GET Ready for Math and Science Conditional Scholarship

Beginning with the class of 2010, low- and middle-income high school students with top math and science test scores may be eligible for the GET Ready for Math and Science Conditional Scholarship. This is a four-year scholarship equal to the cost of tuition at the University of Washington.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Score a 4 on the math or science section of the high school WASL - or score above the 95th percentile on the math section of the SAT or ACT.

• Have a family income at or below 125% of the state median family income at the time of application. (Example: A family of four earning $97,095 or less, would be eligible to apply in fall 2009.)

• Be a Washington state resident.

• Agree to earn a bachelor's degree in a qualified math or science program at an eligible Washington college or university. Examples of educational programs.
• Agree to work full-time in a math or science occupation in Washington for at least three years after college graduation. Examples of occupations.

Award

You can use your scholarship at any eligible public or private two-year or four-year college or university in Washington.  The scholarship award cannot exceed resident undergraduate tuition and required state fees at the University of Washington.

How to Apply

You may apply if you are a high school senior - graduating spring 2010, and entering a college or university in fall 2010, and meet the eligibility requirements. 

The online scholarship application will be available October 15, 2009.  The application deadline will be January 8, 2010.  Applicants will be notified by March 31, 2010.

If you would like to be notified when the application is available online, please call or email: College Success Foundation and provide your name, email address, and phone number.

The GET Ready for Math and Science Conditional Scholarship program is a partnership of the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the College Success Foundation. 

Frequently Asked Questions »

For more information please contact:

College Success Foundation

Email: getready@collegesuccessfoundation.org

Phone: 1-877-655-4097 (toll-free)

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