Scholarships and
Financial Aid
Presentation: Tips & Tricks for Applying for Scholarships
Presented by: Joni Ford, CESHS Director of Scholarship Administration
Upcoming dates:
- Wednesday, October 14 at 5:30pm PST (zoom link coming soon)
- Friday, October 23 at 11:30am PST (zoom link coming soon)
- Tuesday, November 17 at 5pm PST (zoom link coming soon)
After October 23rd’s presentation, a recording will be posted here for those who can’t make it. One more opportunity in November, prior to Thanksgiving break, will be our final opportunity for live questions.
Learn tips, tricks, and guidelines for how to set yourself up for the best opportunity to receive scholarships through the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences.
Audience: Current students, graduate or undergraduate, who will continue attending WSU and CESHS in Fall 2027 and Spring 2028, who are in a CESHS graduate program, majoring in any CESHS major OR are pursuing a secondary education certificate. Not relevant for students graduating at the end of Fall ’26, Spring ’27 or Summer ’27.
R.H. & Jane Logan Scholarship
The Logan Scholarship awards almost $2 million to teacher education students each year. Read more about it and how to be considered for it by reviewing our R.H. & Jane Logan Scholarship information page.
Program-specific scholarship applications
Not all of our scholarships can be awarded through the WSU Scholarship Application, so you can find those program-specific links below. Every student in any program should still complete the WSU Scholarship Application, as each program does have awards available through that process. Please note deadline for all the applications below may vary.
- Dean Michael & Fran Trevisan Doctoral Research Award – Applications due January 31, 2027
- For doctoral students collecting/analyzing dissertation data
- Award: $500
- Robert S. Pharr Graduate Fellowship in Education in Honor of Toshio Akamine -Application due January 31, 2027
- For Math & Science Education, PhD or Educational Leadership, EdD
- Award amount: $10,000
- Glenys H. Hill Scholarship – Applications will open in 2027
- For underrepresented educators who are presently enrolled or will begin principal certification studies at WSU in Educational Leadership. Must have a minimum of three years of successful professional experience working in K-12 education and demonstrated financial need. There are two awards:
- One award to support tuition and fees for two years (2027-2028 and 2028-2029)
- Amount TBD
- One award for $2000 for one year (2027-2028)
- Both scholarships will be awarded through one application.
- Education LEAD Scholars Program Scholarship Application – Applications will open again in the future
- Open to all qualified educators in the Vancouver Public Schools, Pasco School District, and Spokane Public Schools— including classroom teachers, instructional coaches, counselors, and other certified staff — who are pursuing school leadership roles and admission to WSU’s Principal/Program Administrator certification program.
- Inga B. Kromann Endowment Project Proposal – Applications due September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm
- For students who want to enhance the educational experiences of learners by providing exposure to quality children’s literature.
- Funding will range between $1,000 – and $3,000 based on our assessment of potential needs and how much activities and resources cost. Application asks you to describe your plan for the funds.
- Robert S. Pharr Graduate Fellowship in Education in Honor of Toshio Akamine -Application due January 31, 2027
- For Math & Science Education, PhD or Educational Leadership, EdD
- Award amount: $10,000
- Dr. Vitt & Mary Ferrucci Math, Science, and Technology Educator Award– Application due February 28, 2027
- For Teaching & Learning Grad students or WSU Alum teaching in Puyallup/surrounding areas
- Aiming to improve STEM teaching in schools
- Award amount varies based on project proposal (awards vary, usually between $10,000 and $20,000)
- Laurence J. Peter Graduate Fellowship – Application due April 30, 2027
- MIT students ENTERING into their first year of their program, aiming to improve the act of teaching
- Award: $5000, multiple awards available
At this time, there are no separate scholarship applications for Sport Management students, so be sure to apply through the WSU Scholarship Application to be considered for any and all Sport Management scholarships our college has!
At this time, there are no separate scholarship applications for Kinesiology or Athletic Training students, so be sure to apply through the WSU Scholarship Application to be considered for any and all Kinesiology or Athletic Training scholarships our college has!
At this time, there are no separate scholarship applications for Educational Psychology & Methodology students, so be sure to apply through the WSU Scholarship Application to be considered for any and all Educational Psychology & Methodology scholarships our college has!