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Find similar grantsVocational Scholarship Program is sponsored by Washington Trucking Associations (WTA). This program provides vocational scholarships to eligible students pursuing training in Diesel Mechanics, Truck Driving (CDL endorsement), or other transportation-related trades at Washington institutions. Applications are reviewed quarterly.
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Scholarship Program – Washington Trucking Associations Scholarship Program admin 2025-06-11T16:20:57+00:00 Vocational Scholarship Program Since the inception of this program, over 246 scholarships totaling more than $175,500 have been awarded to deserving applicants. Grants for vocational scholarships will be awarded by the Washington Trucking Associations (WTA) to eligible/qualifying students.
The scholarship fund is sponsored by the Allied Suppliers Conference of the WTA. All proceeds from the Frank Riordan Memorial Golf Tournament and the WTA Eastside Golf Classic are donated to this scholarship fund. Recipients of Vocational Scholarship Awards may use funds to attend a trade school offering training in Diesel Mechanics, Truck Driving, or other transportation related trade.
Recipients of Merit Scholarship Awards may use funds to attend accredited colleges, universities, or community colleges and must be entering a field within the transportation industry. Applicants may submit an application for a Vocational Scholarship. Applications can be received throughout the year and will be reviewed on a quarterly basis.
Recipients of Vocational Scholarship Awards may use funds to attend a trade school offering training in Diesel Mechanics, Truck Driving, or other transportation related trade. Recipients of Merit Scholarship Awards may use funds to attend accredited colleges, universities, or community colleges and must be entering a field within the transportation industry.
Applicants may submit an application for either an Academic Scholarship or a Vocational Scholarship (depending on their educational goals), but not both. Applications can be received throughout the year and will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. Applicant must be a graduating senior or GED equivalent of a Washington State high school, who is currently a Washington State resident.
Applicant must be entering either a Diesel Technician Training program or obtaining a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) endorsement at a Washington institution. Applicant must be a graduate or graduating senior of a Washington State high school, who is currently a Washington State resident, and is the child, grandchild, niece, or nephew of an employee of a current WTA member in good standing.
Applicant must be entering a field within the transportation industry. Applicant must include his/her academic achievements, education and career goals, demonstration of leadership, level of financial need, performance of community service, and employment record.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicant must be a graduating senior or GED equivalent of a Washington State high school, who is currently a Washington State resident. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Vocational Scholarship Program is funded by Washington Trucking Associations (WTA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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