Washington Award for Vocational Excellence - WAVE

The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) program recognizes and rewards students who excel in career and technical education. The state Legislature created the award in 1984. Since then, more than 3,000 students have received assistance in paying their college tuition, boosting their ability to reach education and career goals.

The Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (Workforce Board) administers the award each year. The Workforce Board also oversees the annual WAVE poster contest, giving student artists the chance to promote the award, and showcase their talents.

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. View the 2009 AWARD WINNERS.

Eligibility

A student is eligible to apply for the WAVE award if currently a state resident enrolled in a Washington state high school, skills center, or public community or technical college, and by June 30, 2010, will:

1. 1) graduate from high school having completed a minimum of 360 hours in a single, approved vocational program; or
2. 2) be enrolled in a public community or technical college and complete at least one year (minimum of 360 hours) in an approved vocational program; and
3. 3) not have been a previous WAVE recipient

Scholarship applications and additional information may be downloaded after December 10, 2009 from the WTECB website at http://www.wtb.wa.gov/WAVEWebpagenew.asp

 

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Community College Consortia to Educate Health Information Technology Professionals in Health Care
Grant/Contract

Funding to rapidly create health information technology (HIT) academic programs at community colleges and to expand existing programs.

Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: January 22, 2010; Letter of Intent: January 6, 2010
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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PAEA Student Writing Competition
Award (monetary)

The PAEA Student Writing Competition is a writing contest on topics related to clinical medicine, geared specifically to recognize papers authored by PA students.

Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: February 15, 2010
Sponsor: Physician Assistant Education Association

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Summer Medical and Dental Education Program
Educational opportunity

A free six-week summer academic enrichment program that offers freshman and sophomore college students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation.

Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
Sponsors: American Dental Education Association, Association of American Medical Colleges, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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Promise of Nursing Regional Faculty Fellowship - NOW AVAILABLE

The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association (FNSNA) is pleased to announce that the application for the Promise of Nursing Regional Faculty Fellowship is now available.

If you are a licensed registered nurse and are looking to pursue a prestigious career in nursing education, then take advantage of this unique scholarship opportunity.

Awards range from $1,000 to $7,500. Funding can be used to pay tuition, academic fees, and books for the Fall 2010, Spring 2011, and Summer 2011 semesters only. Eligibility criteria include but are not limited to the following:

1. Documented academic excellence;
2. Financial need;
3. Commitment to the nurse educator role and a plan to serve in this capacity upon completion of the program.

RNs who are committed to the nurse educator role can easily download an application here.

Completed applications must be received by Friday, March 5, 2010. Winners will be notified in May. Only winners will be notified.

If you require any further information feel free to contact the FNSNA at (718) 210 - 0705 or via email at nsna@nsna.org attn: Jasmine.

 

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Project H.O.P.E.

Health.Occupations.Preparatory.Experience

In response to the State Board of Health, the Department of Health established a program to provide high school students from communities underrepresented in the health care professions the opportunity to work in a health career. Project H.O.P.E. interns have the chance to see if a health career is good choice for them. They can develop relationships with health care providers and see what educational and training resources and support are necessary to reach their career goals.

Project H.O.P.E. provides high school students four to six week, paid internships at local health care facilities. Interns work under the supervision of staff from hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and social service organizations. In addition to working regular, 20 hour per week shifts, Project H.O.P.E. interns are required to maintain a daily journal of their experiences. Project H.O.P.E. interns gain valuable insight in a professional work environment as well as an introduction to health care careers.

2009 Application and Flyer

Application packets are due to Western Washington AHEC on March 27, 2009. Please make sure that all pages are filled out, and that both the student and the parent/guardian have signed the application, if applicable. Transcripts and personal references may be sent under separate cover; the student's essays and advisor form should accompany the application.

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College Bound Scholarship

The College Bound Scholarship provides hope and incentive for students and families who otherwise might not consider college as an option because of its cost.

The amount of the scholarship will be based on tuition rates at Washington public colleges and universities and will cover the amount of tuition and fees (plus $500 for books) not covered by other state financial aid awards.

Low-income 7th and 8th grade students who sign a pledge by June 30 of their 8th grade year are eligible. Students promise to graduate from high school, demonstrate good citizenship, and seek admission to a college or university. Family income will be re-checked and college admission confirmed after the student graduates from high school.  more

 

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Health Professional Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program