History
- Willamette is a nationally renowned private liberal arts university in Salem, Oregon. Founded in 1842, Willamette is the first university established in the western U.S. and has become a national leader in sustainability and civic engagement.
Education
- Willamette University provides rigorous education in the liberal arts and selected professional fields.
- Teaching and learning, strengthened by scholarship and service, flourish in a vibrant campus community.
- A Willamette education prepares graduates to transform knowledge into action and lead lives of achievement, contribution and meaning.
Research
- The Office for Faculty Research and Resources (OFFRR) promotes faculty professional development by helping faculty members secure external grants and awards for their research, scholarship, artistic creation and performance, and teaching, and identifying resources to support faculty career development.
Career
- Willamette law school's Placement Office provides the experience, skills and opportunities students and alumni need for a lifetime of successful career management.
Willamette University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Willamette University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Fulbright Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2026
Zlatko And Joyce Balokovic Scholarship Fund
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Fulbright Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2026
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Udaan India Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER 追梦永不息 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1580 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Marietta Blau Grant
Merit-based Need-based
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Student services
- The Office of Student Activities at Willamette University offers numerous opportunities for students to get involved in co-curricular activities.
Housing services
- From day one, Willamette seeks to make you feel welcome and helps you adjust academically and socially. Below you will find resources to get you started around campus.
- A one-card system of identification, building access and campus commerce. Your ID card is also your campus debit card. You can make campus purchases of food, textbooks, gifts, snacks, sodas, laundry services and photocopies using your Compass Card.
Library services
- The library strives to inspire learning and intellectual curiosity while preserving history and memory; it fosters a rich environment for teaching and scholarship in the Willamette community and beyond.
ICT services
- You will soon be part of the virtual community on the Willamette Campus Network, which is managed by Willamette Integrated Technology Services (WITS).
- Below you will find information about creating your account, keeping it safe, setting up email, and what to do when bringing your own computer to campus. We'll provide some very brief notes and tips to get you started.
Campus life
- By living on campus, you'll better integrate yourself into the vibrant student culture, and quickly build friendships that will endure a lifetime.
- Greater support for academic achievement
- Growth in social maturity and self-reliance
- An increased understanding of yourself and others
- Better access to campus activities and fun
Sports facilities
- To make the most of your experience it’s important to stay healthy and active – and take full advantage of the beautiful place you’ll call home while at Willamette.
- The northwest is known around the world for its beautiful scenery and quality of life. Willamette’s location - in the heart of it all - offers ample opportunities to explore the great outdoors, participate in group sports, join a club or grab a workout.
Student clubs
- Looking to get involved? Check out the list of organizations at WU. We have over 100 student organizations, and if you don't see what you're looking for, you can even start your own organization.
- You’ll find links to important documents for current WU student organizations on this page. Included are several forms that organizations may need throughout the year.
Accreditation
- Willamette University is fully accredited by NWCCU - the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
- The Willamette University College of Law, which participates with the Atkinson School in offering the joint degree in management and law (MBA/JD), is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).