Laid-Off Worker Scholarships
City University of Seattle is making available more than $2.7 million dollars in scholarships to Washington state residents who have been laid-off from their jobs within the last 180 days. CityU of Seattle will provide 200 tuition scholarships for laid-off workers completing bachelor's degrees worth $10,800 each over the life of the program. CityU will also provide 200 tuition scholarships for laid-off workers completing graduate degrees worth $3,000 each over the life of the program. As a private, not-for-profit university that is funded by tuition dollars and not by endowments or public funding, CityU is in a unique position to be able to provide qualified laid-off workers in Washington state with financial assistance to go to school. Qualified students will be able to take classes at any Washington state CityU campus or online.
Undergrad Scholarships worth $10,800
Ready to earn your bachelor's degree? This could be a great time to build on your existing college credits or
associate's degree to earn/finish your bachelor's degree. City University of Seattle will be awarding 200 recently laid
off workers undergrad scholarships worth $10,800 each ($1,800 per quarter for 6 quarters).*
Do You Qualify?
- Are you a Washington state resident who has been laid off in the last 180 days?
- Are you currently working less than 20 hours per week?
- Do you have an associate's degree or equivalent to transfer?
- Are you interested in taking a full time program to earn one of the following degrees?
Graduate Scholarships worth $3,000
Ready to earn your master's degree? City University of Seattle will be awarding 200 recently laid off workers
graduate scholarships worth $3,000 each ($500 per quarter for 6 quarters).*
Do you qualify?
- Are you a Washington state resident who has been laid off in the last 180 days?
- Are you currently working less than 20 hours per week?
- Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?
- Are you interested in taking a full time program to earn one of the following degrees?
- Must take three classes each term and finish all 6 quarters within 2 years
- Not available with other discount programs
- Not available to those receiving employer paid tuition benefits
Displaced Worker Seminar
City University of Seattle is pleased to offer a FREE seminar for displaced and laid-off workers.
You will have the opportunity to learn about how to find the right job for you, the value of networking, and tips
for making a great first impression. Click here for more info!
Note:
These scholarships will be applied toward your CityU tuition, but will not cover the full tuition. Financial aid and student loans are available for those who qualify and can be combined with these scholarships. Please be aware that City University of Seattle cannot advise individuals in relation to their unemployment benefits and how returning to school may affect their eligibility. It is advised that you contact whomever is managing your unemployment claim before you enroll into CityU and/or before fill out your claim for the first time and let them know you are interested in returning to school.
These scholarships will be applied toward your CityU tuition, but will not cover the full tuition. Financial aid and student loans are available for those who qualify and can be combined with these scholarships. Please be aware that City University of Seattle cannot advise individuals in relation to their unemployment benefits and how returning to school may affect their eligibility. It is advised that you contact whomever is managing your unemployment claim before you enroll into CityU and/or before fill out your claim for the first time and let them know you are interested in returning to school.