Washington State Business and Professional Women's Foundation

Washington State Business and Professional Women's Foundation invests in women’s education in Washington through a structured scholarship program that combines statewide eligibility standards with named general and designated funds. Its scholarship work for the 2026-2027 cycle centers on helping women pursue retraining, continuing education, and postsecondary study at accredited schools in Washington State, including online accredited programs accepted as a Washington State education institution. The foundation frames this mission with the statement, “Rather than a handout, we give a helping hand.”

The foundation serves a defined applicant population. General and designated scholarship applicants must be female students, U.S. citizens, Washington State residents for one or more years, officially accepted into an eligible program, able to demonstrate scholastic ability, and in need of financial assistance. Applications require an official transcript and complete supporting documentation, and the main scholarship deadline is May 1, 2026. The organization also maintains a member scholarship program for BPW/WA members in good standing, with quarterly deadlines of March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, and funding not to exceed a total of $500 per quarter.