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Washington College Scholarships
Washington state sits up in the northwest corner of the United States and is sometimes overlooked when it comes to finding quality colleges and universities. However, students graduating from high school in the state know very well the valuable education that can be obtained in these schools. Washington scholarships are made available so that pursuit of an education in these locations is not only possible but financially comfortable for state residents who wish to earn a degree or certification.
The Washington Promise Scholarships are configured to assist state residents who are financially strapped. It is partly merit based, requiring that eligible students show academic talent as well as financial need. It is available only to undergraduates who are enrolled in a four-year college or a vocational program on at least a half time basis.
The Washington Scholars Program is another opportunity to earn Washington scholarships, awarding around 200 residents graduating high school between $2500 and $5000 for attendance at either a public or private school in the state. Students must be enrolled in a college program and show both academic talent and leadership skills.
The American Indian Endowed Scholarships are for Washington state student residents who can show proof of affiliation with a tribe or nation. Candidates for the scholarship are pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree and are enrolled in full-time study at their institution of choice. Individuals who choose to pursue an education in healthcare or in education can receive a number of scholarships in exchange for agreeing to serve in an area of Washington where the need is great.
List of Washington Scholarships
- American Indian Endowed Scholarship — $500 to $2000 awarded each year to up to 15 American Indian undergraduate students attending a Washington college.
- Corporate Sponsored Scholarship Program — $400 to $3500 awarded each year to 20-70 undergraduate students attending a Washington college.
- Margarite Mcalpin Nurse's Scholarship — $300 awarded each year to one undergraduate or graduate student who is Washington resident and majoring in nursing.
- Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) — Varied amount awarded each year to up to 147 undergraduate students attending a Washington college.
- Washington Promise Scholarship — Up to $1000 awarded each year to varied number of freshmen and sophomore undergraduates attending a Washington college.
- Washington Scholars Program — Varied amount awarded each year to varied number of undergraduate students attending a Washington college.
- Washington State Parent Teacher Association Scholarships — $1000 to $2000 awarded each year to 60-80 freshmen undergraduate students attending a Washington college.
Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.