Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)

The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence honors three vocational students from each of the state’s 49 legislative districts, for outstanding achievement in vocational-technical education. Recipients receive grants for up to two years of undergraduate resident tuition. Students can use the grants at public two-year and four-year colleges and universities, and accredited independent colleges, universities, and career schools in Washington.

High schools, skills centers, and community and technical colleges nominate students based on occupational proficiency, leadership, community activities, and work experience. A committee, representing business, labor, education, the Legislature, and citizens, makes the final selection. In fiscal year 2007, the program will use $847,000 to help about 295 students.

The Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board jointly administer this program.

State Laws and Rules

State Statute – RCW 28C.04
State Statute - RCW 28B.76.670

To apply, contact:
Diane Donahoo
Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
WAVE Program
Phone: 360.753.0892

For payment information contact:
Ann Voyles-Lee - 360.753.7843
Higher Education Coordinating Board

For other information contact:
Betty Gebhardt - 360.753.7852
Higher Education Coordinating Board
or
Terri Colbert - 360.586.3321
Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board