GEAR Up Scholarship Bulletin

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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.

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Scholarship

Brief Description

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The Hamilton Award

A three-year, no student cost program that helps students get into college, transition to college, succeed while in college and transition to the post college world.

1/27

The UW DO-IT Scholars Program

Prepares HS students with disabilities for college, careers, leadership, and independent living. For HS sophomore/ junior w/a disability.

1/30

Governor's Scholarship for Foster Youth

For alum of foster care.

1/31

Leadership 1000 Scholarship

Renewable. Scholars receive guidance regarding career, financial aid, and networking opportunities with CSF alumni and scholarship donors to ensure students graduate with a four-year degree and achieve success in life.

1/31

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship

Full tuition, fees, and stipend.

1/31

The American Legion National HS Oratorical Contest Scholarship

Scholarships totaling $5,000 will be awarded to students taking part in the state contest.

1/31

The USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program

Provides full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, and room and board each year for up to 4 years to selected students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food science, natural resource science, or a related academic discipline at one of 35 federally recognized tribal colleges and universities.

1/31

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program

HS senior who plans to attend an 1890 Historically Black Land Grant Institutions to study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or another related discipline.

1/31

The DAR American Indian Scholarship

For Native American students of any age, any tribe, and in any state striving to get an education at the undergraduate or graduate levels. A one-time scholarship is awarded to Native American college and technical students of any age, any tribe and in any state, who have financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.25.

1/31

I Have A Dream Scholarship

Share your dreams whether it's a bizarre dream or hopes for the future!

1/31

EngineerGirl Essay Contest

This essay contest is for HS students – men & women – in grades 3 thru 12 (ages 8-18).

2/1

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award

For HS graduates who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

2/1

John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund for Art Education

For students ages 18 -35, pursuing a profession in visual arts & be skilled & devoted to the classical or conservative tradition.

2/1

Naomi Winston Scholarship in Art

For visual artists ages 16-22. $10,000.

2/1

HACER® National Scholarship

For HS seniors who plan to go to a 2- or 4-year college or university. Must have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage, have a min. 3.0 GPA, and be a legal resident.

2/5

WSECU Scholarships

WSECU members of all ages are welcome to apply. $2,000 is awarded for two-year colleges and vocational schools. $3,000 is awarded for four-year undergraduate and graduate programs.

2/8

Washington Opportunity Scholarship- Baccalaureate

For low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible high-demand majors in STEM or health care and encourages recipients to work in WA once they complete their degrees.

2/11

Washington Opportunity Scholarship-CTE

To be eligible, scholars must enroll in an approved program, such as welding, manufacturing or IT, at one of Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges. Scholars are eligible to receive up to $1,500 each quarter for the duration of their associate degree, certificate or apprenticeship program. Scholars that intend to earn their bachelor's degree after the completion of their program are not eligible for CTS and are instead encouraged to review the Baccalaureate Scholarship. These scholarship funds are flexible and can be used to cover tuition, fees and other costs of attendance such as housing, transportation, food and more.

2/11

AFA Teens Scholarship

Scholarships for essays on the impact that Alzheimer’s disease has had on their own lives & others in their family & community.

2/15

Nicholas A. Virgilio Memorial Haiku Competition

For 7-12 graders. Must submit up to 3 haiku poems. All haiku must be previously unpublished, original work, & not entered in any other contest or submitted elsewhere for publication. $50.

2/15

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Application

As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.   

2/15

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

$40,000 scholarships, plus a paid summer internship at Amazon.  For HS seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or other computer science related field of study.

2/18

The Christophers’ Poster Contest

Open to 9-12 graders. Must create an original poster that interprets the theme “One Person Can Make a Difference,” & illustrates the idea that one person can change the world for the better. $100-$1,000.

2/18

Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship

($12,500) - The recipients of GAR scholarships are exceptionally qualified high school students with demonstrated financial need whose parents or guardians have, or had, a career in the financial services industry.

2/20

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship

One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000 will be given to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities.

2/20

Doodle for Google

The national winner will receive $30,000 scholarship & $50,000 tech package for your school/nonprofit & your artwork will be displayed on Google's homepage.

2/26

National Youth Science Camp

A residential science education program for young STEM enthusiasts the summer after they graduate from high school.

2/28

SBE Seeks Western WA Student Rep.

 

The State Board seeks a current HS sophomore from Western WA to serve as the student representative. This student will also serve a two-year term on the AWSL Student Voice & Advisory Council.

3/8

CCD Law Spokane Community Scholarship

For HS seniors who reside in WA, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and will be attending college in the fall.

5/1