Washington State Scholarships
Contact:
Student Financial Aid Office
Washington Higher Education
Coordinating Board
917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, Washington 98504
PH: (360) 753-7850
Scholarships:
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
Office of Superintendent of
Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, Washington 98504
PH: (360) 725-6103
Eligibility Requirements:
Scholarship for high school
senior planning to study at
an accredited two or four
year postsecondary college
or university. Must be a
U.S. citizen and Washington
resident living residing in
Washington.
Washington State PTA Financial Grant Program
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For full-time study at accredited vocational, 2-year, or 4-year institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be U.S. citizen residing in Washington.
Application requirements: Recommendations, essay, transcript, proof of eligibility.
Additional information: Applicant must be graduate of a Washington public high school.
Amount of award: $1,000-$2,000
Application deadline: February 10
Contact:
Washington State PTA Financial Grant Program
2003 65th Avenue West
Tacoma, WA 98466-6215
Phone: 253-565-2153
Fax: 253-565-7753
American Legion Department Oratorical Contest
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For undergraduate study at accredited postsecondary institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be U.S. citizen residing in Washington. Applicant must be enrolled in high school.
Additional information: Applicant must participate in Post, District, Area, and Department contests.
Amount of award: $7,800
Contact:
American Legion Washington
Chairman, Department of Child Welfare
P.O. Box 3917
Lacey, WA 98509-3917
Phone: 360-491-4373
Fax: 360-491-7442
Authur and Doreen Parrett Scholarship Trust Fund
Type of award: Scholarship, renewable.
Intended use: For full-time sophomore, junior, senior, master's doctoral or first professional study at postsecondary institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be U.S. citizen residing in Washington.
Application requirements: Recommendations, transcript.
Additional information: Applicant must have completed first year of college.
Amount of award: $2,500-$3,600
Application deadline: January 31
Contact:
Arthur and Doreen Parrett Scholarship Trust Fund
c/o U.S. Bank - Trust Department
1420 5th Avenue, Suite 2100
Seattle, WA 98101
Washington State Need Grant
Type of award: Scholarship, renewable.
Intended use: For full-time undergraduate study at vocational, 2-year or 4-year institution. Eligible postsecondary institutions in Washington.
Eligibility: Applicant must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in Washington.
Application requirements: Proof of eligibility, FAFSA.
Additional information: Given only to students from low-income families. Must not be persuing degree in theology.
Amount of award: $803-$6,234
Contact:
Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board
917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Phone: 360-753-7843
Washington State American Indian Endowed Scholarship
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For full-time undergraduate or graduate study at accredited vocational, 2-year, 4-year or graduate institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be U.S. citizen residing in Washington.
Application requirements: Recommendations, essay, transcript, proof of eligibility, FAFSA.
Additional information: Applicant must have close social and cultural ties to American Indian community within Washington State and strong commitment to return service to state's American Indian community.
Amount of award: $500-$2,000
Application deadline: February 1
Contact:
Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board
917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Phone: 360-753-7843
Washington Promise Scholarship
Washington Higher Education
Coordinating Board
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, Washington 98504
PH: (360) 753-7851
Eligibility Requirements: Scholarship to low and middle
income students in high school.
scholarship for freshman and
sophomore years. Student must
be a Washington resident
attending school in Washington.
See guidance counselor for
more details.
Washington State Scholars Program
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For undergraduate study at accredited vocational, 2-year or 4-year institution. Eligible colleges and universities in Washington State.
Eligibility Requirements: Scholarship awarded to three
high school students from each
of the states legislative districts.
Must be a senior in high school,
a Washington resident and
planning to enroll full or part
time in a two year or four year
college or university.
Application requirements: Nomination by high school principal or guidance counselor. ACT/SAT scores.
Additional information: Applicant must rank in top one percent of class.
Amount of award: $2,730-$6,720
Application deadline: January 19
Contact:
Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, Washington 98504
PH: (360) 753-7843
Seattle Jaycees Scholarships
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For undergraduate or graduate study at accredited vocational, 2-year, 4-year or graduate institution. Institutions in Washington State.
Eligibility: Applicant must be U.S. citizen residing in Washington.
Additional information: Applicant must have exemplary civic involvement, volunteerism, and community service.
Amount of award: $1,000
Application deadline: April 1
Contact:
Seattle Jaycees
Scholarship Committee
109 West Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: 206-286-2014
Fax: 206-286-4459
American Legion Washington Auxiliary Scholarships
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For undergraduate study at accredited postsecondary institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be U.S. citizen residing in Washington. Applicant must be dependent of disabled veteran or deceased veteran.
Additional information: Applicant must be high school senior or high school graduate who has not attended institution of higher learning.
Amount of award: $400
Application deadline: March 15
Contact:
American Legion Washington Auxiliary
P.O. Box 5867
Lacey, WA 98509-3917
Phone: 360-491-4373
Fax: 360-491-7442
Wahington National Guard Scholarship Program
Building 1, Camp Murray
Tacoma, WA 98430-5073
PH: (253) 512-8899
Eligibility Requirements: A state funded retention incentive program for both Washington Army and Air Guard members meeting all eligibility requirements. Applicants must be enrolled full or part-time at a two or four-year college or university.
Susan Burdett Scholarships
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For undergraduate study at accredited postsecondary institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be female. Applicant must be U.S. citizen residing in Washington. Applicant must be dependent of disabled veteran or deceased veteran. Grandchildren of deceased or disabled veterans also eligible.
Additional information: Applicant must be former Evergreen Girls State Citizen (WA). Must submit application to local Unit chairman.
Amount of award: $300
Application deadline: March 15
Contact:
American Legion Washington Auxiliary
P.O. Box 5867
Lacey, WA 98509-3917
Phone: 360-491-4373
Fax: 360-491-7442
Washington State Educational Opportunity Grant
Type of award: Scholarship, renewable
Intended use: For full-time junior or senior study at accredited 4-year institution. Eligible 4-year postsecondary institutions in Washington.
Eligibility: Applicant must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in Washington.
Application requirements: Essay, transcript, proof of eligibility, FAFSA.
Additional information: Applicant must be "place bound," i.e. having family, work, health, financial need, or similar concerns making it difficult to continue education at a four-year college.
Amount of award: $2,500
Contact:
Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board
917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Phone: 360-753-7843
American Legion Washington Scholarships
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For undergraduate study at accredited vocational, 2-year or 4-year instutution. Eligible institutions in Washington State.
Eligibility: Applicant or parent must be member/participant of American Legion. Applicant must be U.S. citizen residing in Washington. Applicant must be enrolled in high school.
Amount of award: $1,500-$2,500
Contact:
American Legion Washington
Chairman, Department of Child Welfare
P.O. Box 3917
Lacey, WA 98509-3917
Phone: 360-491-4373
Fax: 360-491-7442
Margaret McAlpin Nurse's Scholarships
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For undergraduate study at accredited postsecondary institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be U.S. citizen residing in Washington. Applicant must be dependent of disabled veteran or deceased veteran. Grandchildren of deceased or disabled veterans also eligible.
Additional information: Applicant must have major/career interest in nursing.
Amount of award: $300
Application deadline: March 15
Contact:
American Legion Washington Auxiliary
P.O. Box 5867
Lacey, WA 98509-3917
Phone: 360-491-4373
Fax: 360-491-7442
For additional scholarships by state, click here.
For information about grants, click here.
|
