Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) · Tuition + books at WA institutions (up to ~$13,280 at UW) · Verify deadline
Who qualifies
WA student in 7th-9th grade
Income-eligible for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch in 7th/8th/9th grade, OR in state foster care
Sign College Bound Pledge by June 30 of 8th grade
Graduate from WA high school with cumulative 2.0+ GPA
File FAFSA/WASFA
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: wa student in 7th-9th grade; income-eligible for free/reduced-price lunch in 7th/8th/9th grade, or in state foster care; sign college bound pledge by june 30 of 8th grade. Because it targets Any, tie your application to that field with specifics. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.