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    Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)

    Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) · State program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Apply on the official site (opens the official site in a new tab)

    Award

    Up to $3,900

    up to approximately $3,900 per year

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE), administered by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), recognizes students demonstrating outstanding performance in career and technical education programs. The program is designed for graduating high school seniors as well as community and technical college students in Washington.

    This renewable award covers educational costs, with funding amounts varying based on the recipient's specific college, credit load, and other financial aid. Recipients can receive up to approximately $3,900 per year, though the award cannot exceed the cost of tuition.

    To help secure additional financial aid and coordinate funding, applicants are highly encouraged to complete either the FAFSA or the state-specific WASFA application for their enrollment year. The scholarship is processed directly through eligible institutions. Because program availability can change due to state budget adjustments, applicants should check the official page for current dates and deadlines.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Washington
    • High school student or Undergraduate
    • 12th grade or College 1st year or College 2nd year
    • Usable at: 2-year college, 4-year college, technical or trade school, public college, private college
    • Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or community and technical college students demonstrating outstanding performance in career and technical education programs.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Up to $3,900
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    Yes, in later years if you stay eligible
    Merit-based
    Yes
    Need-based
    No
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Apply through the Washington Workforce Board website, which administers the application process.
    2. Applicants are also highly encouraged to submit a FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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