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Senior Year Scholarships
Senior Year Scholarships
Elks National Foundation - Most Valuable Student
Elks National Foundation - Most Valuable Student
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2026 competition.
Male and female students compete separately.
Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
NOTE: The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 500 national winners of the 2026 contest in April 2026. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.
*Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation, and may include other personal costs.
Open: Now
Open: Now
Deadline: September 30th
Deadline: September 30th
Do you know how far you will drive on the freeway if you take your eyes off the road for five seconds, the average time it takes to send a text? An entire football field.
According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, texting while driving makes drivers 23 times more likely to get into a "safety-critical event."
The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the risks of texting while driving.
How we'll select the winner: We'll select the 10 finalists based on the content of the 140-character message. The winner will be selected based on the content and creativity of the 500- to 1,000-word essay.
Awards: The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Each year, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation sponsors two high school juniors or seniors from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia to attend the United States Senate Youth Program - an all-expense-paid, week-long tour of Washington, DC and to receive a $10,000 scholarship. In Washington State, the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) administers the program in conjunction with AWSL.
AWSP appoints a committee in the fall to review the nominees from all of the camps, who then interview each finalist and select two as the delegates for the State of Washington. There is also an alternative path outside of AWSL Summer Programs for all juniors and seniors throughout Washington who fit the criteria.
Student must be a citizen or permanent resident in possession of a green card at time of application.
2024 Essay Title:
What impact do you believe that Social Media is having On Mental Health and Why is it Important to Address this issue?
The Contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors who submit an essay application
through a Chapter of the Fraternity. The essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright. The essay
must be between 700 and 750 words in length.
The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's top four-year colleges and universities.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Senior standing – Complete four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in spring 2026.
Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2026.
GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above.
Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with a maximum annual gross income of $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new College Scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $40,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Ron Brown Scholar Program
The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.
RBSP competitively awards 45 – 50 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.
Recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. Since the Program’s inception in 1996, 634 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars.
Applicants for the Ron Brown Scholarship MUST be Black/African American, US citizens or permanent residents, and a current high school senior at the time of their application.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements:
Must be Black/African American.
Must excel academically.
Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
Must participate in community service activities.
Demonstrate financial need.
Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
Be a current high school senior at the time of your application. NOTE: Current college students are not eligible to apply.
Opens September 1st
Opens September 1st
Deadline: December 1st
Deadline: December 1st
Hagen Scholarship Foundation
Hagen Scholarship Foundation
About:
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients “regardless of nationality” with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Applicants must graduate from a high school located in the United States. Eligible high schools include public, private, charter, magnet, and STEM schools. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Recipients graduating college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship good for up to four additional semesters in college. Hagan Scholarships have been awarded to attend 635 colleges and universities located in 49 states and the District of Columbia.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.
2. All high school students eligible regardless of nationality.
3. Must be fluent in the English language.
4. Must be in the high school graduating class.
5. Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
6. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
7. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
8. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.
9. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until September 1, 2026. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
10. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all adult members of a household living under the same roof.
11. Applicants are not required to provide FAFSA information. Finalists must provide the FAFSA Summary showing the SAI.
12. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
The intended scholarship recipient is a high-achieving goal-driven student having substantial financial need.
The Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship empowers LGBTQ students who are earning their undergraduate, graduate, & doctoral degrees at accredited colleges in the United States by offering financial support, community resources, and professional development.
Flagship Scholarship recipients receive financial support, access to multiple leadership development programs, mentorship or coaching, and the support of a community of scholars and alumni.
Amount: Financial award based on need, renewable for up to four years of support.
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited college or university based in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska.
Use scholarship funds at an accredited U.S. higher education institution between fall session 2025 and spring 2026.
Be enrolled or intend to enroll in one of the following types of programs: a bachelor's degree, a master's or doctoral degree, or a medical, law, or other professional degree.
Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community.
Community college students must be transferring to a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university for the academic year of the scholarship. Students who will be enrolled at a 2-year institution for the academic year of the scholarship should apply to the Community College Scholarship.
Must be at least a senior in high school.
Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy® audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, more than 26,400 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1.4 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.
The national first place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$21,000, and the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000. Students interested in participating must submit their audio essay prepared on this year's theme, with a completed 2025-2026 entry form, to their local participating VFW Post. Find your sponsoring local VFW Post as essays must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31.
The Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth is a scholarship program that helps young people from foster care continue their education and earn a college degree. The program is supported by Gov. Jay Inslee, The Honorable Chris Gregoire (former governor), The Honorable Gary Locke (former governor), and other former governors in Washington state.
Proceeds from the Governors’ Cup – an annual golf tournament – provide funding for approximately 30-40 new scholars each year who are planning to enroll in a Washington state college or university. Scholarship award amounts range from $2,000 to $4,000 depending on the college of attendance.
Selected students can access the annual scholarship for up to five years to complete undergraduate studies. Students must be enrolled full time and maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to renew the scholarship each year.
To be considered for the Washington State Governors’ Scholarship, students must:
Have a high school diploma or equivalent by June 2025
Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or GED equivalent through spring 2025 term (if your GPA is lower, you will be allowed to submit your fall 2025 grades at a later date)
Plan to enroll by fall 2026 at an eligible college or university in the state of Washington
Have resided in Washington state for at least one year prior to enrolling in college
Apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the free Washington Application for State Financial Aid
Meet one of the following criteria (either currently or until age 18):
Placed by a Washington state court order in any of the following living situations:
Foster Care, Guardianship or Dependency Guardianship (non-relatives, relatives, residential/group care)
Placed in federally-recognized care (a private nonprofit agency in Washington state), classified as an unaccompanied minor and rendered legal permanent residency in the United States
Placed under a dependency tribal court order outside of your home
Applicants are not eligible if they:
Have been adopted
Returned to live with their parents before turning 18 (regardless of whether the court continued to remain involved)
Have had their dependency court order dismissed
Were not dependent of a federal, state or tribal court prior to age 18
Have been emancipated
Our scholarship program supports LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their own lives, in their families, in their home communities, in their fields of study, in their workplaces, or in our movements for justice.
We prioritize moving resources to LGBTQ+ students who need it most, so we especially focus our funding on those LGBTQ+ student leaders who have some or all of the following experiences and qualities:
Demonstrate a commitment to advancing justice and the well-being of their communities, past, present, and future
Have experienced family rejection and/or haven’t been able to access a larger community support system
Face systemic barriers to educational access, and have been impacted by systemic discrimination and oppression.
Open: November (But each scholarship offered by Seattle Foundation varies with open/deadlines)
Open: November (But each scholarship offered by Seattle Foundation varies with open/deadlines)
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Seattle Foundation Scholarships
Seattle Foundation Scholarships
Most of our scholarships launch in late November and close by March 1 the following year. The earlier you submit your application, the better. Please note that each scholarship has a specific deadline and eligibility requirements. We encourage you to carefully read the requirements of each scholarship.
Most of our scholarships launch in late November and close by March 1 the following year. The earlier you submit your application, the better. Please note that each scholarship has a specific deadline and eligibility requirements. We encourage you to carefully read the requirements of each scholarship.
Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship
Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship
This $5,000-$15,000 renewable scholarship is available to students from the Pacific Rim states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii; preference will be given to students of Japanese or other Asian ancestry, including multi-ethnic Asians. Note there are two application programs – one for students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees and one for vocational/trade programs. (Hosted by Seattle Foundation)
Students pursuing undergraduate degrees
Students pursuing graduate degrees
Students pursuing a vocational or trade program
C. E. Boucher Memorial Scholarship
C. E. Boucher Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor and support engineering students studying at University of Washington, Washington State University, University of Oregon, and Oregon State University. This is a one-time scholarship for $3,000. (Hosted by Scholarship America)
Doyne M. Green Scholarship (Graduate Studies)
Doyne M. Green Scholarship (Graduate Studies)
Supporting female graduate students of medicine, law, social service, or public service, this scholarship assists current graduate students who study at public universities in the State of Washington with a renewable $4,000 scholarship. (Hosted by Scholarship America)
Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Supplemental Scholarship
Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Supplemental Scholarship
The Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated was established in 1955 with a commitment to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the identities, culture, and economic survival of African-Americans and persons of African descent. The Supplemental Support Scholarship is for college students in need of tuition assistance or who have basic or urgent need for financial support. Apply online
Lambeth Family Scholarship
Lambeth Family Scholarship
This scholarship, designed to honor and financially support students pursuing a degree in engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, computer science or business, supports high school seniors in Washington State who will study at a public university, community college or technical school. This scholarship varies from $1,000 to $3,000 and is renewable for up to 4 years. (Hosted by Scholarship America)
Microsoft Scholarships
Microsoft Scholarships
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship
This scholarship supports high school seniors who self-identify as Black or African American and plan to study in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or Marketing at an accredited four-year college or university. This scholarship varies from $2,500 to $5,000 with up to 50 awards granted. For more information, contact blacks-at-microsoft@scholarshipamerica.org. (Hosted by Scholarship America)
HOLA at Microsoft Scholarship
This scholarship supports high school seniors who self-identify as Hispanic/Latino decent and is a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident or be an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program. Eligible applicants must plan to study Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance or Marketing at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational school. This scholarship is a $5,000 award with up to five (5) scholarships granted. For more information, contact hola-at-microsoft@scholarshipamerica.org. (Hosted by Scholarship America)
Microsoft Disability Scholarship
This scholarship supports high school seniors living with a disability defined by WHO (World Health Organization — an impairment in a person’s body structure or function, or mental functioning (visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech, or other disability). Eligible applicants must plan to study Engineering, Computer Sciences, Computer Information Systems, Law, Business (including Paralegal, Pre-Law, Finance, Business Administration, or Marketing) at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. This scholarship is a $5,000 award with up to eight (8) scholarships granted. For more information, contact microsoft-disability@scholarshipamerica.org. (Hosted by Scholarship America)
Women at Microsoft Scholarship
This scholarship supports high school seniors or graduates or current college undergraduates who self-identify as female or as non-binary (a spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively masculine or feminine). Eligible applicants must plan to enroll in a STEAM related degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. This scholarship is a $5,000 award with up to seven (7) scholarships granted. For more information, contact women-at-microsoft@scholarshipamerica.org. (Hosted by Scholarship America)
Nora Stone Smith Scholarship
Nora Stone Smith Scholarship
The Nora Stone Smith Scholarship honors and gives financial support to deserving immigrant high school seniors and students who have graduated in the past year and have participated in an ESL/ELL program at some point in their lives. This scholarship is available for all ESL/ELL students, regardless of their citizenship status. Undocumented students are encouraged to apply. This scholarship is $2,000 and renewable for 2 or 4 years. (Hosted by Seattle Foundation)
Patricia Fisher Endowed Scholarship
Patricia Fisher Endowed Scholarship
The Seattle Association of Black Journalists (SABJ) established this scholarship in honor of Patricia Fisher, a Puget Sound native, journalist, educator and role model for her support of young people and her community. Scholarships of $3,500 help students of African descent who are from or attending college in Washington and who are pursuing college careers in communications, such as print, photo, broadcast journalism or multimedia and online journalism. Scholarships are awarded based on scholastic achievement, financial need, community service and a serious interest in communications. Recipient(s) will be matched with a mentor who is a SABJ member. (Hosted by Scholarship America)
Seahawks Players’ Equality & Justice For All Scholarship
Seahawks Players’ Equality & Justice For All Scholarship
Seahawks players, the Seahawks Players’ Equality & Justice for All Scholarship Fund aims to build a more compassionate and inclusive society by supporting career opportunities for students who have overcome significant adversary. Preference will be given to students of color and first-generation college students. (Hosted by Seattle Foundation)
Theresa Earenfight Scholarship
Theresa Earenfight Scholarship
The purpose of the Theresa Earenfight Scholarship is to support undergrad or graduate students who are passionate about the intersection of social justice and animal welfare within a historical context. Applicants should be studying history, in particular how history intersects with animal activism, animal rights, animal liberation, and other related topics. Preference will be given to students with strong financial need, students of color and those from historically marginalized communities, and/or students who may face barriers to receiving other scholarships. This is a $10,000 annual scholarship renewable through the completion of the student’s degree, assuming the student continues to meet the eligibility criteria. The scholarship may be applied to tuition and fees, or other academic expenses payable to the college or university. (Hosted by Scholarship America)
About:
The APIA Scholarship is our largest scholarship program, open to AANHPI undergraduate students attending any U.S. accredited university or college. Scholarship amounts range from $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards. APIA Scholars has a special focus on supporting AANHPI students who live at or below the poverty line; are in the first generation of their family to attend college; are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity. Strong applicants would also have an emphasis on community service and leadership.
Eligibility:
Be able to describe your ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in Fall 2026
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted), or equivalent, or have earned a GED
Must apply for federal financial aid for the 2026-2027 academic year using the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by early April 2026
The American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES) helps students with financial need who have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian community in Washington State. Students can use the scholarship at public colleges and many independent colleges in Washington. The program prioritizes upper-division and graduate-level students, but all applicants are considered.
Award amounts range from around $500 to $2,000. Ten to 15 students are selected each year to receive the awards. Students may get AIES funding for up to five years, but must reapply each year.
Washington State Fair
Washington State Fair
The Blue Ribbon Scholarship Program is made possible through the generosity of the Foundation’s donors. Since the inception of the program in 1991, over $2,000,000 in awards have been distributed and have provided a "fair chance" at a college education. As support of the program has grown, so have the opportunities for students. We are now pleased to offer scholarships to students statewide.
Interested in supporting the Blue Ribbon Scholarship Program? Gifts made to Washington State Fair Foundation provide scholarships for high school seniors and adult learners, keep the Traveling Farm on the road, and allow for new projects to be funded, like Piglet Palace, Classic Coaster Park, The Farm at SillyVille and The History Experience.
For any Scholarship questions, please email scholarships@thefair.com.
Students only need to submit one application for all our scholarships offered online. The application system will automatically apply students for the scholarships they qualify for. Click any of the scholarships below to see specific qualifications or apply directly at: https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.com.
The BECU Foundation Scholarship brings to life BECU’s core principle of people helping people. Every year, this scholarship provides us the opportunity to recognize and honor members who devote their time helping others while also pursuing post-secondary education.
The BECU Foundation is looking for member candidates who embody the people helping people philosophy by actively giving back to their community, whether through volunteering or through other meaningful contributions of time, effort, and care. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply.
This renewable scholarship can be awarded for up to two years. Sixty-four students will be selected to receive 2-year awards worth $2,500 per year for up to $5,000. Eligible students may attend 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities.
To be eligible for a BECU Foundation Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must be a member of BECU and be the primary account holder at the time of application. The account can be joint with a parent/guardian, but the applicant must be listed as the primary on at least one account.
Applicants must be a graduating high school senior, or a student currently enrolled in a credit-bearing, accredited, nonprofit technical, two-year, or four-year college or university. Students of graduate programs are not eligible.
Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA through Fall 2025
All scholarship recipients must be attending school full-time and enrolled in an accredited, nonprofit post-secondary institution in the United States for the academic year following the scholarship award.
Relatives of any member of the BECU Foundation, the BECU Board of Directors, the BECU Supervisory Committee, the BECU Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee, or the BECU Executive Management Team, the BECU Scholarship Selection Team or any family members of the above-mentioned groups are not eligible to apply.
American Chemistry Society | Scholars Program
American Chemistry Society | Scholars Program
Renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of up to $5,000* are given to qualified students. 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.
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.
Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit
Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be of Hispanic heritage
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2025-2026 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
There are over 150 scholarships available, each with its own specific criteria. Our online application process will ask questions that will determine the scholarships for which you are eligible.
There are two separate scholarship applications:
General scholarships due March 1
Nursing/Allied Health/Trades due June 1
If you are applying for the latter, we recommend you also apply for General scholarships as well.
Once you complete the application, you'll receive an email that will include the list scholarships for which you are eligible and any supplemental questions that may be required to complete.
The Baccalaureate Scholarship provides up to $22,500 in financial aid support and access to career-launching support services for students pursuing high-demand STEM and health care majors. This scholarship can be used to cover tuition, fees and other indirect costs of attendance such as housing, transportation, food and more. Funding can be used for any eligible STEM or health care degree at any eligible public or private college or university in Washington state.
The American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) provides scholarships to graduating American Indian and Alaska Native high school students that plan to pursue certificate or undergraduate programs at a Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) or an accredited non-profit college or university in the U.S.
Eligibility:
Be an enrolled member of a federally or state-recognized tribe, or a descendent of an enrolled member;
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00; and
Be a high school senior in their last semester.
Full-time enrollment at an accredited, nonprofit institution of higher learning.
Ben Cheney had a significant interest in supporting youth and youth athletics through his philanthropy. The Ben B. Cheney Foundation continues his legacy by awarding one scholar athlete from each of the 32 high schools in Pierce County, and one from Ben’s hometown, South Bend, each year.
Since 1976, the Ben B. Cheney Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million in college scholarships through this program.
This $3,000 scholarship recognizes student athletes with plans to further their education in a not-for-profit vocational and technical school, or a 2- or 4-year college in the United States following graduation. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the school or college on the student’s behalf the first week of August.
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:
Be a high school senior.
Graduate from an eligible, WIAA recognized high school in Pierce County. (see list below)
Have plans to attend a not-for-profit vocational and technical school, or a 2- or 4-year college in the United States in the fall following graduation.
Have a cumulative GPA that meets minimum college requirements.
Have participated on at least one varsity interscholastic sponsored WIAA sports team in Pierce County (or South Bend H.S.) during their high school career. (See list below for WIAA sports. Visit the WIAA website for more information on the difference between sports and activities. The WIAA currently classifies cheer as an activity.)
Exhibit high qualities of attainment in academics, leadership, character, citizenship, and motivation.
Be an American citizen.
Submit a compelling and complete application by the deadline.
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 of the environment. $5,000.
Eligibility:
The Barron Prize welcomes applications from public-spirited young people who are:
between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19)
permanent residents of and currently residing in the U.S.A. or Canada
currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months
working as an individual to lead their service work. The Barron Prize does not accept applications from large groups of young people.
The Barron Prize does not discriminate against its applicants based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Career and Technical Scholarship
Career and Technical Scholarship
The Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) supports Washington students on their path to high-demand trade, STEM and health care occupations. 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. 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.
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. Learn more about BaS here.
The Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) annually awards one-time scholarships to students planning to attend a regionally accredited college or university. For 2024, ten $1000 scholarships were awarded.
Eligibility:
Currently enrolled student who is in their senior year of high school in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and plans to attend a regionally accredited college or university in the coming Fall - OR - Currently enrolled student who is attending a two-year college in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and plans to attend a regionally accredited four-year college or university in the coming Fall.
Currently have a 3.00 cumulative, unweighted GPA or higher.
Submit the video essay application no later than March 29 at midnight Pacific Time.
We strive to empower underserved students with the potential and passion to pursue higher education in specific areas by providing them with the necessary means to address their community's intricate social and financial problems. Each year, we give out scholarships based on assessments of need, excellence, community involvement, and their chosen academic institution.
Eligibility:To qualify, candidates must demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in their community or workplace:
Grade point average above 3.0. Community Impact (charitable work and social projects.)
Participation in the workforce (past/current paid/unpaid jobs.)
Extracurricular activities (sports, arts, music, etc.)
Special circumstances (economic and social hardships.)
Write the requested essay (refer to the online scholarship form.)
Scholarship available:
Scholarship available:
National Career & Technical Education Scholarship
Award Amount: 500 scholarships at $2,500 each
Eligibility:
Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1
Plan to attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution by September
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program that will lead to employment
Not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income OR Pell Grant eligibility are required)
Be under the age of 35
Be a United States citizen
Junior Year Scholarships
Junior Year Scholarships
Continue to scroll down to find Senior Year Scholarships!
Continue to scroll down to find Senior Year Scholarships!
Open: September 15th
Open: September 15th
Deadline: October 21st
Deadline: October 21st
Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is an online distance learning course and summer experience specifically designed for high school juniors interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) pathways through the exploration of space and space travel.
The online curriculum is a University of Washington college course focused on NASA’s space exploration program as well as topics in Earth and Space Science. If scholars successfully complete the online curriculum, they are invited to participate in multi-day summer experiences that provide them the opportunity to work with STEM professionals, NASA scientists, university students, and STEM educators.
Graduates of the WAS program gain access to $250,000 worth of exclusive scholarship opportunities and receive a free membership to The Museum of Flight.
Phase One: Online Course
Phase One: Online Course
An online course consisting of 8 lessons and a final project. Each lesson is a mix of online reading, essays, space-based math problems, virtual group discussions, and a hands-on lab.
Dates: November through March
Fee: No Cost
The University of Washington offers five optional science credits for a fee of $235. (Families may apply for tuition support to cover this fee, as needed. More information provided during Phase One.)
Participation in Phase Two is not required for Phase One.
A six-day residency program held at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. Acceptance into Phase Two is based on performance in Phase One. Participation in Phase Two is not required.
Dates: July & August
Residency Fee: $1,025* (covers program supplies and room/board)
A 50% deposit towards the Residency Fee is not due until the scholar has been notified of acceptance into Phase Two.
*The WAS Foundation can provide tuition assistance, up to 100% of the cost, for families experiencing financial need.
Each year, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation sponsors two high school juniors or seniors from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia to attend the United States Senate Youth Program - an all-expense-paid, week-long tour of Washington, DC and to receive a $10,000 scholarship. In Washington State, the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) administers the program in conjunction with AWSL.
AWSP appoints a committee in the fall to review the nominees from all of the camps, who then interview each finalist and select two as the delegates for the State of Washington. There is also an alternative path outside of AWSL Summer Programs for all juniors and seniors throughout Washington who fit the criteria.
Student must be a citizen or permanent resident in possession of a green card at time of application.
LEDA brings together a community of student leaders for a completely free five-week residential program at Princeton University that includes academic preparation for college, leadership training, college guidance support based on individual fit, SAT/ACT preparation, and a chance to experience life on a college campus.
LEDA is for life. After the Summer Institute, the LEDA team continues to work with Scholars intensively on all aspects of their college applications and their transition to and through college. The LEDA Community is a network that will continue to provide support and opportunities beyond college graduation.
Eligibility Requirements
Junior attending a public high school in the U.S., graduating in 2027
U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have DACA Status
Cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
Total annual household income of $90,000 or below
Successful applicants demonstrate:
A desire to be challenged academically
A strong commitment to their studies
A desire to be a leader in their families, schools, and communities
A connection to LEDA’s Core Values of Excellence, Integrity, Compassion, and Community
About:
Each year, 17 high school juniors and an educator from each of their schools are selected from across the United States and Africa as Bezos Scholars. The experience kicks off with an exciting and inspiring trip to the Aspen Ideas Festival for a full week of Scholar-exclusive experiences with world-renowned leaders — all while having FUN and building lasting friendships. Throughout the program year, Scholars engage in dynamic virtual workshops designed to spark personal reflection and growth, hone leadership skills, and apply learning through project-based opportunities. It all culminates in Scholar designed and led community change projects that raise awareness and mobilize action to address community needs.
Scholars receive:
• All-expenses-paid trip to Aspen, Colorado
• 40+ hours of leadership skill-building
• Unlimited coaching hours from the Bezos Scholars staff team
• FREE college advising
• $1,000 in funding to launch a community change project
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
U.S. applicants need to be current juniors, attend a public high school with an overall free and reduced lunch rate of 30% or higher and be enrolled in or have taken at least one advanced course (Honors, AP, IB, etc.). They also need to nominate a staff person from their school to serve as their educator Scholar, who participates fully in the program alongside them. For African applicants, they must attend the African Leadership Academy, which runs its own selection process in partnership with the program.
The undergraduate scholarship application will open on December 1 and close on March 15. A single application will allow you to be considered for the full range of scholarships provided by the Horatio Alger Association. To be considered, your application and all required materials must be submitted online application by 12:00 p.m. E.T. on March 15.
At Palmer Scholars, we are committed to helping our Scholars achieve their dreams of a better life through higher education. We know through experience that our work cannot stop after scholarship checks go out. Our “Whole Scholar” model is a holistic approach that provides opportunities for our committed staff, board, and community volunteers to support Scholars in most all areas of life, not just what is generally encapsulated in college access programs.
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