Scholarships

Investing in the Future

Thanks to generous gifts from WSU alumni and friends, the Department of Sociology is able to offer numerous academic scholarships to eligible undergraduate and graduate Sociology students on the Pullman and Vancouver campuses.

Opportunities

Each named scholarship reflects the interests and desires of its donor. Students who complete the WSU General Scholarship application are considered for all funds for which they qualify. Both merit-based and need-based scholarships are available.

The WSU Sociology scholarships include:

Roberta Cline Frasier Anderson Scholarship

Open to students majoring in Sociology or Social Work.

Norman and Linda Baer Sociology Scholarship

For Junior or Senior Sociology majors with a 3.0+ GPA and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Ann Madsen Depew Memorial Fund

Awarded to Sociology students.

The Susan & Sarah Dolan Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to a career in social work, volunteer service, and a strong dedication to helping others.

Jeanne Jewett Scholarship

Awarded based on financial need to a Junior or Senior student who has completed at least one year of study and maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Paul and Bessie Landis Scholarship

Open to students majoring in Sociology or Rural Sociology.

Herbert and Mary Wensky Neil Scholarship

Supports students majoring in Sociology based on financial need.

Ruth Magnuson Roberts Scholarship in Sociology and History

Awarded to Junior or Senior Sociology students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher based on financial need.

Marjorie Talbott Tripp Scholarship

Awarded to a student majoring in Sociology.

John Wardwell Alumni Endowed Scholarship in Sociology

Awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and involvement in extracurricular activities and/or community service.