About this program

The Multicultural Achievement Program (MAP) Distinguished Scholars is a highly selective program comprised of students who have distinguished themselves through outstanding leadership within their community and have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to access, diversity, equity and inclusion.  Approximately 35-45 students are selected each year for the Multicultural Achievement Program Distinguished Scholars Program.

Criteria

  • First-Year or Transfer Student
  • MAP Scholarship recipient

You can apply for the MAP Scholarship by submitting an additional essay describing your involvement in any activities related to diversity, multiculturalism, or support of any historically underrepresented community in your application for admission to WWU.

Apply by March 25

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This program is exclusively for admitted Western students; you will need to log in to your Admitted Student Portal to register.

Info Fair in Red Square on the WWU campus. There's an info table in the center with a lot of students around looking at things.

Benefits

  • WWU Admissions Scholars Award $2,000 for one year 
  • Special opportunities to interact with Ethnic Student Center staff and multicultural student clubs  
  • Activities and events with an emphasis on social justice and/or community engagement 
  • Peer mentoring from current WWU students 
  • May apply for a paid Peer Mentor position in the Office of Admissions during second year at WWU