Educator Retooling Conditional Scholarship
Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
Up to $3,000 per endorsement for certified Washington teachers adding a shortage-area endorsement, in exchange for teaching service.
- How much
- up to $3,000 per endorsement add-on
- Who qualifies
- certified Washington K-12 teacher
- Current WA teacher certificate (or expired one issued after 2005); pursue an additional shortage-area endorsement; enroll at an eligible Washington college if taking coursework; teaching service obligation.
- For adults going back to school, grad students
- For education (teaching shortage areas) students
- When to apply
- Apply any time Rolling — no deadline
- How to apply
- Apply online in the WSAC portal any time (rolling) with an administrator letter of support or a personal statement letter
- Sign a promissory note if selected
- What you'll need
- state application + recommendation
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (wsac.wa.gov)
The details
For holders of a current Washington teacher certificate (Residency, Professional or Continuing) or one issued after 2005 that has expired, who add a shortage-area endorsement within the equivalent of one full-time academic year (test only, or an add-on endorsement program plus test). Priority for veterans and National Guard members. Forgiven by serving as a certificated employee: two full-time school years per year of scholarship, or one year per year of scholarship in a shortage area; otherwise repaid with interest and fees.
More money from Washington
- Washington College Grant (WA Grant)up to full tuition; 2026-27 maximum $13,203/yr (University of Washington), $5,095 at community and technical colleges; partial awards (60%, 50%, 24.5%, 10%) at higher incomes
- WSOS Baccalaureate Scholarship (BaS)$2,500 per year until accepted into the major, then $5,000, $7,500 and $5,000 in the following years
- WA Grant for Apprenticeship (WG-A)up to $2,548 (2026-27 maximum); based on family income, may be prorated
- College Bound (formerly College Bound Scholarship)free public-college tuition when combined with WA Grant; 2026-27 maximum combined awards from $5,595 (community/technical colleges) to $13,703 (University of Washington)
- Opportunity Granttuition and fees for up to 45 credits, plus up to $1,000 for books and supplies
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