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Scholarships, Financial Support & Awards

Washington State University (WSU), the College of Agricultural, Human and Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) and the Department of Human Development award scholarships. To apply for awards through WSU and CAHNRS, complete the WSU General Scholarship Application.

Department Scholarships

The Department awards 10-20 scholarships to human development students annually. The average amount awarded is $25,000. Scholarships are awarded based on merit. Recipients must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Financial Circumstances are not a factor. They are typically awarded for the full academic year (split between fall and spring semesters), but in special circumstances, students may request the award 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.

Financial Resources

Application Now Closed

This scholarship application for 2024 has closed. Scholarships applications are due in January so please check back in December of the year preceding your application deadline. Application requirements are outlined below.

Scholarship Application Requirements

Before applying, please prepare and or gather the following materials:

  • Resume
  • Personal goals statement
  • A letter of recommendation – This should come from a human development or WSU professor
  • Unofficial transcripts (including fall 2024 grades)
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Scholarship Workshops

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Undergraduate Scholarships

Typical Total Amount to Disperse = $18,000

Requirements
  • Admitted HD major
  • 3.0 & above cumulative GPA
  • Freshman-Senior class standing
  • Financial need considered
Award

$500-$1,000 (1-2 awards)

Requirements
  • Admitted FCS major
  • 3.0 & above cumulative GPA
  • 110 credits completed at time of application
Award

$1,000-$1,500 (1-3 awards)

Requirements
  • Admitted HD major
  • High academic achievement
  • Junior or Senior class standing
  • Emphasis in early childhood
  • Leadership & strong character
  • Desire & ability to be of service to needy people
Award

$500-$1,000 (1-2 awards)

Requirements
  • Admitted HD major
  • Preference to students studying early childhood
Award

$500-$1,500 (4-9 awards)

Requirements
  • Admitted HD major
  • High cumulative GPA
  • Sophomore class standing or higher
  • Shows high evidence of leadership
  • Student demonstrates ability & desire to help those in need
Award

$500-$1,500 (4-8 awards)

Requirements
  • Admitted HD major
  • 3.0 & above cumulative GPA
  • Junior or Senior class standing
  • Emphasis in early childhood
  • Preferably male
  • Preferably student of color
Award

$500-$1,000 (2-4 awards)

Requirements
  • Admitted HD major
  • High academic GPA
  • Junior or Senior class standing
  • emphasis in early childhood or child development
  • Student demonstrates ability & desire to help those in need
Award

$500-$1,000 (1-2 awards)

Requirements
  • Completing B.A. through online degree program
  • Admitted HD major
  • Junior or Senior class standing
  • Demonstrates leadership in volunteer or work activities in home community
Award

$500 (1 award)

Student 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.