WSEA Vocational Grant
Washington State Elks Association · Free to apply
Award
Tuition help
Tuition, fees, books, and supplies · One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- February 5, 2027
- closes in 85 days
- Essay
- Yes
- about 250 words
- Recommendations
- 1
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- No
- Time to apply
- ~3.5 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the WSEA Vocational Grant, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Washington
- Open to high school seniors
- Open to U.S. citizens
To apply
- An essay, about 250 words.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- Must be receiving a high school diploma or GED certificate during the current program year.
- Must plan to attend an eligible vocational or technical program at a community college or technical school located in Washington State.
- The course of study must prepare for a vocation/trade rather than a four-year professional degree (LPN nursing is eligible, but RN is not).
Good to know
- Deadline is stated as the first Friday in February; the date February 5, 2027 was calculated for the next cycle.
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Open only to U.S. citizens
Requires WA residency
For high school seniors
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About the scholarship
The Washington State Elks Association awards grants to graduating high school and GED students pursuing vocational or technical courses at community colleges or technical schools in Washington. Awards pay directly toward tuition, fees, books, and supplies, and are judged on merit, community service, activities, and endorsements. Four state recipients are selected annually.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Complete the online application form on the Washington State Elks Association website.
- 2Upload a single PDF containing a 250-word applicant statement, a 250-word parent/guardian statement, employment history, community service records, and extracurricular activities.
- 3Upload required letters of recommendation in PDF format (or have recommenders submit them directly online).
- 4Submit the application no later than the first Friday in February.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~3.5 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 5, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 5 each year.
- Applications close
- February 5, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the WSEA Vocational Grant
How much is the WSEA Vocational Grant worth?
The WSEA Vocational Grant awards tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
When is the WSEA Vocational Grant deadline?
The current deadline is February 5, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 5 each year.
Who is eligible for the WSEA Vocational Grant?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Washington; Open to high school seniors; Open to U.S. citizens.
Does the WSEA Vocational Grant require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 250 words and 1 recommendation. Expect to spend about 3.5 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the WSEA Vocational Grant?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Washington residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 3.5 hrs of work.
Is the WSEA Vocational Grant free to apply?
Yes. The WSEA Vocational Grant is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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