About the Scholarship
The Careers That Work! program was launched in 1999. Each year, every high school (public and private) may award up to five scholarships per participating career college to graduating seniors pursuing career-focused education. Student may receive a $1000 tuition scholarships toward eligible programs. For students enrolling in shorter-term training programs, participating colleges may award a $500 tuition scholarship as determined by the college. These scholarships help students take the next step toward rewarding careers through quality career education and training program.
Seniors awarded the Careers That Work! by their high school are not restricted to colleges within their home state. That means seniors graduating in Washington may be awarded the scholarship for attendance at any participating private career college in any of the ACES member states.
Scholarship recipients are identified and awarded by the high school. The high school must complete the award process via the online application found on this page, to the right.
Scholarships are tentative, pending the student’s acceptance for admission and commencement of study at the college. If accepted, the scholarship will be credited to the student’s tuition, generally in equal disbursements during their first academic year, in accordance with the college’s scholarship award policy. Students should talk with their college to determine when their scholarship will be applied.
