Thanks GEAR Up!
Starting this week we will be sharing the weekly scholarship bulletin from GEAR Up on our blog! Check out this vetted list of scholarships and remember if you ever need help reviewing an essay or help understanding the requirement of these opportunities please reach out to me (Ashley) adelatour@futuresnw.org and I will connect you to someone who can support you funding your education. Thanks GEAR Up!
Find more opportunities at: https://gearup.wa.gov/resources/scholarships and our list of scholarship search engines and databases.
#WeBelongInCollege. To apply, all you must do is create your own #WeBelongInCollege story, share on social media using their hashtag, and fill out their form. $1,000. Due Jun. 30.
LEAP Ambassador. Have you thought about being a LEAP (Latino/a Educational Achievement Project) Ambassador? Here's your chance!! Apply for the 2020-2021 ambassador cohort. Due Jul. 6.
Complete Your Journey! Class of 2021 students who join now and get started by building their college list on BigFuture by Jul. 31 and completing the remaining steps will be eligible for the next $40,000 Complete Your Journey scholarship.
Sea Mar Farmworker College Scholarship for High School Seniors & Graduates. Due Aug. 3.
The SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program. Provides scholarships to youth who have experienced homelessness to ensure their completion of a post-secondary education program. Due Oct. 1.
Find Big Money Scholarships for College. We're talking about tens of thousands of dollars in money!
Scholarship, Brief Description, Due date
For African American, Hispanic, and American Indian women. Must be full-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the geosciences (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education) at an accredited college or university.
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
Accenture American Indian Scholarship
Must be an enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, verified through submission of the AIGC Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC) form, demonstrate character and be seeking a degree and career in STEM or business.
7/5
ERCA Community Contribution Scholarship
($1,000-$5,000) - The application will take you a few minutes to complete. You will also be required to include a short essay. The essay topic is for you to describe a personal achievement story and how you overcame challenges to reach your goal. You can include any impact on your local community your achievement helped benefit.