516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225
- Rating: B
- 13,389 Students
- Public
Description
Western Washington University (WWU), situated in Bellingham, Washington, is a public university acclaimed for its liberal arts, environmental science, and education programs. Established in 1893, it offers diverse undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on student-faculty engagement. Nestled in the picturesque Pacific Northwest, it provides a dynamic, inclusive environment, emphasizing sustainability and social responsibility, appealing to students desiring a comprehensive educational experience.
National Merit
Western Washington University recognizes National Merit Finalists with a guarantee of a minimum scholarship award combination of $10,000 across all university scholarships, distributed over four years of consecutive undergraduate study. To be eligible, National Merit Finalists must email a copy of their National Merit Finalist letter or certificate verifying their finalist status to lori.larkin@wwu.edu.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Western Washington University offers a range of scholarship opportunities for both new and continuing students, awarded based on various criteria such as academic achievement, leadership potential, special talents, and multicultural achievement.
Admissions Achievement Awards
These highly competitive merit scholarships for incoming first-year resident students are based on a student’s academic performance as measured by their high school cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA). Scholarships range from $1,500-$4,000 for one- or two-year awards.
Last Updated: December 2024