WAVE: Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)

Scholarship · Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) / Washington Workforce Board

WAVE: Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE). Up to $3,900. Closed. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) / Washington Workforce Board
Official link: https://wsac.wa.gov/WAVE (wsac.wa.gov)
Amount: Up to $3,900. Historically up to approximately $3,900 per year for up to two years (not exceeding tuition). Program suspended: future WAVE scholarships suspended due to state budget challenges; 2025 awards continue to be funded; no application window for new students in 2026 (WSAC WAVE).
Status: Closed. The official source says this program has ended.
Deadline: No application window for new students in 2026; 2025 scholarships continue to be funded (official wsac.wa.gov/WAVE — future WAVE scholarships suspended due to state budget challenges)
Who can apply: Students in Washington
Last checked: October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-23

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States on file: Washington

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Source: Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) / Washington Workforce Board (official URL on file)

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-15

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WAVE recognized outstanding CTE students with awards up to ~$3,900/year for up to two years. WSAC: future WAVE scholarships suspended; no 2026 application window for new students. Official: wsac.wa.gov/WAVE. Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE / WSAC): historically recognized CTE students. Official wsac.wa.gov/WAVE (checked 2026-09-15): no application window for new students in 2026; 2025 scholarships continue to be funded. Future WAVE scholarships suspended due to state budget challenges.

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Who can apply

Students in Washington

How to apply

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Who sponsors Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)?

Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) / Washington Workforce Board. Official page: https://wsac.wa.gov/WAVE

What is the amount for Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)?

Up to $3,900. Historically up to approximately $3,900 per year for up to two years (not exceeding tuition). Program suspended: future WAVE scholarships suspended due to state budget challenges; 2025 awards continue to be funded; no application window for new students in 2026 (WSAC WAVE). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)?

What is the status of Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)?

Closed. The official source says this program has ended.

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