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Rural Jobs Initiative

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 9/29/2026
Closes: 10/15/2026

The Rural Jobs Initiative is available to Washington students pursuing certificates, degrees, or industry-recognized credentials, as well as training programs that prepare them for high-demand fields. Washington residents living in a rural county or high school graduates from a school district with fewer than 2,000 students are eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
Requirements
  • Washington resident living in a rural county
  • Attending Bellingham Technical College, Big Bend Community College, Centralia College, Columbia Basin College, Grays Harbor College, Lower Columbia College, Olympic College (Shelton campus only), Peninsula College, Skagit Valley College, Spokane Community College (specified rural campuses), Walla Walla Community College, Wenatchee Valley College, Whatcom Community College, or Yakima Valley College
  • High school graduate from a school district with fewer than 2,000 students
  • Seeking a professional certification or associate degree
  • Studying an industryrecognized credential/training program that prepares students for a high-demand field
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree
    Current Grade
    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
    Current School
    Bellingham Technical College, Big Bend Community College, Centralia College, Columbia Basin College, Grays Harbor College, Lower Columbia College, Olympic College, Peninsula College, Skagit Valley College, Spokane Community College, Walla Walla Community College, Wenatchee Valley College, Whatcom Community College, Yakima Valley College
    Intended Area of Study
    Building and Construction, Finance and Accounting, Nursing, Carpentry, Construction and Heavy Equipment Operation, Welding, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Dental Assisting, Early Childhood Education, Civil Engineering Technician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Radiologic Technician, Fire Science and Fire Fighting, Veterinary Technician and Assistant

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