WSU Alumni Association
Leadership Award Application

IMPORTANT:    January 31, 2013 is the deadline to submit the online supplemental essay to apply for Alumni Association awards.  The general scholarship application for WSU Scholarships must also be completed by this date in order to be reviewed for selection.

The WSU Alumni Association Leadership Awards provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships to current WSU students who have distinguished themselves through outstanding leadership qualities and academic excellence.

All students who have shown outstanding extracurricular and community involvement, in addition to motivation and scholastic ability, are encouraged to apply to the WSU Alumni Association for a student leadership scholarship at Washington State University.

The WSU Alumni Association welcomes those from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds.

The primary focus of this award is leadership. Leadership may be demonstrated through traditional school activities, work responsibilities, community involvement, church-related activities, and family commitments. The WSU Alumni Association seeks to recognize the accomplishments of youth leaders and endeavors to encourage and support potential leaders.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:

Students who will be WSU sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better and who have submitted the WSU Application for Academic Scholarships to the Office of Scholarship Services are eligible.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please make sure to complete the general scholarship application.  Only students who have completed the general scholarship application and this supplemental application will be reviewed for selection.

Please note that...

• You must be a current WSU student or transfer with an AA degree to submit a supplemental application for an Alumni Association Leadership Award. 

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Complete the general application for WSU Scholarships and submit by JANUARY 31, 2013.  Once the application is completed, applications for any additional awards for which a student qualifies will be sent.  To apply for these scholarships, a student must complete the general application for WSU Scholarships first.  You can apply online for the General Scholarship Application or visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships web site for additional information.
   
   
2. Submit a supplemental essay by January 31, 2013, answering the following question: 

   "What qualities and characteristics do you think a good leader must have?  Describe how you have demonstrated these qualities and characteristics while in a leadership position at your school, in the community or in your family."  

   Please limit your response to one page.  Only students who have completed the general scholarship application and this supplemental essay will be reviewed for selection.   SUBMIT ESSAY HERE

The generosity of thousands of WSU alumni and friends has helped to make a genuine difference in the lives of many outstanding students through their support of the WSU Alumni Association Student Scholarship program.  Making a gift to the WSUAA Scholarship program can make a positive impact in a student’s life and is a great way to give back to the university you love.  Call 1-800-ALUM-WSU or email wsualum@wsu.edu to request more information.

For more information on the WSUAA scholarship program please contact the WSU Alumni Association at 1-800-ALUM-WSU or e-mail wsualum@wsu.edu.