Vehicle Research Institute Undergraduate Research Award
The purpose of this fund is to provide up to $7,000 in summer support for an undergraduate student doing research within the College of Science and Engineering.
Award
1 @ $7,000
Criteria
- For an undergraduate student majoring in a in CSE program.
- Based on overall academic merit and financial need.
- When all other criteria are equal, preference will be given to the student and project that demonstrates the larger risk/challenge with the largest probability of completion or spectacular failure.
- Recipients will be included in an undergraduate research summer cohort, in which group lunches and discussions will be provided.
Guidelines
Application Materials
- 1-2 page statement describing your proposed research, your background, and your future goals. Your application will be reviewed by a committee of faculty in the College of Science and Engineering. They are all scientists but may not know much about your particular field of study. Make sure your essay can be understood by someone without expertise in your field!
- Transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)
- Letter of recommendation
Deadlines and Procedures
Please see the scholarship resources page for application and award deadlines.
Questions about any of these scholarships? Contact us at (360) 650-6400 or by email at cse@wwu.edu