Scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year will open Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
The following scholarships require an application for consideration. Please review each one carefully and be sure to submit all required application materials by the deadline to Joan Potter in Student Financial Services.
Scholarship applications can be submitted by email (jpotter@pugetsound.edu), in person (Jones Hall 019), or by mail (Student Financial Services 1500 N. Warner Street #1039 Tacoma, WA 98416).
Posse Scholars and students receiving full need scholarships such as the TPS, Access or Early Decision Commitment would not be eligible to receive additional aid as these scholarships must be applied towards tuition and unmet need. Any additional institutional scholarships would reduce grant aid already awarded.
Harry Cain Memorial Scholarship
Students who plan to enter the field of public administration or public service.
Collier Interdisciplinary Scholarship
Students pursuing interdisciplinary studies drawing on both the sciences and non-science disciplines.
Collier Pleneurethic Scholarship
Students pursuing studies in the fields of philosophy, literature, history, mathematics, or natural sciences.
Hurley Community Service Scholarship
Students engaging in planned and focused community service projects.
LGBTQ+ Leadership Scholarship
Students who demonstrate leadership and involvement in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) community at Puget Sound.
Kathy Phibbs Memorial Scholarship
Students who enjoy outdoor activities, are voracious readers, and have a strong interest in history.
Spiritual & Religious Life Scholarships & Mentorships
Students interested in both on-campus and lifelong spiritual and religious leadership. This application applies to the following awards: Religious Leadership Award, Spiritual Life Leaders Mentorship, Cyrus Ames Wright Scholarship, and K. James Davis Chaplain's Award for Spirituality & Justice.
Women's League Scholarships
Established by the University of Puget Sound Women's League, these scholarships aim to support students who demonstrate academic merit, financial need, and participation in extracurricular activities. This application is open to all current undergraduate students, including men.