Budget crisis might affect WAVE
The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE ) application process is proceeding as scheduled--even though the Governor and Legislature are considering suspending the operation of the program for one year as a way to help balance the state budget.
Since we will not know the final outcome of the budget process any sooner than late March, we have decided to proceed with the application process--but applicants should know that there is a possibility there will be no scholarships issued this year.
To be considered for this year's review, students must submit applications to their school's WAVE coordinator by February 5, 2010. In turn, applications approved by school districts and colleges must be mailed (postmarked) to the Workforce Board by February 19, 2010. If WAVE is funded, award winners will be notified in mid-April.
The Award
WAVE awards pay undergraduate educational tuition for two years (six quarters or four semesters) at an accredited public or private college or university, or licensed vocational school. Students are reimbursed up to the amount of the highest tuition charged by a public university in the state. If tuition is paid for through other means, the WAVE funds can be used to pay for other valid educational expenses, such as books, supplies, room, board, or transportation. The grant is based on undergraduate study only. The student must maintain a term grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 to continue using the award.
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2009 Poster Contest Winner
Poster design by South Kitsap High School graphic arts students Irene Jones and Kyle Kemper See 2010 WAVE poster contest rules!
Selection
Three WAVE recipients (two from high schools/skills centers and one from community/technical colleges) are chosen from each legislative district by a selection committee. Each high school and skills center may submit an application for at least one student and as many as four students, depending on the total number of graduating vocational program completers. The number of applicants submitted from community and technical colleges is determined by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
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