International students planning to study at Western Oregon University are eligible to apply for various scholarships, merit based awards and assistantships to fund their education. The Western Oregon University scholarships are only offered to undergraduate students whether they are newly admitted, transfer students or current students. Graduate applicants may rather apply for departmental graduate assistantships with varying stipend and eligibility requirements. To be eligible for Western Oregon University scholarships at undergraduate level, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 to 3.5 GPA (85-90%) in high school. There are some additional requirements for each scholarship offered by Western Oregon University with varying eligibility criteria.
|
GPA |
Resident |
WUE |
Nonresident |
|
3.00-3.599 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$5,000 |
|
3.60-3.749 |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
$8,000 |
|
3.75-3.949 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
$10,000 |
|
3.95+ |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
$12,000 |
| Scholarship Type | College-Specific, Merit-Based |
| Offered by | Institution |
| Organization | N/A |
| Application Deadline | N/A |
| Number of Scholarships | N/A |
| Amount | ₹1,087,440 ($12,000) |
| Renewability | No |
| International Student Eligible | Yes |
| Scholarship Website Link | https://wou.edu/finaid/scholarships/ |
Before planning to apply for undergraduate degrees at Western Oregon University, international students are encouraged to explore the scholarships and their eligibility requirements. With multiple scholarships opportunities, the eligibility requirements may vary.
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
Western Oregon University Undergraduate Scholarships Specific Requirements:
|
Scholarship Type |
Who Applies |
Application |
Requirements |
|
Merit Award (Freshman) |
High school seniors |
Automatic via admissions |
GPA ? 3.0, full-time, 36 credits/year |
|
Merit Award (Transfer) |
Incoming transfers |
Automatic via admissions |
GPA ? 3.0, full-time, same renewal criteria |
|
Diversity Commitment |
Incoming (freshman/trans.) |
Indicate in app ? supplemental email |
Diversity promotion, renewal criteria |
|
Bilingual/Diverse Teaching |
Incoming (freshman) |
Indicate in app ? supplemental email |
Bilingual/heritage speaker, diversity |
|
David S. Brody |
Incoming (freshman/trans.) |
Separate app after admission |
Full-ride after other gift aid |
|
Tuition & Fees for Free |
Oregon residents (freshmen) |
Separate app after admission |
Meet academic & financial aid thresholds |
|
TheDream.US |
Undocumented categories |
Separate app after admission |
Depends on TheDream.US eligibility |
|
General Scholarship |
All students |
ScholarshipUniverse via portal |
Broad range; annual application |
|
Department Scholarships |
All eligible majors |
AcademicWorks portal |
Varies by scholarship |
Western Oregon University graduate Scholarships Specific Requirements:
|
Scholarship Type |
Who Applies |
Application |
Requirements |
|
Graduate Lottery Merit |
Incoming graduate students |
Automatic via graduate admission app |
GPA ? 3.25, admitted to degree program, register for 6+ credits, not WOU employee or tuition waiver recipient |
|
Graduate Assistantship (GA) |
Fully admitted grad students |
Separate GA application after admission |
Approved graduate program plan, assistant duties linked to field, full admission required |
|
Institutional & External Awards |
All graduate students (new/cont.) |
ScholarshipUniverse via WOU portal |
Varies by award; may require essays, FAFSA/ORSAA, or additional materials |
To avail scholarship at Western Oregon University, the applicants are advised to visit the official international scholarship website. The international scholarship page contains information about internal and external scholarships for undergraduate students. Explore the internal undergraduate scholarships by redirecting to financial aid and page. For external scholarships, check out the links mentioned in the “scholarship by program provider” section. Follow the below steps while applying for scholarships:
Internal Scholarships:
Students who wish to apply for external scholarships must visit the specific scholarship page and look for opportunities available to international students. Review the requirements, amount and deadlines. Submit the scholarship application if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Selection criteria for Western Oregon University scholarships for undergraduate students is mainly based on academic achievement including GPA and skills. For graduate assistantships programs, both verbal and written communication skills are required. Graduate students may also also be evaluated based on relevant experience and additional skills as required by the assistantship program.