If you're a student at a  Washington  high school, skill center, community college, or technical college and have notable achievements in vocational-technical education, your school may nominate you for this award.  Each year three vocational students from each legislative district receive the award. 

Award Amounts 

• Value of the award depends on annual funding and the number of eligible students, but may not exceed your actual tuition and fees, or the annual undergraduate tuition and fees at public research universities. 
• The grant can be received for up to two academic years (four semesters or six quarters).

Eligibility

     You must be:

• Nominated by your school for this award 

Criteria for Selection 

• Occupational proficiency 
• Vocational student leadership 
• Community activities 
• Work experience  
• Various other factors  

Timetable 

• The application form and information package are available from the school's vocational administrator, WAVE Coordinator, or counselor. Applications are due in February. 
• See http://www.wtb.wa.gov/WAVEWebpagenew.asp for details or contact them at: Workforce Training and Education Board, 360-753-5680.