Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships and grants consist of institutional, state, federal or outside sources of funding that do not need to be repaid.

Puget Sound Scholarships & Grants

Puget Sound’s financial aid program is composed of a variety of University scholarships and grants that are funded by tuition revenue, endowment earnings, and gifts. Part of every tuition dollar goes to support Puget Sound aid programs. Additionally, many scholarships and grants are provided through the financial commitments of University of Puget Sound alumni and friends.

Scholarships
The majority of Puget Sound scholarships are offered to undergraduates at the point of admission to the university and are subsequently renewed provided students meet the renewal criteria and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Continuing undergraduate students are encouraged to complete the University Scholarship Application so that they can be considered for new scholarship opportunities that may become available during subsequent years of enrollment.

Grants
Puget Sound grant assistance is awarded based on demonstrated financial need as determined by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The amount of grant assistance a student is awarded may vary each year depending upon their level of financial need and other scholarship or grant assistance received.

Federal Grants

Federal Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are directed at undergraduate students with exceptional financial need as defined by federal regulations. Federal Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) are directed to first - and second-year undergraduate students who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and have successfully completed a rigorous high school program.  The National SMART Grant is available during the third or fourth years of undergraduate study to students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and who are majoring in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, or engineering.

Washington State Grants

Washington State Need Grant eligibility is determined by the Higher Education Coordinating Board of Washington State.