Washington State Resident Scholarships

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2	Applications Due in November 2025
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4	Applications Due in December 2025
5	Hagan Scholarship Foundation	December 1, 2025	Senior	3.5 GPA, enroll in 4 year college or university in fall 2026, must work 240 hours from January 1 - September 1, 2026, parents 2024 adjusted gross income must not have exceeded $100,000	Completed FAFSA summary (SAI), completed application	1,200	$2,000 + $7500	https://haganscholarships.org/application/
6	Applications Due in January 2026
7	Pride Foundation	Opens October 11 Deadline: January 10th 2025	Senior	Northwest resident, attend post secondary education	Completed application...	60+, universal application	various	https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/guidelines/
8	American Medical Response (AMR)	Applications are due by mail or email January 15th.		Candidates who identify as a racial or ethnic minority/Person of Color  Demonstrated interest in Emergency Medical Services  Successful past academic performance	Complete application (mail or email)	2	financial scholarships that will cover full tuition, course fees and textbooks to become a licensed Washington EMT, Paramedic, and complete a Certificate in Paramedicine	2024 Washington Diveristy Scholarship Application Form.docx
9	Quality Communities Scholarship	January 27, 2025	Senior	Involvement in city government/school leadership, WA resident, attend post secondary education	Completed application packet, personal essay, letter of recommendation, selected by city officials with letter of support for nominee	3	$3,000.00	https://wacities.org/cqc-home/scholarships
10	Washington State Fair Foundation Scholarship: Blue Ribbon Scholarship	Opens December 1 2024 Closes January 31 2025	Senior or college student	2.7 GPA, WA graduate, attending 2/4 year post secondary education	Completed online application, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript	48	$1,000 - $5,000	https://www.thefair.com/foundation/scholarships/. Statewide flyers -.pdf
11	GSBA Scholarship	January 10th	Senior or college student	WA Resident, Attent post secondary education	Complete online application, applicants chosen will interview with the selection comittee in April.	various	$5,500-$7,500	https://thegsba.org/scholarship-fund/
12	Applications Due in February 2026
14	Washington State Employee Credit Union	February, 10th	all ages	WSECU member	Completed application	25 (4-year schools) 13 (2-year schools)	$3,000 & $2,000	https://wsecu.org/scholarships
15	Venus Morris Griffin Scholarship	February 1st	Senior	Biological parent is currently incarcerated, acceptance to an institution of higher learning or a trades program	Completed online application, including an entry letter explaining how having an incarcerated parent has impacted your life	1	$10,000.00	https://www.venusmorrisgriffin.com/scholarship/
16	Washington State PTA Scholarship	February 13, 2025	Senior	Graduating from WA high school with an active PTA, attending 2 or 4 year school, 3.4 GPA, 3 volunteer activities.	Completed application, PTA/PTSA name & number, essay, 3 volunteer activities	4	$2,500.00	https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/scholarship-program/
17	Computer Professionals in Education	Opens December, Closes February 20th	Senior	Plan on studying technology, graduate of WA or OR school	Completed application, description of a technology project, 13th year plan (including school you plan on attending), awards, decription of how award will help financial requirements of post secondary education	1	$3,000.00	https://acpenw.org/acpe-is-now-accepting-student-scholarship-applications-for-2023/
18	Gesa Credit Union	February 28, 2025	Senior	Gesa Credit Union member, enrolled in or plans to enroll in an accredited college, university, or trade school, 3.0 GPA	Completed application, cover letter, unofficial HS transcript, 2 letters of recommendation (1 from source other than a teacher)	10 & 2 (12 total)	$2,000 (10) $5,000 (2)	https://www.gesa.com/category/scholarships/
19	Washington State Opportunity Scholarship	February 26th	Senior	2.75 GPA, WA resident and graduate, post secondary education plans in STEM or health care field	Completed application, FAFSA, transcript	various	various	https://waopportunityscholarship.org/applicants/apply-for-a-scholarship/
20	Applications Due in March 2026
21	Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship	Opens January 2025 Closes March 1st	Senior	Migrant student that demonstrates financial need along with academic achievement or improvement	Completed application, clear copy of migrant education eligibility, high school transcript, proof of college acceptance/enrollment, financial need documentation, personal essay, 2 letters of recommendation	1 or more	at least $3,000	Application available in SHS counseling office https://www.nasdme.org/al-wright-scholarship
22	American Indian Endowed Scholarship	March 3rd	Seniors and graduate students	Demonstrate need based on FAFSA, WA state residency, post secondary enrollment in public or private college in WA, close social and cultural ties to American Indian tribe/community in WA	Completed application, 2 detailed statements describing cultural ties to an American Indian Community AND intended use of education towards Indian community within WA, transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, completed FAFSA	Approximately 10-15	$500 - $2000	https://wsac.wa.gov/american-indian-endowed-scholarship
24	Believe in Me Scholarship	March 1, 2025	24 years of age or less	Belong to a marginalized group. (First-time college students attending school within Washington State, N. Idaho and Oregon)	Complete application, Family authorization form, Make a video about your story, Fill in student information, 250-1,000 word essay, References.	Various	Scholarship Program will cover the cost of tuition and fees, textbooks, and on-campus housing for up to four years.	Information Flyer Application Check List
25	Florence Lemcke Memorial Scholarship in Fine Arts	March 1, 2025	Senior	WA resident, child/grandchild/great grandchild of a veteran, fine arts interest	Completed application form, typed list of church/school/community organizations, 3 letters of recommendation, original essay, transcript, statement of military service of veteran through whom applicant is eligible	1	$1,000.00	https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2b6c8e6e-1ea4-4fde-ac0f-7e50056557cb/downloads/Florence%20Lemcke%20Memorial%20Scholarship%20in%20Fine%20A.pdf?ver=1639425373948
26	Monson Fruit Company	March 1, 2025	Senior	2.5 GPA, plans to attend post secondary education	Completed application, 2 letters of recommendation, essay, transcript, proof of acceptance, buisness or Ag. degree		$1,000.00	Listed under Washington Apple Education Foundation Universal Scholarship Application
27	Washington State Elks Association Vocational Grant Scholarship	March 1st	Senior	Plan to pursue vocational/technical training	Completed application, activities statement, statement from parent/guardian, Max. of 2 letters of recommendation, transcript		varies	https://waelks.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/VocGrantApplication.pdf
28	Washington Apple Education Foundation	March 1st	High school senior or current college students from Washington	Ties to Washington's tree fruit industry, family member employed for at least 12 consecutive months, or a desire to work in the industry, plans to pursue a 2 or 4year degree	Completed application, transcript, financial information, personal statement & short answer Q's, essay, 2 letters of recommendation	various, universal application	various	https://waef.org/scholarships/
29	Washington State School Retirees (WSSR) Scholarship	March 1st	Senior	3.0 GPA or higher, plan a career field in education. Teacher, counselor speech therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, or psychologist. Two scholarships for students who major in agricultural education at WSU (Gene Forrester Memorial Scholarship)	Complete applicaiton	34	$900-$3000	https://wssra.org/index.php/foundation/scholarships
30	Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship	March 7, 2026	Senior	Acceptance to post-secondary education or application pending	2 letters of recommendation, completed application, including Financial Assessment Form, 1 page personal statement, transcript, SAT/ACT scores if required by post secondary school	various	$3,250.00	Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship application
31	WAVE Scholarship (Washington Award for Vocational Excellence)	March 17, 2025	Senior	Completed or be in the process of completing second course in a single CTE pathway; attending Washington's community and technical colleges, regional and research universities, accredited independent colleges, and licensed private vocational schools	Completed application, CTE Educator Certification, 2 Letters of Recommendation, Identification of Legislative District	Up to 147 potential award winners each year	$4,500 - $11,700	https://wtb.wa.gov/wave/
32	Washington State Council of Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund Scholarship	March 15, 2025	Senior	Dependent of WSCFF member or retiree, planning to attend an accredited university, community college, or trade school	Completed application, proof of association with the WSCFF (letter from a principal officer of parent or guardian's affiliate local), signed WSCFF scholarhsip policy, essay, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript & senior class schedule, proof of acceptance, activities worksheet	various	various	https://www.wscff.org/charity-community/wscff-benevolent-fund/scholarships/
33	Marsden Scholarship	Opens January 15; closes March 15	Senior	Resident of eastern Washington	Completed application, College Application Essay, 3 references, transcript	2	Up to $30,000 over 4 years	https://www.stjohns-cathedral.org/outreach/marsden-scholarship/
34	Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Scholarship	Opens Sep 25 Deadline 3/15/2025	Senior	Female student, Yakima County Resident, Graduating from a school in the Yakima Valley (Selah included), enrolled in post high school institution, US citizen,	Complete application, required 50 word 2essay, 2 letters of recommendation (1 teacher, 1 community member), transcript of grades.	1	$1,000	https://www.peointernational.org/educational-support/international-peace-scholarship-fund/eligibility-and-application-process/
35	Smart Choices College Scholarship	March 15, 2025	Senior	3.0 GPA, attend post secondary education at a university,community college, trade/vocational school; athletic and community involvement, leadership	Completed application, essay	10	3x $5,000 12x $1,000	https://www.wiaa.com/smart-choices-scholarship-welcome/
37	HAPO Community Credit Union	March 31, 2025	Senior	Member of HAPO Community credit Union in good standing, entering a college/university, trade school, or apprenticehip program as a full time student' 3.0 GPA	Completed application, coverletter, complete HAPO Academy's Financial Education program, 3 letters of recommendation, college or high school transcript, resume	14	$2,000 (10), $5,000 (3), $10,000 (1)	https://www.hapo.org/hapo-life/community/scholarships
38	Korum Family Arts Scholarship	March 31, 2025	Senior & Junior			3	$2,500, $1,500, $1,000	https://uqr.to/Korum
39	Applications Due in April 2026
40	American Legion Children & Youth Scholarship	April 1, 2025	Senior	WA resident, attend WA vocational/technical school or 2/4 year accredited school. Must be the son or daughter of a member of The American Legion, Department of Washington, or its Auxiliary, living or deceased, currently in good standing, or in good standing at time of death	Completed application.	2	$1,500 and $2500	https://walegion.org/scholarships/
41	Washington State Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Implementation Committee (WASIC)	April 1, 2025	Senior	Attending Full-time during the 2025-2026 school year a Forestry or Natural Resource program at one of the following schools: UW Seattle, WSU Pullman, Green River CC, Spokane CC, Grays Harbor College, or any SAF accredited Forestry of Natural Resource program	Completed application	varies	up to $2000	https://www.wasfi.org/scholarships
43	Washington Cattle Feeders Association	4/15/2022 (No Update)	Senior or college students	Beef community background, academic merit, leadership, activities, and desire to contribute to the agricultural community, 3.0 GPA	Completed application, resume, transcript, 3 letters of recommendation	3-4	$1,000.00	https://www.wafeeders.org/scholarships
44	Washington Wine Industry Foundation	April 8th, 2025	Senior or college student	WA state students studying viticulture, enology, wine business management at CWU or WSU, 3.0 GPA	Master Scholarship Application, Personal Essay, Upcoming year coursework plan, 2 sealed Letters of recommendation, Media Information form and photo, official sealed transcript, FAFSA	various	$2,000-$10,000	https://washingtonwinefoundation.org/scholarships/
45	Electric Security Association of WA	April, 4th	Senior	Parent/guardian first responder, acceptance to post secondary education	Transcript, college acceptance letter, resume, letter of recommendation, proof of parent's occupation, essay, community service form, Optional: video upload of COVID impact	1	$2,500.00	https://esaweb.org/programs/youth-scholarship/ysapplywa
46	Sea Mar Scholarship	April, 15th	Senior	Students who work or have worked OR whose eparent/legal guardian is or has worked as a farm worker; exhibit financial need, enroll as a full-time student in a higher education institute	Completed application, answer essay questions, and provide a copy of transcript	various	$1,000	https://www.seamar.org/scholarship-farmworker.html
47	Student view and Washington Senior Scholarship	April, 23rd	Senior	WA resident	Washington State senior planning to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school	(1) $10,000, (2) $1,000, and (3) $500	(1) $10,000, (2) $1,000, and (3) $500	www.student-view.com
48	The Bev and Wes Stock Scholarship	April, 30th	Senior	WA Resident. Student Athlete	This program is open to athletes graduating from high schools in Washington who display good character both on and off the playing field.They must be planning to attend a 4year college or university in any state to prepare for an athletic-related career. Applicants must submit an essay outlining why they are applying for the scholarship, their extracurricular activities, their goals for college and beyond, and how receiving the scholarship will benefit them in the pursuit of their goals. Also required are a transcript and 3 letters of recommendation.	Various	Award Amount Varies	theWashBoard.org
49	Applications Due in May 2026
50	Building Industry Association of Washington Scholarship	5/1/2025	Senior	WA resident, attending WA community/vocational/technical college or university, demonstrate financial need, pursue a construction industry coursof study	Completed application, 3 letters of recommendation, transcript, essay on career goals	various	$1,000 - $5,000	https://www.biaw.com/scholarships-and-grants
51	WSADA Bright Future Scholarship	May 31st, 2025	Senior	employee of a WSADA-member dealership, or an immediate family member of a WSADA-member dealership employee	Letter of recommendation, resume, essay	9	$3,000.00	https://wsada.org/community/scholarships
52	Ellevation Scholarship	Opens in April Previous Deadline 5/12/2025	Senior	Enrolled as an English Language Learner (ELL) during K-12 education, plan to enroll ful-time at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational school	Completed application, transcript, signed recommendation letter from ELL administrator or teacher on school district letterhead indicating dates of ELL program attendance, SAT or ACT scores	10	$2,000.00	Ellevation Education Scholarship Program
53	Seattle Mariner's Women's Club	May 15th	Senior	WA resident, athletic related career	Essay, transcript, 3 letters of recommendation	12-31	$1,250	https://smwclub.wixsite.com/smwc/scholarship
54	Fred G. Zahn Scholarship	May 31st, 2025	Senior	WA resident, have resided in WA state at least 6 months, plan on attending WA state accredited college or university	Complete Application. Copy of high school and college transcript (if applicable), two letters of recommendation, Approved FAFSA, WAFSA, a copy of the financial need award letter or some other documentation demonstrating financial need. Personal essay. Application and supporting documents must be saved as PDFand emailed to zahnscholarship@nwtrustee.com	various	$1,500	Counseling office
55	Vocational Scholarship Program	6/1 (Awards presented in September)	Senior	Recipients must be enrolled or planning to enroll at a post-high school vocational institution or in a 2-year terminal vocational program at a community college	- Completed application. Finalists will be asked to participate in an interview with the Scholarship Committee.
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