SCHOLARSHIP

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

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Olympic College Scholarship Foundation

Multiple scholarships provided by Olympic College Foundation for students planning to attend Olympic College. (ONGOING)

South Puget Sound CC- Community Foundation Scholarships

The 2021 Scholarship Cycle is now open and accepting applications.Make sure to read the eligibility and criteria forms before submitting an application.If for any reason you are unable to submit an application online please contact us ASAP to make other arrangements.Contact us if you have any questions: (360) 705-3340 OR FINANCE @THECOMMUNITYFOUNDATION .COM
(ONGOING)

Grays Harbor CC Foundation Scholarships

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.(ONGOING)

QuestBridge National College Match

Online platform helps outstanding low-income HS seniors gain admission and full 4-year scholarships to some of the nation's most selective colleges.

9/27

Don't Text and Drive Scholarship

($1,000) - Complete the application form, including a 140-character message about texting while driving. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full-length 500- to 1,000-word essay about texting while driving.

9/30

Scholarship Poetry Contest - Winter Issue

($100-$500) - Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less.

9/30

Shout It Out Scholarship

($1,500) - In 250 words or less, submit an online written response to the question: "If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?"

9/30

Community College Scholarship

For those with high financial need. Students must answer two open-ended, personal, and thought-provoking questions to provide our judges with a proper understanding of each applicant.

9/30

LEAP Rise Above (aka LEAP1%) Scholarship Fund

Financial support for students who demonstrate advocacy, accountability, perseverance, and have shown a commitment to improving their community. It is open to any student regardless of citizenship status. Amount: $2,500

10/1

SEA-MAR - Farm Worker Scholarship

For students who work or have worked OR whose parent/legal guardian is or has worked as a farm worker.

10/1

SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program

Provides scholarships to youth who have experienced homelessness to ensure their completion of a postsecondary education program. Assists youth with financial aid processes, mental health advocacy and referrals, professional legal advocacy and referrals, and assistance in locating and establishing local contacts for general support and services. Undocumented students who meet the criteria are eligible.

10/15

Golden Door Scholars Scholarship for Undocumented Students

(Full Tuition) - Golden Door Scholars lights the way undocumented students invest in their education and achieve their career goals beyond what they might imagine. Recent high school graduates, currently enrolled undergraduates, and transfer students (community college or 4-year college) are also welcome to apply. However, we do not support funding for graduate degrees. Students must be eligible for DACA.

10/23

US Bank Scholarship Program

Complete a series of Financial Genius for Life online learning modules for a chance to win.

10/30

Disney Dreamers Academy Applications

(Academy) - Disney Dreamers Academy is a 4-day, power-packed event in which 100 select high school students, ages 13 to 19, are inspired, motivated, and prepared to dream big.

10/31

Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarship

($20,000) - High school seniors with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA may apply.150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

10/31

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

($2,000) - In 250 words or less, submit a response to the question: "Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you'd hide and the top-five things you'd bring to stay alive."

10/31

Voice of Democracy Scholarship

($30,000) Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves through a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. The national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient's American university, college, or vocational/technical school.

10/31

2023 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
• Applicantsdo notneed to be related to a member of the Elks.
• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify

11/14

Washington Constitutional Speech Contest

Here in Washington State we will award $5,000 in scholarships to the top 4 finishers. We send our champion to the National Finals Contest where young orators can earn some of the most generous college scholarships available to high school students. Over $203,500 in scholarships can be awarded each year. The overall national contest winner gets a $25,000 scholarship. Second place takes home $22,500, and third gets $20,000. Each state winner who is certified into and participates in the national contest’s first round receives a $2,000 scholarship. Those who advance past the first round receive an additional $2,000 scholarship. The American Legion’s National Organization awards the scholarships, which can be used at any college or university in the United States.

11/30