WSOS Scholorships available in January
Last year, a record 42 students from Skagit County received $945,000 in STEM-Focused Scholarship Funding through the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS). Each student received a maximum of $22,500 towards their in-state bachelor's degree.
In 2018, WSOS will select 1,850 applicants in Washington to receive new scholarships awards and career-building programs to low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible, high-demand science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health care majors in Washington State. If you are curious, innovative, analytical, and/or resourceful, this is an incredible opportunity to join a community committed to you and the economic development of our state.
The WSOS application will be available through the WSOS website from January 2 through February 28, 2018. Click here to learn more.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for our Skagit students," said Michelle Judson, Skagit STEM Network Director. "The scholarships will enable our students to earn high-demand degrees, providing them with the technical and critical skills needed to thrive in today's jobs and excel in the unknown jobs of tomorrow."
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STEM CAREERS ARE EVERYWHERE!
STEM CAREER RELATED RESOURCES & SCHOLARSHIPS
OTHER RESOURCES
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- www.asme.org
- Nonprofit membership organization that provides engineering scholarships and other educational resources
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
- www.aiaa.org
- Nonprofit membership organization that provides STEM scholarships, networking opportunities, competitive opportunities, and other educational resources
STEM SCHOLARSHIPS
SMART Scholarship Program (https://smart.asee.org)
- Eligibility Requirements
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM-related field
- Able to participate in summer internships at Department of Defense
- Willing to work at Department of Defense after graduation (one year of employment for every one year of receiving award)
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at time of award
- Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Benefits
- Full tuition and education-related fees
- Stipend of $25,000 to $38,000
- Summer research internship opportunities
- Health insurance allowance up to $1,200 per calendar year
- Miscellaneous supplies allowance of $1,000 per academic year
- Mentoring
- Post-graduation employment placement at the Department of Defense
- Sample Application Question
- Please discuss each of the following:
- The factors and experiences that led you to choose your field of study
- Specific challenges or problems in your field that most interest you and why
- Please discuss each of the following:
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Scholarships (http://www.aiaa.org/Scholarshipsandawards)
- Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a current AIAA student member
- Must have completed at least one academic semester of fulltime college work
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.3
- Must be pursuing a science or engineering degree
- Benefits
- Various financial awards ranging from $500 to $5,000
- Sample Application Question
- What are your career objectives, and what is your academic plan to achieve these objectives?
Siemens Competition (https://siemenscompetition.discoveryeducation.com/)
- Eligibility Requirements
- High school student in good standing
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Submit research project on topic in field of mathematics, engineering, or biological or physical sciences
- Benefits
- Financial awards ranging from $1,000 to $100,000
Regeneron Science Talent Search (https://student.societyforscience.org/apply-science-talent-search)
- Eligibility Requirements
- High school senior at school in U.S. or U.S. territory
- High school senior and U.S. citizen at an accredited American or international school overseas
- Submit an independent research project in a STEM-related field
- Benefits
- Financial awards ranging from $2,500 to $250,000
Women Techmakers Scholars Program (https://www.womentechmakers.com/scholars)
- Eligibility Requirements
- Identify as female
- Fulltime student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at a university in the U.S. or Canada
- Studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrate strong academic record
- Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science
- Benefits
- $10,000 financial award
- Invitation to a Google Scholars’ Retreat, which provides opportunities to participate in workshops and network with Google employees and fellow scholars
- Mentorship
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (http://waopportunityscholarship.org/)
- Eligibility Requirements
- Washington state resident
- High school senior or college student with fewer than four semesters of credit
- Received or will receive a diploma or GED from a Washington state high school
- Planning to enroll as fulltime college student
- Pursuing or planning to pursue a high-demand major in STEM or healthcare field
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Maximum family income requirements based on family size
- Benefits
- Financial award of $2,500 to $7,500 per year for one to three years
- Sample Essay Question
- Describe a personal experience that has sparked your interest in a STEM or healthcare degree.
Source: Washington State STEM
Free NW WA Employer Internship & Apprenticeship Roundtable held December 7
Just an amazing afternoon at the Northwest Washington Apprenticeship Roundtable, with more than 60 top business, education, government and community leaders in attendance.
Tremendous discussion about the power of creating a culture of learning and giving all children the opportunity to achieve the American Dream through career connected learning. College is only one path to prepare our children for life and success. Powerful learning how businesses can be creator of talent not consumers of talent.
Check out the results here.
Record 53 Skagit students receive STEM Scholarships
Students from every Skagit school district received up to $1,192,000 in STEM and health care scholarship funding through Washington State Opportunity Scholarship program in 2018. To learn more click here.
Listen to the KSVR FM story on the Washington State Opportunity STEM Scholarship with Michelle Judson Director of Skagit STEM Network and Burlington School District educators Heather Paton and Dalia Rodriguez here.
Exploring Skagit Possibilities
Prior to the viewing of the Skagit STEM Network sponsored documentary "Most Likely to Succeed” at the Lincoln Theatre, a terrific panel discussion with all Superintendents in Skagit County took place.
Click here to check out the awesome conversation that explored education possibilities in Skagit.
Thanks to the Sedro-Woolley High School for filming the event. Directed by Walter Constanza and Jayden Vinzant and filmed by Aryana Hearn, Shelby Baisch and Kane Alvarez. Advisor is Steve McCartt.
Planning Partners
Sedro-Woolley School District
City of Sedro-Woolley
Port of Skagit
EDASC
Janicki Industries
PeaceHealth/United General Hospital
Skagit Valley College
Community-based Organizations
Planning Partners
Boy Scouts of America, Mount Baker Council
Children's Museum of Skagit County
Community Action of Skagit County
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Northwest Innovation Resource Center
Northwest WorkForce Council
Skagit Community Foundation
Skagit County Child and Family Consortium
Skagit School District Partners
Anacortes
Burlington-Edison
Concrete
Conway
La Conner
Mount Vernon
Sedro-Woolley
Other Skagit School Partners
Immaculate Conception Regional School
Friends
KSVR Radio
PACCAR
Skagit County
Skagit Publishing
Rep. Rick Larsen
Contact Us:
Shaun Doffing
Career Connected Learning Coordinator
Skagit STEM Network
(360) 941-6929
“STEM skills are critical for our students’ futures. By encouraging students to become more engaged in STEM education, the Skagit STEM Network is making an important investment in the next generation of workers and in the long-term health of our economy.” - U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02)
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