{"id":2747,"date":"2017-08-16T09:53:44","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T16:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/finaid\/?page_id=2747"},"modified":"2026-01-29T14:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T22:32:06","slug":"diversity-commitment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/finaid\/scholarships\/diversity-commitment\/","title":{"rendered":"Diversity Commitment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This scholarship is intended for incoming students who have promoted diversity within their community. At ÀÖ²¥ÊÓƵ we are committed to recognizing and supporting outstanding students\u00a0from diverse cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds, with unique talents, interests, and life experiences.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Award Amount:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Up to $3,000* per year\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

* Starting with the 2026\/2027 school year. Current students will continue to receive the 2025\/2026 award amount assuming that they continue to meet the renewal requirements.<\/p>\n

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You can apply through your admissions application by indicating interest in being considered for this scholarship. You will then be contacted to submit a supplemental application through email. Recipients of the award are automatically enrolled in the Diversity Scholars Program.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students must meet the scholarship enrollment requirements<\/a> to continue to receive the award each term. It should also be noted that this award cannot be used as Study Abroad Aid.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Renewal Period: 4 years for incoming freshman\/2 years for incoming transfers*<\/span><\/p>\n

For Admissions Application questions, contact The Admissions Office at 503-838-8211 or email them at admissions@wou.edu.<\/a><\/span>
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For more information on Diversity Scholars, contact The MSSP Office at 503-838-8737 or email them at mssp@wou.edu.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Students must meet\u00a0renewal requirements<\/a>\u00a0to keep their scholarship over the three\/five year period.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Contact Financial Aid Office<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Located in the Welcome Center, Room 140<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"email<\/a>\u00a0 <\/span>finaid@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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