GEAR UP Scholarship Bulletin

SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES

Find more opportunities at: https://gearup.wa.gov/educators/scholarships and our list of scholarship search engines and databases.

 Scholarship

Brief Description

Due

Generation Google Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance.

12/10

Google Lime Scholarship

Candidates will be considered for software engineering internship opportunities with Google. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background and demonstrated passion for computer science.

12/12

AXA Achievement Scholarship.

($2,500-$25,000) - This award is available for U.S. high school seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the upcoming school year.  

12/15

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes

($20,000) - Honors student athletes who demonstrate excellence in school, on their sports teams, & in their communities.

12/17

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.

Public school teachers nationwide can help their school win a share of $2M* in Samsung technology by entering the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest.

12/21

Scholarship Poetry Contest - Spring Issue

Open to all U.S. HS students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. Up to $500.

12/31

Top Ten List Scholarship

($1,500) - In 250 words or less submit a response to the question: "Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship."

12/31

Unigo $10K Scholarship

($10,000) - Submit an online written response to the question: "2020 was a year to be remembered. What will you remember most about 2020 and why is it important to you?" (250 words or less)

12/31

NASA Student Art Contest

Theme differs each year - Open to K12 students.

12/31

Path to Pro Scholarship Program 

The Home Depot Foundation seeks to help remove the financial barriers for students engaged in career-readiness programming and prepare the next generation of skilled trade leaders. Scholarship awards are available for high school seniors, graduates, GED recipients, and students enrolled in 2- and 4-year college and technical schools. Scholarships of up to $2,000 will be awarded. 

12/31

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship 

Rewarded to college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Through the generous support of GE, this national program annually awards $10,000 renewable scholarships to numerous students.

1/6

Bezos Scholars Program

Successful applicants are public high school juniors and a staff person from their school that serves as their educator and participates fully in the program. Successful applicants have a strong drive and commitment to their education and demonstrate maturity, curiosity, resilience, and leadership. 

1/7

Pride Foundation Scholarship

For current and future leaders in the LGBTQ+ and straight ally community from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. 

1/7

Ron Brown Scholar Program

For African American high school seniors. Students must attend a four-year accredited college or university within the United States.

1/9

GSBA Scholarship Fund

($8,000) - For LGBTQ+ and allied students who exhibit leadership potential, demonstrate strong academic abilities, and are actively involved in school and community organizations.

1/14

The Hamilton Award

For outstanding HS juniors. Based on academic, personal, and service achievements. Selects students for the Hamilton Leaders Academy – a three-year, no student cost program that helps students get into college, transition to college, succeed while in college and transition to the post college world.

1/15

Point Foundation: College Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students

For HS seniors. No citizenship required. History of leadership &/or allyship in issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community. Must plan to continue this leadership/allyship in the future. No specific GPA but seeking candidates w/ high academic performance.

1/18

Mas Family Scholarship

($32,000) - Applicants must be of Cuban descent, have min. 3.5 GPA, & be financially needy. 

1/21

APIASF Scholarship Program

($2,500-$20,000) - APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who: Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status; Are the first in their families to attend college; Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement. 

1/26

The UW DO-IT Scholars Program

DO-IT Scholars are HS students with disabilities planning to continue their education after they graduate. Scholars prepare for their transition to college—which includes exploring careers, independence, self-advocacy, and leadership. Is open to HS sophomores or juniors.

1/30

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship

Selected applicants for the Navy ROTC Scholarship Program are awarded scholarships through a highly competitive national selection process, and receive full tuition, books stipend, educational fees and other financial benefits at many of the country's leading colleges and universities. Upon graduation, midshipmen are commissioned as officers in the unrestricted line Naval Reserve or Marine Corps Reserve.

1/31

The American Legion National HS Oratorical Contest Scholarship

The American Legion’s National High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – “A Constitutional Speech Contest” aims to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship. 

1/31

The USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program

The program provides full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, and room and board each year for up to 4 years to selected students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food science, natural resource science, or a related academic discipline at one of 35 federally recognized tribal colleges and universities. Renewable.

1/31

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program

Scholarships are awarded annually and must be used at one of the 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. Each award provides full tuition, as well as room and board, for the term of the scholarship. The scholarship may be renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance and normal progress toward the bachelor's degree.

1/31