Educator Retooling Conditional Scholarship

The Educator Retooling Conditional Scholarship supports Washington State certified educators looking to add a shortage area endorsement to their certificate. Participants are awarded up to $3,000 per endorsement add-on. Participants must fulfill their service obligation to avoid paying back the award. Applications may be submitted on a rolling basis (there is no deadline.)

Minimum Qualifications – Educator Retooling Conditional Scholarship
Applicants must:

Hold a current Washington teacher certificate (Residency, Professional, or Continuing) or an expired Washington teacher certificate issued after 2005.
Pursue an additional endorsement in a shortage area.
Take one of the following pathways to add the endorsement that must be completed in the equivalent of one full-time academic year:
Complete an endorsement test only.
Complete an add-on endorsement program at a college or university (and test).
Attend an educator preparation program, approved by WSAC, to participate in state financial aid. (Check with the college or university or contact WSAC directly to find out if the program is approved.)
Enroll in an eligible Washington state college or university.