Scholarships for Certificates
The Centralia College Foundation is pursuing a goal of $100,000 in donations to fund the Scholarships for Certificates program.
Students in one of the following pathways will be eligible for a scholarship of up
to $1,000. These areas of study and their unit requirements are:
- Certificates of completion
- Early Childhood Education
- Short State (20)
- State Early Childhood Education (54)
- Phlebotomy (46)
- Welding (59)
- Evening Welding (20)
- Early Childhood Education
- Certificates of proficiency
- Accounting Clerk (52)
- Criminal Investigation (55)
- Industrial Trades (48-55)
- Medical Office Assistant (50)
- Medical Scribe (49)
- Office Assistant (46)
- Office Applications (56)
These certification programs not only open the door for students entering the workforce but also act as a steppingstone for those who decide they want to continue their education with a two- or four-year degree. According to Indeed.com, certified professionals earn an average of 35.2 percent more in wages than those without certification.
The funds will support both immediate scholarships and the creation of an endowment. The vision is to award four scholarships each year over the course of the next five years while the majority of the funds accrue gains and fund future awards.
Financial support for these students is an essential piece of bolstering our community by providing a skilled workforce with quality individuals. Your generous contribution means that Centralia College will be able to extend the pursuit of its mission to help students, “progress, persist, and complete their educational endeavors.”
CONTACT THE FOUNDATION
Centralia College Foundation
600 Centralia College Blvd
Centralia, WA 98531-4099
360-623-8942
ccfoundation@centralia.edu