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Washington State Governor's Scholarship for Foster Youth

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/1/2023
Closes: 11/30/2023

The Washington State Governor's Scholarship for Foster Youth offers financial assistance for college to students who are currently or previously in Washington court-ordered foster care, guardianship, dependency guardianship, federally recognized care, or placed under a dependency tribal order. High school seniors or undergraduate students seeking a professional certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree in Washington are encouraged to apply.

Win up to
$4,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Current or previous in Washington court-ordered foster care, guardianship, dependency guardianship, federally recognized care, or placed under a dependency tribal order
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Resident of Washington
  • Graduating high school senior or undergraduate
  • Seeking a professional certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree at a college in Washington state
  • Planning to attend college in Washington as a fulltime student
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: WA
    Minimum GPA
    2
    Situation
    Foster Child

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