Washington University in St. Louis Ampersand Scholarships 2026

Ampersand Scholars are selected based on their application for admission, there is no separate application required.

• Scholars demonstrate strong academic interest in at least two subjects located in more than one of the three major areas of Arts & Sciences (Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences).
• Up to 16 full-tuition scholarships with $1,000 stipends
• Scholars will receive priority review for Ampersand Programs in their first year if they are submitted within the first 24 hours of the application window. However, placement in a student’s preferred program cannot be guaranteed.
• Renewable annually, as long as the scholar is making satisfactory progress toward a degree.
• Selected based on their application for admission—no separate application required.

The committee will pay particular attention to the required short answer “Please tell us what are you interested in studying at college and why” on the application for admission, looking for evidence of substantial interest in subjects belonging to at least two of the traditional categories of inquiry in Arts & Sciences (Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.)

• Table of Content
• About Washington University in St. Louis
• Ampersand Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Ampersand Scholarships
• Requirements for Ampersand Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Ampersand Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Ampersand Scholarships

Up to 16 full-tuition scholarships with $1,000 stipends

Requirements for Ampersand Scholarships Qualification

Each College of Arts & Sciences applicant will be considered.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Select the College of Arts & Sciences as the Academic School on your application for admission to the Class of 2030.

For more details, visit Washington University in St. Louis Scholarship webpage