Washington scholarships and grants

Open to most students

• WA Grant for Apprenticeship (WG-A)

  up to $2,548 (2026-27 maximum); based on family income, may be prorated

  Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)

  Open now

  State grant of up to $2,548 (2026-27) for registered apprentices in participating Washington apprenticeship programs, to cover program costs.

  • What it takes: state application
  • For trade school students, adults going back to school
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: no citizenship requirement — Washington residents of any immigration status may qualify (undocumented students apply with the WASFA)
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• Student Teaching Grant

  not stated on the official page

  Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)

  Open now · due October 30, 2026

  Grant (no service obligation) for student teachers with financial need placed at Title I public schools in Washington.

  • What it takes: state application + FAFSA
  • For undergrads, grad students
  • For education students
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
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• WSOS Career & Technical Scholarship (CTS)

  up to $1,500 per quarter

  Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) — state public-private partnership

  Open now · due October 15, 2026

  Up to $1,500 per quarter, every quarter until completion, for low- and middle-income Washington students in eligible trades, health care or STEM certificates, associate degrees or apprenticeships.

  • What it takes: state application + essay + FAFSA
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, adults going back to school
  • For trades, health care, STEM students
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: no citizenship requirement — WSOS accepts undocumented applicants (WASFA)
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• 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

  Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)

  Apply any time

  Guaranteed state grant of up to full public-college tuition for Washington residents from low- and middle-income families; 2026-27 maximum $13,203 at UW.

  • What it takes: FAFSA only
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, adults going back to school, transfer students
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: no citizenship requirement — Washington residents of any immigration status may qualify (undocumented students apply with the WASFA)
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• 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)

  Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)

  Apply any time

  Early commitment of state aid: low-income students who enroll in 7th-9th grade and meet the requirements get public-college tuition covered (with WA Grant), or an equivalent at approved private schools.

  • What it takes: FAFSA only
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
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• Opportunity Grant

  tuition and fees for up to 45 credits, plus up to $1,000 for books and supplies

  Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)

  Apply any time

  Tuition and fees for up to 45 credits plus up to $1,000 for books for low-income students in high-wage, high-demand certificate programs at Washington community and technical colleges.

  • What it takes: FAFSA + state application
  • For undergrads, trade school students, adults going back to school
  • Needs a 2+ GPA
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: WASFA accepted (undocumented students eligible as Washington residents)
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• 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

  Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) — state public-private partnership

  Opens later

  Scholarship of up to $7,500 a year plus mentoring for low- and middle-income Washington students earning bachelor's degrees in STEM and health care.

  • What it takes: state application + essay + transcript + FAFSA
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, transfer students
  • Needs a 2.75+ GPA
  • For STEM, health care students
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: no citizenship requirement — WSOS accepts undocumented applicants (WASFA)
  • Usual timing: annual; opens mid-January, closes late February (2027: Jan 13 - Feb 25, 9 p.m. PST); FAFSA/WASFA by the same date
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For specific students

Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each card says who qualifies.

• Passport to Careers (Passport to College Promise Scholarship and Passport to Apprenticeship Opportunities)

  up to $2,000 per academic year (Passport to College, 2026-27 maximum); apprenticeship pathway covers program costs

  Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)

  Apply any time

  Up to $2,000 a year plus campus support for former foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth in college, apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship.

  • Who it's for: former foster youth (state, tribal or federal unaccompanied refugee minor foster care after age 13) or unaccompanied homeless youth
  • What it takes: FAFSA + state application
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: US citizen, eligible noncitizen or DACA; others may qualify with a WA high school diploma/GED, 3+ years' WA residence before it, and an affidavit
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• Tuition Waiver for Children and Surviving Spouses of Fallen or Disabled Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, State Patrol Officers and Highway Workers

  all tuition and services & activities fees at Washington public colleges and universities

  Washington public colleges and universities (state-mandated, RCW 28B.15.380 / 28B.15.520)

  Apply any time

  Free tuition and services-and-activities fees at Washington public colleges for children and surviving spouses of Washington police, firefighters, state troopers or highway workers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty.

  • Who it's for: child or surviving spouse of a Washington law enforcement officer, firefighter, State Patrol officer or highway worker who died or was totally disabled in the line of duty
  • What it takes: state application
  • For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, grad students
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• Tuition Waiver for Dependents of Totally Disabled, POW/MIA or Deceased Veterans and National Guard Members

  all tuition and fees at Washington public colleges (up to 250 quarter credits) plus a $500/yr book stipend if funded

  Washington public colleges and universities (state-mandated, RCW 28B.15.621)

  Apply any time

  Free tuition and fees (up to 250 quarter credits) plus a $500/yr book stipend at Washington public colleges for children and spouses of veterans or Guard members who died, were 100% disabled, or are POW/MIA from active federal service.

  • Who it's for: child (age 17-26), spouse or domestic partner of an eligible veteran/National Guard member who died, was 100% disabled, or is POW/MIA from active federal service
  • What it takes: state application
  • For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
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• Washington Tuition Waiver for Eligible Veterans and National Guard Members

  all or a portion of tuition and fees, set by each college

  Washington public colleges and universities (permissive, RCW 28B.15.621)

  Apply any time

  Washington public colleges may waive all or part of tuition and fees for eligible veterans and National Guard members; each school sets its own program.

  • Who it's for: eligible veteran or National Guard member (Washington domiciliary, qualifying active federal service, honorable discharge)
  • What it takes: state application
  • For undergrads, grad students, trade school students, adults going back to school
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• Worker Retraining Program

  tuition assistance, books and fees (amount varies by college)

  Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)

  Apply any time

  Tuition, books and fees help at Washington community and technical colleges for unemployed, recently laid-off or at-risk workers retraining for a new job.

  • Who it's for: unemployed or dislocated worker
  • What it takes: state application
  • For adults going back to school, trade school students
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• American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES)

  about $500 to $3,000 per year

  Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)

  Opens later

  $500-$3,000 scholarship for students with close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe or community in Washington who will use their education to benefit it.

  • Who it's for: close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe or community in Washington
  • What it takes: state application + FAFSA + essay + recommendation + transcript
  • For undergrads, grad students
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Usual timing: annual; application opens in December, closes about early March (2026-27 deadline was March 2, 2026); 2027-28 application available December 2026
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