LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Some of the scholarships listed below will direct you to use the
Oak Harbor High School General Application. Scholarships that indicate to submit to the Counseling Center can be submitted starting February 1, 2026. Each scholarship needs to be submitted separately. The application will be given to the donors for the selection process.
Note: Use Internet Explorer or Chrome browsers to access and fill out the
General Scholarship Application form *New Version (works best if downloaded)
Check back frequently as more scholarships will be added in December
Scholarship: Association of Old Crows Whidbey Roost Scholarship
Amount: $1,500 (may be eligible for renewal up to 3 additional years)
Criteria: Senior; pursuing 4-year degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics), US Citizen
Apply: Download application: Association of Old Crows
Deadline: 03/09/2026 Mail to: PO Box 1155 - Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Scholarship: Elks Most Valuable Student – Local, State & National Level
Amount: Varies (6 local scholarships given – 3 Whidbey Island males & 3 Whidbey Island females)
Criteria: Senior; US Citizen; scholarship; leadership; financial need
Apply: Online at Elks Most Valuable Student Contest (opens Friday, August 1, 2025)
Deadline: 11/12/2025
Scholarship: Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce Business
Amount: $1,000 (2)
Criteria: OHHS Senior; 3.2+ GPA, Has volunteered in the community and involved in extracurricular activities
Apply: Download application: Use general App
Deadline: 03/09/2026 Submit to Counseling Center by 2:45 p.m.
Scholarship: Knights of Columbus: John E. O’Brien Scholarship
Amount: $3,000 (2)
Criteria: Senior: Include resume on why applying and plans for after high school, community involvement; dedication and commitment, 3 letters of recommendation from teacher/pastor, Must have SAT or ACT scores, See complete criteria.
Apply: Download Application: John E. O’Brien Scholarship
Deadline: 04/01/2026 Submit to Counseling Center by 2:45 pm
Scholarship: Knights of Columbus: John E. O’Brien CRE Don Goodwin Scholarship
Amount: $4,000
Criteria: Senior: Pursuing Engineering Degree, Include resume on why applying and plans for after high school, community involvement; dedication and commitment, 3 letters of recommendation from teacher/pastor. See complete criteria
Apply: Download Application: Don Goodwin Scholarship
Deadline: 04/01/2026 Submit to Counseling Center by 2:45 pm
Scholarship: New Leaf/Jo Balda Trades Scholarship 2026
Amount: $2,000 (2)
Criteria: Senior; Entering trades: Easy about your interest in trades. Full Instructions
Apply: Online: New Leaf Application
Deadline: 05/01/2026 Submit online
Scholarship: North Puget Sound Association of Realtors/George Koetje Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Senior; 3.0+ GPA; letter of recommendation from OHHS faculty member; letter of recommendation from sponsoring NPSAR Realtor member, furthering education at an accredited WA State school; personal essay of 500 words or fewer.
Apply: Download application: George Koetje Memorial
Deadline: 4/15/2026 Submit directly to North Puget Sound Association of Realtors
Scholarship: Oak Harbor Wildcat Booster Club Athletic Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (4)
Criteria: Senior; 3.0+ GPA;
Apply: Use the General Application (see link at top of page) *Also include an essay of 500 words or less on “How have sports influenced my Life”
Deadline: 03/09/2025 Submit to Counseling Center by 2:45 pm
Scholarship: Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Senior; entering higher education; pursuing career in construction industry, 2.0 + GPA, or
child of SICBA member
Apply: Download application:SICBA
Deadline: 04/07/2026 Submit directly to SICBA
Scholarship: Skagit Valley College Foundation
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Seniors planning to attend Skagit Valley College
Apply: Download application: Skagit Valley Foundation
Deadline: 02/05/2026 Submit online
Scholarship: Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Senior; Whidbey Island resident, Class of 2026 who is pursuing training in a holistic health care field after graduation
Apply: Application: WIHHA Application
Deadline: 05/01/2026 via email: bestfoot@whidbey.com or mail: WIHHA PO Box 1384 - Freeland, WA 98249