Washington Scholars

Washington Scholars recognizes the accomplishments of three high school students from each of the state's 49 legislative districts. Students can use the grants at any public or independent college or university in Washington.

High school principals nominate the top 1 percent of their graduating class on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, and community service. A committee, composed of high school principals and college admissions staff, makes the final selection.

Washington Scholars nomination materials are distributed annually, in late November, to in-state public and private high schools with a graduating senior class. Resulting candidate applications are due back to the HECB the following January, postmarked no later than the Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Day holiday. It is recommended that high schools mail their applications certified with a return receipt, by FedEx or United Parcel Service to ensure a mechanism for tracking delivery to the HECB.

The selection committee meets in February to score the applications; award recipients are announced in mid-March.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Washington state resident
• Be graduating from a Washington public or private
  high school in the current award year
• Be enrolled at an eligible college or university following high school graduation
• Not be pursuing a postsecondary degree in theology

Award

Students can receive scholarships equal to up to four years of full-time resident undergraduate tuition and fees.

How to Apply

Contact your high school principal or guidance counselor.

For more information

Email: Washington Scholars Program
Phone: 360-753-7843

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