917 Lakeridge Way
PO Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504
Ph: (360)753-7800
Fax: (360)753-7808
E-mail: info@hecb.wa.gov
URL: http://www.hecb.wa.gov

American Indian Endowed Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Awarded to financially needy undergraduate and graduate students with close social and cultural ties to a Native-American community. Must be Washington resident, enrolled full time at Washington School. Deadline is May 15. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 5/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 360-753-7800, info@hecb.wa.gov.

Educational Opportunity Grant

(Four Year College, University/Grant)

Purpose: Annual grants of $2500 to encourage financially needy, placebound students to complete bachelor's degree. Must be unable to continue education due to family or work commitments, health concerns, financial needs, or similar. Must be Washington residents, live in one of 13 designated counties, and have completed two years of college. Grant only used at eligible four-year colleges in Washington. Applications accepted beginning in April and following months until funds are depleted. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $2500. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 360-753-7800, info@hecb.wa.gov.

Health Professional Loan Repayment and Scholarship Programs

(Loan)

Purpose: Loan repayment to licensed primary care health professionals. Scholarships to students training to become primary care health professionals. Participants agree to provide primary health care services for three to five years in medically underserved areas in Washington state. Loan repayment applications due first week in September. Scholarship applications due in April. Focus: Dental Health/Services; Health and Medical Sciences; Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $35000. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 360-753-7800, info@hecb.wa.gov.

State Need Grant

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Grants for undergraduate students with significant financial need. Must be Washington resident and attend school in Washington. Must have family income equal or less than 55% of state median. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $1900. Maximum award amount: $4300. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 360-753-7800, info@hecb.wa.gov.

Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Award to honor three vocational students from each of the state's 49 legislative districts. Grants for up to two years of undergraduate resident tuition. Must be enrolled in Washington high school, skills center, or technical college at time of application. Complete 360 hours in single vocational program in high school or one year at technical college. Contact principal or guidance counselor for more information. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 360-753-7800, info@hecb.wa.gov.

Washington Promise Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: College scholarships to low- and middle-income students in high school. Must either rank in top 15 percent of senior class or score a combined 1200 on SAT or 27 on ACT on first attempt. Family income cannot exceed 135% of state median family income. Must be Washington resident, attend a Washington school. School must identify applicants. Contact principal or guidance counselor for more information. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: financial need analysis. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 360-753-7800, info@hecb.wa.gov.

Washington Scholars Program

(Four Year College, University/Grant)

Purpose: Awarded to three high school students from each of the 49 state legislative districts. Must be Washington resident and enroll in college or university in Washington. Scholarships equal up to four years of full-time resident undergraduate tuition and fees. Contact principal or guidance counselor for more information. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 400 grant(s), totalling $1,400,000. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 360-753-7800, info@hecb.wa.gov.