Scholarships
A scholarship is financial support awarded to a student, based on academic achievement or other criteria that for the purpose of schooling. There are various types of scholarships – the two most common being merit-based and need-based.
2020 - 2021 Featured Scholarships
Navigate Your Future Scholarship
Award: $2,500 Deadline: June 25th, 2021 Be a senior in high school planning a career in the aviation field; be enrolled or accepted into an aviation-related program at a college/university. Compos Mentis Scholarship
Award: $1,000 Deadline: June 30th, 2021 Be enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US; be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico. OppU Achievers Scholarship
Award: $2,500 Deadline: June 30th, 2021 Be enrolled full-time in high school or at least part-time in college; possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Be Bold Scholarship
Award: $25,085 Deadline: June 30th, 2021 Be a senior in high school enrolling in college this fall (2021); have a GPA of 2.5 or above. Geoscience IDEA Scholarship
Award: $5,000 Deadline: June 30th, 2021 Identify as black, indigenous, latinx or another traditionally marginalized ethnic group; be enrolling or already enrolled in college in the US. Lift Parts Express Scholarship
Award: $500 Deadline: June 30th, 2021 Be a current senior in high school and a legal resident of the US; be enrolled or expected to enroll in fall (college). |
NC Scholarships
Award: $2,000 Deadline: June 30th, 2021 Be currently enrolled as a high school senior or a student enrolled at college in the US; GPA 2.5 or above. AGMA Foundation Scholarship Program
Award: $5,000 Deadline: July 1st, 2021 Be interested in a career in the gear industry, and/or power transmissions as it relates to the gear industry; be currently enrolled or recently accepted to a program. Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship
Award: $2,000 Deadline: July 1st, 2021 Be a high school senior who will be starting college in the fall; current GPA 3.0 or above. Bottar Leone Scholarship
Award: $2,500 Deadline: July 1st, 2021 Have a documented physical or learning disability; have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Lakeview Health Scholarship
Award: $3,000 Deadline: July 1st, 2021 Be an American citizen that is at least 18 years old who is currently enrolled or accepted to a college; have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Addiction & Mental Health Scholarship
Award: $1,000 Deadline: July 31st, 2021 Be a high school senior, or current college student. Be pursing studies focused on destigmatizing addition and mental illness. |
Need & Merit based scholarships
Merit Based Scholarship Programs
Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) https://wsac.wa.gov/ National Merit Scholarship https://www.nationalmerit.org/ QuestBridge www.questbridge.org
QuestBridge serves talented low-income youth by connecting applicants to institutions of higher education. There is a National College Match and College Prep Scholarship. The Gates Millennium Scholars Program www.gmsp.org The Gates Millennium Scholars Program seeks to support talented African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students with high academic and leadership potential and significant financial need by supporting the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help aid. The Ventures Scholar Programs www.venturescholar.org The Ventures Scholar program connects high achieving underrepresented and first-generation students interested in pursuing math- and science-related careers to opportunities. |
Need Based Scholarship Programs
College Bound Scholarship collegebound.wa.gov The College Bound Scholarship is an early commitment of state financial aid to cover tuition at public rates, some fees, and a small book allowance at over 65 eligible Washington postsecondary institutions. This commitment is fulfilled by Washington College Grant. The application is a two-step process. Typically, eligible students in 7th or 8th grade must begin an application by June 30 of their 8th grade year and complete it by August 31. 20 To receive the scholarship, high school students must fulfill program pledge requirements and meet residency and income requirements. Students must enroll within one year of high school graduation and receive four academic years’ worth of funds to be used within five years of high school graduation. Washington College Grant (formerly the State Need Grant) wsac.wa.gov/wcg The Washington College Grant (formerly the State Need Grant) provides need-based financial aid to Washington students pursuing postsecondary education. Students who meet eligibility requirements† can use the financial aid at Washington's eligible institutions, including public two- and four-year colleges and universities, and many accredited private/independent colleges, universities, and career schools in the state. In addition, participants may receive Washington College Grant funding for approved apprenticeship programs available through approved apprenticeship program providers.* In 2020-21, the eligibility thresholds have increased and funds are guaranteed to all eligible students and apprenticeship participants, making the Washington College Grant one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country. |
financial aid application resources
Overview: Where to find scholarships & how-to apply.
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THE WASHBOARD
theWashBoard TheWashBoard.org is committed to increasing access to scholarships and financial aid for Washington students. Launched in 2010, theWashBoard.org, a free, scholarship matching website for Washington students, is a simple and central scholarship search and application resource. Last year, nearly $12 million in scholarships were listed on TheWashBoard.org. SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES & Databases
scholarship listings
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DON'T: Write what you think the committee wants to hear.
DO: Write an engaging and coherent essay.
DO: Be positive and concentrate on your strengths. If you must discuss something negative, focus on what you learned and how that applies to your future.
DO: Include concrete examples to illustrate your main points and show your strengths.
DO: Type your essay and have someone else proofread.
DO: Read the directions carefully. Follow any formatting guidelines exactly.
DON'T: Go overboard in details about yourself or a particular point. Keep your writing succinct and relevant to the question(s) asked.
DON'T: Write a list of activities, awards, or accomplishments. Choose the ones that are most important and share the most relevant information about you.
DON'T: Try to be funny. You don't want to take the risk they won't get the joke.
DON'T: Write what you think the committee wants to hear.