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This list is all of the scholarships that came through the career center in past years. This will allow you to see all the scholarships that may be available during this school year. This list gives you the "big picture" of what scholarships you or your student might be able to apply for.
Please remember the information below may NOT be for the current school year! See above for details.
If you want current information please go to the current scholarship pages for the most accurate information.
If you have any questions feel free to contact Sandi Madison.
The scholarships are sorted by scholarship name.
IF the the scholarship is available on-line there will be a link to the website. If there is no link students must get a paper copy from the career center.
| Scholarship | Amount | Criteria | Date | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Century Educators Scholarship | $4,000 | Any senior in Washington State who has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 who exhibits leadership in a wide variety of activities, and intends to pursue a career in education, is eligible to apply. Applications can be downloaded at: | 3/13/2009 | http://www.wasa-oly.org/services/schol09.pdf |
| 7th Generation Scholarship Fund | up to full tuition | Applicant must be Native American who has achieved or currently maintains a 3.0 GPA and ranks in the upper quarter of their class and plans to continue their education at a two-year or four-year college. | 1/31/2003 | |
| 9/11 Border Memorial Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must be a graduating senior from Whatcom county. Selection is based on community involvement and a brief essay on "Patriotism and community involvement and your responsibility to it" as well as grades during their graduating year. | 3/31/2007 | |
| AAA Senior High Communication Contest | $5,000 | 9th - 12th grade students are eligible. Applicant can use the following mediums: graphic arts, written or audiovisual to convey the subject area. Subject areas are: Occupant Protection, Safe Driving Practices & DUI Prevention. | 1/8/2003 | |
| Acacia Leadership Scholarship (WSU) | varies | Must be a male planning to attend Washington State University who protrays the attributes of a good student-scholar-leader. | 2/21/2003 | |
| Accenture American Indian Scholarship | varies | Applicants must be an enrolled member of a US federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group. Student must be seeking a degree in the fields of: high technology, engineering, medicine, law or business. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and have financial need. Applications are available on-line: | 5/2/2007 | http://www.aigcs.org/scholarships/accenture/undergrad2006.asp |
| Accountants of Tomorrow Merit Scholarship | $500 | Whatcom County high school seniors who plan to pursue a four year degree in accounting (includes transfer degree students). Other criteria: leadership, academic performance, civic and personal achievement. | 4/24/2009 | |
| Ackerley Communications, Inc Merit Award | $1,000 | Communications, Broadcast Management, Graphic Arts, Business or Sports Admisitration. High academic achievement. | 3/1/2003 | |
| ACPE Scholarship | $2,500 | The Association of Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE) annually awards scholarships to outstanding students in Washington and Oregon who have demonstrated a high involvement with technology in their high school careers. Students must have been actively involved in innovative use of technology during high school and are planing to pursue studies in a technology related field. Applications are available on-line: | 3/11/2009 | http://www.acpenw.org/home/awards.html |
| AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship | $250 - $5,000 | Applicant must be a graduating senior and a US citizen or permanent resident. Applicant must complete an AFA Teens scholarship application form, write a personal (200 word) biography , submit an official high school transcript, and write a 1,200 - 1,500 word essay. Complete information and applications are available at their website. | 2/15/2010 | http://www.afateens.org |
| AIGC Undergraduate Scholarship | varies | Applicant must be an American Indian or Alaska Native with an ourstanding academic record and community involvement or leadership activities. Student must be enrolling at an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree seeking student in the Fall of the program year. | 5/2/2006 | |
| Air Force ROTC Scholarship | varies | Seniors interested in joining the Air Force and attending a 4yr. school majoring in Engineering or Science. Student must have leadership skills and have min. test scores of ACT 24 or SAT 1100 to qualify. | 12/1/2006 | |
| Alert Publisher Scholarship | $500 | Must be a senior with a 2.5 GPA or better planning to attend college in WA. state. Must write an editorial on what your school or community is doing, or what you would like to see done to prevent drug and alcohol abuse. | ||
| Alfred G. Milotte & Elma M. Milotte Scholarship | tutition | Students must be pursuing a course of study which portrays wilderness areas in a manner to benefit citizens now and in the future. See application for details. | 3/1/2003 | |
| All American AAU | varies | Awards given to student who excels in academics, athletics, and community service. | 1/9/2003 | |
| Allen Team Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must have attended Allen Elementary School in Bow, WA. Student must have a 3.0 GPA. Student must be planning to attend a Washington state school. | 4/29/2004 | |
| Alpha Phi University of Washington Scholarship | $600 | Applicant must be a female planning to continue her education at a four year college. Student must write an essay on a given topic, include their transcripts and submitt one teacher recommendation. | 5/13/2003 | |
| Alpha Xi Delta Academic Scholarship (UW) | $300 | Must be a female planning to attend the University of Washington who demonstrates merit, community involvement, extra-curricular activities, and leadership. | 3/20/2003 | |
| Alton J Grimes Memorial Theatre Scholarship | varies | Whatcom County senior planning to continue their education by majoring in Theatre Arts. Applicant must attend either a two year, four-year university program or conservatory program in acting, directing, musical or technical theatre. | 4/1/2006 | |
| American Business Women's Association Scholarship | $1,000 | Must be a female planning to attend either a technical school, community college or four-year university. Financial need and community involvement are also considered. | 4/10/2009 | |
| American Civil Liberties Union Youth Activist Scholarship | $7,000 | Applicant must have demostrated a strong commitment to civil liberties. Applicants must also be planning on entering an accredited college or university and have a cumulative high school GPA or 3.0. Demonstrated financial need will also increase the student's chances of qualifying for the scholarship. Applications must be requested from Ritee Parikh at rparikh@aclu-wa.org or (206) 624-2184 x 248. | 11/19/2009 | |
| American Horticultural Society | varies | Resource list with addresses for hort or plant science careers, must write for information and applications. (see file) | ||
| American Indian Development Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 | Must be accepted a a full-time student in an accredited program leading to an academic certification or degree. Must be enrolled as a memeber in a ferderally-recognized tribe and have maintained a 2.0 GPA during High School. | 6/15/2003 | |
| American Indian Endowed Scholarship | varies | Must be a student with close cultural ties to an American Indian tribe who is planning to attend an accredited college or university. This is a needs based scholarship but the recipient must also be willing to use their education for the betterment of their tribe. Applications are available at the following website: | 2/1/2009 | http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/aies.asp |
| American Medical Technologists | $250 | Students interested in a medical related field. | 4/1/2003 | |
| America's Homecoming Queen Scholarship Pageant | varies | Candidate must be a high school homecoming queen, football or basketball, and have never participated in America's Homecoming Queen Pageant before.Court members may also be eligible | 12/31/2007 | |
| Art Institute of Seattle Culinary Scholarship | varies | Applicant must plan to attend the Art Institute of Seattle's Culinary Arts program. Applicant must submit a notebook, essay and letters of recommendation. | 2/25/2003 | |
| Art Institute of Seattle Scholarship Competition (AIS) | varies | Must be a high school graduate planning to enter one of the Art Institutes program areas. Each program has different scholarship application requirements. | 4/1/2003 | |
| Association of Washington Generals Essay Contest | $150 - $850 | All students in Washington State grades 7 - 12 are eligible to enter. Must write an essay on the topic program has different scholarship application requirements. | 1/31/2003 | |
| AWH/Leah Moussaioff Memorial Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must be working towards certificate or degree in any area of horticulture. Letters or recommenation required and an essay "Where Do I See Myself in the Field of Horticulture?" | 6/15/2003 | |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship Program | $10,000 | Applicant must plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college. To qualify, students should be well-rounded, determined to do their personal best and have demonstrated achievement--at a job, sport or extracurricular activity. Applications are available on-line: | 12/15/2009 | http://www.axa-achievement.com |
| Ayn Rand Institute "Anthem" Essay Contest | $30- $2,000 | Must be a freshman or sophomore willing to write a 600+ word essay about the novel "Anthem". Online applications are available at: | 3/20/2010 | http://www.aynrand.org/contests |
| Ayn Rand Institute "Fountainhead" Essay Contest | $50 - $10,000 | Applicants must be a Junior or Senior. Requires an 800 word essay written about "The Fountainhead", by Ayn Rand. Applications can be submitted online at: | 4/26/2010 | http://www.aynrand.org/contests |
| BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant must be a graduating senior residing in Western Washington who is willing to write an essay of 1,000 words or less (no more than 4 pages) discussing maintaining ethics and integrity in a tough economy | 12/1/2009 | http://alaskaoregonwesternwashington.bbb.org/scholarship |
| Bellingham Beauty School Scholarship | $1,000 | Any graduating Mt. Baker High School student who is planning to attend Bellingham Beauty School is eligible to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded based on the Personal Narrative Essay that the applicant provides. | 4/1/2009 | |
| Bellingham Emblem Club #489 | varies | Applicant must be an Emblem Club #489 member; child, stepchild, grandchild or stepgrandchild or a current member pursuing higher education. | 3/1/2003 | |
| Bellingham Technical College Scholarship (BTC) | varies | Applicant must be enrolling at Bellingham Technical College. Applications are available on-line. | 6/22/2010 | http://www.btcfound.org/pages/students/apply-for-a-scholarship |
| Berol-Shindell Scholarship (UW) | full tuition | Must be a Jewish student in financial need planning to attend the University of Washington. | 5/6/2005 | |
| Best Buy Scholarship | varies | Each Best Buy store will award scholarships for $1000 to $2000 to students living in a 50 mile radius. Scholarship recipients are selected based on community service and academic achievement and must be entering an accredited U.S. university, college or technical school in the fall immediately after graduation. Students must apply on-line: | 2/15/2009 | http://www.bestbuy.com/scholarships |
| Beta Theta Pi Fraternity (UW) | varies | Applicant must be a male high school graduate planning to attend the Univ. of Washington. Criteria includes academic performance, athletics ,extra curricular activities and community service. | 6/15/2006 | |
| Bev & Wes Stock Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant must be a deserving athlete who displays good character both on and off the playing field. Student must be planning to attend college or university in Washington and pursuing an athletic-related career. This scholarship is based on merit and will be looking at student's curriculum, GPA and community service. | 6/1/2009 | |
| BIA Higher Education Scholarship | varies | Applicant must be enrolled in the Nooksack Indian Tribe, must demonstrate financial aid eligibility, and have enrolled or have been accepted into a technical school, community college or university. | ||
| Boston Univ. Trustee Scholarship (Boston U) | varies | Student must be applying to Boston University. Must send teacher recommendation and test scores. Each scholar receives a renewable scholarship covering full tuition and mandatory fees. Applications are available online. | 12/1/2010 | http://www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee |
| Boy Scout Troop 31 Scholarship | varies | Must be a graduating senior of MBHS who is an active member of Boy Scouts of America and plans to enroll in any post secondary educational program. | 5/20/2003 | |
| Brayton/Harshman Scholarship | $500 | Must be a graduating high school athlete who plans to continue his/her education at an accredited community college, college or university. | 4/15/2009 | |
| Burger King Scholars | $1,000 | Applicant must have 2.5 GPA or higher and be working an average of 15 hours per week. Applicant does not have to be working at a Burger King. Student must have financial need, and be involved in community service or co-curricular activities. Requires letters of recommendation. Application available on-line. | 2/2/2009 | http://www.bk.com/scholars |
| Careers in Agriculture Scholarship | $1,000 | Student must be planning to pursue training for careers in agriculture. The awards are based on scholastic achievement, potential leadership in agriculture, and an ability to contribute to agriculture in the future. | 3/1/2006 | |
| Carl Hossman Memorial Scholarship (UW) | $5,000 | Applicant must be a male who plans to attend University of Washington. Service, honors, and extra curricular activities along with academic achievement in addition to a written essay and an interview are criteria. | 6/8/2008 | |
| Central Washington University Scholarships (CWU) | Varies | This application covers a large variety of scholarships available to qualifying students planning to attend CWU. Students should assess their academic performance, leadership skills, and other required qualifications. | 2/1/2010 | http://www.cwu.edu/~scholar/ |
| Chapel of Four Chaplains Annual Essay Contest | $300 - $1,000 | Applicant must be a graduating senior who is willing to write a 450 word essay on the topic "How Can We Build Bridges of Understanding Through Commitment and Service to Humanit?" For more information go to: | 11/28/2005 | http://www.fourchaplains.org |
| Chapel of Four Chaplains National Art Contest | $500 - $1,000 | Applicants must be a graduating senior. Any form of two dimensional art, except photography is eligible. The artwork must reflect the theme "Making the World a Better Place Through Service and Sacrifice". It must be original artwork, conceived and created by the student. For more information go to: | 12/9/2005 | http://www.fourchaplains.org |
| Chelsey Rae Ebert Memorial Scholarship | $144 | Applicant must be a female graduating senior who participated in high school girl's basketball. Student must be able to demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and community service. | 4/16/2009 | |
| Chevrolet Michelle Kwan REWARDS Scholarship | $5,000 | Must be a female graduating from high school with a cumulative GPA of 3.2+ who can demonstrate both athletic and academic excellence, leadership and community involvement. Must have financial need. | 3/31/2003 | |
| Chevron Merit Award Program | full tuition for 4 yrs. | 4 years of tuition expenses; St. Martins, UPS, Walla Walla and Whitworth for students pursuing athletic and academic excellence, leadership and community involvement. Must have financial need. | 3/1/2003 | |
| Clarence Nyhus Scholarship | varies | Must be a MBHS student for at least 2 yrs. Applicant must be planning to attend a technical school, community college or university and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students attending a technical school. The scholarship is renewable for one additional year if student is making satisfactory progress toward certificate or degree. | 4/20/2005 | |
| Clydie Kohn Rossman Scholarship | varies | Native American seniors planning to attend either a vocational or academic school of higher education may apply. This scholarship is offered by the WA. ST. Society of Daughter of the American Revolution. | 1/15/2003 | |
| Coca Cola Scholars | varies | Must be a senior planning to attend any accredited post-secondary institution. Selection of recipient will be based on scholarship, academic record, community and school involvement. Students must apply on-line at: | 10/31/2009 | http://www.coca-colascholars.org |
| Combat Veterans International Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Applicant must be a son or daughter of a veteran of the US Military and be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at a four or two year university or at a technical college. | 5/31/2009 | |
| Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship | $1500 | Applicant must be a graduating senior whose family is actively engaged in production agriculture. Student must plan to attend a technical school, community college or university majoring in an agricultural related major. Applications can also be found at: www.NAFB.com | 5/30/2009 | http://www.nafb.com/index.aspx?mid=7401 |
| Community Volunteer Service Award | varies | Must be a high school senior with considerable volunteer community service. Other criterion considered is academic achievement, work experience, and school activities. Applicant must plan to attend a technical school, community college or four-year college. | 3/16/2009 | |
| Daughters of Norway Scholarship | varies | Applicant must have already completed one full year of college level courses with a 2.7 GPA or better in order to apply. Recipient must also be a member of the Daughters of Norway or be related to a member. Applicant can be attending a vocational college, community college or university. | ||
| Delta Upsilon Fraternity (UW) | $250 - $1,000 | Four scholarships are awarded. Applicant must be a male planning to attend the University of Washington. Transcripts, test scores, activities, interests and leadership are all considered in the application. | 5/25/2007 | |
| Delta Upsilon Scholarship (UW) | varies | Applicant must be male and planning to attend the University of Washington. Scholarships are awarded based on personal merit as well as academic qualification and well balanced extracurricular activities. | 5/22/2009 | |
| Delta Upsilon Scholarship (WSU) | $2000 | Applicant must be a graduating senior male who is enrolling at Washington State University. Four scholarships will be awarded based on personal merit as well as academic qualifications. | 7/1/2006 | |
| Deming Logging Show Auxiliary Scholarship | $300 | Must be a senior from a Whatcom County high school planning to attend a technical college, community college or university. Preference given to students related to someone in the logging industry. Two scholarships will be awarded. | 5/6/2009 | |
| Dick Rightmire Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant must be a State FFA Degree recipient who is planning to attend a 4-year university or 2-year community college or technical school pursuing an agricultural degree or certificate. | 4/16/2007 | |
| DigiPen WASL Scholarship | $13,800 - $26,000 | Applicant must be a graduating senior who plans to attend DigiPen Institute of Technology and received the following scores on their WASL test: 1. Level 4 in Math 2. Minimum Level 3 in all other components 3. A "Yes" for both the Writing and Listening components. Applications available in the career center. Thirty scholarships awarded every year. | 6/30/2006 | |
| Discover Card Tribute Award | $500 - $2,500 | Applicants must be 11th grade students with a 2.75 GPA.. Judging criteria used: Leadership, Special Talents, Obstacles Overcome, Community Service or Unique Endeavors. Applications are availble on-line at: www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm | 1/31/2009 | http://www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm |
| Dorothy Massie Scholarship | varies | Applicant must be a graduating senior from MBHS who has attended there for at least 2 years. Candidate must be of high moral character and show interest in scholarship and learning with serious plans for completion of higher education. Special consideration will be given to those planning to study science, mathematics, nursing or teaching. | 4/30/2009 | |
| Eastern Washington University (EWU) | varies | Students planning to attend EWU can use this application to apply for a variety of scholarships. Students may apply on line at the following web address under the scholarship link. | 2/15/2010 | http://financialaid.ewu.edu |
| Edmund F. Maxwell Scholarship | up to $5,000 | Applicants must be residents of Western Washington who are planning to attend an accredited independent school of their choice. Students must have received a combined score on their SAT of over 1200 (not including the writing section) or a 27 or higher on the ACT. Students must have submitted a FAFSA and demonstrated financial need as determined by each institution to which the student has applied. Students fill out a portion of the application and the school they plan to attend must fill out a portion of the application. Applications are available on-line: | 4/30/2010 | http://www.maxwell.org |
| Educational Opportunity Scholarship Program | $1,000 | Applicant must be a graduating high school senior planning to enroll full-time at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Students must demonstrate financial need. | 3/1/2006 | |
| Elks Assoc. Vocational Grant | $900 - $1,500 | Applicants must be pursuing a degree or certificate from a community college or technical college. Applications will be judged on academics, citizenship, and financial need. Students must return their application to the Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194, 710 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229-2904. Their phone number is (360) 733-3333. | 2/26/2010 | |
| Elks- Most Valuable Student Award | $4,000 - $60,000 | Applicant must be a graduating senior. Financial need, leadership and scholarship are criteria by which students are judged. A parental financial statement, two letters of recommendation and an essay are required. Applications must be filed with your local Lodge. To find your local Lodge go to: www.elks.org/lodges and enter the first three digits of your zip code. Applications are also available on-line at: | 11/2/2009 | http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars |
| Ethnic Minority & Economically Disadvantaged Senior's Award (UW) | $1,000 | Applicant must be planning to attend University of Washington. Must be an ethnic minority or an economically disadvantaged student with a GPA of 3.0 or better, with significant community service and qualifying test scores. | 4/1/2003 | |
| Evans Scholars Program (UW) | Full tuition | Two summers of experience as a caddie or be employed at a golf course. Need for financial assistance, outstanding character and planning to attend the University of Washington. Apply at end of your Junior year in HS. | 10/31/2003 | |
| Evergreen State College (TESC) | varies | Over 30 scholarships offered to incoming freshmen attending Evergreen State College. For details you must look in the brochure in the career center or on the internet at | 2/2/2009 | http://www.evergreen.edu/scholarships |
| Everson Lions Academic & Vocational Scholarship | varies | Applicant must be Mt. Baker student planning to attend a technical school, community college or 4yr college and can demonstrate a high degree of community involvement. One vocational scholarship and one academic scholarship will be awarded. | 5/4/2009 | |
| Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship | $2,500 | Applicant must be graduating senior planning to continue their education who can demonstrate good citizenship, academic merit, extra curricular achievements both scholastically and in their community. Student must also have financial need. And composite ACT test scores of 20 or SAT test scores of 1400 if planning to attend a 4-yr school. | 3/10/2010 | |
| Fallen Workers Scholarship | $5,000 | Applicants must be high school seniors planning to further their education at either a college, vocational or technical school. Student must write a 750 word essay on "What is the relevance of Unions Past & Present?" Applications are also available at: | 3/1/2008 | http://www.usw12-591.org |
| FOP Matt Herzog Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 | Applicant must be pursuing a career in, or related to Law Enforcement and planning to attend an accredited Washington state college or university. Requires (2) letters of recommendation. | 5/30/2009 | |
| Frank Geri Scholarship Foundation | $4,800 | Student must intend pursuing an education in Physical Education, Coaching or Recreation. | 6/20/2003 | |
| Frank Wollaston Scholarship (UW) | varies | Must be a male student planning to attend the Univ. of WA. Community service, athletics and awards/honors. | 5/10/2003 | |
| Fred Russell-Grantland Rice TRA Scholarship | full tuition | Must have applied to Vanderbilt Univ and considering a career in sportswriting. Winners are not committed to any specific major at Vanderbilt, nor are they required to make a commitment to the TRA after graduation. | 1/1/2003 | |
| Fred Smallwood Memorial Scholarship | $550 | Applicant must display a commitment to their community and plan to enroll as a full time college student. | 5/16/2003 | |
| Freedom in Academia Essay Contest | $2,500 - $5,000 | Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) sponsors this essay contest for high school seniors. Students are encouraged to write an in-depth essay explaining why free speech and 1st Amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm the college experience. Students must apply on-line: | 11/6/2009 | http://www.thefire.org/contests |
| Freshman Physics & Astronomy Scholarship | varies | Applicant must be planning to attend Washington State University and seriously considering majoring in Physics or Astronomy. These scholarships cover up to the cost of in-state tuition for one semester. The awards will be made on the basis of merit. Criteria include: GPA, test scores, and letters of recommendation. Applications available in the career center | 4/4/2008 | |
| Future Teacher of Science Scholarship | $1,000 - $2,000 | Applicant must be planning to pursue a teaching degree within the K-12 school system with emphasis in science. They must also be accepted at one of the following schools: Whatcom Community College, Skagit Valley College, Everett Community College, Northwest Indian College or Western Washington University. This scholarship is renewable. | 4/3/2006 | |
| Gates Millennium Scholars | varies | Applicants must be African American, Asian Pacific American, American Indians or Hispanic Americans with a severe financial need, a minimum 3.3 GPA and leadership abilities/community service. Applications are available on-line: | 1/11/2010 | http://www.gmsp.org/ |
| Geisinger Scholarship Program (Univ. of Michigan) | $20,000 | Applicants must be admitted to the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years if student is maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applications are available online: www.engin.umich.edu/students/current/scholarships/New_Students.html | 3/1/2007 | http://www.engin.umich.edu/students/current/scholarships/New_Students.html |
| Gene Juarez Academy of Beauty HS Merit Scholarship | varies | Applicant must plan to attend the Gene Juarez Academy of Beauty at either of their two Seattle campuses. There are a variety of scholarships available. | 4/15/2003 | |
| Gentlemen's Scholarship (UW) | $200 | This scholarship is intended to help pay for the cost of books. Applicant must be a male planning to attend the University of Washington as a freshman for fall entry. Applicant must also have a GPA of 3.2 or higher and exhibit leadership and community service. | 6/20/2008 | |
| Giarde Scholarship Award | $500 | Must be a MBHS student planning further education at a technical school, community college or university. The applicant must exhibit high moral values, respect for teachers and students and be hard working. Financial need is a primary consideration. Applications can be down loaded from the following website: | 4/15/2008 | http://mtbakerscholarship.org/Default.aspx |
| Glen Ziegler/FFA Booster Club Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must have been a member of Mt. Baker FFA for a minimum of 2 years. Applicant should be planning to attend a four-year college, community college or technical school. Open to all majors. Applications available on Mt. Baker FFA website. | 4/21/2009 | http://www.mtbaker.wednet.edu/ffa/ |
| Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Scholarship | varies | Applicant must be planning to attend a certified automotive technical program. Preference given to students planning to become technician in automotive, collision, heavy duty or agricultural fields; Students planning to work for any automotive aftermarket company; OR students who are sons and daughters offamilies employed in the atuomotive aftermarket. Applications must be submitted on-line: | 3/31/2007 | http://www.automotivescholarships.com/apply.html |
| Gonzaga Univ. Diversity Scholarship (GU) | $10,000 | This scholarship is awarded to students with significant ethnic and/or cross-cultural experiences. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and involvement in school and community. GPA of at 3.0 | 2/1/2006 | |
| Governors' Scholarship | $2,000 - $4,000 | This scholarship provides $2,000 to $4,000 per year, for five years, for high school seniors who have or will emancipate from foster care in Washington State to attend college. For more informatin or to download the application, visit their website: | 11/9/2009 | http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/gs |
| Graham Baker Morin Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | Applicant must be a WA. state resident with a minimum 3.0 GPA who participated in WA High School State Wrestling tournament and is planning to enroll and wrestle in college. Applications are available at: | 3/31/2010 | http://www.WAwrestling.com/scholarship/application |
| Great Clips for Hair Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must plan to attend any school of cosmetology or barbering with in the following counties: Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Lewis, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, Snohomish, and Thurston. | 5/15/2006 | |
| Greater Bellingham Running Club Scholarship | $1,000 | Two scholarships are awarded to one qualified senior male and female runner from Whatcom County High Schools. The awards are not based on need but on merit. Extracurricular activities, GPA and letters of recommendation are required. | 4/30/2009 | |
| Hispanic Association for College Educational Resources | varies | Must be a Hispanic senior planning to attend either a 4yr, community college or vocational school. | 3/26/2003 | |
| Horatio Alger Association Scholarship | varies | Must be a graduating senior planning to obtain a Bachelor's Degree. Applicant must demonstrate financial need, preferably $50,000 or lower adjusted gross income per family, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and show involvement in co-curricular and community service activities. Students MUST APPLY ON-LINE: | 10/30/2009 | http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships |
| HS Christian Athlete Scholarship | $1000 | Applicants meet the following criteria: Belives in Jesus Christ as his or her personal Lord and Savior and attends a church regularly. Is one of the top three male or top three female Christian athletes in their school. Achieves an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Is an active Christian infuluence in his or her school and community. Applications are available on-line: | 11/19/2008 | http://www.allamericanaward.org |
| Humanists of North Puget Sound | $1,000 | 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in writing an essay from a humanist perspective. Applicant can choose any social, political, scientific or philosophical problem that interests them. | 3/31/2006 | |
| Information Technology Program Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must be a graduating senior who is enrolling at either BTC or WCC in one of the following programs: Computer Network, Software Support, Computer Info Systems, Computer Science, or Graphic Design. | 5/1/2009 | |
| International Airline Academy Alumni Scholarship | $1,000 | One of several scholarships available to students planning to attend the IAA. | 6/1/2003 | |
| It's Always Something Writing Contest | $2,500 | This contest invites students 9th - 12th grade to share their stories about cancer in personal essays of 500 to 2,000 words. Their stores can be about their own experience of personal diagnosis or about their experience with a diagnosis of a loved one, schoolmate, friend, or perhaps about cancer in the abstract as it relates to them. Essays must be typed and double spaced. Students can enter on-line: | 2/1/2010 | http://www.gildasclubseattle.org |
| John Farmer Scholarship | $500 - $2,000 | Must be a graduating senior planning to enroll in a college, university or WSU two-year Certification Program in viticulture and enology, OR a student already enrolled in areas of study pertaining to the wine industry. Financial need is a main consideration. | 11/30/2009 | |
| Johnson & Wales University Chef of the Year Scholarship Contest | varies | This contest is open to high school juniors and seniors. Following the guidelines contestants submit recipes. If their recipes are chosen they will participte in a cook-off at the university's North Miami Campus. All expenses paid. Winners receive a full-tution scholarship to JWU, a $7,500 renewable scholarship, $5,000 renewable scholarship, or a $3,500 renewable scholarship. Applications available on line. | 2/23/2009 | http://chefcontest.jwu.edu |
| Johnson & Wales University Outstanding Student Leader Award | varies | Applicant must plan to attend Johnson & Wales University. Student must submit a resume, transcript and complete an essay entitled "What community Leadership Means to Me". | 1/5/2006 | |
| Kappa Alpha Gentlemen's Scholarship (UW) | $500 - $1,000 | Must be a male high school senior applying to the University of Washington with a 3.2 or higher GPA that can demonstrate leadership, scholarship, and community service. Applications available on their website under the scholarship section | 6/15/2009 | http://www.uwkappasigma.com |
| Kappa Sigma UW Men's Undergraduate Scholarship | varies | Applicant must be a graduating male planning to attend the University of Washington. Scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities and honors and awards are the criteria. Applications are also available on-line: | 6/15/2008 | http://www.uwkappasigma.com |
| KFC Colonel's Scholars Program | $20,000 | Applicants must be planning to pursue a bachelor's degree. Students can begin their college career by entering into either a 2-or4-year accredited, public college or university within their state of legal residence, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor's degree program. Applicants must have a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Students must apply on-line between Dec. 1, 2009 and February 10, 2010. | 2/10/2010 | http://www.kfcscholars.org |
| Kiwanis Club of Bellingham | $1,000 | Scholarships awarded to students planning to attend technical college, community college, or four-year college or university. Applicants for the college or university award must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 and a minimum of 2.5 GPA for technical college applicants. | 4/17/2009 | |
| Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship | $50 - $5,000 | Students ages 6 - 18 can be nominated to receive this award. The young person's actions must be described in detail an should document efforts that are above and beyond what is normally expected of a child his or her age. Volunteer efforts should have made a positive impact on others and occurred in the last 12 months. For details and application visit their website. | 3/15/2009 | http://www.kohlskids.com |
| Kreielsheimer Scholarship Competition (Cornish College of the Arts) | full tuitition | Students pursuing Art & Design, Dance, Music or the Performing Arts. There are multiple scholarships available - see file for details. Student must have applied to Cornish College of the Arts. | 2/1/2006 | |
| Kulshan Kiwanis Bill Bond Scholarship | $500 | Student must be enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants will be judged on leadership, academic achievement, community service, extra-curricular activities and financial need. | 4/28/2006 | |
| Leadership 1000 Scholarship | varies | Applicant must be a Washington state resident planning to attend Washington state public or private four-year college or university. Minimum 2.75 GPA and must demonstrate financial need. Applications available on-line. | 5/1/2009 | http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/leadership1000/index.htm |
| Lewis & Clark College Merit Scholarships (LCC) | full tuition & fees, | A variety of merit based scholarships are available at Lewis & Clark College. Student must submitt all credentials required for a completed application for admission to the College. | 2/1/2006 | |
| Lewis & Clark Helen Sanders Scholarship | varies | Applicant must be planning to attend Lewis & Clark College with an interest in history or ethnohistory. These need-based scholarships are normally $1,000 to $2,500 a year and are renewable. Preference is given to Native American students but others are encouraged to apply. | 2/1/2006 | |
| Linfield College Competitive Scholarship Day | varies | The Competitive Scholarship Day is geared toward seniors in high school who have achieved outstanding academic records and test scores and intend to apply to Linfield. Students must apply to compete. | 2/17/2006 | |
| Lois Jean Roberts Memorial Nursing Scholarship | $1,500 | Applicant must be a graduating senior pursuing certification as a Registered Nurse from a college or university. It may be renewed each year for up to three additional years, based upon continued success in a course of study leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse. Scholastic achievement, citizenship, leadership and self-reliance are other criteria. Requires 2 letters of recommendation. Application is available on-line. Click on Grant Information, then Grants for Education where you can download the application. | 6/27/2009 | http://www.stlukesfoundation.org |
| Mary Robson and Van Bobbitt Scholarship | $1,000 | This scholarship is sponsored by the Whatcom County Master Gardener Foundation. Two (2) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors who are planning to attend an accredited college/university planning a course of study in Horticulture or a related field. Two letters of recommendation are required. Applications available in the career center. | 3/13/2009 | |
| McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship | $10,000 | Applicant must be a high school graduate who is planning to attend a four-year college or university in the US. Applicant must own and operate a genuine business, non-profits are eligible and have at least one employee (can be part-time). Selection based solely on demonstration of entrepreneurial spirit. Applications are available on-line: www.mckelveyfoundation.org | 1/31/2009 | http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org |
| Miss Whatcom County Scholarship Program | $1,500 | Applicant must be female no less than a HS senior and a resident of Whatcom Co. Judging in the following areas: Community Achievement, Artistic Expression; Poise in Evening Wear, Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit. | 11/15/2003 | |
| Montana State University Presidential Scholarship | varies | Student must be planning to attend MSU and demonstrate academic achievement, intellectual or creative distinctions, and extracurricular activities. Students must have a min.GPA of 3.75 and ACT 30 or SAT 1320 scores. | 1/14/2003 | |
| Mount Baker Scholarship Foundation Scholarship | varies | A large number of individual scholarships are awarded. Applicant must be a Mt. Baker High School student planning to attend either a technical college, community college or a four-year university. Some scholarships will be awarded on merit others on financial need. Students need only fill out one application to be considered for ALL eligible scholarships. Descriptions on individual scholarships and application can be down loaded from the following website: | 4/15/2009 | http://mtbakerscholarship.org/Default.aspx |
| Mt. Baker Chapter (HOG) Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant must be a graduating senior who is college or university bound. Applicant must have a guardian or close relative (only: parent, grandparent, uncle/aunt, sibling who owns a Harley Davidson motorcycle that is in working order) --it is not necessary that this relative or guardian live in Washington. | 3/13/2009 | |
| Mt. Baker Chapter PSE Scholarship | $750 | Applicant must be a Mt. Baker High School graduating senior who plans to attend a two-year or four-year college. | 4/24/2009 | |
| Mt. Baker FFA Boosters Scholarship | varies | Applicant must be a graduating senior at Mt. Baker High School who has been a member of FFA for at least 2 years. Students must write a typed essay including their future plans and what FFA has meant to them. | 5/19/2006 | |
| Mt. Baker Lions Club | $500 | Applicant must be a graduating senior from Mt. Baker High School planning to attending a technical training program. Academic performance, community service and school involvement are considered. Four scholarships will be awarded. | 4/30/2009 | |
| Mt. Baker Rotary Scholarship | varies | Applicants must have been involved in school activities, extra curricular and civic or social activities. Applicant must be planning to attend either a vocational college, community college, or a four year college. | 4/15/2006 | |
| Multicultural Achievement Program Scholarship (WWU) | $500 - $2000 | Applicant must be planning to attend Western Washington University. Students filling out a WWU application indicate on that application (section 13) that they are applying for the MAP Scholarship. Student also need to include an essay (section 11). The Essay Question: "How have you demonstrated a commitment to multiculturalism and/or diversity in the past, and how wlll you work to promot these values at Western?" | 3/1/2007 | |
| NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium Scholarship | $3,000 | Applicant must plan to attend an institution of higher learning within the state of Idaho. Candidates must have a 3.0 GPA and plan to major in science, math, engineering, computer science, or in science/math education. Applications are also available on-line: | 3/1/2010 | http://isgc.uidaho.edu |
| National Co-op Scholarship | $6,000 | To be eligible students must have applied and been accepted to one of the following schools: C.W. Post Campus of Long Island Univ., Drexel Univ, Johnson & Wales Univ., Kettering Univ., Northeastern University, Pace University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Univ. of Cincinnati, Univ. of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology. | 2/15/2010 | http://www.co-op.edu |
| National FFA Organization Scholarship Program | varies | Must be an FFA member applying to a technical college, community college or four-year university. Over 180 scholarships are listed in this directory. All scholarships require that applicants must be a current FFA member. There is a copy of this directory in the career center and both Ag teachers have copies. Applications can be found on-line at: | 2/17/2009 | http://www.ffa.org |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship | $1,500 - $3,000 | Applicant must have multiple sclerosis, or be a child of someone with multiple sclerosis. Applicant must live in Washington state and be planning to attend an accredited post secondary school for the first time. Must apply on-line. Go to the website and click on Financial Support under Programs & Services. | 1/15/2010 | http://www.MSwashington.org |
| National Scholarship Trust Fund of the Graphic Arts | varies | Interest in Graphic Communications continuing on to a CC or 4yr. College. | 1/15/2003 | |
| Native American Scholarship Fund | varies | Must be Native American with a 3.0 GPA and ACT 23+ or SAT 950+ planning to attend a 4 yr. college. There are three deadlines. March 15 - Summer School, April 15 - Fall semester or qtr., Sept. 15 - Winter/Spring | ||
| NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award | $1,000 | Applicant must plan to attend either a technical college, community college or four-year college. Should demonstrate entrepreneurial initiative, perhaps have been involved in groups like DECA, FBLA, etc. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at: | 12/31/2009 | http://www.NFIB.com/YEA |
| Nooksack Tribal Council Scholarship | $6,000 | Applicant must be either an enrolled Nooksack Tribal member, a lineal descendant under the age of 25, or a spouse to qualify. Must maintain a 2.0 college GPA and have exhausted BIA Higher Education resources. | ||
| Nordstrom Scholarship | $10,000 | Applicant must be an 11th grade student. Student must have financial need, a minimum 2.7 GPA or higher and be eligible to attend a four-year college or university in the US. Scholarship is open to all majors. The winning students will be awarded $2,500 each year for four years. Application requires an essay, financial information, letter of recommendation, community service and a personal statement. Applications available in the career center. | 6/1/2009 | |
| Northwest Business Club Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant must be a graduating senior who is willing to write a 500 word essay on the values and benefits to the public when elected officials serving our local communities practice policies and actions of fiscal conservatism. | 5/2/2005 | |
| Northwest Diesel Industry Council Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicants planning to enter any of NDIC participate colleges in the Diesel Service Technology Program. Student must have a 2.5 GPA to apply. Applications are also available on-line: | 5/31/2008 | http://www.ndic.org/scholarships.php |
| Northwest Farm Credit Services Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant must be a son or daughter of a current Northwest Farm Credit Services customer planning to pursue higher education. GPA, leadership and extra-curricular activities will also be considered. Twenty-four $1,000 scholarships are awarded yearly. | 3/15/2007 | |
| Northwest Hawaii Ohana Scholarship | $350 | Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: Child of Hawaii high school graduate, Graduate of Hawaii high school, or a current member of Northwest Hawaii Ohana or dependent of a current member. | 7/1/2003 | |
| Northwest Washington Engineers Club | $500 | Applicants should be interested in the study of engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences and intend to pursue a career path in one of these areas. | 5/16/2003 | |
| NRMCA High School Essay Contest | $500 | This essay contest is open to 9th - 12th grade students who are willing to write a 600 word essay. The student may select a topic that communicates the significance, unique attributes, and environmental contribution of Portland Cement Ready Mixed Concrete to an area of their choice. | 12/4/2010 | http://www.nrmca.org/products/awards/national/asp |
| O'Donnell Family Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant must have multiple sclerosis or be a child of someone with multiple sclerosis who will be attending any accredited post secondary school for the first time. Applicants must also be from Washington State. Other criteria for selection will be financial need, academic record, leadership and community and school activities. Applications can also be found at: | 1/15/2007 | http://www.nationalmssociety.org/was |
| Omega Chapter of Theta Xi Scholarship (WSU) | The Omega Chapter of Theta Xi fraternity at Washington State University is offering (5) $300 scholarships to incoming freshmen males at WSU. Applications are to be filled out at their website: | 6/1/2007 | www.tx-men.com | |
| Paul and Dian Bender/Claire May Band Freshman Physics Scholarship (WSU) | varies | Applicant must plan to attend Washington State University majoring in Physics. There is one application for both scholarships. | 4/2/2007 | |
| Paul R. Wineman Scholarship (UW) | $250 - $1000 | There are five scholarships awarded. The scholarships are available to any male student who will be attending the University of Washington as an incoming freshman. Criteria include: Academics, extracurricular activities and long-term goals. | 5/5/2009 | |
| PEMCO/Northwest All-Sports Scholarship | $3,000 | Applicant must be a graduating senior pursuing a teaching-coaching career that can demonstrate student & community involvement, varsity award; special recognition and academic achievement. | 4/1/2006 | |
| PEMCO-AWSP Teacher Preparation Scholarship | $600 - $3,000 | Students planning to get a teaching certificate who manifest positive character, loyalty, citizenship intellectual capacity, leadership and self-reliance. Must have a responsible motor vehicle driving record. | 3/1/2006 | |
| Phi Delta Kappa International Scholarship | varies | Must be a graduating high school senior planning to become a teacher. Criteria includes: academic standing, an essay, letters of recommendation, school and community activities. | 1/31/2003 | |
| Power Engineering & JETS Scholarship | $5,000 | Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is pursuing a career in a field related to electric power generation (for example: chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering or materials engineering). Student must write a 750 word essay. Applications available on-line: | 3/2/2007 | http://www.jets.org/newsletter/1206/scholarship_guidelines_application.pdf |
| President's Student Service Challenge Scholarship | $1,000 | Seniors who have contributed at least 100 hrs of service to their community within a 12 month period are eligible to apply. | 3/30/2003 | |
| Pride Foundation & GSBA Scholarships | varies | A variety of scholarships are available some specify financial need; others emphasize excellence. Students must be gay, lesbian, bisexual or have been raised by gay or lesbian parents, or leaders in the sexual minority community. Applications can also be found at: | 1/23/2009 | http://www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships |
| Profiles in Courage Essay Contest | $500 - $10,000 | U.S. high school students are encouraged to write an original essay on the political courage of a W.S. elected official. For contest information, registration, and to submit your essay online, visit their website | 1/9/2010 | http://www.jfklibrary.org |
| Proudly Pro-Life Scholarship | $500 | Must be a current Whatcom County resident. Applicant must be a single parent, who is graduating from high school, and/or alternative school or receiving a GED while single parenting, who is planning to continue their education. | 5/30/2007 | |
| Prudential Spirit of Community Award | $1000 - $5,000 | Student must be in grades 5 -12 and have been involved in significant volunteer work. One student is selected from the high school level applicants as a nomination from our high school. Students fill out an application on-line printed out then submitted to your high school principal for review. Students need the access key: SPIRIT | 11/2/2009 | http://spirit.prudential.com |
| Public School Employees Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant must be a dependent of a PSE member. Ten scholarships will be awarded. Selection of all scholarships are based on financial need; applicant's personal goals, GPA, and letter of recommendation. Applications are also available at the following website: | 3/15/2007 | http://www.pseofwa.org/files/Scholarship07D.pdf |
| Puget Sound Assoc. of Phi Beta Kappa | ||||
| Questbridge College Match | varies | This scholarship is available to low income high achieving students. This scholarship provides for FULL four-year scholarships to leading colleges. Last year 46 full tuition scholarships were awarded to partner schools such as Princeton, Rice, Stanford and Amherst University. Students must apply on line: | 9/30/2009 | http://www.questbridge.org |
| Questbridge College Prep | varies | This scholarship is open to JUNIORS. QuestBridge will award scholarship packages to more than 800 students. Packages will include one or more of the following: Full Scholarships to College Summer School Programs: QuestBridge will provide counseling to 10 students to support their applications to Harvard University, Stanford University, University of Notre Dame or Yale University's summer school programs. College Admissions Counseling College Preparatory Conferences: College Visits: Visit their website for applications and more information. | 3/31/2009 | http://www.questbridge.org |
| R.C. Easley National Scholarships | varies | Applicant must be a graduating high school senior planning to pursue a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, in an accredited four-year academic program. You have to send away for the application. | 2/1/2006 | |
| R.H. Thomson Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 | Student pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Student must prepare 3 short dissertations addressing career goals, work, educational or life experience and school activities. | 2/14/2009 | |
| Randy Hansen Scholarship Fund | $350 | Three scholarships are awarded annually. Applicant must meet the following criteria: (1) have completed either their second year of undergraduate studies at an accredited college or university, or at least two quarters toward a certificate or degree at an accredited vocational or technical school, (2) establish a personal link with Whatcom county (you or your veteran grew up, attended school, lived in the county briefly, etc.) and (3) establish that you are either a Veteran, Legal spouse of a veteran, Child or step-child of a veteran, Grandchild of a veteran or other direct lineal descendant of a veteran through either parent. | 8/1/2006 | |
| Rita Lowe Scholarship | $1,000 | Must be a graduating senior from Washington state planning to attend a Washington state college or univeristy majoring in mathematics education. Academic achievement, SAT/ACT test scores and leadership potential are considered. Applications are also available on-line: | 4/15/2006 | http://www.wsmc.net |
| RMHC Scholarships | $1,000 | There are FOUR separate scholarships offered by the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a two or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school. RMHC/ASIA - applicant must have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage. RMHC/Future Achievers - applicant must have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage. RMHC/HACER - applicant must have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. RMHC/Scholars - all students are eligible to apply regardless of race. Applications are available on-line: www.rmhc.org | 2/16/2010 | http://www.rmhc.org |
| Robert B McMillen Foundation Art Scholarship | Full tuition | This is a renewable full tuition scholarship for any student who wishes to further their education in Washington or Alaska, majoring in an area of Visual Arts. Although need and merit will be considered, 70% of their selection is based on talent and potential in the art area. Applications are available on-line. | 5/1/2009 | http://www.mcmillenfoundation.org/art/application.htm |
| Robert J. Handy & WSSR-Foundation Scholarship | $1,200 - $3,000 | Applicant must be a student planning on becoming a teacher, school counselor, school nurse, school psychologist, communication disorder specialist, school physical therapist, reading specialist, or librarian. Applicant must also demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership, and school & community involvement. Applications are available at: | 3/9/2009 | http://www.wssra.org |
| Robertson Howard Cornerstone Scholarship (UW) | $500 | This is a housing scholarship for males applying to University of Washington who exhibit leadership, scholarship, athletic involvement, and civic involvement. | 5/15/2007 | |
| Rome Grange Scholarship | $500 | Must be a student from Mt. Baker or a relative of either a past or present member of Rome Grange . Financial need, leadership and scholarship are the criteria. Requires 3 letters of recommendation. | 5/11/2009 | |
| Ronnie Juntunen & John C. Bust Memorial Vocational Educational Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must be a senior from MBHS planning to attend a technical college or community college technical training program. Financial need, desire and grade point are the top three criteria. | 5/5/2009 | |
| ROTC (Air Force) Scholarship | full tuition | Air Force ROTC Scholarships are available for eligible high school students. For complete details on requirements and applications go to the following website: | 12/1/2007 | http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/ |
| ROTC (Army) | full tuiiton | Applicants must be high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. To qualify, you must 1) Be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 17 and 26 with a high school GPA of at least 2.50 who has a high school diploma or equivalent. 2) Have a score minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores) 3) Meet physical standards. 4)Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard). The most competitive candidates for an Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship will have at least an SAT score of 1100 or an ACT score of 24. Further information and applications available at: | 12/31/2007 | http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp |
| ROTC (Navy & Marine) Scholarships | full tuition | NROTC Scholarships are available to graduating seniors who are interested in attending college and joining either the Navy or the Marines. Full detailed information about of the many scholarship opportunities and requirements along with applications are available at the following website: | 12/31/2007 | https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/aboutnrotc.cfm |
| ROTC Scholarships (see individual military branch files) | $8.000 or 80% of annual tuition | Applicant planning on joining the Military. (See files). | ||
| SAE Engineering Scholarships | varies | Several types of scholarships available; 1) corporate sponsored scholarships in which a students must enroll in an ABET accredited engineering program AND 2) university sponsored scholarships in which students must enroll at a participating university in order to receive the scholarship. All applicants must intend to earn a degree in engineering, have at least a 3.5 GPA, and meet SAT/ACT score requirements. Applications are available on-line at: | 12/1/2008 | http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm |
| Sam Walton Community Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant must be planning to attend either a two year or four year school. Each Wal-Mart Store is eligible to award 2 scholarships. Students must apply on-line AND submit all required supporting documentation by the postmark deadline. There are other scholarships available on their website for employees or dependents of employees. Applications available: | 1/14/2008 | http://www.walmartfoundation.org |
| Schering/Key Asthma Athlete of the Year Scholarship | $1,000-$10,000 | Graduating seniors with asthma who have achieved both excellence in sports and high academic records. | 4/30/2003 | |
| Scholar-Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award | $7,500 | Open to any 12th grade student who participated in a high school varsity sport. Student's GPA, leadership, community involvement are also considered. Students must apply on-line at: | 3/6/2009 | http://www.bodybymilk.com |
| SEA-MAR Community Health Centers Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant must be from a Latino farm worker background who are planning to attend a technical school, community college or university. | 4/24/2009 | http://www.seamar.org |
| Seattle University Music Scholarship | varies | Students entering Seattle Univ. from HS in the fall with a GPA of 3.2/4.0 who plan to participate in both the University Choral & Chamber Singers. | 3/15/2003 | |
| SEMI Foundation Scholarship | $2,000 | Applicant must be a graduating high school senior intending to major in a high technology field which includes: Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering. Student must have a 3.0 GPA or better and must have graduated from a HS in Idaho, Oregon, Washington or Utah. Students with financial need, volunteer activities and leadership experience will be given preference. | 3/15/2009 | http://www.semi.org/pnwscholarship |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship (WSU) | $1,000 | Applicant must be a male planning to attend Washington State University. Applications are available on-line: | 6/20/2009 | http://www.sigepwsu.org/balancedman.htm |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Balanced Man Scholarship (UW) | $2,000 | Offered only to male applicants who will be attending the University of Washington. Academics, athletics and the applicants extent of community involvement serve as the basis by which finalists are selected. Applications are also available on-line: | 7/5/2009 | http://www.uwsigep.org |
| SISU Children's Fund Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant must be a graduating senior going on for further education who has a medical condition or physical disability. Student must provide proof of their physical or medical disability. Letters of recommendation, personal statement, career goals and academic achievement needed. | 5/1/2009 | |
| Skagit Valley College Pell Grant Recipient Housing Scholarships | varies | Must be enrolled at Skagit Valley Community College and have been awarded a pell grant. This scholarship will go towards your on campus housing costs. | 5/1/2003 | |
| Skagit Valley College Scholarships | varies | Six separate scholarships available to seniors attending SVC. (1)Multicultural Scholarship (2) former 4-H members and home-ec majors (3)Skagit Co. residents (4)Music (5) Health (6) Agriculture SEE FILE | 3/7/2006 | |
| Skagit Valley College Theater Dept. Scholarship | $600 | Students planning to attend SVC and will be involved in the Theater program. See file for details | 5/1/2003 | |
| Skirball Essay Contest | $100 - $5,000 | Must be in either the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. Write an essay on the theme "What do U.S. history and literature teach us about the role of religion in American public life?" | 3/13/2003 | |
| Society of American Military Engineers Seattle Post | $1000 | Applicant does not have to be affiliated with the military. Must be planning to attend a college or university working towards a Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related fields. Up to 7 scholarships will be awarded. Applications are available from your local high school or download from : | 3/11/2009 | http://www.same.org/seattle |
| Society of Women Engineers | $1,000 - $4,000 | Applicants must be graduating female seniors planning to pursue a career in engineering. You can apply for 10 different scholarships by using this general form. Applications are available on-line at: | 5/15/2004 | http://www.SocietyOfWomenEngineers.org/scholarships/brochure.aspx |
| Sons of the American Legion | $500 | There is one application for four separate scholarships: Legion Affiliate Scholarship; Vocational Scholarship; Agricultural Scholarship; College Scholarship. Student's overall academic records will be considered, with special consideration paid to their last two years in high school. Financial need is also considered. | 5/1/2004 | |
| South Seattle Community College Educational Scholarships | varies | Applicant must be a Washington state resident who is graduating from high school planning to attend South Seattle Community College. Other criteria include academic excellence, financial need, leadership and/or involvment in school or community activities. | 3/15/2004 | |
| South Seattle Community College Scholarship | tuition | Graduating high school student planning to attend South Seattle Community are eligible to apply. Applicant must display academic excellence and/or financial need, leadership and community involvement. | 3/17/2003 | |
| Student Photographer of the Year | $2,000 | Must be a graduating senior. Application includes 4 photographic works, 2 letters of recommendation, 1 page essay in addition to completed application and a copy of high school transcripts. For more information and to download an application go to www.PPW.org Click on 'find the perfect photographer" click on "information about student of the year scholarship" click on "down load application". | 3/28/2009 | http://www.PPW.org |
| Students of Integrity Scholarship | $1,000 | The Better Business Bureau Foundation is offering (3) $1,000 scholarships for junior and senior high school students in Western Washington. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher, submit one letter of recommendation, and submit a 1,000 word essay on the importance of ethics and integrity in the marketplace. Applications are only available on-line. | 11/30/2007 | http://www.alaskaoregonwesternwashington.bbb.org/scholarship |
| Sullivan Leadership Award (Seattle U) | $6,000 - $12,000 | Must be planning to attend Seattle Univ. and can demonstrate leadership in school and/or community, committed to a vision for the common good, and can articulate their vision orally & in writing. Min. 3.5 GPA. Detailed information and applications can be found at: | 11/15/2009 | http://www.seattleu.edu/sullivan |
| Susan Anderson & Bob Tisdale Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must be a Mount Baker student. Criteria include student's athletic involvement, citizenship and GPA. Four awards are given annually. | 5/29/2009 | |
| Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must be a male who is planning to attend the University of Washington. Applicant does not have to join the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. | 6/1/2003 | |
| Theta Corp Alpha Kappa Lambda Scholarship (UW) | $500 a semester | These book scholarships are being awarded to males attending the University of Washington who will be founding members of the Fraternity of Alpha Kappa Lambda. The scholarships are for $500 a semester and may be renewed as long as the student maintains good grades, remains a member of Alpha Kappa Lambda and the fraternity chapter continues to thrive. | 6/15/2008 | http://www.akl.org/chapters/theta.html |
| Toyota Community Scholars Program | varies | Student must be nominated by counselors. Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and have actively been involved in a service organization or project that has a positive impact on their school or community. Student must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited four-year college or university. | 12/1/2008 | |
| Trans-Ocean Scholarship | $750 | Applicant must be a senior graduating from a Whatcom county school planning to continue their education at an accredited technical college, community college or university. | 4/30/2009 | |
| Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program | $1,500 | Native American/Alaskan students pursuing higher education in Natural Resources. | 1/29/2010 | |
| University of Washington Alumnae Board Scholarship | full tuition | Applicant must plan to attend the University of Washington, be a Washington state resident, have financial need, leadership, community service and a strong work ethic. Students must also have SAT scores of 1000 or ACT 22. Applications can be downloaded from the following site: | 3/1/2004 | http://www.washington.edu/alumni/uwab/abscholarship.html |
| University of Washington Alumni Board Scholarship | full tuition | Applicant must plan to attend UW and have met the following: min. 3.5 GPA, SAT scores of 1000 or higher or ACT of 22 or above, parents' gross income level below $75,000. Student must also apply for the FAFSA. | 2/27/2003 | |
| University of Washington Men's Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must be a male planning to attend the University of Washington who can demonstrate academic success, leadership and extra-curricula activities. | 6/15/2006 | |
| US Bank Internet Scholarship Program | $1,000 | Forty scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must be a high school senior planning to attend either a 2yr or 4yr college. Students must apply for this scholarship on-line at the following web site: | 3/31/2010 | http://www.usbank.com/studentloans |
| USAFunds Access to Education Scholarship | $1,500 | Applicant must plan to attend any accredited two or four-year college, university or vocational school. Must have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less as documented on a federal income tax return. Additionally up to 50 % of the scholarship awards will be targeted to applicants who are members of an ethnic minority group or have a documented physical disability. Scholarships are $1,500 and may be renewed annual up to $6,000 total. The application process is open from DEC. 15, 2008 through FEB. 16, 2009. Students must apply on-line: | 2/16/2009 | http://www.usafunds.org/scholarship |
| UW Diversity Enhancement Scholarship | $13,000 | Must attend University of Washington and be an underrepresented minority. No separate application, student must apply for admission to the University and complete the FAFSA. Admision deadline is 2/1 FAFSA deadline 2/15 | 2/1/2006 | |
| Voice of Democracy | $1,000 - $20,000 | 9th - 12th grade students. Requires a written and oral essay on the theme: "My Role in Honoring American Veterans". Detail and entry forms can be found on their website. The local contact for submitting entries is Mrs. Carlson 354-1228. | 11/1/2007 | http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150 |
| Walter J. Clore Scholarship | $500 - $2,000 | Applicant must be planning to enroll in a college or university and interested in pursuing a career in viticulture or enology. | 11/30/2009 | |
| Washington Assoc. of Educational Grant Managers | $2,500 | Graduating senior who received special assistance from Chapter 1, Chapter 1 Migrant, Learning Assistance Program, Bilingual, ESL and /or Indian Education. Applicant must be planning to attend either a technical college, community college or four-year college or university. | 2/1/2008 | |
| Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) | varies | Applicants must have completed a minimum of 1 yr. in an approved vocational program. Check with Mr. Rightmire or your guidance counselor to see if you qualify. Applications can also be downloaded from the following site: | 2/19/2009 | http://www.wtb.wa.gov |
| Washington Burglar & Fire Alarm Assoc. Youth Scholarship | $1,000 | Must be a graduating senior applying to an accredited college or university who's parent or guardian is a full-time active employee of a police department or full-time paid or volunteer member of a fire department in Washington state. | 3/31/2009 | |
| Washington Crossing Foundation | $500 - $7,500 | Seniors planning to attend a 4yr college or university pursuing a career in government service. Applicant must submit a one page essay, GPA and SAT or ACT scores. Applications available at the following website. | 1/15/2010 | http://www.gwcf.org |
| Washington Indian Gaming Assoc. Scholarship | $1,500 - $5,000 | Applicants must be Native American graduating seniors planning to continue their education at a two-year or four-year college or university. | 5/5/2006 | |
| Washington NASA Space Grant (UW) | full tuition | Student must plan to attend University of Washington planning to major in math, engineering or science. Applications can also be obtained from their web site: | 1/14/2008 | http://www.waspacegrant.org/UWschol.html |
| Washington School Personnel Association | $500 | A graduating senior who plans to enter the field of education. Community service, school and extracurricular activities are considered along with academic awards and honors. Letter of recommendation required. | 2/28/2006 | |
| Washington State 4-H Scholarships | varies | Applicants must have been members of 4-H and planning to continue their education beyond high school. There are several scholarships listed with different criteria. Applications can be download from the internet. All of the information is available at the following website: | 3/1/2008 | http://4h.wsu.edu/kidstuff/scholar.htm |
| Washington State Employees Credit Union Scholarship | $900 - $1700 | Must be a member or dependent child of a member of the WSECU. Academic record, community service, financial need, and an essay are the judging criteria. Applications available on their website starting JAN. 2, 2009. The actual deadline is MAR. 2, 2009 | 3/2/2009 | http://www.wsecu.org |
| Washington State Governor's Scholarship | $2,000 - $20,000 | Applicant must be a graduating senior who is a ward of the court (or was until emancipated)--a dependent youth in state or federally recognized out-of-home care. Student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and have resided in Washington State for three academic years prior to graduating. | 3/1/2005 | |
| Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship | Hispanic seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or better planning to attend a 2yr or 4yr college or vocational school. Must be active in community. | 12/31/2003 | ||
| Washington State PTA Financial Grant | $1,000 - $2,000 | Applicants must be graduating seniors planning to attend post-secondary education full time after high school who can demonstrate financial need. Other criteria are academic performance and community service. Applications are available on-line: | 3/31/2007 | http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/financial_grant.htm |
| Washington State PTA Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 - $2,000 | Awards available to students entering a technical college, community college or a four-year university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. | 3/1/2006 | |
| Washington State Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 - $2,000 | Applicants must be graduates from Washington State public high schools continuing on with their education. Primary consideration will be given to the financial need of each applicant. $2,000 awards go to students attending a four-year college or university. $1,000 awards go to students attending a community college, vocational-technical or other accredited post-secondary school. Applications can be down loaded from this website: www.washingtonscholarships.org/apply.html | 3/1/2008 | http://www.washingtonscholarships.org/apply.html |
| Washington State University Academic Scholarships (WSU) | varies | See file for criteria. *** There is more than one scholarship with varying deadlines the earliest being February 1st. | 2/1/2006 | |
| Washington State University College of Agriculture of Home Ec. | varies | Must be planning to attend WSU with a minimum GPA of 3.3 and pursuing a degree offered at the College of Agriculture and Home Economics. | 1/11/2003 | |
| Washington State University Young Philosopher Scholarships | $1,000 | Seniors planning to attend WSU willing to enroll in at least one philosophy class for each of their first two semesters. Letters of recommendation from teachers regarding students interest in philosophical reflection. | 3/15/2003 | |
| Washington State University,College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences State 4-H Scholarship | varies | There are several scholarships available to students who have applied to WSU and have been involved with 4-H. Students must apply on-line. The following website as the applications and details. | 1/31/2008 | http://academic.cahe.wsu.edu/scholarships.htm |
| Washington State Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship | $1,000 | Open to all 12th graders in Washingtion state. Student must write a 1,000 word essay on the chosen topic related to veterinary medicience. | 4/23/2003 | |
| Washington Tech Prep Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must be a high school senior who has taken at least two full semesters or more of a Tech Prep course offered through their high school. Student must have received a B or better in the course and be planning to attend a WA state community or technical college in a program that is aligned with the Tech Prep pathway courses taken in high school. Applications are available on the Tech Prep website. Click on Student tab---then scroll down to College Career Planning---Scholarships | 4/25/2008 | http://www.whatcomtechprep.org |
| Wendy's High School Heisman Award | Applications are accepted from both male and female student-athletes who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and within their communities. Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to men and women whose senior year of high school is the 2009-20010 academic year, who have at least a “B” grade average, and participate in at least one of 33 sports. They want to hear from all student-athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for underclassmen. Applications are available on-line: | 10/1/2009 | http://www.wendysheisman.com | |
| Western Culinary Institute Scholarships | varies | Western Culinary Institute offers several scholarships to graduating high school seniors planning to attend their school. | 5/15/2004 | |
| Western Washington University Assorted Scholarships (WWU) | varies | Must be an entering freshmen or transfer student attending WWU. Three categories of scholarships available with varying deadlines from Feb. 15 - Apr. 15. See file for details. | ||
| Western Washington University Math Memorial Scholarship (WWU) | varies | Must be planning to attend WWU with a HS math GPA of 3.7 and must have 4yrs. of High School math. | 3/31/2003 | |
| Western Washington University Multicultural Achievement Scholarship | $2,000 | Applicant must be planning to attend WWU and have shown a strong commitment to diversity, whether personal experiences, community involvement, activities, or outstanding leadership in issues of diversity. | 2/1/2006 | |
| What It Means To Me To Be An American Essay Contest | $500 | Must be a 9th - 12th grade student willing to write a one page double spaced essay entitled "What It Means To Me To Be An American". | 4/10/2006 | |
| Whatcom Chapter Trout Unlimited Scholarship | $750 | Applicant must have enrolled in Advanced Natural Resources at MBHS for spring semester of their senior year and have been actively involved in the McKinnon Pond Steelhead Rearing Facility. Application includes an essay. Preference is given to students pursuing Natural Resources at a technical college, community college or four-year college. | 5/4/2007 | |
| Whatcom Chorale - David E. Clarke Memorial Scholarship | $500 | Must be a graduating senior planning to pursue a college degree in choral/vocal music or have vocal music as a major emphasis. Applicant must include a cassette tape withone or two vocal selections. | 4/19/2006 | |
| Whatcom County Association of Realtors Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant must be planning to pursue a career in real estate or a related field such as banking, construction, architecture, engineering, property or land management. Student must plan to attend college or vocational school. | 5/1/2003 | |
| Whatcom County Cattlemen Agricultural Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must be graduating senior from a Whatcom County school and planning to further their education at an accredited school in the field of agriculture. | 4/30/2008 | |
| Whatcom County Farm Bureau Scholarship | $500 | Must be a son, daughter or legal dependent of a Farm Bureau family with a current membership. All majors accepted. | 4/3/2009 | |
| Whatcom County Master Gardener Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant must be a resident of Whatcom county who is graduating from high school pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Environmental Studies or a related field. Other criteria include grades and financial need. Applications can be found on their website. | 3/31/2009 | http://whatcom.wsu.edu/mastergardener/scholarship.htm |
| Whatcom County Student Athlete Todd Curran Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 | Student must have been involved in some sports activity, community service with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Requires 3 letters of recommendation. | 2/17/2010 | |
| Whatcom County Student Service Scholarship | $500 | Plan to attend a 4yr college, community college or Vo/Tech school, have a GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated service to school, community or church. | 4/24/2003 | |
| Whatcom County Youth Soccer Assoc. Academic Scholarship | varies | Student must be planning to further their education at a community college, technical school or 4 yr. university. They must have participated in the Whatcom County Youth Soccer Association and have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. | 5/7/2008 | |
| Whatcom Educational Credit Union Scholarship | $500 | Must be a member, or related to a member of WECU and planning to attend either Whatcom Community College or Bellingham Technical College, have at least a 2.75 GPA and be working towards an Associate Degree. | 3/31/2003 | |
| Whatcom Hispanic Organization | $500 | Student with an Hispanic/Latino background who demonstrate school or community involvement and is enrolled at least half-time at an accredited VoTech, CC or 4yr college or univ. | 3/1/2006 | |
| Whatcom Tech Prep IT Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must be planning to attend either Whatcom Community College or Bellingham Technical College and working to complete a degree in one of the following areas: BTC: Computer Network Tech, Computer Software Support, Technical Sales Specialist, Electronics, Engineering. WCC: Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or Graphic Design Applications must be typed and are available on the Tech Prep website. Look in the "Student" section under College/Career Planning: | 5/1/2008 | http://www.whatcomtechprep.org |
| Whatcom Women in Business | $1,000 | Applicant must be a female planning to further their education. Requires cover letter and two letters of reference. Applications are available on-line: | 5/15/2009 | http://www.wwib.org |
| WIAA Student Essay Scholarship | $200 - $500 | Applicanst must be a senior interested in writing about the topic "What Sportsmanship Means to Me!" Entries should be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font and contain no more than 600 words. Accepted entries will include: Essay, Short Stories, Poems, Songs, or Letters. | 4/5/2007 | |
| Wilder Scholarship (WCC) | $1,000 | Applicant must be a MBHS senior planning to attend Whatcom Community College with a 3.0 GPA or remarkable performance above 3.0 during their last year. Meritorious accomplishments in extracurricular activities and community service and two letters of recommendation are also criteria. | 4/3/2009 | |
| Winning Characteristics Scholarship | $1,000 - $5,000 | Applicant must be graduating senior who's school received a "Making It Count" Presentation. Applicant must possess a cumulative G.P.A. of at least a “B” or higher at the time of application. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applicant must have plans to enroll in some type of formal education or training program following high school (i.e. college, technical school, vocational school, formal career training program). Application is available on-line. | 6/13/2008 | http://www.makingitcount.com/scholarship/information/eligibility.asp |
| WSTLA American Justice Essay Scholarship | $2,000 - $3,000 | Applicant must write an essay. The topic will deal with advocacy in the American justice system and related topics. Applications available on line. | 3/20/2009 | http://www.wstla.org |
| WSTLA President's Scholarship | $2,000 | Must have a history of achievement despite being a victim of injury or overcoming a disability, handicap or similar challenge. Should have a commitment to helping people in need or protecting the rights of injured persons. Documented need for financial assistance. Applications available in the career center. | 3/20/2009 | |
| WSYSA District 1 Soccer Scholarship | $1,000 | Must be a senior who is currently registered on a District I team and lives within the District I boundaries. Applicant must be planning to attend technical college, community college or a four-year college or university. | 5/15/2007 | |
| Young Arts Scholarship | varies | Open to graduating high school seniors artists in the performing, literary and visual arts. Participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the US. Registration is accepted in the following: Cinematic Arts, Dance, jazz, Music, Photography, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice, and Writing. Detailed information is available by calling 1-800-970-2787 or using this website: | 10/1/2008 | http://www.nfaa.org |
| Young Women in Public Affairs Award | varies | Applicant must be female aged 16 - 20 yr who is interested in a public affairs career. Criteria includes student activities, community service, and scholastic ability. | 3/15/2004 | |
| Zeta Psi Henry A. Suzzalo Scholarship (UW) | $500 | Applicant must be a male student attending the Univeristy of Washington. Criteria includes community service, awards & achievements along with a personal statement. | 7/1/2005 | http://www.uwzetapsi.com/scholarship.html |