Scholarship Application Process
Instructions
Upon downloading the Scholarship Application or the Renewal Application you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader or another PDF reader installed to access the application.
You will also need to include the following materials with your application:
- Official copies of high school transcript of grades and college/technical
school transcripts (if attended) - Financial aid printout from college or technical school (if applicable)
- Letter of recommendation (optional but recommended)
- Authorization to verify entitlement to Labor & Industries benefits.
Please return the completed application, a copy of your FAFSA, and other requested documentation to:
Kids’ Chance of Washington, Inc.
P.O. Box 185
Olympia, WA 98507-0185
Or by email at info@KidsChanceWA.org
Questions? Please email info@KidsChanceWA.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Any child or spouse of a Washington worker who is permanently or catastrophically injured or deceased while on the job.
What are the criteria for Scholarships?
Scholarships are based upon eligibility as defined above, financial need, and meeting the requirements outlined in the application.
What Can Scholarship Be Used for?
Scholarships may be used for tuition, books, fees, room and general living expenses. Scholarships are paid directly to the school where the student is enrolled full-time. Aid may be available for costs associated with an approved apprenticeship program.
Which Schools Qualify?
Scholarship recipients can attend any accredited university, community, technical or vocational college.
How Can You Help?
Kids’ Chance Washington is a volunteer organization, and your help is critical to our success. Monetary donations from people like you make our work possible. Please consider giving to this important program at Support Kids’ Chance.
Scholarship Details
Schools that qualify are any accredited university, community, technical or vocational college.
Money is also available for costs associated with Running Start programs also subject to need.
Annual award amounts are based on available resources and need. The amount may range from $500 to $6,000 per year.
The need for scholarships is based on the FAFSA or WASFA, whichever is applicable.
It is required that this be completed and submitted for consideration.
Since 2001 Kids’ Chance of Washington has awarded over over $718,125.00 for 176 scholarships and school-related money.
Running Start Application
Kids’ Chance of Washington has established a fund to help eligible high school students with expenses associated with Running Start. The criteria is further explained in the Running Start Grant Application.