Scholarships

 FINANCIAL AID ONLINE RESOURCES:

Terminology:

  • Grants are federal, state and institutional funds awarded on the basis of need which do not have to be repaid. Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Grants, Tuition Exemptions, State Need Grants, and University Grants to eligible students.
  • Loans must be repaid, generally beginning six to nine months after you leave school. For most loan programs, you pay no interest while in school; interest begins to accrue during the repayment period. In some cases, payments may be deferred if you go back to school or serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, Peace Corps or a comparable volunteer organization.
  • Work Study opportunities are provided through federal and state programs on the basis of need, enabling students to work part-time while going to school. Jobs may be located on or off campus. Pay rates vary, but no job pays less than the applicable minimum wage. Many offer career-related or community services experience and are a good alternative to student loans.
  • Scholarships are provided through the generosity of private donors. Most of them require that recipients demonstrate both financial need and academic achievement. Only a few are awarded based on academic merit alone.
  •  Tuition Waivers are available only to undergraduate and graduate residents of Washington State. Some schools award these strategically to help meet their various enrollment goals.

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Students who are residents of WICHE states may enroll at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state at a reduced tuition rate. WICHE states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. For more information go to: http://wue.wiche.edu/search_results.jsp?searchType=all

Need a Lift? contains extensive information on scholarships for veteran’s dependents. It gives specific information on 1,400 colleges and universities around the nation. Another section contains information provided by Scholarship Resource Network about its electronic scholarship search service. This computer search provides access to additional scholarships, grants, and loans based upon the student’s major, college selected, interests and/or hobbies. Need a Lift? is available online at www.needalift.org

High school students with top math/science scores may qualify for four-year college scholarships

Beginning with the class of 2010, low- and middle-income high school students with top math and science test scores may be eligible to apply for up to four years of free college tuition through the new GET Ready for Math and Science Conditional Scholarship program. Students must score a four on the math or science section of the high school WASL or score above the 95th percentile on the math section of the SAT or ACT.  In return for the scholarships, students agree to earn a bachelor’s degree in a qualified math or science program at an eligible public or private college or university in Washington.  In addition, they agree to work in a math or science occupation in Washington for at least three years after college graduation. To learn more, visit www.hecb.wa.gov/GETReady

or call 1.877.655.4097.

NELA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS

KOHL’S CARES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:
AMOUNT: Each store will award a Store Winner a $50 gift card and over 100 regional awards of $1,000 will be given.
PROCEDURE: Applicant must be nominated by someone age 21 or odler, can be a parent. See full details at www.kohlskids.com
BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:

AMOUNT: $1,000 (total of 1,200 scholarships awarded)

ELIGIBILITY: High school student in grades 9-12 who have solid grades plus community service or work experience

PROCEDURE: Apply online at www.at15.com or www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com

U.S. BANK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:

AMOUNT: $1,000 (40 scholarships being offered)
ELIGIBILITY: High School senior
PROCEDURE: Apply online at www.usbank.com/scholarship
EPSILON SIGMA ALPHA (ESA) FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP:
AMOUNT: Unknown
ELIGIBILITY: Deserving US and International students who meet the criteria of individual endowments
PROCEDURE: Information about the scholarships, requirements and applications are available at www.esaintl.com/esaf
HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
MATH, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND OTHERS
Please visit http://www.highline.edu/stuserv/financialaid/scholarshipsG-S.htm for a complete list of available scholarships.
GENE JUAREZ ACADEMY
The Gene Juarez Academy is an accredited institution, which enables our students to apply for Federal funding to assist with the cost of education. Financial aid is available to all students who qualify. You may also qualify for the Gene Juarez Scholarship. For more information visit www.genejuarez.com
BELLEVUE CC
Bellevue Community College also has a great website for scholarship searching: http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/scholarships/scholarships.html
SCHOOL OF FOOD SCIENCE
The School of Food Science and the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) award more than $500,000 in scholarships to qualified undergraduate and graduate students. www.sfs.wsu.edu
NROTC-NAVAL RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS
Selected applicants receive full tuition and other financial benefits. For more information on eligibility, military service requirements after completion of degree and degree requirements or to apply visit navy.com/careers/nrotc or contact your local Navy Recruiter.

BigSun Scholarship

AMOUNT:  $500

DEADLINE:  June 22, 2012

ELIGIBILITY: All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.

PROCEDURE:  Visit the website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

The Davis Law Group Viral Video Scholarship Contest

AMOUNT:  A total of $3,000 will be awarded in scholarships.

The mission is to educate the public on safe driving practices.  Students create a safe driving public service announcement viral video.  For full details visit http://dlglawfirm.com/viral-video-scholarship-contest.

ALERT magazine LLC Essay contest

AMOUNT: $500

DEADLINE: None

ELIGIBILITY:  Current senior in high school, grade point average of 2.5 or better and have plans to attend college after graduation.

PROCEDURE:  Students write an essay about a personal encounter they have had or someone they know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse, how it was dealt with, what they learned from it and what was right or wrong about the way the incident or problem was handled.  If interested come to the 401 computer lab/ Career Center for a copy of the flier with all the details.

International Air and Hospitatlity Academy- Northwest Culinary Institute- Northwest Renewable Energy Institute-Four Scholarships in different areas available

High School Senior- Airline Scholarship

Amount:  Three $500 scholarships.

Eligibility:  Graduating high school seniors

Procedure:  If you would like to be nominated for this please contact the career center in 401 computer lab.  Plase visit www.aha.edu for application and instructions.

Deadline:  July 1 each year.

High School Senior-Hospitality Scholarship

Amount:  $500

Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors.

Procedure:  If you would like to be nominated contact the career center in 401 computer lab.  Please visit www.ada.edu for application and instructions.

Deadline: July 1 each year.

Culinary Scholarship

$2000 scholarship to be awarded to high school seniors who have graduated from a Pro-Start or Skills Center Culinary Program.  If you would like to be nominated contact the career center in 401 computer lab.  Scholarship valid only for the Culinary Arts program.  For more information visit www.nwculinary.com .

NW-REI Scholarships

Amount- $1000

If you would like to be nominated for this scholarship, please contact the career center in 401 computer lab.  Also visit www.nw-rei.com for more information.

Deadline: July 1 each year.

University of Dayton-Servant leadership video contest

Amount:  Substantial scholarship to the University of Dayton

Visit www.facebook.com/universityofdayton/ for more information.

Top Ten List Scholarship

Amount:  $1,000

For complete details, including eligibility requirements, entry instructions and prize details please see the official rules.  www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx.

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Amount: up to $1,000

Deadline: June 15,2012

Process:  Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Visit the site for more details.

StudentScholarships.org- Recently added scholarships.  GO to http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php for eligibility  and further information on all scholarships listed below. Links to application pages are provided on the website. 

F) Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship-$500

Deadline:  May 30, 2012

Eligibility:  15-21 years old as of May 30 deadline, full time student in 2012 in either high school or college/university and answer essay question found on application page.

G)  Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship-$5,000

Deadline:  May 30 2012

H)  Big Dig Scholarship-$3,000

Deadline:  June 1, 2012

Eligibility:  Be in grade 12 and entering into first year of college/university in 2012 or be currently in first or second year and submit essay that is under 1000 words by deadline.  For more information go to website.

I) Man Mac Automatic Scholarship- $500

Deadline: June 15, 2012

J) BBG Communications Scholarship – $1,000

Deadline: June 30, 2012

Procedure:  Answer two essay questions, which can be found on the application page.

Seattle University- Fostering Scholars Program

AMOUNT:  Scholarship covers various costs .

ELIGIBILITY:  Students who meet the following minumum eligibility criteria: must be highly motivated to attend and succeed in college, be between 17-25 years old at time of application, must be or have been until emancipation a dependent youth in state, tribal, or federally recognized foster, group, or kinship care, must reside in Washington State and have been offered admission to Seattle University as either a freshman or transfer student.

To receive more information about the Fostering Scholars Program, call 206-296-2260.

AES Engineers Scholarship
AMOUNT: $500
DEADLINE: October 5, 2012
PROCEDURE:  Answer one of the essay questions on the site http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
 The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
AMOUNT: $1,000
DEADLINE: July 31, 2012
ELIGIBILITY:  Applicants must be 9th – 12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students who are legal US residents.  Requires a short personal statements.  Award may be used for tuition, room and board, bookd or any related educational expense.
Applications are available at www.gkscholarship.com
College Peas Student Standout College Scholarship
AMOUNT: $400 + free college admissions consultation with Mike Moyer
DEADLINE: June 30, 2012
ELIGIBILITY:  Must be a current high school student and:  intend to enroll full-time at a four-year college, have a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0, and submit a short essay describing a special skill, talent or interest that helps you standout from your peers.  The essay should be no longer than 100 words.
For more detailed information and to apply go to  www.collegepeas.com/money/
Silme Domingo & Gene Viernes Scholarship- Incoming UW students with an interest in labor studies or a family background in labor and social justice.
AMOUNT:  $5,500
DEADLINE: Friday, May 18, 2012
ELIGIBILITY:  Awarded to students entering the University of Washington who are committed to the principles of justice and equality and have demonstrated financial need.  You must have demonstrated financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to qualify.
For more information visit http://depts.washington.edu/pcls/ or look at the flyer on the Scholarships board in the Career Center/ 401 lab.
Whylie Family Scholarship
AMOUNT:  $1,000
DEADLINE:  Due by 3pm on May 9, 2012 to the Counseling Center at THS
ELIGIBILITY:  Graduating senior who will be pursuing a vocational career or a career in the arts.
PROCEDURE:  Interested students will need to submit a statement explaining what their career goals are and how they intend to reach these goals. The scholarship will be presented at Senior Awards night on May 23rd. Statements and an unofficial transcript are due in the Counseling Center by 3:00pm on May 9, 2012. Questions: See Mrs. Jolk in the Counseling Center.
Academy of Interactive Entertainment Scholarships- For students planning on attending AIE
Five Scholarships are available.  Go to www.theaie.us/scholarships for specific information about each individual scholarship.  Information is also available in the Career Center/ 401 computer lab.
RPL ‘Fast Track’ Scholarship $7500
Art Scholarship $7500
Programming Scholarship $7500
Needs Based Scholarships $5000-$10000
AIE Community Outreach Scholarship $7500
Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants
AMOUNT:
DEADLINE:  June 15, 2012
There is still time to apply.  Visit the website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm to learn more.