WSU National Merit Scholarship

• National Merit Finalists

NOTE: Eligibility is contingent upon submission of a complete admission application to WSU by March 1.  National Merit 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
• 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

• 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