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Washington scholarships, grants & apprenticeships

4 scholarships on this site are limited to Washington residents, schools or employers, and the next one to close is Washington State Opportunity Scholarship — Baccalaureate (BaS) on Feb 25, 2027. Washington students can also apply to all 138 open national scholarships.

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State aid: Washington offers Washington College Grant (Up to $13,000 per year), run by Washington Student Achievement Council. Federal Pell Grants stack on top.

Registered apprenticeships in Washington are handled by the Apprenticeship (Washington Department of Labor & Industries) (a state apprenticeship agency); we list 1 training program you can contact directly.

The IRS lists 21 community foundations in Washington with at least $1 million in assets; the largest is The Seattle Foundation in Seattle. Many run local scholarships with one shared application. For hands-on careers, 56 accredited trade programs in Washington appear in federal College Scorecard data.

Scholarships for Washington students (4)

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Washington State Opportunity Scholarship — Baccalaureate (BaS)

Up to $1,500 per quarter or $2,250 per semester for up to 6 years, plus career support · Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) · High school senior / undergraduate

Washington students pursuing an eligible STEM or health care bachelor's degree at an eligible public or private college or university in Washington state.

Application opens Jan 13, 2027; deadline Feb 25, 2027 at 9 p.m. PST; notifications April 21, 2027.
STEMHealthNursing & HealthWA
135 days left

Sidney S. McIntyre, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Full-ride, four-year last-dollar scholarship · Skagit Community Foundation · High school senior

Graduating high school seniors from Skagit County, Washington.

Due March 1, 2027 (applications opened Nov 1, 2026).
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146 days left

Fibre Federal Credit Union Member Scholarships

$2,000 Jim Stacie Memorial Scholarship and six $1,500 scholarships · Fibre Federal Credit Union · High school senior / undergraduate / adult learner

Fibre Federal or TLC members attending any accredited college or university in 2027–28; any field of study. Based on academics, activities, financial circumstances and the application (leadership also counts for the Stacie award).

Applications must be received by 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2027.
WA
180 days left

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship — Career & Technical (CTS)

Up to $1,500 per quarter · Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) · High school senior or adult

Washington students pursuing eligible associate degrees, certificates or apprenticeships in high-demand fields at eligible Washington community or technical colleges.

Fall 2027–28 application opens March 17, 2027 and closes April 15, 2027.

Washington state grants

Washington College Grant
Washington Student Achievement Council

Up to $13,000 per year

Washington residents with income under program limits (full award up to $83,500 for a family of four).

File as early as possible — see official page.

Official page

Washington grants: how to apply and deadlines →

Apprenticeships in Washington

Apprenticeship (Washington Department of Labor & Industries)

State apprenticeship agency. Paid, on-the-job training with a credential at the end.

Search openings on Apprenticeship.gov Full Washington apprenticeship guide →

Community foundations in Washington

The Seattle Foundation
Seattle · $1.4 billion in assets
Scholarships page
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
Vancouver · $402 million in assets
Community Foundation of North Central Washington
Wenatchee · $198 million in assets

All 21 Washington community foundations →

Looking at trade school? Compare 56 accredited trade programs in Washington.

Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships only for Washington residents?

Yes. 4 on this site are limited to Washington, and the next deadline is Feb 25, 2027 (Washington State Opportunity Scholarship — Baccalaureate (BaS)).

What state grants does Washington offer?

Washington College Grant. Most use the FAFSA, so file it early.

Can I apply to national scholarships too?

Yes. All 138 open national scholarships accept students from Washington unless their own rules say otherwise.