Education: College / Higher Ed
Washington Passport Scholarship program
About this resource
The Passport to College Promise Scholarship program helps students from foster care prepare for and succeed in college. In the 2013-14 academic year, the program served about 400 students, with a maximum annual award of $4,500.
Through Passport, students receive a scholarship that assists with the cost of attending college (tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation, and some personal expenses), specialized support services from college staff, and priority consideration for the State Need Grant and State Work Study programs.
Eligibility
- Spend at least one year in foster care in Washington State after their 16th birthday.
- Emancipate from care on or after January 1, 2007.
- Enroll at least half-time in an eligible college by their 22nd birthday.
- Maintain Washington residency.
- Not pursue a degree in theology.
- Be working toward earning their first bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or certificate.