Students who are enrolled in degree and select certificate programs* and take a minimum number of credit hours each semester may be eligible for both merit and need-based scholarships. Scholarship awards cover tuition only.
Note: Washington University employees and their spouses/partners or dependents are not eligible for University College scholarships.
Community College Scholarship
A merit-based scholarship for new undergraduate students who recently graduated from a community college with a 3.7 GPA. The scholarship is intended to recognize academic excellence among St. Louis area community college students who seek to continue their education through University College at Washington University.
Review the Community College Scholarship information sheet. To apply, complete the University College Scholarship Application form.
Completion Scholarship
A need-based scholarship for current or returning undergraduate students who have exhausted all financial aid and have less than 12 credits left to graduate.
Review the Completion Scholarship information sheet. To apply, complete the University College Scholarship Application form.
Dean's Scholarship
A merit-based scholarship for current or returning undergraduate and graduate students. The scholarship is intended to recognize academic excellence among University College students.
Review the Dean's Scholarship information sheet. To apply, complete the University College Scholarship Application form.
Donor-Funded Scholarships
Donor-funded scholarships are made possible through the generous gifts of donors to Washington University. Recipients of these scholarships are selected by the Dean of University College and are chosen from all eligible scholarship candidates. Opportunities include:
- The Bright Future Scholarship
- The Carol J. Epstein University College Scholarship
- The Marion E. Horstmann Endowed Scholarship in University College
- The Mark W. Goldkamp Memorial Scholarship
- The Norma & James Crockett Endowed Scholarship
- The Philip and Elsa Block Scholarship (1 opportunity)
- The Risa Zwerling Wrighton Woman’s Club Endowed Scholarship (5 opportunities)
- The Robert Davisson Scholarship
Graduate Scholarship
A need-based scholarship for new, current, or returning graduate students. The scholarship is intended to provide aid to students who have a financial need so they can meet their educational goals at Washington University.
Review the Graduate Scholarship information sheet. To apply, complete the University College Scholarship Application form.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
A merit-based scholarship for new undergraduate students who are Phi Theta Kappa members, have attended a St. Louis area community college for at least one year, and have a 3.5 GPA. The scholarship is intended to recognize academic excellence among St. Louis area community college students who seek to continue their education through University College at Washington University.
Review the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship information sheet. To apply, complete the University College Scholarship Application form.
Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Scholarships
- James L. Sweatt Scholarship - intended to foster a diverse educational atmosphere in the post-baccalaureate premedical program.
- Gertrude H. Hast Scholarship - for Indiana residents to enroll in the post-baccalaureate premedical program.
Transfer Scholarship
A merit-based scholarship for new undergraduate students who have attended a St. Louis area community college for at least one year and have a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is intended to recognize academic excellence among St. Louis area community college students who seek to continue their education through University College at Washington University.
Review the Transfer Scholarship information sheet. To apply, complete the University College Scholarship Application form.
Undergraduate Scholarship
A need-based scholarship for new, current or returning undergraduate students. The scholarship is intended to provide aid for students who have a financial need so they can meet their educational goals at Washington University.
Review the Undergraduate Scholarship information sheet. To apply, complete the University College Scholarship Application form.
* The Post-Baccalaureate Premedical and Geographic Information Systems certificate programs are eligible for financial aid.