Paul Woodring Arts and Sciences Scholarship
The Paul Woodring Arts and Sciences Scholarship was established in 1996 to recognize the achievements of students pursuing a degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) or the College of Science and Engineering (CSE). Faculty members from departments in CHSS and CSE are invited to nominate students who show great promise toward making substantial contributions to society as a result of their liberal arts education.
Students who have been nominated by a department from CHSS or CSE are eligible to apply for this award. Interested students are encouraged to discuss the scholarship with faculty in their academic department. Typical award amount is $4,000 applied over 3 consecutive quarters.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be nominated by a department within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences or College of Science and Engineering
- Applicants must be enrolled at Western Washington University full-time, at least 12 credits per quarter.
Department Nomination Process - Deadline February 13, 2026
FEB 2: CHSS and CSE forward the Paul Woodring Arts and Sciences Scholarship announcement to departments.
FEB 13: Department selects ONE student to nominate for the scholarship and notifies the nominee. Department requests five (5) working days to be notified by nominee whether they accept or decline (FEB 20.)
FEB 23: Departments submit nominee names who have accepted to CHSS.