Western Undergraduate Exchange

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is an agreement among WICHE’s 16 members, through which 160+ participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students. Click here for the full list of participating WUE schools!

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.

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship-Vocational Technical

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 or with an approved apprenticeship program sponsor. 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.

  Scholarship For Journalism Diversity

• be a high school senior planning to attend college this year

• have a 3.0 grade-point average or higher

• plan to pursue a career in journalism

 2/15

 Education- Robert J. Handy/WSSR Foundation/Gene Forrester Memorial Scholarships

 The Washington State School Retirees' Association (WSSRA) invites high school seniors to apply for the Robert J. Handy and WSSR Foundation scholarships.  These awards are given to students who plan to pursue a career in education.

 3/1

 Abby's Closet Dreams Scholarship

 Abby's Closet invites you to apply for this award if you are a female high school student graduating from a school in Oregon or Washington this Spring with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and are planning to enter a trade school, college or university in the Fall. Four scholarships will be awarded this year totaling $9,500. One scholarship for $1,500 to a student entering a trade school, one scholarship for $2,000 to a student entering a community college and one scholarship for $3,000 to a student entering a 4-year college/university. An additional $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student entering a healthcare field. The applicant in each category who best embodies the spirit and mission of Abby’s Closet will receive the scholarship award. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

 2/10

 Washington State Opportunity Scholarship- 4 Year University

 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.

 NEW H Parry Jones STEM Scholarship

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.  

 3/15

 Grapeview Community Association Scholarship

Did you attend Grapeview School?   

To be eligible the applicant must have attended the Grapeview School for a minimum of one school year and must be graduating from an accredited high school. 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, colleges, and vocational, technical or trade schools in the United States that are accredited through state educational systems or by industry.

 3/15

 SHS Class of 1992 Optimize Scholarship 2023.docx

·    Essay with prompt:  “Big or small, discuss a situation where you have overcome adversity.  How has that adversity impacted your life?  How do you think this adversity will actually serve to benefit you in the future?”

·    Personal Statement with your high school and beyond plan, please include any sports or activities that you have participated in.

 3/17

Vocational Scholarship

 Vocational Scholarship winners will receive up to $3,000 for specialized training in such fields as culinary arts, medical or dental assistant, electrician, real estate, auto mechanic, certified IT/computer education, cosmetology, or massage therapy, etc. Eligible programs can be of a nine-month to three-year duration

 3/22

 Ewing C Kelly Scholarship

 Available to University, Community College or Trade School bound seniors.  The Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship is designed to reward students who demonstrate good citizenship while striving to attain their academic goals. Applicants will be judged on their academic merit, extracurricular achievements--both scholastically and in their community--and financial need. 

 3/10

 NEW Green Diamond Natural Resource Scholarship

 The Green Diamond Natural Resource Scholarship is intended to recognize and support individuals who plan to enter fields of study that will lead to the continued enrichment of the Natural Resources and related industries. This scholarship is for vocational, undergraduate, or graduate programs, and can be awarded to high school seniors or return students attending a higher education program.

 3/31

 NEW  TwinStar CU Foundation Scholarships

 Eligibility Requirements:

 3/31

 Shelton Rotary is offering many different scholarship opportunities.   If you are going to Community College, University OR into a Trade, apply! 

You could be eligible if your goal includes:
*Performing Arts
*Business
*Vocational 
*Medical
*Human Services
*Educational Profession
*Trades Profession
*Environmental Studies or Tourism
*Academic Scholarship
*Someone who has overcome overwhelming odds or has volunteered in community

 NEW Our Community Credit Union

 Must be an OCCU member in good standing and a 2023 graduating high school senior attending a college, university, community college, vocational or technical school in the Fall of 2023.