Graduate School Arnold and Julia Greenwell Memorial Scholarship at Washington State University 2026

Eligibility Criteria for the Arnold and Julia Greenwell Memorial Scholarship:

• It is open to all doctoral graduate students in good standing.
• It is offered to students who are conducting research/scholarship in the social sciences or humanities.
• Preference is given to nominees with a GPA > 3.5. 
• Students must be enrolled either full- or part-time during the fall 2025 semester to be eligible. 

Nomination Process:

• Students are nominated by the Dean of their College.
• Students must include two letters of recommendation from advisors.
• A maximum 500-word prospectus describing leadership activities and research/scholarship related to the social sciences or humanities.
• A CV that demonstrates the highest levels of excellence in scholarship and leadership, and an unofficial transcript. 

Selection Process:

Nominations will be evaluated by the Graduate School on the strength of the letters of recommendation as well as leadership and research/scholarly activities. Priority will be given to eligible graduate students who demonstrate the following:

• Strength of the letters of recommendation.
• Leadership in their field of study, including awards.
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity. 
• Outreach in their project and how it improves the human condition.
• High achieving academic performance.

Deadline:

• Call: Opens on January 5.
• College nominations due the Graduate School: February 20 (Contact Department or College for internal deadlines).

Value of the Scholarship:

The selected candidates will be awarded with an award amount of $1,500.

Additional Requirements: Recipients are required to write a Thank You letter and attend the Graduate School Evening of Excellence.