Financial Aid and Scholarships

Departmental Scholarships

Many academic departments offer scholarship opportunities (a few links are provided below). Some utilize the EWU General Scholarships Application process and timeline and some require a separate application. Please contact your academic department for other possibilities.

EWU High Demand Tuition Reduction

To support the needs of today's business and industry, EWU, in partnership with the state of Washington, is offering funding to students in "high demand" academic programs. More than 140 students will receive a tuition reduction worth up to $2,000 per year. Full time students with a 3.0 or high cumulative GPA in a qualifying major will automatically be considered for this competitive award each June for the following school year. There is no application. Eligible majors include: engineering/engineering technology, health and life sciences, secondary education (math, science, Spanish), computer science and mathematics majors. To find out more, contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.

Associated Industries Bright Promise Program

The Associated Industries Bright Promise Program was created to highlight the value of a community college education as a great way to get training needed for a new career. To help ensure Inland Northwest companies can continue to attract their fair share of top talent, the scholarship focuses on four key areas of study: health sciences, business, technology or manufacturing technology. Several scholarships are available annually to support Community College of Spokane students transferring to EWU. The award will pay for approximately 50 percent of one year's typical tuition. The 2012 - 13 application deadline is April 2, 2012.  Don't miss out--APPLY TODAY!

US Army ROTC Scholarships

The ROTC program offers several scholarships: four-year, three and two-year scholarships for eligible students. Every scholarship provides full tuition, fees, and a $1,200 annual allowance for books, supplies and equipment. Scholarship winners also receive a tax free stipend of $300 per month for contracted freshmen, $350 per month for sophomores, $450 per month for juniors, and $500 per month for seniors. To qualify, students must have a 19 ACT score or 940 SAT sum of reading and math scores and a 2.5 or higher GPA. To find out more, visit Military Science or call 509.359.2386.

Athletic Scholarships

Eastern is a NCAA Division I university and member of the Big Sky Athletic Conference. Students interested in an athletic based scholarship must have taken an SAT or ACT test and registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center meeting all standards for initial eligibility. Contact the coach for interest in one of the following sports: men’s football; women’s volleyball; men’s and women’s track, field and cross country; men’s and women’s basketball; women’s soccer; men’s and women’s tennis; and women’s golf. To find out more, visit Eastern Athletics or call 509.359.2463 or 866.4.GOEAGLES.