Faculty Nominated Scholarships

All Puget Sound faculty are invited to nominate outstanding students for these prestigious scholarships.

NEW Please submit your 2021-2022 nominations through our online form by Monday, February 15th, 2021.

Lora Bryning Scholarship
Four students will be selected as Bryning Scholars and each will receive an $11,000 scholarship.                     

Bryning candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Junior or senior class standing by the 2021 fall semester.
• Excellence and talent in their ability to express themselves and their intellect in writing.
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Peter K. Wallerich Scholarship
Four students will be selected as Wallerich Scholars and each will receive a $7,000 scholarship.                  

Wallerich candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Junior or senior class standing by the 2021 fall semester.
• Demonstrate interest and success in research.
• Plan for a career in the natural or health sciences.

Fred S. Wyatt Scholarship
Two students will be selected as Wyatt Scholars and each will receive an $11,000 scholarship.

Wyatt candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Senior class standing by the 2021 fall semester.
• Understanding of the complexities and ambiguities of issues confronting society.
• Outstanding leadership abilities and communication skills.
• Potential to perform in graduate school and to receive further distinction through major fellowship programs such as the Rhodes or Truman fellowship programs.

Nominated students will be asked to submit a letter of introduction, essay, writing sample, and a letter of recommendation to the Faculty Scholarship Committee. Scholarship recipients are expected to be named no later than May 1, 2021.