Opportunity Grant Scholarship

Supports low income students pursuing technical programs that will result in high demand, high wage occupations.

This is a competitive application process please follow directions completely.

Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, pregnancy, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its programs, activities, and services.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for Human Resources Allison Mack, 360.752.8354, or hr@btc.edu. For Title IX/Section 504 compliance, contact: Vice President of Student Services Michele Waltz, 360.752.8440, or title9@btc.edu. Mailing address: 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8576.

A Complete Application must include:

Completed Opportunity Grant Application
A copy of Unofficial College Transcript, (not necessary if you are from BTC)
Your 2024-2025 Financial Aid documents MUST be completed with the BTC Student Financial Resources office located in College Services Building, Room 101.

Eligibility Requirements

Check all that apply

18 years old or older

Washington State resident

GPA of 2.0 or greater (if applicable)

GED or high school diploma

Earned less than an Associate’s degree (priority given to students with fewer than 60 college level credits)

Highly motivated and committed to achieve career and educational goals

FAFSA on file with the Student Financial Resources office that shows financial need

Income eligible (see chart below)

* Based on annual income as reported on your current FAFSA, parental income is factored in the income chart if a student is depended.

Family Size	1	2	3	4	5	6
Annual Gross Income	$30,120	$40,880	$51,640	$62,400	$73,160	$83,920

** For each additional person (beyond 6), add $10,760 annually

All Eligible High Demand Career Paths

Computer Technology:

Computer Networking
Computer Software Support

Industrial Technology:

Electrician
HVAC-R
Welding

Health:

Dental Assisting
Surgery Technology
Dental Hygiene
Nursing (Full time)
NAC
Radiologic Technology
Medical Office Support
Medical Administration
Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Manufacturing:

Industrial Maintenance &amp Mechatronics
Instrumentation & Control
Machining
Process Technology

Transportation:

Diesel Technology
Automotive Technology

Must have accepted a program seat AND registered for program courses to be eligible for Opportunity Grant support.

Scholarship Recipients may receive

Tuition and fees for up to 45 college level credits
$1,000 for required books, supplies and tools

All applicants will be contacted by email at least two weeks prior to the start of the following quarter. If selected, students are required to meet with the Opportunity Grant Coordinator. Contact information and next steps will be provided by email.

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED.

A. Demographics

Legal First Name:*

Middle Initial:

Legal Last Name:*

Social Security Number (No dashes - 9 digits):*

BTC Student ID/ctcLink ID (No dashes - 9 digits)):*

Address:*

Date of Birth:*

Email*

(Communication will be through email)

Mobile Phone Number:

Home Phone Number:*

WA State Resident (at least 1 year)

Yes

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

Yes

Resident Alien?

Yes

Resident Alien Number

Are you a Veteran?

Yes

B. Household Information

Family size (spouse and dependents):

Number dependents under age 18:

Names of all your children below:

Name

Age

Name

Age

Name

Age

Name

Age

Name

Age

Name

Age

C. Financial Information and Income Resources

Have you submitted a 2024-2025 FAFSA AND completed all necessary paperwork?

Yes

Are you receiving funding from an outside resource?

Yes

If yes, please check all that apply:

TANF (Public Assistance)

Basic Food Benefits

Veteran’s Administration (VA Benefits)

Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Social Security Benefits

Labor &amp Industries

Dislocated Worker/WorkSource

Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

Scholarships

If yes, which one(s)?

Are you currently employed?

Yes

If yes, where?

Have you received the Opportunity Grant at another college?

Yes

D. Education Information

Do you have a?

GED

High School Diploma

Year Received

Prior Colleges attended (please list all): Email unofficial transcripts to OppGrant@btc.edu .

College 1

City

State

Credits Earned

Degree Earned

College 2

City

State

Credits Earned

Degree Earned

College 3

City

State

Credits Earned

Degree Earned

E. Enrollment Status at BTC

Program of study you are pursuing at BTC (must be in a Opportunity Grant eligible program):

You must be currently registered for classes in order to be considered.

Please answer the following question to the best of your ability. We will review each response; therefore, your essay should be well thought out and a minimum of 3 paragraphs in length and include details.

How will this scholarship help you achieve your career goals? Describe your career aspirations and how you plan to achieve them. (300-500 words)

When addressing this prompt, discuss your future career aspirations and how the scholarship will support your academic and professional pursuits. Highlight any relevant experiences, skills, or certifications that will contribute to your success.

I certify that the information above and in my accompanying personal statement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

I have read this form carefully.
I understand that an incomplete request may not be processed.

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