Elevate your education.
WashU is committed to fostering the next generation of leaders and thinkers. Our Signature Scholar Programs provide exceptional undergraduate students with enriched academic experiences, significant financial support, and a close-knit community of peers and mentors.
These highly selective programs go beyond traditional scholarships, offering unique opportunities for intellectual exploration, personal growth, and professional development.
Signature Scholar Programs
Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program
The Rodriguez Scholars Program recognizes exceptional students who have a passion for community service and celebrating cultural differences. Multiple full-tuition and partial-tuition scholarships are available.
John B. Ervin Scholars Program
The Ervin Scholars Program was founded on four pillars—academic excellence, leadership, community service, and diversity. Multiple full-tuition and partial-tuition scholarships are available. Only U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented or DACA students living in the U.S. are eligible.
Danforth Scholars Program
The Danforth Scholars Program honors students with a passion for helping others. Multiple full-tuition and half-tuition scholarships available.
To apply
For priority consideration for one (or all) of these programs, submit your application via the Common Application or Coalition Application by December 16, 2026. After submission of your admissions application, you will gain access to the Pathway where you’ll be asked to respond to a short answer question (250 words) for each Signature Scholar Program you apply to.
The scholarship committees will review the required counselor and teacher letters of recommendation submitted with your admission application. You may submit an optional third letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your contributions and commitment to community.
Additional interview for finalists
All complete scholarship applications will be reviewed by committees, which select a group of finalists. Finalists are notified by the end of February. There will be a series of virtual events including an interview in early March. Finalists must attend these virtual events and the interview to remain eligible.
To learn more about the Signature Scholar Programs, visit the Office of Scholar Programs website.