SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES
Find more opportunities at: https://gearup.wa.gov/educators/scholarships and our list of scholarship search engines and databases.
Video: How to Effectively Find Scholarships. Looking for scholarships can feel overwhelming. But have no fear; in this video, we will share some tips on how to improve your search. Find more opportunities at: https://gearup.wa.gov/educators/scholarships and our list of scholarship search engines and databases.
BigFuture Scholarships. Earn entries in monthly drawings for scholarships by completing steps to plan for college.
Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE). For HS seniors and community & technical college students for outstanding performance in career and technical education (CTE) programs. Due Mar. 17.
Sub Pop Loser Scholarship. $18,000 in scholarships for OR & WA students interested in music and/or creative media and arts in some way. *Sub Pop’s use of the word “loser” goes back to the foundation of the label and is meant as a celebration of unabashedly being ourselves.... Due Mar. 21.
Foster Care to Success Scholarships. Up to $5,000 renewable scholarship (for up to 5 years), based on need and merit, for students in public or private foster care. Due Mar. 31.
Accepting Applications. The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program is a national program for youth who qualify and are likely to age out of the foster care system. To meet the priority deadline, apply by Apr. 30.
Free Summer Camp: Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) Summer Program. DO-IT Center and Center for Neurotechnology at UW are recruiting high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are citizens and permanent residents of the United States and its possessions who identify as neurodiverse learners. Free 10-day hybrid summer camp. Aug. 7-18.
Scholarship, Brief Description, and Due Date
Video: How to Effectively Find Scholarships. Looking for scholarships can feel overwhelming. But have no fear; in this video, we will share some tips on how to improve your search. Find more opportunities at: https://gearup.wa.gov/educators/scholarships and our list of scholarship search engines and databases.
BigFuture Scholarships. Earn entries in monthly drawings for scholarships by completing steps to plan for college.
Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE). For HS seniors and community & technical college students for outstanding performance in career and technical education (CTE) programs. Due Mar. 17.
Sub Pop Loser Scholarship. $18,000 in scholarships for OR & WA students interested in music and/or creative media and arts in some way. *Sub Pop’s use of the word “loser” goes back to the foundation of the label and is meant as a celebration of unabashedly being ourselves.... Due Mar. 21.
Foster Care to Success Scholarships. Up to $5,000 renewable scholarship (for up to 5 years), based on need and merit, for students in public or private foster care. Due Mar. 31.
Accepting Applications. The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program is a national program for youth who qualify and are likely to age out of the foster care system. To meet the priority deadline, apply by Apr. 30.
Free Summer Camp: Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) Summer Program. DO-IT Center and Center for Neurotechnology at UW are recruiting high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are citizens and permanent residents of the United States and its possessions who identify as neurodiverse learners. Free 10-day hybrid summer camp. Aug. 7-18.
Scholarship, Brief Description, and Due Date
($200-$1,000) - For K-12 students. Submit an original piece of artwork depicting a North American waterfowl species.
3/15
Microsoft DisAbility Scholarship
($20,000) – For HS seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry Renewable –annual award of $5,000 for up to four consecutive years.
3/15
$100,000 in scholarships available, especially for students with w/strong academics & whose parents are in the military or veterans of the armed forces.
3/17
Nicholas A. Virgilio Memorial Haiku Competition
For 7-12 graders. You must submit up to 3 haiku poems. All haiku must be previously unpublished, original work, & not entered in any other contest or submitted elsewhere for publication. $50.
3/21
Chin: Shui Kuen & Allen Chin Scholarship
For incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate at a four-year college or university. Student or parent currently/formerly employed at an Asian-owned or Asian cuisine restaurant. Any ethnic heritage. Community advocacy and social justice work on behalf of Asian American, immigrant, gay and lesbian, and other progressive causes.
3/24
LULAC National Scholarship Fund
For youth in underserved communities to help make the dream of college enrollment a reality.
3/31
Scholarship Poetry Contest - Summer Issue
Open to all U.S. HS students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. Up to $500.
3/31
(Camp) - This residential science education program is for young STEM enthusiasts the summer after graduating high school.
3/31
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
($3,000-$12,000) - All scholarships awarded are based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership.
3/31
(Up to $15,000 per Year) - For people active in movements for social and economic justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who can do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement.
4/1
American Fire Sprinkler Association High School Senior Scholarship Contest
Open to HS seniors. Citizenship/legal residency is required. A total of $20,000 is awarded. Ten (10) winners will receive a scholarship of $2,000 each.
4/1
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Must be accepted to an accredited 4-year institution. Up to $20,000 per year. Renewable for 4 years.
4/3
National Peace Essay Contest for HS Students
Must write an essay related to their assigned topic. The winner of the contest receives a $2,500 cash prize, an all-expense paid trip to D.C. to meet Dept. of State and USIP leadership, and a full tuition paid voyage with Semester at Sea upon the student’s enrollment at an accredited university.
4/3
American Foreign Service Association National HS Essay Contest
For 9-12th graders. Must submit an essay related to Foreign Service. Winner receives $2,500 a trip to D.C. to meet the Secretary of State, and full tuition for a Semester at Sea educational voyage.
4/3