Scholarships
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Central Washington University is proud to be one of the best values in education, and we award over $17 million in scholarships annually. Merit scholarships recognize the academic achievements of Washington residents. These awards can only be applied to CWU tuition.
No separate application is required; CWU will use your admissions data to determine eligibility for these awards.
CWU Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students
Less Than 45 Transfer Credits
- Year 1: $1,000
- Year 2: $1,000
- Year 3: $1,000
- Year 4: $1,000
45 to 89 Credits
- Year 1: $1,000
- Year 2: $1,000
- Year 3: $1,000
90 to 134 Credits
- Year 1: $1,000
- Year 2: $1,000
135 to 180 Credits
Year 1: $1,000
Minimum Transfer GPA 3.25 to qualify. Students must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credits) each quarter. Requires a minimum 2.5 CWU cumulative GPA to renew. Running Start/College in the High School students do not qualify for this award.
Please Note:
Eligible first-year students must confirm admission to receive a merit tuition award. The total amount waived cannot exceed 80% of CWU tuition charges. Awards may be reduced if other waivers combine to exceed this limit.
Merit tuition scholarships are subject to change on an annual basis without notice.
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