Local Scholarships
2025-2026
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PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE LIVE SPREADSHEETS AND WILL BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MANY OF THE LINKS TO THE GROUPS OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE NOT YET UPDATED THEIR APPLICATIONS FOR THIS YEAR'S 2026 CLASS OF SENIORS. PLEASE PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO DATES AND DEADLINES AND USE THIS TO REFERENCE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. AS MORE SCHOLARSHIPS BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE ADDED.
Washington State Scholarships
Washington State Scholarships
2025-2026
National Scholarships
2025-2026
Scholarship Search Sites
American Indian College Fund: The American Indian College Fund transforms Indian higher education by funding and creating awareness of the unique, community-based accredited Tribal Colleges and Universities. http://www.collegefund.org/
Elks Scholarship: The Elks National Foundation provides more than $3.64 million in college scholarships each year through its three scholarship programs. https://www.elks.org/scholars/
FinAid: The SmartStudentTM Guide to Financial Aid: http://www.finaid.org/
Fisher House: Scholarships & Help for Military Families: http://www.fisherhouse.org/about/index.html
GoCollege: GoCollege.com is one of the oldest and most trusted resources to guide students on how to finance and succeed in college. http://www.gocollege.com/
Hispanic College Fund: College. Career & Community. The Hispanic College Fund embodies these principles while helping Hispanic high school and college students obtain college educations and professional careers. https://www.hsf.net/
Independence for Washington State Foster Youth: Money is available to help you with school after high school. This can include money for expenses and housing! https://dcyf.wa.gov/search/node?keys=scholarship
Latino College Dollars: Scholarships for Latino Students. http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/
Western Undergraduate Exchange: Students who are residents of WICHE states are eligible to request a reduced tuition rate of 150% of resident tuition at participating two-and four-year college programs outside of their home state. http://wiche.edu/wue
NAVPA Scholarship: US military veteran, service member or dependent of veteran/service member. 3.0 minimum GPA. Apply at https://navpa.org/scholarship/
Passport to College: Spent at least one year in foster care after 16th birthday, WA State Resident, enroll at least 1/2 time in college by 22nd birthday. https://www.wsac.wa.gov/passport-to-careers
Application opened continuously throughout the year.Point Foundation: LGBTQ persons who plan to be a full-time student enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate program at a 4-year college or university as of fall 2018. Available for students who is a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. Application open October 2018-January 2019. Application: www.pridefoundation.org
General Scholarship Information and Support
General Scholarship Information and Support
Overview of searching for scholarships and organizing yourself as you apply for scholarships.
Tips For Filling Out Scholarships
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Personal Statement
Personal Statement
The purpose of personal essays/statements is for the scholarship selection committee to get to know you. They will determine if you are worth the investment. Do you have a realistic plan? Will you finish? What proof do you have that supports your goals, dreams, etc.? This is an opportunity for you to highlight your future interests and why others should invest and/or select you.
Writing Scholarship Questions
Writing Scholarship Questions
When answering scholarship questions, always follow the rules for word or character or space limit. Maximize on the space provided and answer the question. Once done with an answer, review the question and think about a person who doesn't know you. Did they get a snapshot of who you are and what you stand for? Each answer should provide a focus example that is not repeated. Think about adding education goals, career aspirations, what inspires you, did you overcome adversity or have special circumstances the selection committee should consider? What are your strengths? Areas of growth? Be honest, concise. Present the best possible picture of yourself through a unified application.
Transcripts
Transcripts
Many colleges/universities and scholarships will require transcripts. These must be requested in advance. Follow the directions on whether an official or unofficial transcript is required. Transcripts from colleges may require a fee to be paid.
Recommendations
Recommendations
Ask adults, that you are not related to, that have had a positive influence on your life and can write a favorable recommendation for you. It is best to seek 3 to 5 recommendations and a variety of people with a request letter and/or recommendation request form. Attaching your resume can also help support your request for a recommendation. Ask beyond teachers/coaches if you can. Also, give people at least a month of lead time and check in with them periodically.
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