Current Scholarship Information

As a Golden Door Scholar, each student receives a scholarship to empower them to earn a bachelor's degree and pursue a dream career. Eligible students may be high school seniors, recent high school graduates, or currently enrolled in college pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Application: https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/
Due Date: October 1, 2024    

The American poet Amy Lowell died in 1925. Her will established an annual scholarship to support travel abroad for gifted American-born poets. The scholarship is administered by the Trustees under her will, at the law firm of Choate, Hall & Stewart in Boston, Massachusetts. The Trustees welcome applicants from all ethnic backgrounds to apply, as they strive to support and encourage a diverse group of poets. 

Application: https://www.amylowell.org/applicationInstruct.html
Due Date: October 15, 2024

NSHSS Foundation scholarships have been created to help reduce financial barriers for high school students as they prepare for upcoming careers in STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), business, economics, public policy, and environmental science and sustainability. The Foundation seeks to engage these future leaders in order to help fuel the global economy, stimulate innovation and creativity, and yield a strong ethical foundation for decision-making. We seek to support higher education to enable our future leaders to achieve their dreams. 

Application:  https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/nshss-foundation-stem-scholarship/
Due Date: October 13, 2024  

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.

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.

Application: https://waopportunityscholarship.org/applicants/career-technical/
Due Date:  October 16, 2024

We’re looking for 3 winners! One grand prize winner will receive $10,000 and two second prize winners will receive $5,000 each for a total of $20,000 in scholarships! 
This contest is open only to legal residents of United States and the District of Columbia. Entrant must be sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of application. Applicants must attend or plan to attend a two-year or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school.

Application: https://www.myscholarship.app/uo-fujifilm-scholarship-2021
Due Date: October 16, 2024

The Heisman Memorial Trophy is renowned for symbolizing the pursuit of excellence with integrity. The Heisman High School Scholarship extends the Heisman prestige to our nation’s most esteemed male and female high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities. These remarkable young leaders set the example and make a game-changing difference every day, paving the way to greatness for everyone around them.

Application: https://heismanscholarship.com/
Due Date: October 17, 2024

The Keep Going Forward Scholarship exists to support anyone moving on to somewhere or something new in life, whether that’s a new town, new school, new passion, or new phase of life. Open to all students and non-students in any stage of life or field of study, the only requirement is that you are moving forward toward something new.

Application: https://www.keepgoingforward.org/scholarship
Due Date: October 30, 2024

Type of Awards:

• Five (5) Digital SLR Cameras will be awarded to five (5) high school students. (High school applicants should only submit still photographs. The video awards are for college and graduate students only.)
• Five (5) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to five (5) college or technical school students, payable to their school. Four awards will be for video work while one will be for still photography.
• One (1) $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to one (1) graduate student, payable to their school, for video work.

Focus of work and entries: PHOTOJOURNALISM_. Scholarships will be awarded to those students whose work “tells a story”. This is a fairly broad topic and may include a variety of subject matter and approaches (breaking news, sporting events, etc.)

Application:  https://www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/apply/
Due Date: November 15, 2024

The WebstaurantStore Diversity Scholarship is a $5,000 GRANT created to encourage diversity in the field of hospitality and reward talented students from minority ethnic groups who possess a passion for the culinary arts. With this scholarship, our goal is to open doors and provide support to traditionally underrepresented communities in the foodservice industry. By encouraging the growth and development of students from diverse minority racial groups, we hope to empower them to achieve excellence in their chosen career.

Application: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/scholarship/diversity-scholarship/
Due Date: December 1, 2024

The WebstaurantStore Foodservice and Hospitality Scholarship is a $5,000 GRANT created to assist students with an eagerness to further their culinary education. By awarding this supplemental grant, we hope to fuel the passion of one bright student as they pursue their dream of becoming a chef, restaurant owner, or hospitality professional.

Application: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/scholarship/foodservice-hospitality-scholarship/
Due Date: December 1, 2024

This scholarship honors the late Ted Rollins’ and his wife Holly Rollins’ vision to provide scholarship funding to aspiring students, many of whom are disadvantaged yet excel academically despite their obstacles.

Built on the motto: Work hard. Have fun. Help others.

Application: https://www.rollinsscholarship.org/scholarship-application
Due Date: December 1, 2024

Healthcare Leaders Scholarship
The Nurse.org $1,500 Healthcare Leaders scholarship is offered to students entering, or currently pursuing, an educational program related to nursing or medicine. 

Application:  https://nurse.org/healthcare-leaders/
Due Date: December 31, 2024

Blue Ribbon Scholarships
The Washington State Fair Foundation is pleased to present scholarship opportunities to high school seniors for continuing education. The following are scholarships for which Washington state high school seniors may be eligible for. Please help us share this information and encourage your students to apply.

Application: https://www.thefair.com/foundation/scholarships/
Due Date: January 31, 2025

High school juniors and seniors who are DECA members and who intend to pursue a college major in marketing, finance, hospitality, or business.
Application:  https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/nshss-deca-scholarship/
Due Date: January 12, 2025

Opportunity for African American students, those graduating from high school or continuing their educational training, pursing undergraduate degree or technical training. 

Application: https://tacomalinksinc.org/scholarship/
Due Date: February 12, 2025

The Kelly Foundation of Washington is offering $2,500 awards for its scholarship program, the Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship.  This award is named in honor of Ewing C. Kelly, a longtime radio and television broadcaster. 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.

Application: https://kellyfoundationwashington.org/
Due Date: March 8, 2025

Offering incentive awards of $1,000+ based on merit and strength of student application. This award honors Lakewood Rotarian Mike McGowan who contributed greatly to Rotary’s support of students pursuing a college education. Applications are accepted from seniors graduating from high schools in Clover Park and Steilacoom School Districts.
Application: See Counseling Team for Application
Due Date: March 11, 2025

Ben Cheney had a significant interest in supporting youth and youth athletics through his philanthropy. The Ben B. Cheney Foundation continues his legacy by awarding one scholar athlete from each of the 32 high schools in Pierce County, and one from Ben’s hometown, South Bend, each year.
Since 1976, the Ben B. Cheney Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million in college scholarships through this program.
This $3,000 scholarship recognizes student athletes with plans to further their education in a not-for-profit vocational and technical school, or a 2- or 4-year college in the United States following graduation. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the school or college on the student’s behalf the first week of August.

Application: https://www.benbcheneyfoundation.org/apply/scholarship/  
Due Date: March 15, 2025

The Smart Choices Scholarship Program is presented by Gesa Credit Union, the Dairy Farmers of Washington and Les Schwab Tires! The 2023 Smart Choices Scholarship Program will recognize graduating seniors from WIAA member high schools for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service throughout their high school careers by awarding three (3) $5,000 scholarships and 12 $1,000 scholarships. 

Application: https://www.wiaa.com/smartchoices/
Due Date: March 15, 2025   

Established in 1989, the Lewis-McChord Family Scholarship Fund strives to provide continuing education scholarships to military children and spouses located in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area. Active-duty, retiree, and Gold Star Family Members of all service branches are eligible to apply. Scholarships are paid directly to the recipients accredited institution of choice. Nearly $1,000,000 has been awarded to date.
Application: https: https://jblmscholarship.org/applications
Due Date: March 17th, 2025

The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors helps make the dream of higher education a reality for outstanding students from under-resourced, underrepresented, and underserved communities.

High school seniors who are facing financial challenges may apply to win a $10,000 scholarship to help them attend college or a vocational-technical school.

Application: https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/
Due Date: March 25, 2025

Puget Sound Maritime is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving maritime heritage and culture. Through our YMTA program, we are pleased to offer the Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarships to students who are pursuing post-high school education or training for maritime careers. Scholarships will be awarded in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $1,500 in the spring of 2024. YMTA scholarships may be used for maritime programs at community colleges, technical and vocational schools, colleges, universities, maritime academies or other educational institutions. Awards support tuition and fees, and are sent directly to the recipient’s school/program.
Application: https://ymta.net/
Due Date: March 25, 2025

TwinStar will award fifteen $2,000 scholarships to members graduating from high school in Summer 2023 and attending an institution of higher learning in Fall 2023. Applications are available to members starting January 2, 2023 and due by March 31, 2023. Scholarships are awarded to recipients in May and June at the student's high school awards ceremony.  

Application: https://www.twinstarcu.com/scholarships
Due Date: March 31, 2025

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has its roots in community service and education. The aim of Zeta Phi Sigma Tacoma Alumnae Chapter is to promote educational awareness, serve as advocates for social issues facing Tacoma, and provide opportunities for continuous personal and professional growth for its members and other women of color with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Application: https://www.tacomasigmagammarho.com/scholarship
Due Date: March 29, 2025

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. of Zeta Omega Omega Chapter are providing an opportunity to graduating high school seniors in Pierce County and selected areas of King, Kitsap, and Thurston Counties.  Scholarship awards will assist students with the cost of college tuition and help reverse the increasing dropout rate among African-American students, especially males, attending colleges and universities.
The Zeta Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Scholarship Committee will award scholarships to African American students from high schools in Pierce County and other selected areas in King, Kitsap, and Thurston Counties. The scholarships will range from five hundred to four thousand dollars ($500 to $4,000).

Application: https://www.zooaka.org/scholarship-application
Due Date: March 11, 2025

We know that an investment in your education is an investment in a better future—not just for you but for your families and communities too. We also know that education is expensive, and every little bit helps when it comes to reaching your goals. That's why we team up each year with amazing donors who believe in your potential. These donors trust us to manage their funds and provide scholarship support for local students planning to pursue post-secondary educational opportunities—academic and vocational. 

Through the incredible generosity of our donors, CFSPS manages 27 scholarship funds that offer a wide range of scholarship awards and encourage students of all backgrounds and educational interests to apply.  We also want to extend a sincere thank you to our many scholarship donors, advisors, and scholarship committee members for their investment in our student's bright futures this year and for many years to come.

Application: https://www.thecommunityfoundation.com/scholarship/scholarship-overview
Due Date: March 13, 2025

Steilacoom Historical Education Foundation (SHEF) Scholarships

SHEF scholarships are locally funded and given only to Steilacoom High School Seniors.  Roughly 30 scholarships are given annually totaling over $30,000 for students attending accredited 4-year institutions, community colleges and tech schools. Scholarship amounts vary and can be based on academics, athletics, the arts, volunteer work, and paid work, among other activities. Our community has supported over 500 students as they continue their education after high school by providing more than $500,000 in scholarships over the years.

Generous community members and local organizations fund specific scholarships in their own name, or in memory of family members. SHEF is affiliated with Scholarship America Dollars for Scholars®, linking our community to Dollars for Scholars programs operating across the country, which collectively award more than $41 million to 40,000 students annually.

Application: https://shef.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=main&fwID=215
Due Date: April 1, 2025

The application process begins in January of each year. Applicants must be nominated by school counselors in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Only one nominee is allowed per school (unless the graduation class exceeds 400, in which case a second candidate may be nominated). A link will be emailed to nominated students which will grant them access to the application page. 

Application: https://carmanscholarships.org/application-process/
Due Date: April 15, 2025     

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. 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.

Application: https://waopportunityscholarship.org/applicants/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Due Date: April 12, 2025

Since 1998, Sea Mar has been committed to help students who face economic barriers by providing scholarships in order for them to go to college, accomplish their goals, and succeed in life. If you want more information about the different scholarships Sea Mar offers, click on the links below.
Application: https://www.seamar.org/scholarships.html
Due Date: April 15, 2025

One student or graduate who demonstrates a trailblazing spirit and passion for educational exploration will be awarded $2,000 to help them continue on their path to travel and learn.

This may include philanthropic work abroad, participation in science fairs, immersion in new languages, and anything else that demonstrates an eagerness to explore and learn!

Application:  https://www.keepgoingforward.org/expandyourhorizons
Due Date: April 30, 2025

The Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship recognizes high school seniors in Pierce County who have given back to their community, locally and globally, through volunteer service.

Application: https://www.uwpc.org/willie-stewart-scholarship
Due Date: May 1, 2025  

The Maxwell Scholarship was established to assist high school seniors from Western Washington in obtaining a higher education. For freshmen starting college during the 2023-24 academic year, scholarships will be $5,000 per year or less based on financial need. This award has the potential to be renewed for up to an additional three years of undergraduate education based on financial need and reasonable progress toward graduation. A simple renewal application is required each year. 

Application: https://www.maxwell.org/
Due Date: May 10, 2025

Opportunity for those graduating from high school or continuing their education to provide financial assistance with academic needs and related expenses. Preference will be given to students with learning impairment or disabilities and/or to students who have experienced time in the juvenile justice system. In lieu of the short essay, applicants can also submit a short video or audio recording to support the application. .

Application:  https://www.everyonelearnsdifferently.org/home
Due Date: May 21, 2025

Career One Stop: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
CollegeBoard Big Future: www/bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search 
Gear Up WA: https://gearup.wa.gov/
Going Merry: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-in
Fastweb: www.fastweb.com 
Scholarship America: https://scholarshipamerica.org/
Scholarships.com: https://www.scholarships.com/
Scholarship Junkies: https://scholarshipjunkies.org 
Scholarships 360: https://scholarships360.org
Student Scholarships: https://studentscholarships.org/
The Washboard.org: https://washboard.wsac.wa.gov/login.aspx
Unigo: https://www.unigo.com/