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Scholarship
Brief Description
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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
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 All haiku must be previously unpublished, original work, & not entered in any other contest or submitted elsewhere for publication.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
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
A residential science education program for young STEM enthusiasts the summer after they graduate from high school.
2/28
American Chemical Society Scholars Award
For students who are African American, Hispanic, or American Indian HS seniors or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology are eligible to apply.
3/1
Microsoft DisAbility Scholarship
All candidates must be HS students living with a disability who plan to attend a 2- to 4-year University or College program, maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or equivalent and have declared a major from the approved list.
3/1
Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships
Scholarships are for students under 21 years of age, about to attend their first year of higher education, and who meet the height requirements of TCI— 5' 10" (178 cm) for women, and 6' 2" (188 cm) for men.
3/1
Washington State PTA Scholarship
$2,000 for 4-year postsecondary institutions. $1,000 for community colleges, CTE schools or other accredited institutions.
3/1
For 9-12th graders. Must submit an essay addressing a question related to genetics.
3/3
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation-Undergrad/Associate
Need-based scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen who attend college or career training. Before applying, verify your eligibility. CTE Version--Application available all year. Applications processed monthly.
3/3
Sound Credit Union Scholarship
Must be a graduating HS senior who plans to attend a 2- or 4-year college, w/ a min. 3.0 GPS, & be a member of Sound Credit Union on or before January 3, 2020.
3/5
SBE Seeks Western WA Student Rep.
SBE seeks a current HS sophomore from Western WA to serve as the student representative. This student will also serve a 2-year term on the AWSL Student Voice & Advisory Council.
3/8
Create a Greeting Card Scholarship
($10,000) - Submit original photo, artwork, or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card.
3/9
Chin: Shui Kuen & Allen Chin Scholarship
Grade level: Incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate 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. Minimum GPA: 3.0, Financial need, No citizenship status requirement.
3/12
For K-12 students. Submit an original piece of artwork depicting a North American waterfowl species.
3/15
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program
For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, & social science health-related research. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a minimum 3.3 GPA. Must be accepted to an accredited 4-year institution. Renewable for 4 years.
3/17
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
Must submit 2 small essays, one related to travel, & the other on why they deserve a scholarship. Must be 16-25, w/ 2.5 GPA or greater. US citizenship required. $500.
3/30
For those active in movements for social and economic justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who can do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement.
3/31
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
All scholarships awarded are based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership.
3/31
Paid, Multi-Year Summer Fellowship for Minority Student- Emma L. Bowen Foundation
Minority HS seniors & college freshmen w/ a min. 3.0 GPA & an interest in media careers (business, creative, journalism, technology, or sales) are eligible to apply. During this multi-year internship, students in the program receive an hourly wage & matching scholarship.
3/31
Scholarship Poetry Contest - Summer Issue
Open to all U.S. HS students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less.
3/31
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Program
Open to HS seniors. Citizenship/legal residency is required.
4/1
American Nuclear Society (ANS) Incoming Freshmen Scholarship
For graduating HS seniors who have enrolled, full-time, in college courses & are pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering or have the intent to pursue a degree in nuclear engineering.
4/1
American Foreign Service Association National HS Essay Contest
For 9-12th graders. Must submit an essay related to Foreign Service. Winner receives $2,500 a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet the Secretary of State, and full tuition for a Semester at Sea educational voyage.
4/5
National Peace Essay Contest for HS Students
Must write an essay related to their assigned topic. $1,000-$10,000.
4/5
Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
For those intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession. Must have at least 1 birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, Pacific Islander. For HS seniors w/ a min. 3.0 GPA & a min. ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 600. $1,000.
4/15
CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest
Create a short video, under 3 minutes long, on a given topic.
4/15
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Honoring outstanding young leaders (ages 8-18) who have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings and/or on protecting the health and sustainability.
4/15
For students with disabilities, who have demonstrated outstanding merit in giving back to the community and overcoming obstacles to pursue higher education.
4/15
All About Education Scholarship
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
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
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