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Schools in Washington

Scholarships awarded without a separate application

These schools publish awards based on the student’s record at admission. We pulled the names, amounts, and rules into one list.

Verified Jul 202626 days ago· MP
Schools found
10
Public schools
5
Private schools
5

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SchoolTypeAutomatic tiersSample automatic awards
CWUPublic2Crimson Scholarship: $2,000 per year for two consecutive years ($4,000 total)Transfer Excellence Scholarship: $2,000 per year, up to three years ($6,000 total)
EWUPublic1Automatic Freshman Scholarship — Washington Resident: $1,000-$3,000 per year
UW SeattlePublic1Purple & Gold Scholarship: Variable; awarded for four years; specific amounts not publicly listed by tier
Washington StatePublic5WUE Cougar Award: $12,000 per yearWUE Distinguished Cougar Award: $15,000 per yearNational Merit Scholarship: Full tuition waiver+2 more on the school page
Western Washington UniversityPublic3Western Award For Excellence Wae: $12,000–$15,000Western Undergraduate Exchange Program Wue: $15,000+Western Washington University Admissions Achievement Award: $1,500–$4,000
GonzagaPrivate (religious)2Daniel G. Brajcich Scholarship: $2,500 per yearDauna Leigh Bauer Scholarship: $2,000 per year
PLUPrivate (religious)1PLU Academic Scholarships: $8,000-$32,000
Seattle UPrivate (religious)1Seattle University Merit Award: $8,000+ per year (automatic minimum)
Walla WallaPrivate (religious)1Achievement Scholarship (GPA / ACT / SAT grids): $9,000-$15,000
WhitworthPrivate3Academic Achievement 3 9 Gpa: $9,000Academic Achievement 3 6 Gpa: $6,000Academic Achievement 3 3 Gpa: $3,000