Gear Up Scholarship Bulletin - April 16

WA STATE GEAR UP PROGRAM UPDATES

  • College Knowledge Family Newsletters. Monthly newsletters for students by grade level. Pre-loaded with info and areas to personalize! Available in English, Arabic, Chuukese, Marshallese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.  

  • FAFSA Update: April 15 - 19, 2024: National FAFSA Week of Action.

    • Webinar: How to Submit the 2024-25 FAFSA. Federal Student Aid invites you to join their free federal financial aid webinar in Spanish with English subtitles. Open to all students, families, college access professionals, and those who support Spanish-speaking communities. The recording will be available on the FSA Outreach YouTube channel @FSAOutreach. Apr. 17, 5 PM.  

    • Webinar: FAFSA Completion Convening. Join the College Success Foundation and WSAC. Hear about mini-grants to support FAFSA completion efforts get tools to promote FAFSA, and find solutions. 4/18, 1 PM

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SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES

Find more opportunities at: https://gearup.wa.gov/educators/scholarships.

  • Scholarship Junkies’ Free Scholarship Bank. Scholarship Junkies has launched their brand-new Scholarship Bank! This organization is a reputable and safe source to search for scholarships.

  • Introducing the FIRST x AISES Scholarship! Designed to empower Indigenous students in their STEM journey, this initiative brings together the transformative power of FIRST robotics programs with the support of AISES. Prioritizing those who've embraced the FIRST experience, we're paving the way for the next generation of innovators. Due Apr. 30.

  • Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship Fund. For students who demonstrate resiliency in the face of hardship and give back to their communities. Scholarship recipients can use the money to cover tuition and related educational expenses. Students are welcome to re-apply yearly, from admission to graduation. Scholarship awards vary. Due Apr. 30.

  • ETV Program is Accepting 2024-2025 Applications. Do you know students experiencing foster care who are planning to enroll in an accredited college, university, technical, vocational, or dual-credit high school program? ETV offers financial assistance to eligible youth (up to $5,000 per academic year and $2,000 for dual credit). To meet the priority deadline, apply by Apr. 30. All applications received after Apr. 30 will be awarded on a funds-available basis.

  • 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 2.

  • National First-Generation Recognition Program. From College Board. For HS students whose parent(s) does not have a bachelor’s degree or has some education that is less than a bachelor’s degree. Due Jun. 14.

  • 2024 Breakthrough Junior Challenge. Win a life-changing $250,000 college scholarship! For 13–18-year-olds who are good at explaining math or science. To enter, they must create a less than 2 minute video explaining a key concept in math, physics, or life sciences for a chance to win a prize for them, their teacher, and their school. Due Jun. 25.

College Scholarship, Brief Description, and Due Date

WWIN Star Scholar (Formerly - Washington Women in Need Education Grant)

Each WWIN Star Scholar receives up to $5,000 per academic year and up to $20,000 over her undergraduate college career at the approved Washington college or university of her choice. For females 18 and older.

4/18

Chin: Shui Kuen & Allen Chin Scholarship

For incoming freshmen or current, full-time undergraduates 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/or other progressive causes

4/26

Washington Association of County Officials

($3,000) - The fund awards up to three $3,000 scholarships to eligible children of county employees and county elected officials in the following offices: assessors, auditors, clerks, coroners, medical examiners, prosecutors, sheriffs, and treasurers. Recipients must be full-time students in a baccalaureate degree, associate degree, or vocational/technical certification program.

4/30

All About Education Scholarship

($3,000) - In 250 words or less submit a response to the question: "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?"

4/30

E-waste Scholarship

($1,000) - Complete the application form including a 140-character message about e-waste. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full-length 500- to 1,000-word essay about e-waste.

4/30

The Paradigm Challenge

($200 - $100,000) - The Paradigm Challenge is an annual competition that invites students aged 4 to 18 around the world to use kindness, creativity, and collaboration to help solve a real-life problem and make a difference in the world.

5/1

Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program

The Cooke Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship for high-performing 7th-grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support for school, Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities.

5/9

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.

5/31

Fifth Month Scholarship

($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 to you for being original." Must be 14 years of age or older at the time of application.

5/31

College is Power Scholarship

($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 else 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 currently serves 190 high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from 75 schools in the state of 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

Full Circle Scholarship: The American Indian College Fund supports American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking technical, undergraduate, and graduate degrees at tribal colleges and other nonprofit, accredited schools. 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

A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

($1,000) - This scholarship is awarded to American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian AISES members pursuing degrees in the sciences, engineering, medicine, natural resources, math & technology. Students are required to submit 3 essays (prompts provided), up to 1,000 words each.

5/31

We the Future Contest

Open to K-12 students, college students, law school students, graduate school students, adults 25 years of age and older, and seniors 65 years of age and older. Each age group has different requirements, so applicants should visit the website for details. Amount varies.

5/31

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) - For college freshmen, 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 US.

6/1

Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest

($10,000) - This is the coolest scholarship contest around! Students are challenged to create and wear their prom outfits made entirely from Duck Tape for the chance to win scholarship cash!

6/5

Navigate Your Future Scholarship

A $2,500 scholarship is offered to an HS graduate continuing his or her education in the aviation industry.

6/28

Geoscience IDEA Scholarship (formerly AWG Minority Scholarship)

The scholarship provides up to $5000 in awards, annually, 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

Do-Over Scholarship

($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

Flavor of the Month Scholarship

($1,500) -Summer and ice cream go hand-in-hand. July is National Ice Cream Month, and that's the inspiration behind this award. We think people are very similar to ice cream; some are nutty, others a little exotic, while some are very comforting. If you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?" (250 words or less)

7/31

Make Me Laugh Scholarship

($1,500) - Make Me Laugh is a fun scholarship that lets you cut loose and lighten things up. Looking for a scholarship for comedians? Now is your chance to show us your funny bone. Perhaps you always have an embarrassing - but funny - story to share. Great! We'll promise to laugh with you, not at you. Must be 14 years of age or older at the time of application.

8/31

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