Washington State University, the College of Agricultural, Human and Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) and the Department of Human Development all award scholarships. To apply for awards through WSU and CAHNRS, complete the WSU General Scholarship Application.
Departmental Scholarships and Awards
Each year the Human Development Department awards 15-20 scholarships, for a total of about $20,000, to human development majors ($25,000 was awarded in 2022). These scholarships are merit based (minimum overall GPA, 3.0) and are not dependent on students’ financial circumstances. They are typically awarded for the full academic year (split between fall and spring semesters), but in special requested circumstances may be awarded for a single semester. Each scholarship is provided through donations from individuals who have set up an endowment with the university to provide scholarships for students majoring in human development.
To apply for a departmental scholarship please complete the HD Scholarship Application online. Applicants will submit the application, a professional goals statement, a letter of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts including Fall 2022 grades. Please request your letter of recommendation from an HD or WSU professor in advance as you will need to submit it with your completed application. You can review required materials outlined on this attachment to prepare for completing the application online. The 2023 scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PST. We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application!
Scholarship Workshops: A recorded message is linked here with hints for preparing a strong scholarship application: Undergraduate Scholarships in Human Development.
Awards
The Department of Human Development wants to recognize its students. We don’t always know all the amazing things you are doing. A separate application for student awards will be posted by January. We will ask for information very similar to the scholarship application. Award nominations will be in alignment with CAHNRS Student Award categories.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarship | Requirements | Award |
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Loretta (Salvadalena) & Doug Allred Endowed Scholarship in HD |
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$500-$1,000 (1-2 awards) |
Signe Bustad Scholarship |
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$1,000-$1,500 (1-3 awards) |
William E. & Dorna I. Kreitz Scholarship |
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$500-$1,000 (1-2 awards) |
Catharine Melissa Loomis Scholarship |
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$500-$1,500 (4-9 awards) |
Margaret Nelson & Grace Kembel Leadership Scholarship |
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$500-$1,500 (4-8 awards) |
Sherrill Richarz Scholarship |
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$500-$1,000 (2-4 awards) |
Stanley P. Swenson Scholarship |
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$500-$1,000 (1-2 awards) |
Joye Dillman HD Online Degree Scholarship |
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$500 (1 award) |
Typical Total Amount to Disperse | $18,000 |