Scholarships
The Institute for Energy Studies offers multiple scholarships, thanks to our generous donors and corporate partners!
Ingersoll Rand - Trane Energy Solutions Scholarship
This scholarship addresses the growing need for support for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of energy. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide support for students pursuing an Institute for Energy Studies minor or major. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate academic merit and are engaged in research or scholarship in Energy Studies.
BP Cherry Point Refinery Scholarship
BP Cherry Point is committing to supporting the next generation of energy leaders. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide support to deserving students in the Institute for Energy Studies. Preference will be made to applicants who demonstrate financial need as well as outstanding academic merit.
Institute for Energy Studies Scholarship
Made possible by many generous donors, the purpose of this scholarship is to provide support for students pursuing Institute for Energy Studies BA and BS degrees. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic merit and are demonstrated leaders in the Energy Institute program.
IES Students are Also Eligible for the MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship Administered by the College of the Environment
The MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship is intended to benefit College of the Environment students from communities served by Cascade Natural Gas Corporation. Recipients must be a sophomore from Western Washington with a 3.0 GPA or higher and majoring in Energy Studies, Environmental Studies or Environmental Science
Awarded for 2024-2025:*
- 1 x $1,000 BP Cherry Point Scholarship
- 1 x $1,000 Trane Technologies Scholarship
- 5 x $1,000 Institute for Energy Studies Scholarship
*Note that while we do our best to offer the maximum awards possible, award amounts can vary from year to year.
New Application Process Spring 2025
WHAT: The Scholarship Center is transitioning to a centralized scholarship process where students will complete a single scholarship application and be considered for all WWU scholarships for which they qualify.
WHO: All WWU students (undergraduate, graduate, and beyond) can apply.
WHEN: Coming soon in Spring 2025
WHY: The WWU Scholarship Portal makes applying for scholarships simpler and easier for students. Students only need to complete one scholarship application and they will be automatically matched to the scholarships for which they qualify.
HOW: This new centralized application will automatically use existing student data (GPA, major, minor, etc.) along with questions and essays to streamline the scholarship process.