GEAR Up Scholarship Bulletin

SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES

Find more opportunities at: https://gearup.wa.gov/educators/scholarships and our list of scholarship search engines and databases.

 Scholarship

Brief Description

Due

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. $40,000 per year, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to network with the larger JKCF Scholar community. 

11/18

Poetry Out Loud

This national poetry recitation competition is for 9-12 graders. 

11/19

10 Words or Less Scholarship

($500) - In 10 words or less, say why you deserve the scholarship.

11/30

Education Matters

($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?" This award is for U.S. students. Must be 14 years of age or older and a legal U.S. resident.

11/30

Lt. Governor’s Washington World Fellowship

Must be nominated. The WA World Fellowship is a 2.5-year global leadership program that aims to empower young leaders through college preparation, leadership training, and international travel. Open to 15 new students each year, the fellowship is administered at no cost to its participants. Starting in their sophomore year, Fellows begin a rigorous college preparation program that includes college research, mentoring, and preparation for college entrance exams. The program helps students prepare their college and scholarship applications, supports their academic goals, and more.

12/1

Dell Scholars Program.

($20,000) - The Dell Scholars Program places greater emphasis on a student’s determination to succeed than just academic record and test scores. Our scholars have demonstrated grit, potential and ambition in their quest for a college education.

12/1

Community Health Professions Academy  

For Youth 13-18. Scholars participate in hands-on activities, panel and group discussions, and mentorship from current health professional students at UW. Find the application here

12/5

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Scholarships

Teens in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) can apply in 28 categories of art and writing. 

12/7

Generation Google Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance.

12/10

Google Lime Scholarship

Candidates will be considered for software engineering internship opportunities with Google. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background and demonstrated passion for computer science.

12/12

AXA Achievement Scholarship.

($2,500-$25,000) - This award is available for U.S. high school seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the upcoming school year.  

12/15

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes

($20,000) - Honors student athletes who demonstrate excellence in school, on their sports teams, & in their communities.

12/17

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.

12/21

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

Top Ten List Scholarship

($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

Unigo $10K Scholarship

($10,000) - Submit an online written response to the question: "2020 was a year to be remembered. What will you remember most about 2020 and why is it important to you?" (250 words or less)

12/31

NASA Student Art Contest

Theme differs each year - Open to K12 students.

12/31