SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES
Find more opportunities at: https://gearup.wa.gov/educators/scholarships and our list of scholarship search engines and databases.
Free Summer Camp: Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) Summer Program. UW recruits HS sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are neurodiverse learners. Free 10-day hybrid summer camp. Aug. 7-18.
BigFuture Scholarships. Earn entries in monthly scholarship drawings by completing steps to plan for college.
NURSE Corps Scholarship. Funding for tuition, fees, and other educational costs in exchange for working as a nurse at an eligible Critical Shortage Facility for two years upon graduation. Due May 4.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: Young Scholars Program. Apply by May 11.
BigFuture: Pledge Your #Collegiance Scholarship. Celebrate your college decision by creating an Instagram Reel or a TikTok for a chance to win up to $10,000. Enter to win by May 31.
Beans for Brains Scholarship. $2,000 scholarships for students with a 3.0 GPA who know how to knit, crochet, or weave. Due May 24.
BigFuture: National Recognition Programs. One application. Infinite possibilities. Help colleges recognize your hard work and accomplishments. Apply by June 12.
College Scholarship, Brief Description, and Due Date
Humane Education Network: A Voice for Animals HS Essay Contest
For HS students (ages 14-19). $150-$650. Rules & requirements may vary from year to year.
5/21
AISES Intel Growing the Legacy Scholarship
The AISES Intel Scholarship will fund scholarship awards to American Indian/Alaska Native AISES members pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Chemical Engineering and Material Science.
5/31
($1,500) - In 250 words or less, submit a response to the question: "May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five for being original." Must be 14 years of age or older at the time of application.
5/31
($1,000) A scholarship to help you pay for college! The "College Is Power" scholarship is open to students aged 17 and older who are currently in college or plan to start college within the next 12 months. Use the scholarship to pay for tuition, books, room and board, computers, or anything related to your education!
5/31
UW Young Executives of Color Program
YEOC is a nine-month college pipeline program hosted by the University of Washington Foster School of Business. The program serves 190 high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from 75 schools in Washington. Students attend sessions on the UW campus one Saturday every month for college preparation, business lectures, professional development, and powerful mentorship. YEOC is a FREE nine-month program. The only cost to students is transportation to UW Seattle.
5/31
American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship
For American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking technical, undergraduate, and graduate degrees at tribal colleges and other nonprofit, accredited schools. Open to any Native American U.S. citizen that is a member or descendant of a state or federally-recognized tribe with at least a 2.0-grade point average and enrolled as a full-time student can apply for a scholarship.
5/31
1-800-Wheelchair Scholarship Fund
($500) - Please submit a 'visual poem,’ in your chosen style, on the theme of overcoming a personal challenge. Limit your 'visual poem' to an 8.5in x 11 piece of paper. You can choose to represent words, images, or both. It can be abstract or representational. Please include a personal statement that gives us an idea of who you are and how your poem relates to a challenge you've faced. The poem and essay (combined) should be between 500 and 1,000 words.
5/31
A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
($1,000) - This scholarship is awarded to American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian AISES members pursuing the sciences, engineering, medicine, natural resources, math & technology degrees. Students are required to submit three essays (prompts provided), up to 1,000 words each.
5/31
American Atheists Founders’ Scholarship
The American Atheists awards the $1,000 O'Hair Scholarship and four $500 President's Scholarships to atheist students attending graduate, law, college, university, or vocational school in the United States; you do not have to be a U.S. citizen to be awarded the scholarship, but you do have to attend a U.S.-based institution
5/31
Accenture American Indian Scholarship
American Indian Graduate Center offers funding opportunities for undergraduate students, including AS, BA, and BS degrees in all majors, with special scholarships for STEM majors. Must be an enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group.
6/1
Wilson-Hooper Veterinary Medicine Assistance Program
For native students pursuing a degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Technology (Associate of Applied Science Degree).
6/1
Wells Fargo Scholarship for Undergraduates
(Up to $5,000) - The Wells Fargo Scholarships for Undergraduate American Indian and Alaska Native Students will fund full-time and degree-seeking first-year college students, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who hold a current GPA of 2.7 or higher with up to $5,000 for one year of study in any chosen major at any accredited institution in the United States.
6/1
Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest
($10,000) - This is the coolest scholarship contest around! Students are challenged to create and wear prom outfits made entirely from Duct Tape to win scholarship cash!
6/7
Navigate Your Future Scholarship
A $2,500 scholarship is offered to an HS graduate continuing their education in the aviation industry.
6/29
Geoscience IDEA Scholarship (formerly AWG Minority Scholarship)
The Geoscience Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, and Accessibility (IDEA) Scholarship program encourages women from under-served communities to pursue an education and career in the Geosciences or Earth Sciences. The scholarship annually provides up to $5000 in awards, typically split between two or more undergraduate students, and matches them with AWG mentors to enhance their careers. It also includes a one-year, sponsored AWG student membership.
6/30
($1,500) - In 250 words or less, submit a response to the question: "If you could get one 'do-over' in life, what would it be and why?"
6/30
Scholarship Poetry Contest - Fall Issue
Open to all U.S. HS students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. Up to $500.
6/30