Scholarships

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) supports Washington students on their path to high-demand careers in occupations. WSOS offers several pathways to high-demand careers in Washington state.

• Career & Technical Scholarship: For Opportunity Scholars who intend to earn their certificate, apprenticeship, or associate degree. CTS provides up to $1,500 per quarter for apprenticeship, certificate, or associate degree programs in STEM, health care, and the trades. Search the eligible CTS programs offered at Highline. Enter Highline in the search box to view program options.
• Baccalaureate Scholarship: For Opportunity Scholars who intend to earn their bachelor’s degree — including those who want to transfer or receive their bachelor’s degree from a community college. The Baccalaureate Scholarship (BaS) provides up to $22,500 in scholarship funding to students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in high-demand STEM and health care majors in Washington state. See if your major is eligible.

College Bound Commitment Scholarship

The College Bound Commitment is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who enroll in middle school and meet the pledge requirements. The College Bound Commitment covers the cost of tuition at public college rates, some fees, and a small book allowance. 

Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth

The Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth is a scholarship program that helps young people from foster care continue their education and earn a college degree.

Passport to Careers

The Passport to Careers program helps Washington students who have been in various types of foster care or who have experienced unaccompanied homelessness to prepare for careers. The Passport to College Promise Scholarship pathway can give you a scholarship that helps with the cost of earning a college certificate or degree (tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation, and some personal expenses), support services from college staff, and priority consideration for the Washington College Grant and Washington State Work Study programs.

Highline Achievement Scholarship

This scholarship was established to acknowledge outstanding academic achievements and promote continued excellence in future education. Fifteen individuals will be awarded a tuition waiver of 15 credits, provided they are enrolled in at least 12 credits to be eligible. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The scholarship is available every quarter.

• Athletic Scholarships: Contact the Highline College Athletics Department for more information.
• Departmental Scholarships: Contact your program department to learn about any departmental scholarships.

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