Apply for a Scholarship
Every semester, West Coast Grooming Academy awards a President’s Scholarship to 2 worthy individuals. The scholarship will award a 4 hour lunch with WCGA Ceo. applicants are encouraged to give their best effort when applying for a scholarship Please fill in all info if you want us to take you seriously. This is the only chance the applicant will have to impress the scholarship committee. If a scholarship is not awarded, applicants are welcome to re-apply next semester.
Remember all Students will have to pass Onsite tests with the CEO or CAO. This means every Certification will be given to those that show the highest standard of Pet Grooming. Attitude, Safety, Standards, and Sanitation are paramount.
WCGA will be starting a Union for those who complete our Journeyman Certification. WCGA is the only school that can do this and we are registered with the department of Labor!!
Join the Grooming revolution!!!!
We Welcome all groomers to join You don’t have to take the whole class you just have to be WCGA Certified. Have 2+ years experience? Have questions? Give us a call
Minimum Requirements for All Applicants:
- High interest in working with Pets
- High School or College Diploma, GED or passing score on school entrance exam.
Please read the following scholarship descriptions below for additional requirements that may apply.
TYPES OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
Future Entrepreneur Scholarship
This scholarship is for Those who love animals and want to one day open there own business. If you see yourself as a leader and desire to open your own business or work as a salon manager in your grooming career, this scholarship is for you! Award recipients will receive a tuition scholarship of up to $4,250, and two mentorship consultations with founder and CEO Christopher Jackson.
Women’s Empowerment Scholarship
This scholarship is for any individual with a passionate heart for helping animals. If you have 2+ years of experience working with animals OR any formal education, degrees or scholarships in an animal science, veterinary or medical (human) related program, this scholarship is for you! Award recipients will receive a tuition scholarship of up to $5,250 off Dog Grooming Courses and up to for students who want to work with Dogs. Recipients will also be invited to work personally with Ms. Johnson once a month throughout their class at a participating animal shelter to work with shelter animals.
Grooming to Grow Scholarship
This scholarship is for any individual who may be facing financial struggles but still desire to pursue their grooming education at WCGA and are able to commit to participating in any 12 WCGA outreach events during or after enrollment. Award recipients will receive a tuition scholarship of up to $5,750 off Dog Groomer Certification Courses, 4 test retakes can be used for any test, and 1 free Bather Tool Kit ($463 value) to start their grooming career off on the right paw.
Leaders in Animal Care Scholarship
This scholarship is for any individual with 1+ year of prior experience working with animals. This can apply to dog trainers, dog daycare attendants, dog walkers, pet sitters, etc. Award recipients will receive a tuition scholarship of up to $6,250 off Certified Dog Groomer Courses.
Whisker Warrior Scholarship
This scholarship is for any individual that loves and wants to work with cats, or for those who want to learn both dog and cat grooming. Feel free to apply for both scholarships. Award recipients will receive a tuition scholarship of up to $2,500 off Certified Cat Grooming classes.
SCHOLARSHIP EXPIRES/DEADLINES:
Winter Semester: March 31st, 2025
Spring Semester: June 30th, 2025
Summer Semester: September 30th, 2025
Fall Semester: December 31st, 2025
Scholarship Application