Review these most commonly asked questions about our scholar programs.
In order to be considered for any of the scholarship programs, you must complete the Common or Coalition Application and a separate scholarship application.
Yes. You may apply to more than one of the Danforth, Ervin, and Rodriguez Scholars Programs.
The deadline to apply is January 3. Applications received after that date will not be considered.
Please visit the individual scholar program pages for more information about what we look for in the specific programs.
No. Applicants to the university are not automatically considered for a scholarship. All students must submit a complete scholarship application by the deadline to be considered.
Applicants for all the programs are strongly encouraged to seek a third recommendation letter from a teacher, mentor, guidance counselor, or adult whom you have worked closely with at school, work, or during community service or leadership experiences and who can speak to the traits we’re looking for in our scholars.
Applicants can check on the progress of their applications online through the WashU Pathway.
All essays and other application materials should be crafted to satisfy the criteria described in the individual scholar program applications as completely as possible.
All finalists will be expected to attend a series of virtual events to be held in early spring. To be considered for the scholarship, you must make yourself available for an interview in March. No exceptions will be made.
Students who apply Early Decision may apply for any scholarship matching their interests. Academic scholarships, however, are not awarded until after the Early Decision commitment date.
It depends. Our goal is to make a WashU education affordable. Student Financial Services will work with each family’s individual circumstances. If the scholarship award covers your financial needs, you will no longer require need-based financial assistance. It is crucial to apply for both academic scholarships and need-based assistance.
No. There is no cost to apply to these scholar programs.
The awards vary. Our scholarships cover full tuition expenses with a stipend, or half tuition.
On average there are 300+ current OSP scholars during any given academic year.
As long as scholars continue to satisfy the expectations of their program, they are welcome to pursue different academic/degree interests within the university upon approval of the appropriate deans, administrators, and/or schools.
Yes, if you choose to study abroad through a WashU-sponsored program during the academic school year. Students who wish to pursue summer abroad experiences should seek additional resources as needed.
No.
International students are welcome to apply to the Danforth Scholars Program and the Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program.
The Office of Scholar Programs is located in the Danforth University Center, suite 300.
Please consult the individual program webpages, where individual contact information is listed.