The session is designed to equip students with insider knowledge and actionable tools to make higher education more affordable and achievable
VANCOUVER – Washington State University Vancouver invites students, families and community members to attend Scholarships 101 Information Night at 6 p.m. Dec. 3, in the Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110.
The free, public event will provide practical strategies and expert guidance to help students find and win scholarships that can reduce the cost of college.
“Scholarships can open doors — helping students fund their education without taking on extra debt,” said Natalie Marquez, campus director of student financial services. “We want to empower students to pursue higher education with less financial stress.”
Attendees will learn:
- Where to find the best scholarship opportunities
- How to write essays that stand out
- What successful scholarship recipients did to win awards
The session is designed to equip students with insider knowledge and actionable tools to make higher education more affordable and achievable.
Advance registration is encouraged. Visit vancouver.wsu.edu/events to register. Complimentary parking will be provided to registered guests.
For disability accommodations, call (360) 546-9739 or email van.accommodations@wsu.edu.
For more information about the event, contact Student Financial Services at 360-546-WSUV or van.finaid@wsu.edu.
About WSU Vancouver
WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver, east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-TRAN bus service. Find a campus map at vancouver.wsu.edu/map. Download the AMP Park app or go to aimsmobilepay.com to pay for parking.
As one of six campuses of the WSU system, WSU Vancouver offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university provides affordable, high-quality baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people and communities it serves. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver helps drive economic growth through relationships with local businesses and industries, schools and nonprofit organizations.
Information provided by WSU Vancouver Communications.
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