Kids’ Chance of WashingtonScholarship

This needs-based scholarship is available to spouses or children of injured Washington workers whose injury while at work in Washington State resulted in a permanent inability to return to work (a pension under the claim) or death. Money is available for college undergraduates, technical school students, or other accredited schools.

Scholarship Applications are due June 1st for the fall semester and November 1st for the winter or spring semester of each year for processing. Scholarships may be used for tuition, books, fees, room and board, and general living expenses. Scholarships are paid directly to the school where the student is enrolled full-time.

Annual award amounts are based on available resources and need. The amount may range from $500 to $6,000 per year.


**Kids’ Chance of Washington has established a fund to help eligible high school students with expenses associated with Running Start. The criteria are further explained in the Running Start Grant Application.