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WWIN Star Scholarship
Offered by Washington Women In Need (WWIN)
Reviewed by Lisa FreedlandLast updated Mar 22, 2024
Scholarship Overview
Are you a female Washington resident who been admitted into or are already enrolled at a college or university approved by the Washington College Grant for the upcoming school year? Further, are/will you be working to attain a postsecondary credential up to their first Bachelor’s degree? If so, the WWIN Star Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 each to multiple female Washington state residents who have been admitted into or are already enrolled at a college or university approved by the Washington College Grant (a full list of eligible schools can be found under “Eligibility Information”). The scholarships can be renewed for up to four years for a total of $20,000 over one’s undergraduate career.
If you’re a female Washingtonian who’s passionate about their postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.
About Washington Women In Need (WWIN)
WWIN provides scholarships and supports to help Washington women facing barriers to opportunity succeed in college and careers so they, their families, and communities can thrive.
Eligibility information
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
High School Seniors & College Students
U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA
2.0
Women
Washington
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE (THE), WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY, BASTYR UNIVERSITY, CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE, CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS, GONZAGA UNIVERSITY, HERITAGE UNIVERSITY, NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, ST MARTIN'S UNIVERSITY, SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, SEATTLE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND, WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY, WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY, WHITMAN COLLEGE, WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY, DIGIPEN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, NORTHWEST COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN, SEATTLE FILM INSTITUTE, BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE, BELLEVUE COLLEGE, BELLINGHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE, BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CASCADIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CENTRALIA COLLEGE, CLARK COLLEGE, CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE, COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE, EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE, GREEN RIVER COLLEGE, HIGHLINE COLLEGE, LAKE WASHINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE, LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE, NORTH SEATTLE COLLEGE, OLYMPIC COLLEGE, PENINSULA COLLEGE, PIERCE COLLEGE, RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE, SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE, SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE, WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE, YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE, NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE, PERRY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, DIVERS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, EVERGREEN BEAUTY AND BARBER COLLEGE, INTERNATIONAL AIR & HOSPITALITY ACADEMY, PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL RICHLAND, PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL SPOKANE, STYLEMASTERS COLLEGE OF HAIR DESIGN
Applicants must (1) live in Washington state currently and have for at least the past 12 months and (2) be 18 years old by September 1st of the current year.
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Application information
In addition to submitting the below application materials, interested students must submit either the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) listed below or the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) and have received their Student Aid Report (SAR) for the upcoming school year. Applicants must also submit a Valid Washington State Driver’s License or Washington State ID Card, Social Security Card or Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), and their most recent tax return (IRS Form 1040) or Verification of Non-filing Letter.
Proof of enrollment
Academic transcript
FAFSA
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