Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth
Opens Oct 1 2024 12:00 AM (PDT)
Deadline Dec 31 2024 11:59 PM (PST)
Description

The Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth is a scholarship program that helps young men and women from foster care continue their education and earn a college degree. The program is supported by Gov. Jay Inslee, The Honorable Chris Gregoire (former governor), The Honorable Gary Locke (former governor), and other former governors in Washington State.

Proceeds from the Governors’ Cup – an annual golf tournament – provide funding for approximately 30-40 new scholars each year who are planning to enroll in a Washington state college or university. Scholarship award amounts range from $2,000 to $4,000 depending on the college of attendance.

Selected students can access the annual scholarship for up to five years to complete undergraduate studies. Students must be enrolled at least part-time and maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to renew the scholarship each year.

Deadline to submit your application: November 30, 2024

Deadline to submit supporting documentation: December 7, 2024

Apply

Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth


The Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth is a scholarship program that helps young men and women from foster care continue their education and earn a college degree. The program is supported by Gov. Jay Inslee, The Honorable Chris Gregoire (former governor), The Honorable Gary Locke (former governor), and other former governors in Washington State.

Proceeds from the Governors’ Cup – an annual golf tournament – provide funding for approximately 30-40 new scholars each year who are planning to enroll in a Washington state college or university. Scholarship award amounts range from $2,000 to $4,000 depending on the college of attendance.

Selected students can access the annual scholarship for up to five years to complete undergraduate studies. Students must be enrolled at least part-time and maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to renew the scholarship each year.

Deadline to submit your application: November 30, 2024

Deadline to submit supporting documentation: December 7, 2024

Apply
Opens
Oct 1 2024 12:00 AM (PDT)
Deadline
Dec 31 2024 11:59 PM (PST)