Kids' Chance of Washington Scholarship
Offered by Kids' Chance of Washington
About This Scholarship
Kids' Chance of Washington is one of the few affiliates in the national Kids' Chance network that extends eligibility beyond children: both the child and the spouse of a Washington worker who was permanently or catastrophically injured, or who died on the job, can apply. Awards range from $500 to $6,000 per year based on need and available funds, and the organization also helps cover Running Start costs for eligible Washington high school students.
The worker's injury or death must meet Washington Department of Labor and Industries criteria for total permanent disability or a workplace fatality. Applications are due June 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the winter or spring semester each year. Unlike most affiliates, Washington still runs a downloadable application: applicants complete a PDF and return it by mail or email along with transcripts, a FAFSA copy, a financial aid printout if available, and a signed authorization allowing the organization to verify Labor and Industries benefits.
Since 2001 the organization has awarded more than $718,000 across 176 scholarships and school-related grants. A renewal application lets prior recipients seek continued support, and a recommendation letter - optional but encouraged - can strengthen a file in a program where awards are sized to each family's situation.
Eligibility
- Child or spouse of a Washington worker who is permanently or catastrophically injured, or who died, as the result of a workplace injury or condition
- The worker's claim must meet Washington Department of Labor and Industries criteria (total permanent disability or fatality)
- Demonstrated financial need for post-secondary education
- Signed authorization allowing verification of Labor and Industries benefits
How To Apply
- Download the scholarship application PDF from the scholarships page at kidschancewa.org
- Gather official high school transcripts, college or technical school transcripts if applicable, a financial aid printout, a copy of your FAFSA, and the signed benefits-verification authorization (a recommendation letter is optional but recommended)
- Return the completed packet by mail to Kids' Chance of Washington, P.O. Box 185, Olympia, WA 98507-0185, or by email to [email protected]
- Submit by June 1 for the fall semester or November 1 for the winter or spring semester
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for a Kids' Chance of Washington scholarship?
Any child or spouse of a Washington worker who was permanently or catastrophically injured on the job or who died from a workplace injury, where the claim meets Department of Labor and Industries criteria. Spouse eligibility is unusual within the Kids' Chance network.
How much does the scholarship pay?
Awards range from $500 to $6,000 per year, sized to each applicant's financial need and the organization's available resources. Running Start costs can also be covered.
When are applications due?
June 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the winter or spring semester each year. Applications are submitted by mail or email using the PDF form on the organization's website.