National Distinguished Scholarships
Students in the Honors College are encouraged to consider pursuing distinguished (sometimes called “prestigious”) national and international scholarships, such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, and Goldwater. Receiving such an award is not just an honor—it is a way to open doors to outstanding opportunities and to meet significant people from around the world in your field.
The Honors College partners with the WSU
Distinguished Scholarships Program
The Honors College expert on distinguished scholarships
Make an appointment to learn more and talk about your options:
Dr. Robin Bond, Assistant Dean, works with all Honors students seeking these special awards. She meets with aspirants one-to-one, organizes presentations by special guests, and has the most up-to-date information available at all times. She can be reached by email at rsbond@wsu.edu or call the Honors College office at 509.335.4505 to set up an appointment.
Awards available to scholars across many disciplines
Prestigious scholarships are available to students from a wide range of academic disciplines, and the awards themselves are designed to prepare top scholars to impact and be leaders in certain areas of need critical to the nation. The Honors College helps you to identify those scholarships and fellowships that fit well with your academic achievements and career aspirations.
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