Washington Scholars Award

 

Students and Parents: For information about eligibility and how to apply for financial aid programs, go to: Paying for College.

Program Administration

The Washington Scholars program recognizes the accomplishments of four high school seniors from each of the state’s 49 legislative districts. Eligible Scholars receive state scholarships for up to four years. The scholarships can be used at any Washington public or private college or university.

Because of reduced state revenues, the state’s biennial budget does not include monetary awards for new Washington Scholars selected in 2011 and 2012. Scholars selected in earlier years will continue to receive the monetary benefit.

The Washington Scholars program is intended to honor the achievements of some of our state’s most exemplary high school students, even in years when budgetary constraints preclude financial awards.

WA Scholars Nomination Information for High School Principals

 

The 2011 Legislature made the following changes in the financial award portion of the Washington Scholars program:

  • The monetary benefit for Washington Scholars selected in spring 2010 or earlier will be prorated at 90 percent of the base increase authorized in the state budget for public tuition and services and activity fees for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years.
  • In 2011, public higher education institutions received new tuition-setting authority that allows each institution to raise tuition to levels higher than those assumed in the 2011-13 state operating budget. However, annual Washington Scholars scholarship value adjustments will not reflect any increases that exceed the assumed budget increases. 
  • Washington Scholars honorees selected in spring 2011 and spring 2012 will not be offered monetary scholarships. However, these Scholars will continue to be recognized and honored for their achievements in non-monetary ways.
     

2012 Washington Scholars Directory

 

2011-12 Maximum Awards
Vary by Type of Institution

For Washington Scholars selected in spring 2010 or earlier who have remaining eligibility.

University of Washington

$8,799

Washington State University

$8,898

 4-Year Private, Quarter-Based

$8,898

4-Year Private, Semester-Based

$8,898

Central Washington University

$6,345

Eastern Washington University

$6,021

The Evergreen State College 

$6,219

Western Washington University 

$6,276

Public Community Colleges
(15 credit max. may vary by school)

Up to $3,188

Public Technical Colleges
(15 credit max. may vary by school)

Up to $3,719

 

State Laws and Rules

State Statute - 28A.600 (100-150)
State Statute - 28B.76.660
State Statute - 28B.76.665
State Rules and Regulations – WAC 250-66
 

For payment information contact:
Email: Ann M. Voyles
Phone: 360-753-7843

For other program information contact:
Email: Julie Japhet
Phone: 360-753-7840