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WAVE - Washington Award for Vocational Excellence

The WAVE program honors three vocational students from each of the 49 state legislative districts, for outstanding achievement in vocational/technical education.

High schools, skills centers, and community and technical colleges nominate students based on occupational proficiency, leadership, community activities, work experience, and other qualities. A committee, representing business, labor, education, the Legislature and citizens, makes the final selection.

Students can use the grants at public two-year and four-year colleges and universities and accredited private colleges, universities and vocational schools in Washington.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled in a Washington state high school, skills center, or public community or technical college at the time of application.
  • Graduate from high school with a minimum of 360 hours in a single, approved vocational program or be enrolled in a public community or technical college and have completed at least one year in an approved vocational program by June 30 of the award year.
  • Not have received a previous WAVE scholarship.
  • Not be pursuing a degree in theology.

Award

Students receive grants equal to up to two years of undergraduate resident tuition and fees.

2009-10 Maximum awards
vary by type of institution
Washington State University
$7,600
Independent Colleges/Universities
$7,600
University of Washington
$7,464
Central Washington University
$5,514
Eastern Washington University
$5,340
The Evergreen State College
$5,413
Western Washington University
$5,397
Private Career Colleges
$7,600

Community Colleges

(15 credit average varies by school)

up to
$2,925

Public Technical Colleges

(15 credit average varies by school)

up to
$2,925-$3,288

 

How to Apply

Please contact your school vocational administrator,
WAVE coordinator, or counselor for a nomination form.

For more information, contact:
Washington Award for Vocational Excellence Program
Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Phone: 360.753.5680 or 360.753.5677
Email: janderson@wtb.wa.gov or tcolbert@wtb.wa.gov

 

 

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