Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
128 Tenth Ave. SW
PO Box 43105
Olympia, WA 98504-3105
Ph: (360)586-3321
Fax: (360)586-5862
E-mail: lwilliams@wtb.wa.gov
URL: http://www.wtb.wa.gov/wave-abt.html
Washington Award for Vocational Excellence
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)
Purpose: Tuition-only award for those completing a vocational education program as graduating seniors or community/technical college students who have completed first year of a two-year program. The scholarship is for 6 quarters or 4 semesters. Three are awarded in each of 49 legislative districts in the state. Must be a Washington State resident attending a postsecondary institution in Washington State. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 147. Minimum award amount: $4284. Maximum award amount: $9498. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 147 grant(s), totalling $575,000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Lee Williams, Program Administrator, 360-586-3321, lwilliams@wtb.wa.gov.
