Richard Waddle Memorial Scholarship in Business

Richard Waddle was not just a colleague and inspirational leader to Gesa team members but a passionate WSU alum and a dedicated advocate for financial literacy. His efforts were instrumental in strengthening the bond between Gesa and WSU, built on mutual respect and a shared vision for empowering future generations. Richard’s commitment to education and community support has left a lasting impact on us all. To honor Richard’s profound influence and enduring legacy, we have established the Richard Waddle Memorial Scholarship. This $10,000 annual scholarship will support WSU students who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a commitment to their communities. It’s our way of keeping Richard’s spirit alive by continuing his mission to make education accessible and meaningful.

Award Amount

Spring 2027 scholarship award: $10,000 total

Eligibility:

Students admitted/certified into any Carson College of Business major
Preference given to students who demonstrate:
- Leadership development participation
- Involvement in business-related extracurricular activities
- Commitment to community service
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Application Process:

Application deadline: September 25
Selection and notification: October 1

Awarding & Recognition

Scholarship will be presented to the recipient at the Homecoming football game on October 24, 2026

Questions/Concerns?

Contact our scholarship team with any questions or concerns
ccb.scholarships@wsu.edu

Application

Name(Required)

First Last

WSU ID Number(Required)

WSU Email Address(Required)

WSU Campus(Required)

Current WSU GPA(Required)

Major(s)(Required)

Minor(s) (if applicable)

Anticipated Graduation Date(Required)

How do you demonstrate leadership in your life? How have you developed as a leader during your time at WSU? What do you plan to do to continue growing as a leader?(Required)

Describe your involvement in business-related extracurricular activities. This could be student organizations, business competitions, mentoring, leadership positions, or other activities outside of academic courses.(Required)

How have you demonstrated a commitment to community service? What community service do you regularly participate in, including what you are specifically doing and for how long have you been doing it?(Required)