06/17/2026
Why this work matters.
Explore. Plan. Achieve. GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.
In 2017, Washington State GEAR UP was awarded a seven-year, $24.5 million grant to increase college readiness and success for 5,500 low-income students through the Washington State GEAR UP Program. The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) will administer the grant in partnership with 26 low-income school districts, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, colleges and universit
06/17/2026
Why this work matters.
06/16/2026
Final bulletin until August! 😎📬📨bit.ly/WAGU-NEWS
💰 Navigate Your Future Scholarship💰A $2,500 scholarship is offered to a high school graduate continuing his or her education in the aviation industry.📅Due 6/26➡➡Find scholarships at bit.ly/wagumoney
06/11/2026
School Spotlight ✨
06/10/2026
Preparing students for success means providing opportunities to learn, explore, and grow.
06/09/2026
😎📬📨bit.ly/WAGU-NEWS
06/08/2026
💰 Do-Over Scholarship💰($1,500) - In 250 words or fewer, submit a response to the question: "If you could get one 'do-over' in life, what would it be and why?"📅Due 6/30➡➡Find scholarships at bit.ly/wagumoney
06/04/2026
From uncertainty to direction—here’s the impact in their own words.📣🎓⚙
06/03/2026
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED 💰 GEAR UP Alumni Association Summer Melt Scholarship💰Available to graduating GEAR UP seniors planning to enroll in a college, university, or vocational/technical program in Fall 2026. 📅Due 6/12➡➡Find scholarships at bit.ly/wagumoney
06/03/2026
Students grow when they have opportunities to explore what’s possible.🎓