The Canadian-American Ambassador Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide support to students who embody the spirit of the vision and mission of the Center for Canadian-American Studies (C/AM), which is to foster a deeper understanding of the Canada-U.S. relationship with all its opportunities and challenges.
The ideal recipient is an individual whose life experiences and/or scholarly pursuits engage with the connections between communities, with the goal of understanding how these relationships influence key cultural, environmental, educational, and economic issues in North America.
Qualifications:
- Must hold a minimum GPA of C-
- Must be a currently enrolled student with at least 1 year remaining in academic program
- Demonstrated interested in Canadian-US relations
Deadline to apply:
- The WWU Scholarship portal is closed for this year.
- Stay tuned for the scholarship application announcement in spring 2026.
Amount:
$1,000 USD in tuition credit for the upcoming academic year
Any questions?
Contact the Center for Canadian-American Studies: canam@wwu.edu.
2025-2026 Scholarship
Congratulations to Alex Bassett on receiving the Canadian-American Ambassador Scholarship! Alex is a double Major in Global Humanities - focusing on the History of Culture, and Political Science - and a C/AM Studies minor.
2024-2025 Scholarship
C/AM student Mason Hobson is the recipient of the 2024 Canadian-American Studies Scholarship.
"I am incredibly grateful to be the recipient of this award. I believe I honour the spirit of this C/AM studies scholarship through my continued drive in the field of Canadian American studies and dedication to growing the field of Canadian American Relations."
-Mason Hobson
Elyse C. Alper Scholarship for International Studies
Don and Jan Alper established this scholarship in 2010 to honor and celebrate the life of their daughter Elyse and carry forward her lifelong joy of travel and in establishing friendships across continents. This scholarship will provide opportunities for students to study outside the United States at recognized universities and aims to promote and further greater international understanding and goodwill. The Dean’s office of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences will confirm funding and call for nominations during Winter Quarter for the scholarship award for the next academic year. For more information about this scholarship, contact the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The Killam Fellowship Program
The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in the United States to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada. Interested students should email: canam@wwu.edu.