Driver's Education Scholarship

Driver's Education Scholarship

Organization: Blue Skies for Children

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for students to participate in a professionally licensed Driver's Education Program that may otherwise be unaffordable.

Eligibility

• Age: 15 to 17 years old
• Status: Homeless, low-income, or in foster care
• Geographic scope: Whatcom and Skagit County residents only
• Additional requirements:
- Access to a car and auto insurance - Family income verification (eligible for free/reduced lunch under WA State OSPI Guidelines qualifies) - Identification required for parent/guardian and child

Award Details

• Amount: Up to $500 per scholarship
• Limit: 5 scholarships per enrollment period
• Award basis: Merit and need
• Use period: Three months from award date to use scholarship funds

Enrollment Periods for 2026

1. January 12 - February 20, 2026 | Scholarships announced after March 2 2. April 1 - May 15, 2026 | Scholarships announced after May 25 3. August 3 - September 18, 2026 | Scholarships announced after September 28

Application Requirements

• Completed application
• Essay
• Two letters of reference
• School grades transcript
• Proof of access to car and auto insurance

Local Driver Education Programs

• Nelson's Driving School: (360) 756-8777, serves Bellingham and Blaine, online Zoom course available
• Bal Driving School: Bellingham (360) 785-6385, Mount Vernon (360) 785-6383
• EXCEleration Driving School: Bellingham (360) 305-9731
• Munros' Driving Instruction: Mount Vernon (360) 848-6200
• 911 Driving School: Bellingham (360) 778-2566, Mount Vernon (360) 488-0403

Contact Information

• Phone: (360) 756-6710
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 1310 Broadway, Suite 2A, Bellingham, WA 98225

Sponsor

Davis Law Group sponsors this program (2025-2026)