GEAR Up Scholarship Bulletin

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SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES

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

  • The 2021 SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship. ($2,000) Applicants must have been born on or after Oct. 15, 2001. Must be entering college for the first time during the fall of 2022-2023 school year. Applicants must have experienced homelessness within the last six years, must reside in the United States. Undocumented students who meet these criteria are eligible. Due Oct. 15. Visit the website for free marketing tools!

Scholarship

Brief Description

Due

Navigate Your Future Scholarship

For HS graduates continuing their education in the aviation industry.

6/25

Do-Over Scholarship

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

Artistro Annual Scholarship

To apply, students need to write an essay on the topic "How does art affect culture and society?"

7/1

Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest

Use your imagination to create Duck Tape prom fashions in either the "Dress" or "Tux" category for a chance to win $10,000!

7/21

ERCA Community Contribution Scholarship

For HS students who have recognized a need or problem in their community and have determined a way to address the issue.

7/26

Flavor of the Month Scholarship

In 250 words or less, submit a response to the question: If you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?

7/31

Make Me Laugh Scholarship

In 250 words or less, describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!

8/31

We the Future Contest

Open to K-12 students, college students, law school students, grad 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.

9/17

Don't Text and Drive Scholarship

($1,000) - Write a 140-character statement that completes this sentence: I pledge to not text and drive because…

9/30

Scholarship Poetry Contest - Winter Issue

($100-$500) - Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less.

9/30

Shout It Out Scholarship

($1,500) - In 250 words or less, submit an online written response to the question: If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?

9/30