WSU National Merit Scholarship

• National Merit Finalists
• Finalists in the National Hispanic Recognition Program

NOTE: Eligibility is contingent upon submission of a complete admission application to WSU by March 1.  National Merit/National Hispanic scholarships will replace Freshmen Merit awards, but may be combined with scholarships awarded through the student's academic college, up to the Cost of Attendance.

• Become a National Merit Finalist or a Finalist Scholar in the National Hispanic Recognition Program
• Become fully admitted to WSU in a degree-bound program by March 1 of your senior year
• National Merit Finalists: Designate WSU as your number one school of choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by May 1
• National Hispanic Recognition Finalists: Provide a copy of your certificate/notification letter from College Board to the Office of Financial Aid by May 1

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 at the conclusion of each semester of the academic year
• Enroll in and successfully complete at least 15 credit hours each semester (Fall and Spring)
• NOTE: If you have fewer than 24 hours remaining in your degree program, enrollment exceptions may be granted on an individual review based on a written request.
• Participate in one organization with your major or academic college and one organization through Student Involvement
• Pre-register for classes for each fall semester by July 1, and each spring semester by December 1 of each year