WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) students who are enrolled in select degree and certificate programs* and take a minimum number of credit hours each semester may be eligible for both merit and need-based scholarships. Students’ unique financial and professional situations may also qualify them for donor based scholarships.
*The Geographic Information Systems certificate program is eligible for financial aid.
Master of Data Analytics & Applications (MDAA) and Master of Applied Computer Science (MACS) students are not eligible for CAPS scholarship funding.
How to Apply
Step 1
Apply for a degree or qualifying certificate program and complete the FAFSA.
Step 2
Complete the CAPS Scholarship Application Form by the application deadline.
Step 3
Review specific information related to each scholarship and complete any additional required items.
Application Deadlines
| New Students | Current/Returning Students |
|---|---|
| Fall Deadline: August 15 | Fall Deadline: May 1 |
| Spring Deadline: January 15 | Spring Deadline: October 31 |
CAPS Scholarships
A merit-based scholarship for new undergraduate students who recently graduated from a community college with a 3.7 GPA. The scholarship is intended to recognize academic excellence among St. Louis area community college students who seek to continue their education through CAPS.
* Only new students may apply for this scholarship.
A need-based scholarship for current or returning undergraduate students who have exhausted all financial aid and have less than 12 credits left to graduate.
A merit-based scholarship for current or returning undergraduate and graduate students. The scholarship is intended to recognize academic excellence among CAPS students.
* Only current/returning students may apply for this scholarship.
Donor-funded scholarships are made possible through the generous gifts of donors to WashU. Recipients of these scholarships are chosen from all eligible scholarship candidates.
A need-based scholarship for new, current, or returning graduate students. The scholarship is intended to provide aid to students who have a financial need so they can meet their educational goals at WashU.
A merit-based scholarship for new undergraduate students who are Phi Theta Kappa members, have attended a St. Louis area community college for at least one year, and have a 3.5 GPA. The scholarship is intended to recognize academic excellence among St. Louis area community college students who seek to continue their education through CAPS.
* Only new students may apply for this scholarship.
A merit-based scholarship for new undergraduate students who have attended a St. Louis area community college for at least one year and have a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is intended to recognize academic excellence among St. Louis area community college students who seek to continue their education through CAPS.
* Only new students may apply for this scholarship.
A need-based scholarship for new, current or returning undergraduate students. The scholarship is intended to provide aid for students who have a financial need so they can meet their educational goals at WashU.
It can be difficult at times to find scholarships when there is so much on the schedule. Students can create accounts and can filter through scholarship applications based upon numerous factors and criteria. This website helps to eliminate some of the burden of searching.