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START your application
for college Financial Aid on October 1st
Financial Aid
st
The 2022-2023 application opens October 1
Aid may include a grant, which does not need to be paid back, or a low interest Stafford Loan.
Amounts awarded depend upon family income.
The student applies for
either
FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid
For students who are U.S. citizens (parents do not have to be citizens0
Student and one parent create an FSA ID at https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm then start the FAFSA at https://fafsa.ed.gov/
or
WASFA – Washington Application for State Financial Aid
For undocumented individuals and select non-citizens
Go to https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa
Scholarships
Applications often request ‘evidence’ of good character or dependability. How do I prove that you ask? In your letters of recommendation! Ask your
recommender to address those traits in their letter about you. An employer or a supervisor at your volunteer activity can also write a letter and state
that you show up on time, are a hard worker, have a good attitude, etc.
See list starting on the next page
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
https://washboard.wsac.wa.gov/login.aspx
The Washboard Varies by scholarship • A free, web-based, nonprofit scholarship
search site that sends you scholarships that
Year round fit the profile you enter
• Open to 9th-12th graders
Over 1,000 • U.S. Citizen https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/us
NEW!
• Between ages 15-18 -department-of-state-study-abroad-
United States Department Fully funded*
five programs; • Application requirements vary by program scholarships-for-us-high-school-students/
of State Study Abroad
deadlines between • Three weeks to one academic year long,
Scholarships for High varies by program
Nov 4 - Dec 8, 2021
School Students Awarded nationally NOTES:
*except CBYX program
Four of the five programs are still open
One award of • For women in science, technology, https://www.scienceambassadorscholars
NEW! hip.org/
engineering, or math
Science Ambassador Full tuition • Make a 3-minute video educational
Scholarship December 13, 2021 for up to four years video – details on site
• Also available to current college students
Awarded nationally
Many awards of • Will enroll in an approved trade-related https://www.myscholarship.app/home-
NEW! depot-foundation
program at a technical or community
Home Depot Foundation’s Next deadline: $2,000
December 31, 2021 college including carpentry, HVAC,
Path to Pro Scholarship plumbing, electrical, and construction
Also offered in June and management
Awarded nationally
September • Not for employees or dependents of Home Depot
NEW! 15 awards of • For women https://awafoundation.org/Scholarships
Automotive Women’s • Minimum 3.0 GPA
$2,500
January 8, 2022 • Must be citizen of U.S., Canada, or
Association Scholarship
Awarded internationally Mexico
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
Up to 100 awards • Legal resident of U.S. https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-
NEW! mas-scholarship/
$10,000 – $25,000 • Between ages of 16-24
Live Más Scholarship
• Will enroll in or already enrolled in a 2- or
January 11, 2022
4-year, technical-vocational, or trade
Awarded nationally school/college
• No GPA, test score, grades, essay required
NEW! Multiple awards of • U.S. citizen https://www.usjcisenate.org/scholarship-
NOTES: program
United States Junior
Chamber International 1) If no SAT/ACT score, attach page
Senate Foundation $1,000 explaining why unable to take due to state-
postmarked by wide test site closures because of COVID-19
January 14, 2022 2) This application, while not difficult, has
Awarded nationally, MANY very specific instructions – follow
by State them all to keep your application in the
running! Put signed “Student Check List” on
top.
Appx. 40 awards • U.S. Citizen https://www.gwcf.org/scholarship
NEW! ranging • Planning a career in Government service
Washington Crossing postmarked by Note: you’ll need to know these numbers
Foundation Scholarship January 15, 2022 $500 - $5,000 NOTES: Very, VERY specific and exacting for the application cover page:
instructions to compile application packet. # of students in Ridge: 1,400
Awarded nationally
Read and HEED! # of students in senior class: 324
NEW! Three awards • Students has promoted vegetarianism in http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
school and/or community
Vegetarian Resource 1 - $10,000
• Has shown compassion, courage, and a
Group Scholarships February 20, 2022
2 - $5,000 strong commitment to promoting a
peaceful world through a vegetarian
Awarded nationally diet/lifestyle
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
Two scholarship • Will major/specialize in one of the https://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/cosmet
NEW! periods annually each ology-school-scholarships
programs listed on the site
Beauty & Wellness awarding • Part-time students may apply
Professionals Scholarship • No GPA, financial need, transcripts
required
March 1, 2022 $2,500 • Open to legal residents and eligible non-
citizens, incl. DACA recipients
• Students may apply during both
scholarship periods
Awarded nationally • Also open to current students in one of
these programs
Eight awards of • Minimum 3.0 GPA https://wssra.org/index.php/foundation/
NEW! $2,500 scholarships/scholarship-application-pg1
Washington State School • Plan to pursue a career in the “field of
Retiree’s Association’s Eight awards of education,” earning a degree as a teacher,
Robert J. Handy & $1,500 counselor, speech therapist, occupational
Foundation Scholarships therapist, or psychologist
NOTES:
16 awards of
1) Application must contain official
$900
postmarked by Renewable up to 3 transcript including 1st semester grades which
March 1, 2022 additional years are NOT available until 3rd week of February
(note postmark date of March 1st). Complete
all other parts of application and have it
Awarded in WA ready to mail as soon as you request/receive
transcripts.
2) if you need a file folder or large manila
folder (required to apply), see Mrs.
Stepherson in the College & Career Center
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
Two awards of • Minimum 3.0 GPA https://wssra.org/index.php/foundation/
NEW! scholarships/gene-forrester-memorial-
Washington State School • Major in Agricultural Education at
Retirees’ Association’s Washington State University scholarship-info
postmarked by $2,000
Gene Forrester
March 1, 2022
Scholarships
Awarded to WSU
College Specific:
student
Washington State University
Unknown # of • Minimum 3.0 GPA Paper applications available in the
NEW! College & Career Center
awards, minimum • Of African American origin
Delta Sigma Theta
• Attend 4-year college or start at 2-year
Sorority, Inc. Scholarship postmarked by $500
March 1, 2022 college with intent to transfer and receive
Awarded in Thurston, a baccalaureate degree
Pierce, and So. King
Counties
Up to 23 awards of • Open to 9-12 graders http://cancerpathways.org/programs/can
NEW! cer-unwrapped/
• Essay not to exceed 1,500 words about
Cancer Unwrapped $1,000 your experience with cancer, whether that
Writing Contest March 4, 2022 struggle is your own or that of a loved one
or friend.
awarded nationally NOTE: Read the past winning essays and
follow their tips and tools for writing!!
Ten awards of • Minimum 3.5 GPA https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/cla
NEW! es-nobel-future-female-leader-
• Open to those identifying as female
NSHSS’ $1,000 scholarship/
Claes Nobel Future March 15, 2022
Female Leader
Scholarship Awarded nationally
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
Up to six awards of • Minimum 3.0 GPA https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships
NEW! /bbb-torch-talk-scholarship/7244
$2,000 • Attend high school in WA, HI, ID, OR, MT,
Better Business Bureau or western WY
Torch Talk Scholarship March 23, 2022 awarded in • Also open to juniors
WA,AK,HI,ID,MT,OR, • Essay only
WY
Two awards of • Parent/Guardian must be an active or https://www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/Domain/361
NEW!
lifetime member of the RRHS Booster Club
River Ridge High School $500 or a Board member prior to December 31,
Booster Club Scholarship May 6, 2022
Awarded to an 2021
eligible RRHS senior
Two awards of • Minimum 3.5 GPA https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/ns
NEW! hss-james-w-lewis-high-school-global-
NSHSS’ $5,000 • Also open to sophomores & juniors
leader-scholarship/
James W. Lewis
August 31, 2022
High School Global
Leadership
Scholarship Awarded nationally
Marine Corps Scholarship All eligible applicants • Child or step-child of Marine or US Navy https://www.mcsf.org/
Foundation’s will receive an award Corpsman or Chaplain/Religious Programs
Career & Technical of specialist attached to a Marine unit (see
Education Scholarship Can apply at any site for specifics)
$1,500 - $10,000
time • Only for non-degree certification programs
Applications are or vocational training (see site for
processed monthly approved schools)
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) not to
Awarded nationally
exceed $106,000
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
Gotranscript Academic Two awards, fall & • Open to seniors once they have applied to https://gotranscript.com/scholarship-
Scholarship Program spring and established a college email address, program
Applications
accepted year- $1,000 BUT can start working on essay at any
round time; see site for prompt
Awarded nationally • Open to college freshmen as well
DO-IT • Scholarships for students with various https://www.washington.edu/doit/resources/
disabilities; examples are: mobility, low scholarships
Disabilities,
October 8, 2021 vision, autism, MS, CF
Opportunities, Numerous
through • The scholarships are listed in due-date
Internetworking, and
June 1, 2022 order
Technology
• Includes current college students
scholarship list
United States Military Numerous These are some sample requirements; check Air Force https://www.usafa.af.mil/
Academies: scholarships for each Academy for specifics Army https://www.westpoint.edu/
• Air Force • Unmarried Merchant Marine
Full tuition, room and https://www.usmma.edu/
• Army • No obligation to support a dependent
board, books, medical Navy
• Merchant Marine and dental coverage
• 17-23 years old
Fall of 2021 https://www.usna.edu/homepage.php
• Navy • U.S. citizen
Dates vary by Academy and uniforms, for four Coast Guard https://www.uscga.edu/
• Coast Guard years • Minimum SAT or ACT scores
• Medical, physical, and character
qualifications
• Aptitude test
The above United States Nomination Package Download and complete the 2021 Nomination
Package from Congresswoman Marilyn
Service Academies that November 22, 2021
Strickland’s site:
require a Congressional
Go to the service
https://strickland.house.gov/
Nomination are
academies’ sites
Air Force, Army, Navy, (above) for application You may also request nominations from WA
& Merchant Marine and other deadline State Senators Cantwell or Murry, or
dates President Biden
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
AED Superstore Scholarship Two awards of • Legal resident of the U.S. https://www.aedsuperstore.com/scholar
November 30, 2021 $1,000 • Open to current college students as well ship.html
& May 31, 2022
awarded nationally
Unigo’s One award of • Legal U.S. resident https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our
Education Matters • Minimum age is 14 -scholarships
November 30, 2021 $5,000
Scholarship • Essay only
Awarded nationally
Presidential Scholarship • Minimum 3.8 GPA or 1310+ SAT / 28+ ACT; https://www.plu.edu/admission/importa
Several awards of
However, IF COVID-19 impacted your GPA, nt-dates/presidential-scholarships-
$28,000 you may apply with a 3.75-3.79 GPA application-deadline/
College Specific: renewable for 3 • Will attend PLU upon graduation
Pacific Lutheran University December 1, 2021 additional years
• Submit supplemental scholarship
Awarded nationally application with all other application
to PLU applicants materials by December 1st
• IF COVID-19
Capital Lakefair Two awards of • Junior Paper copies of the application available
Scholarship $2,500 • Female in the College & Career Center
One award of • Minimum 3.3 GPA
December 1, 2021 $7,000
Awarded in Thurston NOTE: that one applicant will be chosen
County from River Ridge to compete for these
scholarships
Stand up to Distracted One award of • Minimum 3.0 GPA https://www.kanoski.com/community-
Driving Scholarship $1,000 • Legal resident of the U.S. involvement/distracted-driving-
December 1, 2021
awarded nationally • Open to current college students as well scholarship
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
College Specific: • These, among others, offer full tuition https://www.bu.edu/admissions/tuition-
scholarships for four years for high aid/scholarships-financial-aid/first-year-
Boston University Full tuition
Montana State University for four years achieving students. Check the website of merit/trustee/
December 1, 2021 the college you plan to attend for similar
December 3, 2021 scholarships. https://www.montana.edu/honors/schol
Awarded to arships.html
successful applicants
Dell Scholars Program • Enrolled in AVID https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarshi
• Minimum 2.4 GPA p/
$20,000
and • Eligible to receive Pell Grant from FAFSA*
$500/yr for textbooks, in first year of college
December 1 2021
laptop, & • Pursue a 4-year (bachelor’s degree)
personalized support •
access to teletherapy
Barbara Lotze One award of • Will attend a 2- or 4- year college or https://www.aapt.org/programs/grants/lo
Scholarship for Future university tze.cfm
$2,000
Physics Teachers • U.S. Citizen
December 1, 2021 Renewable for 3 • Pursing or planning to pursue a course of
additional years study leading toward a career in teaching
Awarded nationally physics in high school
• Also open to current college students
Sullivan Leadership 9 awards of a • Minimum 3.7 GPA https://www.seattleu.edu/sullivan/
Award • Must apply to SU before access to
Full Ride scholarship,
scholarship application - deadline to apply
includes tuition, early action to SU is November 15th
College Specific: December 3, 2021 books, housing, and
• Based on demonstrated leadership, public
Seattle University meals for 4 years
service, and community involvement, &
commitment to justice and well-being of
others, and on written and oral
communication skills
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
• Must reside in the U.S.
Awarded nationally
Up to 58 awards of • Minimum 2.0 GPA https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/wellrootschol
Wellroot Family Services
arship/
Scholarship Program • Financial need not considered
• Also open to current college students
December 13, 2021 $1,000 - $4,000 NOTE: Recommendations are done online
(not our forms) and are due NLT
Awarded nationally December 16th using this link
https://start.scholarsapply.org/
The Women’s Club of • Must attend a technical, community, or 4- Paper copies available in the College &
Four scholarships,
Olympia Scholarships year college in Washington State Career Center
- Florence Brewer Memorial 1 - $3,000 • Based on scholastic standing, financial
1 - $2,000 need, leadership and good character, &
- June Martinson
Received by 2 - $1,000 community service
December 15, 2021
NOTE: The cover sheet has the only
Awarded in Thurston mention of the essay requirement– it is
County NOT referenced on the application, so
don’t forget to include it!
Burger King Scholars – Multiple awards of • Live in U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico https://bk-scholars.com/
General Track Scholarship $1,000 • Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Active in school, community, and/or have
December 15, 2021 Awarded in U.S., work experience
Puerto Rico, Guam, • Must enroll in college full-time
Canada • First 50,000 applications accepted
• Application available in Spanish & French
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
Burger King Scholars – Up to three awards of • Minimum 3.5 GPA https://bk-scholars.com/
James W. McLamore $50,000 • U.S. or Canadian citizen
WHOPPER Scholarship • Demonstrated substantial work experience
Up to 12 awards of and financial need
December 15, 2021 • Demonstrate active leadership role in
$5,000
community svc, athletics, and/or similar
Awarded in U.S., co-curricular activity
Puerto Rico, Guam, • Will enroll in a 4-year college
Canada
Equitable Excellence 200 awards, • U.S. Citizen or legal resident https://equitable.com/foundation/equitab
Scholarship 100 -$5,000 • Plan to attend a 2- or 4- year college le-excellence-scholarship
December 17, 2021
renewable for 3 add’l years • Willing to provide a release to publicize
Only first 10,000
applications are reviewed.
identity and information about
100 - $2,500 achievements
Apply NOW!
Awarded nationally
Foot Locker Scholar 20 awards of • Minimum 3.0 GPA https://www.footlockerscholarathletes.co
Athlete Program • Currently involved in high school, m/
$20,000 intermural, or community-based sports;
($5,000/yr for 4 years)
just committed to sports, not necessarily a
December 17, 2021 Varsity athlete.
• Will attend a 4-year college
Awarded nationally • U.S citizen or permanent legal resident
Unigo’s One award of • Legal U.S. resident https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our
$10K Scholarship • Minimum age is 14 -scholarships
$10,000
December 31, 2021 • Essay only
Awarded nationally
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
AFSCME Family Ten awards of • Parent, financially responsible https://www.afscme.org/member-
Scholarship grandparent, or legal guardian must be a resources/scholarships/afscme-family-
$2,000 dues-paying member of American scholarship
Federation of State, County, and
Renewable for 3
additional years Municipal Employees
• Will enroll in 4-year college program or a
Postmarked by Awarded nationally 2-year program then transfer to a 4-year
December 31,
• SAT or ACT scores not required, but will be
2021
considered if submitted
• For juniors and seniors
• Essay only – not to exceed 1000 words
NOTE: not an online fillable form, so write
NEATLY on the paper form!
Foundation for Nine awards • Open to 11th and 12th graders https://www.thefire.org/resources/high-
Individual Rights in 1 - 1st prize $10,000 • Essay or letter between 700-900 words school-network/essay-contest/
Education – FIRE 1 - 2nd prize $5,000
December 31, 2021
Free Speech Essay 3 - 3rd prizes $1,000
Contest 4 - 4th prizes $500
Awarded nationally
GE-Reagan Scholarship • Minimum 3.0 GPA with strong academic https://www.reaganfoundation.org/educ
Numerous awards of
performance ation/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-
$10,000 • U.S. Citizen foundation-scholarship-program/
January 6, 2022 renewable for 3 • Must attend a 4-year college full time
additional years
• Financial need
Awarded nationally • Display leadership, integrity, drive, &
citizenship
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
The Pride Foundation Sixty scholarships • Identify as LGBTQ+ or questioning https://pridefoundation.org/find-
averaging • No upper age limit; must attend college in funding/scholarships/
$4,000 fall of ‘22
January 7, 2022 in 2019
Awarded in WA, MT,
AK, ID, and OR
Ron Brown Scholar 45 - 50 awards of • For Black/African American students https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply
Program • Must attend a 4-year college /program-description
• SAT or ACT score; must take test no later than
$40,000 Nov 6th for SAT or Oct 25 for ACT
postmarked by $10,000/year for 4 years • Financial need
January 9, 2022
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Excel in academics & leadership
• Keen interest in public service, community
engagement, business entrepreneurship
and global citizenship
Awarded nationally
Jackie Robinson 40-60 awards of up • For students who are of Black, https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Foundation Scholarship to Indigenous, People of Color, Latinx, or
Program Hispanic origin
• Must attend a 4-year college
$30,000 • U.S. Citizenship required
and a mentorship
• Show financial need
January 12, 2022 program
• Show leadership potential
• Demonstrate record of academic
Awarded nationally excellence and dedication to community
service
• SAT & ACT test scores optional due to
Covid-19 restrictions
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
GSBA Scholarship Fund Multiple awards, appx. • Resident of Washington (see site for definition https://thegsba.org/scholarship-home/become-a-
scholar
of “resident”), but citizenship not required
• Preference given to students who are self-
$8,000 identified LGBTQ+, their families, and
January 14, 2022
cisgender/straight-ally students who have
been supportive of the LGBTQ+
community
Awarded in WA
John F. Kennedy Profiles 15 awards between • Open to grades 9 – 12 and students under https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/educatio
in Courage ESSAY the age of 20 enrolled in GED or on-line n/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
$500 - $10,000 high school
Contest January 14, 2022
Awarded nationally • Essay only between 700 – 100 words with
minimum of five sources
Mensa Foundation Multiple awards • U.S. citizen or permanent resident https://www.mensafoundation.org/what
Scholarships • Essay only – in addition to content, -we-do/scholarships/us-scholarships/
Amount not specified judged on grammar, craftsmanship, and
January 15, 2022 organization
Awarded nationally
DECA Scholarships Multiple scholarships • Must be a current member of Distributive https://www.deca.org/high-school-
for varying grade Education Clubs of America – DECA…all programs/scholarships/
levels totaling grades, why not try out DECA next club
day? Mr. Brewer is the sponsor, rm 601
$200,000
bbrewer@nthurston.k12.wa.us
• Must attend college full-time
January 15, 2022
• There are multiple scholarships, some for
9th – 12th grade and collegiate DECA
Awarded nationally members
• Seniors, if you were unable to take the
SAT or ACT due to Covid-19, be sure to
include a statement indicating why
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
Coolidge Scholarship Two or three awards • For high school juniors ONLY https://coolidgescholars.org/about/
of • U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
• Merit only – no consideration of race, Note that this incredibly generous
Full Ride scholarship scholarship requires that you read a book
with full tuition, room & financial status, family background, area of
board, fees, books study, or geographic location (access to it is free), so START working on
January 19, 2022 your application NOW.
• Regarding letters of recommendation, the
10 “Finalist Awards”
Coolidge Scholarship requires their own,
with specific guidelines; applicants list the
email for the teacher, BUT ask teacher
Awarded nationally before you do this!!
Orange Scholars Up to 1,000 awards • Must be a dependent of part- or full-time https://thdhomerfund.org/scholarships
Scholarship Program of hourly associate at Home Depot in U.S.,
$2,500 Canada, or Mexico
Awarded in the U.S. • Parent/legal guardian must have worked
and Canada. for Home Depot at least one year as of
January 22, 2022
11/1/2021 and employed at the time
$1,000 awards are announced
Awarded in Mexico • Will attend college full-time
• Also open to college freshmen,
sophomore, and juniors
Asian & Pacific Islander Multiple awards from • Be of Asian American or Pacific Islander https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-
American General ethnicity, especially those ethnicities scholarship/
A single award of:
Scholarship Program underrepresented on college campuses
$2,500 • Minimum 2.7 GPA
To • Live at poverty level or low socioeconomic
January 26, 2022 status
multi-year awards of • Completed the FAFSA* as soon as possible
$20,000 after October 1, 2021; NLT early April ‘22*
• First in family to attend college
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
• Strong emphasis on community service &
leadership as well as solid academic
achievement
• U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent
resident OR citizen of the Republic of the
Awarded nationally
Marshall Islands, Federated States of
Micronesia, or Republic of Palau
1890 National Scholars Multiple awards of a • Minimum 3.0 GPA https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/189
Program • Applied or accepted to a 1890 Land Grant 0NationalScholars
Alabama A&M University
Sponsored by the United States Historical Black Colleges & Universities Alcorn State University, Mississippi
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Full Ride scholarship (HBCU); list of the 19 colleges Central State University, Ohio
with full tuition, room & • U.S. Citizen Delaware State University
board, fees, books, & Florida A&M University
summer internships for • Study for a 4-year degree in Agriculture, Fort Valley State University, Georgia
up to four years Food, Natural Resource Sciences, or Kentucky State University
Langston University, Oklahoma
January 31, 2022 related academic disciplines Lincoln University, Missouri
• Demonstrated leadership and community North Carolina A&T State University
Prairie View A&M University, Texas
service
South Carolina State University
• Following college graduation will work for Southern University, Louisiana
the USDA, one year for each year Tennessee State University
Tuskegee University, Alabama
scholarship funds are used University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
Awarded nationally • Also open to current college freshmen and University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Virginia State University
sophomores West Virginia State University
Washington State Fair 20 awards of • Minimum 2.7 GPA https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.co
Foundation’s • Currently* working, volunteering, or m/
Fair Chance involved in school related activity at least
Scholarship $3,000 eight hours per month NOTE: one application covers all
January 31, 2022
• WA resident Washington State Fair Foundation
• Also available to adult learners scholarships
Awarded in WA state
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
Washington State Fair One award of • Must pursue a career in law enforcement / https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.co
Foundation’s police m/Home/Scholarships
Anderson Law $5,000
• Washington resident
Enforcement / January 31, 2022 Awarded in WA state • Must attend college in Washington
Police Scholarship
Washington State Fair One award of • Must pursue an agriculture-related major; https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.co
Foundation’s includes veterinary sciences m/Home/Scholarships
Wrangler Scholarship for • Washington resident
Agriculture Education January 31, 2022 $1,500
Awarded in WA state
Washington State Fair One award of • Minimum 2.7 GPA https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.co
Foundation’s
• Must have been recognized for a m/Home/Scholarships
Community Hero significant contribution to community –
Scholarship $2,500 see site for criteria
January 31, 2022 • requirement before March 2020 may still
apply
• Currently* working, volunteering, or
Awarded in WA state involved in school related activity at least
eight hours per month, on average
Soroptimist One award of up to • For female-identifying students https://www.soroptimistolympia.org/w
International of • Financial need ho-we-help.html
$500
Olympia - Steps in • Award to be spent on technology needs
February 28, 2022
Opportunity Tech (e.g., a laptop), for post-high school
Award education
Awarded locally
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
American Legion Eagle Four awards, • Be a registered, active member of a Boy https://www.legion.org/scholarships/eagl
Scout of the Year 3 - $2,500 Scout Troop escout
Scholarship March 1, 2022 1 - $10,000 • Received the Eagle Scout Award
• Additional details on application
Awarded Nationally
American Chemical Numerous awards • Minimum 3.0 in chemistry or science https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/edu
Society Scholars Program between classes cation/acs-scholars.html
• U.S citizen or permanent U.S. resident
$1,000 - $5,000 • For students who are American Indian,
African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native
Hawaiian/Alaska native, or multi-racial in
March 1, 2022
Awarded nationally these ethnicities
• Must major in chemistry or chemistry-
related field (see site) and pursue a career
in one of the listed fields
• Financial need as determined by the FAFSA
• Also open to current college students
Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship Over 50 awards of • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder Fillable application Fillable Kelly
• NOTE: ONLY IF the college you plan to scholarship application
attend requires an SAT or ACT, will you -or-
$2,500 need certain scores for this scholarship; Manual Application Manual Kelly
postmarked by
see site scholarship application
March 10, 2022
NOTE: This is a lengthy application, BUT worth
the effort as many students will not be willing
to do the work. Better odds for you. A ’21
Awarded in WA
Ridge graduate earned one!
Rainier Olympic Nurses Number and amounts • Minimum 2.5 GPA Thurston, Pierce, Mason, Grays Harbor,
Association Scholarship postmarked by not specified • Planning a career as a Registered Nurse Kitsap, Jefferson or Clallam Counties
(high school level) March 31, 2022 • NOTE: recommenders must use the RONA
forms
Awarded regionally,
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
Thurston, Pierce, Mason,
Grays Harbor, Kitsap,
Jefferson or Clallam
Counties n
OBEE Credit Union 7 awards of • Must have an OBEE account in your own https://www.obee.com/Everyday-
name opened any time by April 2nd. Banking/Youth-Services/SCHOLARSHIPS
$3,000
April 1, 2022 Awarded in our
community to
account holders
Elsie Schrader High School Three awards: • Be a child or ward of a Local 443 member https://wfse.org/wfse-local-
Scholarship • Must provide proof of enrollment in 443/information/scholarships-and-grants
Washington Federation of $800 college/vocational school within 30 days of
State Employees Local 443 $650 being granted the award
April 15, 2022 $550 • Demonstrated financial need
• Attend college in the U.S.
Awarded locally
NOTE: Application has its own
recommendation form which is sent directly
by the recommender
Barbara O’Neill Public Two awards of • Minimum 3.0 GPA https://www.wfse.org/wfse-local-
Service Scholarship • Be a child or ward of a Local 443 member 443/information/scholarships-and-grants
Washington Federation of
$1,550 • Graduate high school in Washington
April 15, 2022
State Employees Local 443 • Provide proof of enrollment in
college/vocational school within 30 days of
Awarded locally being grated the award
• Demonstrated financial need
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
accept WASFA.SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AWARD ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
Print and Graphics Multiple awards of • Minimum 3.0 GPA https://www.pgsf.org/
Scholarship Foundation $1,000 - $5,000 • Enroll in print technology, printing
renewable for 3 management, publishing, or graphic
May 1, 2022 additional years communications in technical, 2-, or 4-year
college
• Must be a full-time student
Awarded nationally
• Also open to current college students
Pureland Supply Vocational One award of • Have been accepted to* an accredited https://www.purelandsupply.com/t-
and Skilled Trade Scholarship trade school, vocational college, technical scholarship.aspx
school, or community college for the study
May 1, 2022 $500 of trade, craft, or labor occupations.
*NOTE: Seniors can apply as soon as
enrollment opens for fall ’22; check
awarded nationally schools’ websites
American College Multiple awards of • For grades 9 - 12 https://americancollegefoundation.org/c
Foundation - Visionary $1,000 - 5,000 • U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen ollege-planning-about-us/
Scholarship May 1, 2022 NOTE: The application is not online. It will
be mailed to you within two weeks from the
Awarded nationally time you register.
Updated November 19, 2021
*FAFSA – for U.S. citizens - Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be completed by ALL seniors starting Oct 1st of senior year. Students receive a SAR (Student Aid Report), and find out if
they are eligible for a Pell Grant and/or a Government loan. Student and one parent must first request an FSAID https://fsaid.ed.gov, then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
WASFA – for undocumented individuals and select non-citizens. https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington-application-state-financial-aid Note that not all scholarships that require FAFSA will
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