Two students are the recipients of Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture’s first Distinguished Dean’s Scholarship. Made possible with donor support, the prestigious scholarship provides full tuition to the recipients and are renewable for up to four years.
Theia Grady, from Curlew, Washington, will study electrical engineering and hopes to focus on renewable energy. Tristan Griffith from Oak Harbor, Washington is planning to study mechanical engineering with an interest in aerospace.
“Receiving the Distinguished Dean’s Scholarship means a lot to me and to the Curlew community,” said Grady. “It showed me that I am not just representing myself but also everyone who has supported me along the way. To me, this marks the first of what I hope will be many successes here at WSU.”
“To me, winning this scholarship means I need to work as hard as I can to represent the Voiland College,” added Griffith.
Criteria for the scholarship selection include demonstrated outstanding academic performance; evidence of intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning; proven leadership roles in school, community, or extracurricular activities; and authenticity, humility, and a clear sense of purpose.
In addition to the Distinguished Dean’s Scholarship, more than 270 freshmen and transfer students with high academic achievement received Dean’s Scholarship awards last year from 53 donor-supported Voiland College scholarships.
“With support for scholarships, our alumni and donors make the difference and change our students’ lives,” said Voiland College Dean Partha Pande. “It’s a joy to be able to pass these gifts along and to give these hard-working students a chance to grow, learn, and thrive in WSU’s Voiland College.” Learn more about how donor support can change lives on the Voiland College giving website.