The SPSCC Foundation awarded more than $927,431 in scholarships and grants in 2022. Awards range from $500 to $3,000. All scholarships and grants are awarded contingent upon the availability of funds. Unfortunately, Running Start students are not eligible for Foundation scholarships at this time.  

The Grays Harbor College Foundation offers two General Scholarship cycles per year to students attending GHC. The Fall Cycle awards are to be utilized in the current academic year and the Spring Cycle awards are to be utilized in the following academic year. Students who meet eligibility requirements can receive up to $5,000 in scholarship awards per academic year. 

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Through WUE, eligible students can choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs outside their home state and pay no more than 150 percent of that institution’s resident tuition rate. 

Since full nonresident college-tuition rates may exceed 300 percent of resident rates, WUE increases affordable higher-education choices for students, and minimizes the adverse impacts of student loan debt. 

Since 1947, our Mark E. Reed Scholarship has supported many deserving students. The program was established to honor one of our company’s earliest leaders who influenced the education of many young people in Washington State. Through the program, we award scholarships of $3,000 each to students attending high schools and colleges in our operating communities. The funds may be used for tuition, books or living expenses incurred while pursuing education beyond high school. 

Sierra Pacific Industries is proud to extend a scholarship opportunity to the college-bound or trade school-bound dependent children (up to age 26) of its employees through the Sierra Pacific Foundation Program. 2025 marks 46 years of awarding scholarships to deserving students attending accredited undergraduate colleges and a wide range of trade schools including beauty colleges, mechanics, flight schools, etc. The Foundation is committed to encouraging higher education, recognizing individual achievement and awarding excellence in the varied educational pursuits of our company’s youth. 

Multiple scholarships for Native American students who plans to pursue a degree in Natural Resources 

Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. (for HS Juniors & Seniors) 

The Washington State School Retirees' Association invites high school seniors to apply. These awards are given to students who plan to pursue a career in public education in one of these areas: teacher, counselor, speech therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, social worker or school psychologist 

Who is eligible to apply? 

One or more scholarships will be awarded to eligible applicants. The amount of the individual awards varies based on the number of applicants, as well as the fundraising success of GCA, but amounts have generally been between $500-$2000. Students who have attended Grapeview School for a minimum of one school year will have special consideration, but all students may apply. Scholarships will be paid directly to the post-secondary institution in which the student enrolls. Scholarships are available for students attending public and private universities and colleges, as well as vocational, technical or trade schools in the United States, which are accredited through state education agencies or by industry 

Submit it by email to Steve Hecht at [email protected] 

Criteria: 

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. 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. Hagan Scholars have attended 637 colleges and universities located in 49 states and the District of Columbia and have studied abroad in 58 countries. 

The Harstine Island Women’s Club (HIWC) and the Judy and Charles Chase Scholarship Fund are offering scholarships to island residents entering or continuing post high school education. Applicants must be full-time residents of Harstine Island and graduate from an accredited high school program by August of the scholarship's application year. 

The H. Parry Jones Scholarship is intended for a Shelton High School graduating senior who plans to attend a four-year college/university and pursue a career in the STEM fields of engineering, math, or science. The scholarships are an annual award with maintenance of GPA and continued pursuit of the identified career path is required. There will be three scholarships awarded this year. One for $50K paid over 4 yrs, two worth $25K each paid over 4 yrs. This is a total of $100,000 over a 4-year period that the Shelton Schools Foundation awards to students from the Class of 2025. 

The Shelton Schools Foundation Scholarship is intended for a Shelton School District graduating senior who plans to attend a community college/trade school to earn an associate degree toward a career or a technical school certification. One Scholarship will be awarded for the 2025 graduating class in the amount of $2000.00. 

The Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarship program is designed to serve youth pursuing post high school education or training for a maritime career path. The scholarship program is part of the Youth Maritime Training Association, operated by Puget Sound Maritime, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting maritime heritage and inspiring the next generation to carry on the legacy by pursuing maritime careers. 

These scholarships recognize and support individuals pursuing vocational, technical, college, community college and graduate programs in fields of study that enrich natural resources and related industries. Successful applicants demonstrate industry involvement, academic merit and participation in extra-curricular activities and receive awards up to $1,000. We give special consideration to children, grandchildren and spouses of Green Diamond employees. 

The Mason Health Scholarship will provide funding for all tuition, books, uniforms, lab and simulations fees, licensure application and licensure examination associated with obtaining your license. The selected candidates must satisfy any enrollment requirements of your post-secondary school as well as those of the Mason Health, Health Science Academy Scholarship. 

Must be an OURCU member in good standing and a 2025 graduating high school senior attending a college, university, community college, vocational or technical school in the Fall of 2025. 

The Scholarship Committee may review candidates based on: 

Graduating senior from a public High School in Thurston, Mason, or Lewis Counties, or Raymond (Pacific County); cumulative GPA between 1.75 and 2.75. Student must be planning to attend a trade school, apprenticeship program, vocational school, or 2-year program at a community college. (Renewable) 

Graduating senior from a high school in Mason County or Thurston County planning to pursue a degree in engineering, minimum GPA of 3.5 required. Preference may be given to students who demonstrate one or more of the following: 

Graduating senior from a public High School in Lewis, Mason, or Thurston counties planning to pursue studies in the fields of science, technology, engineering or math at a four-year college or university. (Renewable) 

Must be currently enrolled, as sophomore status or above, with a declared major in natural resources or land use planning at one of the following institutions: University of Washington, Washington State University, Western Washington University, The Evergreen State College; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 required. 

The Washington CPA Foundation is excited to be able to offer 20 $2000 scholarships for Washington state students interested in a career in accounting. If you are entering college as a first- or second-year student in the fall of 2025 with less than 30 semester / 45 quarter credits, have a 2.5 GPA and above (or equivalent)- please apply! Recipients will be invited and encouraged to join an online series during their scholarship term to explore various accounting career pathways and resources. 

The student has a 3.0 overall minimum GPA, has participation in school, community, and work experience, and has a commitment to enroll in a Teaching or Education related degree program. 

The student has a 3.0 overall minimum GPA, participation in school, community, and work experience, and has a 4-year degree plan. 

The student has a 2.0 overall minimum GPA, has participation in school, community, and work experience, has knowledge of their chosen field of study/training, and has a commitment to enroll in a Vocational/Technical program which is less than four years. 

The student has a 3.0 overall minimum GPA, has participation in school and community experiences, and has a 4-year Nursing degree plan. 

The student has a 3.0 overall minimum GPA, has participation in school and community experiences, and has a 4-year science related degree plan. 

Four scholarships of $2,000 each. Available to high school graduates heading to college, university or technical school in 2025. 

For more than 50 years, the Mason General Hospital Foundation Auxiliary has been offering scholarships to graduating high school students, Mason Health employees, and graduating high school students of Mason Health employees who are interested in entering the health care field or continuing their education in health care. At first, the scholarship was only available to nurses. When more scholarship funding became available, the Auxiliary began to expand the program to provide financial support for education of other health care positions. The number and amount of each scholarship is determined annually from the MGHF Auxiliary Gift Shop profits, memorial gifts, and other donations 

We are excited to provide scholarships to those who live or work in Mason County and are dedicated to pursuing education in the medical field. Our scholarships cater to applicants of all ages, including 2025 high school graduates, current college students, individuals contemplating a career change, or professionals seeking advancement in their medical careers. The scholarship awards start at $1,000 and go higher.