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SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES
Find more opportunities at: https://gearup.wa.gov/resources/scholarships and our list of scholarship search engines and databases.
· Nominations Request: Presidential Scholars Program. You are encouraged to nominate students who, while demonstrating outstanding scholarship, might not otherwise be nominated through the current SAT/ACT processes. Students must be HS seniors who are who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. See Presidential Scholars Nominations Memo & Instructions and the U.S. Presidential Scholars Nomination Form. Nominations due 10/16.
CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest
($500) - Create a short video, under 3 minutes long, on one of their topics.
10/15
Horatio Alger Scholarship - National Scholarships
($25,000) - The Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program is one of the major scholarship programs nationally that specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives.
10/25
Horatio Alger Scholarship - State Scholarships
($10,000) - State scholarships are awarded to eligible students in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The program specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives.
10/25
Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program
For high-performing HS seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. Scholars receive up to $40,000 per year, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to network with the larger JKCF Scholar community. Up to 40 College Scholars are selected for this program each year.
10/30
Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarship
($20,000) - High school seniors with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA may apply. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
10/31
Voice of Democracy Scholarship.
Provided by the VFW, students in grades 9-12 are eligible for up to $30,000.
10/31
($3,000) To enter, please write a 500-800-word essay that addresses a job you previously held and your ideal post-grad job.
10/31
($2,000) - In 250 words or less submit a response to the question: "Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive."
10/31
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
Honors young women in HS for their computing-related achievements and interests. Awardees are selected for their computing and IT aptitude, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for postsecondary education.
11/5
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
For young people who have demonstrated exemplary voluntary service to their communities. Max. award: $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. Eligibility: Students grades 5-12 who have conducted a volunteer service activity within the past year.
11/10
Washington Women in Need Education Grant
General Education Grantees receive up to $5,000 over a one-year period to pay for tuition, mandatory fees, and required books and supplies at the approved Washington college or university of their choice. For females 18 and older.
11/12
Elks Most Valuable Student Competition
($4,000-$50,000) - The Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
11/15
($500) - In 10 words or less, say why you deserve the scholarship.
11/30
($5,000) - In 250 words or less submit a response to the question: "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?"
11/30
(Full Tuition) - Will select approximately 22 of Tacoma-Seattle’s most promising urban leaders for scholarships to four partner colleges: Gonzaga University, Northwest University, Pacific Lutheran University, and Whitworth University. Scholars are chosen through a rigorous, highly competitive, three-phase selection process that spans 4 months.
12/1
(Full Tuition) - Will select approximately 17 of the Portland area's most promising community leaders for scholarships to George Fox University and Warner Pacific College. Scholars are chosen through a rigorous, highly competitive, three-phase selection process that spans 4 months.
12/1
(Full Tuition) - Will select approximately 8 of Spokane's most promising community leaders for scholarships to Gonzaga University and Whitworth University. Scholars are chosen through a rigorous, highly competitive, three-phase selection process that spans 4 months.
12/1
(Full Tuition) - Will select approximately 10 of the Yakima Valley’s most promising community leaders for scholarships to Heritage University. Scholars are chosen through a rigorous, highly competitive, three-phase selection process that spans 4 months.
12/1
($20,000) – For students who have demonstrated grit, potential and ambition in their quest for a college education.
12/1
Scholastic Art & Writing Scholarships - Art Award
For 7-12th graders. Submit an original piece of art or writing. $500-1,000.
12/4
Scholastic Art & Writing Scholarships - Writing Award
For 7-12th graders. Submit an original piece of art or writing. $500-1,000.
12/4
Apply for the 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. Developing projects that apply STEAM subjects to improve your local community, can empower your students to learn creative problem solving and critical thinking skills.
12/13
($32,000) - Applicants must be of Cuban descent, have min. 3.5 GPA, & be financially needy.
12/15
($2,500-$25,000) – For students who are ethnically and economically diverse and share these qualities: Ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college.
12/15
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship
Full tuition, fees, and stipend.
12/31
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
($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
($10,000) - In 140 characters or less submit a response to the question: "Surprise! You just got elected president. What’s your first tweet?"
12/31
($500) - Please explain in 250 words or less why you believe that you should be awarded this scholarship.
12/31