Washington College Bound Scholarship

Overview

This four-year scholarship covers the cost of college tuition, fees and books for low-income students who sign a pledge in 7th or 8th grade promising to graduate from high school and demonstrate good citizenship.

This program provides hope and incentive for students and families who otherwise might not consider college as an option because of its cost.

Reason for the Program

To motivate and prepare these students to participate and succeed in postsecondary education. Washington ranks 32nd nationally in the percentage of low-income students who participate in higher education. These students will represent 33 percent of the high school graduating class within 10 years.

This is occurring at a time when the state’s need for highly educated and highly skilled workers is growing rapidly.  Without intervention, 72 percent of the 28,000 low-income seventh graders are unlikely to enroll or even aspire to attend college.

Eligibility & Application Process

To apply for the program or to get more information on promoting this program in your school or district go to: www.hecb.wa.gov/collegebound.

Contact the HECB College Bound staff at

Email: College Bound

Phone: 1-888-535-0747