance.
Contact: Office of Scholarship Services
Application deadline: February 1st, 2000
Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship – This
scholarship opportunity recognizes outstanding talent and ability in
the visual and
performing
arts and awarded in varying amounts. The application process may include
a portfolio or an audition.
Contact: Office of Scholarship Services
Application deadline: February 1st, 2000
WSU Alumni Association Scholarship Program – The Alumni
Association at WSU offers awards to entering freshmen students who demonstrate
leadership
potential and have achieved at least a 3.3 high school GPA. Awards
amounts vary and a separate application must be completed.
Contact: Office of Scholarship Services
Application deadline: February 1st, 2000
Miscellaneous Scholarship Program – WSU offers a variety
of scholarship opportunities with a wide range of criteria and award
amounts to all
WSU students.
Contact: Office of Scholarship Services
Application deadline: March 15, 2000
College and Departmental Scholarships – WSU colleges
and departments award many academic awards. Award amounts vary are based
on academic merit
and a wide range of criteria. Inquiries about availability, applications
procedures and deadlines should be directed to the department or college.
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Western Washington University
Scholarship Center
Old Main 260
Bellingham, Washington 98225-9006
(360) 650-3471
Associated Students Diversity Scholarship – One $750 scholarship
is awarded to a student who has shown a commitment to diversity and diversity
education on Western Washington University’s campus. This scholarship
is privately funded.
Contact: Scholarship Center
Bill Reed Scholarship – One $1,000 scholarship awarded to a full-time,
undergraduate African American student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. All majors
may apply, however, preference is given to business and computer science
majors. This scholarship is privately funded.
Contact: Student Support Services
Deadline: March 31, 2000
Garfield High School Scholarship – One $1,000 scholarship
is offered to entering freshman student of color from Garfield, Franklin,
Cleveland
or Rainier Beach High Schools. This scholarship is privately funded.
Contact: Office of Admissions
Deadline: March 1, 2000
Hispanic Merit Scholarship – One $500 scholarship
is awarded to an entering freshmen of Hispanic descent whose permanent
residence
is in Skagit County.
This scholarship is privately funded.
Contact: Office of Admission
Deadline: March 1, 2000
Mary Barnes and Violet Malone Black American Women Scholarship – This
scholarship is awarded to a Black American woman who had been accepted
for undergraduate or graduate study in the Woodring College of Education.
Preference will be given to students who have been out of school for
at least three years at some point in their academic career and are over
25 years of age. This scholarship is privately funded.
Contact: Woodring College of Education
Multicultural Achievement Program (MAP) Scholarship – Approximately
90 $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate solid
academic abilities, strong leadership qualities, and commitment to
multicultural issues and activities in school or the community.
Contact: Office of Admission
Northwest Indian College Scholarships – Graduates of Northwest
Indian College entering WWU who have need for financial assistance. This
scholarship is privately funded.
Contact: Financial Aid/Office of Admission
Deadline: April 1, 2000
Puget Sound Energy Minority Scholarships – Two $2,000 awards are
available, one to an entering freshman and one to a transfer student
entering with an AA degree from a Washington State community college.
Criteria include a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and involvement in community
service and multicultural activities. This scholarship is privately funded.
Contact: Office of Admissions
Puget Sound Energy Leadership Scholarship – One $1,000 scholarship
will be awarded to a minority student entering their senior year. This
scholarship is privately funded.
Contact: Ethnic Student Center
Deadline: March 31, 2000
Safeco Business Scholarship – Four $2,000 scholarships are awarded
to minority students whose major is either Business Administration or
Management Information Systems. This scholarship is privately funded.
Contact: College of Business and Economics
Deadline: March 31, 2000
U.S. Bank Minority Scholarships – Five $2,000 scholarships are
awarded to undergraduate majors in the College of Business and Economics
who are members of one of the following ethnic minority groups:
This scholarship is privately funded.
Contact: College of Business and Economics
Deadline: March 10, 2000
Willis Ball Memorial Scholarship – One $2,000 scholarship is awarded
to an undergraduate student of color who is majoring in physical education,
health education or recreation. This scholarship is privately funded.
Contact: Department of Physical Education
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Whitman College
345 Boyer
Walla Walla, Washington 99362
(509) 527-5178
Whitman Diversity Scholarship – Awarded to selected admitted
students whose background and experience offer varying perspectives
on diversity issues. Recipients are selected based upon information
submitted in the application for admission with special attention
given to the candidates’ potential and ability to contribute
to the campus community’s discussion of diversity issues.
Contact: Office of Admission
Whitman Enriched Diversity Scholarships – Awarded
regardless of need to National Achievement Scholars, National
Hispanic
Scholars and talented students with interest in issues of
diversity.
Contact: Office of Admission
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Whitworth College
300 West Hawthorne
Spokane, Washington 99251
(800) 533-4668
Whitworth Access Grant – Be admitted to the college and be
a member of a group that is underrepresented at Whitworth College.
Awards range from $500 to $3,000 based on demonstrated financial
need.
Contact: Dean of Enrollment
Deadline: March 1, 1999
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