SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECKLIST & TIPS
You will need the following information and/or documents to successfully complete
your application.
Application Checklist
1 – A valid student ID number. If you do not already have a valid student
ID number, please contact Enrollment Services at (425) 739-8104 or click on
the link below.
Enrollment Services
2 – Transcript(s). Please upload an unofficial high school transcript or
GED if you have not attended college previously. Please upload unofficial
transcripts from all colleges you have attended (including LWTech)
reflecting the most current quarter/semester completed. Click here to
access your LWTech transcript:
LWTech Transcripts
3 – Signed Information Release Form. This document gives the
scholarship review committee and donors permission to view your
financial aid and academic records. Please note: This document must be
signed and uploaded to your application on STARS Online under the
documents tab. Scanners (for uploading) are available in the LWTech
library or Foundation office.
Student Release Form
4 – Activities Worksheet. This is an opportunity for you to tell the
scholarship review committee about your activities (sports, clubs,
leadership positions, volunteer or community service), and/or work
experience.
Application Activities Worksheet 2014-2015
5 –Financial Aid. Apply for financial aid via the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State
Financial Aid (WASFA) at LWTech. You may complete these applications
online at:
Financial Aid Application
These applications are particularly important for need-based scholarships.
6 – Internet Explorer or Firefox. These browsers are supported by STARS
Online. (Safari is not supported by STARS Online).
Application Tips
Take advantage of on-campus resources such as the Writing Tutoring
Center (Technology Center, T-217), Tutorial Program and Learning Lab
(West 204F) or TriO (East 214).
Make your application stand out. Everyone has a story. Tell us things we
will remember. Give us a reason to grant you a scholarship. Change or
update your story if you applied previously. As you answer the essay
questions, you should:
 Address the question of why the scholarship committee should give you
money.
 Discuss how you meet or exceed specific scholarship requirements and
qualifications.
 Explain how a scholarship award will make you more successful in the
pursuit of your educational and career goals. We consider a scholarship
award to be our investment in you.
 Tell us about your aspirations. Talk about what you will do with your
education.
 If appropriate, address how the activities outside of school (e.g. in
community organizations or volunteering) are a part of your overall
strategy or how they might fit with your educational goals.
 Proofread your application.