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Washington State Opportunity Scholarship outlines funding, local partnership options for Burien students
Summary
Representatives from the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship briefed the council on scholarship programs for STEM and healthcare students, options for municipalities to buy reserved seats and pending legislation (House Bill 1587) that could expand local government partnerships.
Representatives from the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) told the Burien City Council on Feb. 10 that the statewide program offers scholarships and wraparound supports aimed at increasing credential attainment in STEM, health care and trades.
"Washington students, for Washington jobs is our tagline," said Mick Earle Dave Andress of WSOS as he introduced the program and its mission of preparing students for high‑demand state jobs.
WSOS staff described four scholarship tracks: a baccalaureate scholarship (up to $22,500), a career and technical scholarship for…
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