Departmental Scholarships and Awards
Each year the Human Development Department selects an Outstanding Freshman, Junior and campus and Online Senior of the Year. In addition the department awards 15-20 scholarships, for a total of about $18,000, to admitted human development majors. 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 or summer. Each scholarship is provided through donations from individuals who have set up an endowment with the university in order to provide scholarships to students majoring in human development.
To apply for a departmental scholarship please complete the HD Scholarship Application online. Please be sure to request your letter of recommendation from an HD or WSU professor in advance as you will need to submit that when you complete the application. You will also need to submit a resume, an essay describing your professional goals, and an unofficial transcript through Fall 2021. You can review required materials outlined on this attachment to prepare for completing the application online. The 2022 scholarship application deadline is January 31, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. PST. We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application!
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 |