Multiple scholarships are provided by the Olympic College Foundation for students planning to attend Olympic College.  

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. 

The Anderson Law Enforcement / Police Scholarship is awarded to a student in Washington state pursuing a career in the field of law enforcement to include police, sheriff, state patrol, game warden and corrections. Washington residents who are either graduating seniors or returning students/adult learners are eligible for this scholarship. Students must be pursuing a career in law enforcement to apply. School attending must offer criminal justice courses. The $5,000 award is payable in full the first year following award. 

The Community Hero Scholarship is awarded to 

students from across the state of Washington pursuing  

higher education at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or trade/technical school. Students must be graduating high school seniors.  Applicant must have made an impact in their community, must be a high school senior, must have at least a 2.7 GPA. 

The Fair Chance Scholarship is awarded to 26 students from across the state of Washington pursuing higher education at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or trade/technical school. Students must be either a graduating high school senior OR an adult learner/returning student at least one year out of high school. All applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. Applicants must also be currently working, volunteering, or involved in a school-sponsored activity at least 8 hours per month, on average. Prior involvement with the Fair (4H, FFA, etc.) and financial need may be considered, though neither is a requirement. The $3,000 awards are payable over one year. All funds are paid directly to the recipient’s college or university to be used toward tuition or books. 

Do you dream of a career in Culinary Arts? Want to fuel your dream of having your own auto mechanics garage?  Would you rather light up your career as an electrician? Trade schools in Washington encompass a wide variety of hands-on education while providing career-focused training in high-demand fields such as healthcare, legal services, and emergency services. Learners can earn vocational certificates and degrees to prepare for careers as paramedics, medical assistants, occupational therapy assistants, and dental hygienists. Trade school graduates can also work as electricians, HVAC technicians, paralegals, cosmetologists, and mechanics. It's never too late to pursue the career training you really want. Whether you are a few years out of high school or a seasoned professional ready to change tracks, we have a scholarship award to help you get there.2h But that doesn’t mean they can’t further their education and set themselves on a path toward a great career.  Also called technical school or trade school scholarships, vocational scholarships help students cover the cost of furthering their education at a qualifying institution.    

Degree in silviculture/forestry or closely related field. The $4,000 Hojem Forestry Scholarship is designed and awarded to a student from the State of Washington pursuing a degree that may include Forest Biology, Wood Science and Technology and Natural Resources. This scholarship is paid directly to the recipient’s college or university to be used toward tuition or books. 

The $4,000 Kent and Carolyn Hojem Music Scholarship is awarded to one student from across the state of Washington who demonstrates true dedication to achieving excellence in their chosen career path. The scholarship is designed to aid deserving individuals passionate about a career in the music industry including performance (musicians, vocalists) as well as music education, music history and music therapy. 

Funded by the Washington State Fair Rodeo Wranglers to support students who have demonstrated an interest in the field of agriculture and plan to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field. Students must be a high school senior graduating from a high school in the state of Washington that will attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Students must demonstrate a financial need. Preference may be given to students who have participated in FFA or 4-H, though it is not a requirement. The $1,500 award is paid directly to the recipient’s college or university to be used toward tuition or books. 

BaS provides up to $22,500 in scholarship dollars and access to career-launching support services for high-demand STEM and health care majors 

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 

Criteria: 

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. 

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: 

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.