Scholarships -
**many scholarships have changed their submission instructions due to school and office closures. Make sure you check each scholarship website to make sure you are submitting correctly.**
Washboard.org
WA state run scholarship database. Go to the site, create a profile, and you will be matched with scholarships that match your profile. Deadlines vary.
GEAR Up
Go to this site for many scholarship links, tips for successful scholarship submissions, and more. A great resource for anyone planning to attend college.
https://gearup.wa.gov/educators/scholarships
Seattle Foundation
Various scholarships on their site at https://seattlefoundation.smapply.org/.
Marsden Scholarship
Even though this scholarshiop is managed by the St. Johns Episcopal Diocese, there is no faith requirement for this scholarship. If you are planning to attend a 4 year university in the fall, you should check it out.
APPLY: https://stjohns-cathedral.org/marsden-scholarship
DEADLINE: March 31, 2020
2020 WIAA Smart Choices Scholarship
WIAA annually recognizes graduating senior student athletes who excel in athletics/activities, academics, leadership, and community service.
APPLY: http://wiaa.com/SmartChoices.aspx
DEADLINE: April 1, 2020
Freestone Future Leaders Scholarship
This scholarship is for US Citizens who are residents of WA, CA, or OR and plan to enroll full time in a 2 year or 4 year university.
APPLY: https://www.freestonecapital.com/freestone-future-leaders-scholarship
DEADLINE: April 1, 2020
ESD 101 Bismark Turner Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students graduating from Spokane, Bonner, Kootenai, and Pond Oreille counties. Financial need must be shown. ***note that you must submit your application packet to Mrs. Hilsendeger in the College and Career Center. Do not submit to ESD101.
APPLY: https://esd101.net/fiscal/bismarck
DEADLINE: April 3, 2020
UW Nikkei Alumni Association
This scholarship is for seniors who have applied to University of Washington and are of Japanese ancestry. If you fit this category, apply!
APPLY: UW Nikkei Alumni Association
DEADLINE: April 15, 2020
Spokane Central Lions Club - community college scholarship
Are you planning to attend either Spokane Falls Community College or Spokane Community College? Do you have financial need? Awards range from $500 - $5000.
APPLY: See Mrs. Hilsendeger in the College and Career Center
DEADLINE: April 24, 2020
Pay it Forward Scholarship
This scholarship was created to encourage students to do something good for someone else. We want to hear about the good deeds!
APPLY: https://pointpest.com/washington-scholarship-application/
DEADLINE: April 29, 2020
WSPE Engineering Scholarship
DESCRIPTION: Awarded to Spokane area students entering any ABET accredited engineering college in the fall of 2019 who are interested in science or engineering. Students must meet minimum SAT score levels, 600 Math and 580 Critical Reading and Writing.
APPLY: http://washingtonengineer.org/related-orgs/foundation/scholarships/
DEADLINE: May 1, 2020
Paul R. Wineman Freshman Scholarship - UW
If you are a male attending the University of Washington Fall 2020, apply for this scholarship.
APPLY:
DEADLINE: May 1, 2020
Grant Elementary PTG scholarship
If you attended Grant Elementary for at least 1 year, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Application in the College and Career Center.
APPLY: see link to application at top of page
DEADLINE: May 31, 2020
Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing contest
The goal of the Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing contest is to open a dialogue with teens about the emotions they have felt when dealing with cancer. Essays can be about student's own experience of a personal diagnosis or about their experience wtih the diagnosis of a loved one, schoolmate, or friend. Open to teens in grades 9-12. $1,000 cash prize.
APPLY: www.cancerpathways.org/cancer-unwrapped/
DEADLINE: March 3rd, 2020
CCD Law Spokane Community Law Scholarship
DESCRIPTION: 3.0 cumulative GPA required. Submit an essay of approximately 500 words in the form below telling us “How Could You Solve the Texting and Driving Epidemic?” We work with many car accident victims and personal injury cases here, and all too many accidents are caused by texting and driving. What is the best way to keep drivers’ eyes on the road?
APPLY: https://ccdlaw.com/scholarship/
DEADLINE: May 1, 2020
Jefferson Elementary PTG Scholarship
This scholarship is for seniors who attended Jefferson Elementary for at least 1 year (any grade).
APPLY: Click here for Jefferson Scholarship
DEADLINE: May 18, 2020
Distracted Driving Scholarship
DESCRIPTION: Premier Law Group would like to offer a $1,000 scholarship to the person who best exemplifies the dangers of driving while distracted. Applicant will need to put together an infographic or vlog talking about or showing the dangers of distracted driving among teenagers.
APPLY: https://plg-pllc.com/distracted-driving-scholarship/
DEADLINE: May 31, 2020
