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Physics and Astronomy Graduate Scholarships

Claire May Band Physics Scholarships

The Claire May Band Scholarship in Physics was established in 1989 to recognize outstanding students interested in the physics program at Washington State University. The award amount varies and will be awarded in two separate equal portions during the academic year. The Graduate Studies Committee and Department Chair will award based on application material.

Claire and William Band Graduate Fellowship in Theoretical Physics

The Claire and William Band Graduate Fellowship in Theoretical Physics was established to recognize outstanding students interested in theoretical physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at WSU. The award amount varies and will be awarded in two separate equal portions during the academic year. The Graduate Studies Committee and Department Chair will award based on application material.

Summer Research Award

Students completing their first and second year in the program will be eligible to apply for a departmental summer research assistantship with the support of a faculty advisor.  Calls for applications will be made each Spring.

George E. Duvall Scholarship in Shock Compression Science

This scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement in graduate research in the area of Shock Compression Science. Contact the department for more information.

ISP Graduate Scholarship and Assistantships (Applications)

Institute for Shock Physics (ISP) Graduate Scholar Award includes a $30,000 Annual Stipend, Waiver of Tuition, and Health Insurance. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for the ISP Graduate Scholar Award. If you are interested in being considered for the ISP Graduate Scholar Award, please fill out this application form.

A Research Assistantship (RA) includes an annual stipend, waiver of tuition, and health insurance. To be considered for a Research Assistantship, please view the graduate studies admission guidelines published by the academic department in your field. In addition, please feel free to contact the Institute directly (shock@wsu.edu) for more information.

Fine more information on the ISP Graduate Scholars.

Graduate School Fellowships/Scholarship

There are several opportunities for fellowships/scholarships/awards directly from the Graduate School.

College of Arts and Sciences Fellowships/Scholarship

There are several opportunities for fellowships/scholarships/awards directly from the College of Arts and Sciences.