Washington College Bound Scholarship

Overview

This four-year scholarship covers the cost of college tuition, fees, and a $500 stipend for books for low-income students who sign a pledge in 7th, 8th, or 9th* grade, promising to graduate from high school and demonstrate good citizenship.

The College Bound Scholarship provides hope and incentive for students and families who otherwise might not consider college as an option because of its cost.

*9th graders (students who were 8th graders during the 2007-08 school year) have until June 30, 2009 to sign up. This is a one-time exception.

Reason for the Program

Far too few students from low-income families participate and succeed in postsecondary education in Washington, which ranks 32nd nationally in this category.

At the same time, this group represents the most rapidly growing segment of K-12 students.  Up to 33 percent of the 2018 high school graduating class will be under-represented students of color or those from low-income families. The College Bound Scholarship aims to rectify this situation.

For additional information see: Fact Sheet

Program Materials

To order program materials free of charge,
call 1-888-535-0747. Materials include:

• Brochures
• Posters
• Application and Q & A

Some of the program materials are available in other languages.

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's College Bound staff

E-mail: Collegebound@hecb.wa.gov

Phone: 1-888-535-0747

College Bound in the news . . .

“Tacoma is College Bound” sign-up event March 7

*9th graders get another year to sign up for College Bound Scholarship 

New scholarship helping young students count on college (April 2008) Op Ed by Ann Daley