Regents Scholars Program at Washington State University 2026

The Washington State University offers the Regents Scholar Program which is further categorised into Regents Scholar and Distinguished Regents Scholar.

Eligibility Criteria for the Regents Scholar Program:

• The application is open to Washington residents.
• The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing Undergraduate course at the Washington State University.
• The University considers the following criteria for the Distinguished Regents Scholar Award:
  • Exceptional academic achievement.
  • Community, civic, and co-curricular involvement.
  • Academic Reference which includes the student’s achievements and future potential, as mentioned by the nominator.
• Students with a 3.6 minimum high school GPA must enroll full-time at the WSU Pullman campus.

Application Process:

• High schools in Washington are invited to nominate two of their top students for this scholarship program.
• To be considered for the award, all nominees must apply for the scholarship.
• Deadlines
  • October 1: Nominations open.
  • October 31: Counselor nomination deadline.
  • December 1: Student application deadline.

Value of the Scholarship:

• Regents Scholars: All qualified nominees who complete the admission and scholarship application process by the deadline will receive an award amount of $4,000 per year for four years.
• Distinguished Regents Scholar: Full tuition and mandatory fees for up to 18 credits per semester, for four years. 

The Regents Scholar awards are subject to yearly renewal requirements:

• Continuous enrollment (fall and spring semester each academic year) on the Pullman campus.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average per academic year.
• Completion of at least 24 graded credits each year.
• Enrolled in an undergraduate (non-professional) program of study.