Scholarships at Central Washington University

Endowed scholarship providing $1,000 for full-time Central Washington University juniors or seniors majoring in biology who maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need is considered as a preference factor but is not strictly required. Students apply through the Scholarship Central portal in MyCWU when the general application opens October 1 and closes March 1 for the following academic year. Contact the CWU Scholarship Office or Department of Biological Sciences with questions about eligibility or application materials.

Need-based endowed scholarship for Central Washington University students majoring in elementary education who have achieved academic success and demonstrate financial need on the FAFSA or WASFA. Applicants must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA. Preference is given to students from Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties. Apply through Scholarship Central when the portal opens October 1 and closes March 1.

Undergraduate scholarship for Central Washington University students majoring in biology or environmental studies who maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA and show interest in birds, the environment, and conservation. The award provides financial support for students pursuing field study, research, or coursework related to ornithology and environmental stewardship. Apply through Scholarship Central in MyCWU when the general application opens each October and closes March 1 for awards in the following academic year.

Prestigious full-tuition scholarship for outstanding music majors at Central Washington University selected from applicants through Scholarship Central. Recipients are expected to represent the Department of Music through ensemble participation, public performances, and strong academic standing. The Music Department distributes more than $250,000 in scholarships annually; Schaake Scholars receive the highest level of tuition support among named music endowments. Apply through Scholarship Central by the March 1 deadline with FAFSA or WASFA recommended for need-based consideration.