Student Scholarships

CCCR Tuition Scholarships

Tuition scholarships between $1,000 and $2,000 are available each year for undergraduate and graduate student affiliates of the Center for Cross-Cultural Research.

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarship is to support the development of undergraduate and graduate students in learning about the role of culture as it relates to psychological processes. 

  • Research activity is not required to be eligible for the scholarship, as we see this as an initial encouragement for engaging with the study of culture and psychology. Thus, this learning process may be occurring in coursework, research experience, and involvement in Center activities.
  • Students who are traditionally underrepresented in educational and research contexts (e.g., ethnic and racial minorities; sexual or gender minorities; first-generation college students) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility: 

  • Current WWU CCCR Undergraduate or Graduate Student Affiliates who have attended Center activities for at least two quarters.
  • Open to students within any major or degree program.
  • Students must be enrolled as a WWU student in the same degree program for at least two quarters in the subsequent school year.
  • All students must be in good standing regarding any prior CCCR project funding, including completing end of project reports.
  • Graduate student requirements:
    • Must be in good standing in their program (i.e., no grades below a B , and up to date on progress reports)
    • Must have at least one quarter in the following academic year in which they are not a TA (a CCCR tuition scholarship cannot be applied to a quarter in which you are also TA-ing). 

Application: 

  • Deadline to apply for 2026-2027 scholarships: April 27, 2026
  • Applications should be submitted during spring quarter through WWU's new centralized scholarship application portal.
  • Students applying for CCCR scholarships will be asked to briefly describe: (1) their involvement in CCCR activities for at least two quarters, (2) How the CCCR has impacted their growth as a student of psychology and culture, and (3) How a CCCR scholarship will benefit their continued exploration of research on psychology and culture.

Review: Eligible applications will be reviewed by the Psychology Department Scholarship Committee and approved by the CCCR Advisory Board. Awards will be presented at PsychFest (the last Friday of spring quarter).

Relevant CCCR Bylaws

  • Overview: CCCR scholarships support the development of graduate and undergraduate students in learning about the role of culture in the discipline of psychology and supporting their cultural research activities.
  • Eligibility:
    • Current Student Affiliates who have attended Center activities for at least two quarters, who have at least two quarters remaining in their studies, and who are in good academic standing.
    • Open to students within any major or degree program.
    • Students must be in good standing regarding any prior project funding (including completing end of project reports).
  • Application Process:
    • The CCCR Director will announce funding application deadlines and funding limits.
    • Students should submit an application according to instructions.
  • Students are expected to present aspects of their scholarship experience at least once with members of the CCCR (e.g., mid- or post-funding award period). Presentation should include details on the impact of the scholarship on their academic progress, insights from participating in the CCCR, and career aspirations.