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From WSOS: A chance for students for a $1500 per term scholarship! Applications due June 4!

Dear Educators, 

COVID-19 has impacted our communities, schools, and students in ways we have yet to fully comprehend. Accessing financial aid to re-skill for our future economy is critical for many Washingtonians and is possible through WSOS scholarship pathways. We are currently at the mid-point of our Fall 2020 Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) application cycle.

 

WSOS has received far fewer applications over last year and are enthusiastic to enroll 225 new CTS Scholars this June. Can we count on you to promote our offering? Below you will find content we hope will help you promote CTS:


What:

Apply now for the Career and Technical Scholarship provided by the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship program! The Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) provides Washington state residents with $1,500 per quarter towards an eligible associate degree, certificate or apprenticeship in a trade, STEM or health care field. Funding can be used at any Washington state community or technical college and can be used to cover tuition, fees and other costs of attendance such as housing, transportation, food and more. Visit www.waopportunityscholarship.org to learn more!


When:

Complete the short online CTS application between April 6 and June 4, 2020.


Who:

High school seniors or matriculated students who earned their diploma or GED in the state of Washington. Explore eligibility criteria through the CTS website.


Amount:

Receive up to $1,500 each quarter for the duration of their associate degree, certificate or apprenticeship program. These scholarship funds are flexible and can be used to cover tuition, fees and other costs of attendance such as housing, transportation, food and more


Deadline:

Midnight, June 4, 2020

 


Suggested email content to send to a potential applicant student:

 

Title: Don't miss out on up to $1,500 per term in scholarship dollars! Explore the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Career and Technical Scholarship!

 

Dear [STUDENT NAME],

 

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) is for those pursuing a certificate, apprenticeship or associate degree and who intend to begin work in their field of study immediately after earning their credential.

 

We encourage you to visit the WSOS website to learn more and submit a short application form. These scholarship funds are flexible and can be used to cover tuition, fees and other costs of attendance such as housing, transportation, food and more.

 

Don't wait! The application deadline for CTS is June 4, 2020 at 11:59 pm. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact awards@waopportunityscholarship.org.

 

Best of luck in all your educational endeavors.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME]

 

Additionally, you can easily access content and images from our promotional toolkit.

 

Washington communities need financial assistance now more than ever. In advance, thank you for your help is letting students know that the CTS application is short, the gain is long.

 

Thank you for your assistance.

 

Best,

Theresa

 

THERESA BRITSCHGI, MS

Recruitment Director

Pronouns: she/her/hers

206.660.4072

 

 

1414 31st. Ave S., Ste. 302, Seattle, WA 98144 | waopportunityscholarship.org

 

Our Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) is now open! Washington state residents can receive $1,500 per quarter towards an associate degree, certificate or apprenticeship in a trade, STEM or health care field. Applications are due by June 4. Click here to learn more about CTS and our new Rural Jobs initiative, which will support students from rural communities.

 

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