Washington University is committed to helping talented students who show exceptional academic performance and outstanding promise. The Academic Scholarship and Fellowship Programs offer financial assistance based solely on academic achievement. These scholarships and fellowships are awarded through special competitions.

Our five undergraduate divisions—the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Architecture, College of Art, Olin Business School, and School of Engineering & Applied Science—sponsor scholarships and fellowships for exceptional students. These awards range from annual awards of $2,500 to half-tuition scholarships to full-tuition scholarships ($37,800 in academic year 2009-2010) with annual stipends. Each involves expectations that the students selected will participate actively in shaping the academic and social communities of which they become a part.

Students can apply for the academic scholarships and fellowships that match academic and extracurricular achievements. These interests should be indicated on the application for undergraduate admission to the Class of 2014. Students may also apply for need-based financial assistance.

Scholarship and fellowship recipients generally score in the top ranges on the SATs or ACTs. Most are in the top 10 percent of their classes and have followed an extremely rigorous curriculum.

Each scholarship or fellowship has a slightly different application procedure. All require each candidate to submit an application for freshman admission to Washington University.

Students who apply under Washington University’s binding Early Decision plan may apply for any scholarship matching their academic and extracurricular achievements; however, academic scholarships are not awarded until after the Early Decision commitment date.

We encourage parents and students to keep their options open; to continue learning about Washington University; to visit campus; and to make the decision to apply for admission based on what we offer inside and outside the classrooms, labs, studios, libraries, and residential colleges.