Name: The National MS Society Scholarship
Award: $1000 to $3000
Deadline: January 15, 2016
Multiple Sclerosis shouldn’t stand in the way of an education. The National MS scholarship programs
exists to help highly qualified students who have been diagnosed with MS or who have a parent with
MS achieve their dreams of going to college.
Eligibility:
 Individuals who have MS, or have a parent with MS, and will be attending an accredited
postsecondary school are eligible to apply for any year of undergraduate study.
 Applicants must enroll in at least six credit hours per semester in course work leading to a
degree, license, or certificate.
 Applicants must be US citizens or legal residents living in the SU, Puerto Rico, US Virgin
Islands, Quam or any other US territory and plan to enroll in a undergraduate course of study at
an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school located in the
US, PR, VI, Guam or any other US territory.
For more information and to apply online, go to: www.nationalMSsociety.org/scholarhip
Name: Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation
Award: Various
Deadline: January 15, 2016
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) International is a special organization- an organization that is truly defined
by the hearts of its members. It is an international leadership and service organization. The ESA
Foundation awards numerous scholarships annually. This past year 699 were submitted by Washington
State student and over $21,000 was awarded.
For more information and to apply online, go to: www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org
Click on “Scholarship’s” and follow the information. It will ask for the state. Use the drop down menu
to Washington and that link will give you the scholarships available for Washington State residents and
include the criteria for each. Please note that you must pay $5 for each scholarship you apply for.
Name: NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation
Award: $2000 to $15,000
Deadline: December 18, 2015
This scholarship is created to recognize young people who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and
initiative. This program was established to raise awareness among the nation’s youth of the critical role
that private enterprise and entrepreneurship ply in the building of America.
Eligibility:
 Graduating senior who is entering his or her freshman year at an accredited two or four-year
university, college, or vocational institute in the fall of 2016
 Owns/operates an established business
For more information and to apply online, go to: www.NFIB.com/YEA
Name: Resident Firefighter Program
Award: Full time live in facilities
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant County Fire District Resident and firefighter program’s primary intent is to provide opportunity
and training to young men and women interested in pursuing a career in the fire service. Training and
educational opportunities are offered at no charge with certifications such as IFSAC Firefighter 1 & 2
and EMT-B.
Eligibility:
 Be a minimum of 18 years of age
 Have a high school diploma or GED
 Valid Washington State driver’s license and an acceptable and insurable driving record
 Proper documents to be employable in the USA
 Pass a post acceptance physical and drug screen
 Pass an entrance level written and physical agility test
 Be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
For more information call: 509-787-2713
Name: Horatio Alger Scholarship
Award: $7000 to $22,000
Deadline: October 25, 2015
This scholarship seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming
adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a
college education, and a desire to contribute to society.
Eligibility:
 Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the US, progressing normally toward
graduation n spring/summer of 2016 with plans to enter a college in the US no later than the
fall following graduation
 Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue an complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited notprofit public or private institution in the SU (students many start their studies at a two-year
institution and then transfer to a four-year institiuon)
 Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is
required)
 Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
 Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
 Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
 Be a US citizen
For more information and to apply online, go to: www.scholars.horatioalger.org
Name: LGBTQ Scholarships
Award:
Deadline: January 2016
The GSBA Scholarship Fund and Pride Foundation award scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, queer and straight ally student leaders in Washington State.
Eligibility: LGBQT and straight ally students
For more information and to apply online, go to: www.thegsbascholarship.org or pridefoundation.org
Name: Abbott and Fenner Annual Scholarship Award
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 10, 2016
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students
currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution.
Eligibility:
 To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay
should be between
 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at:
scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
 Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals.
Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you
achieve your goals.
Apply online: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Name: Voice of Democracy
Award: $200 to $600
Deadline: November 1, 2015
Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW) premier
scholarship program. Each year, almost 40,000 high school students complete for more than $2million
in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual
patriotic theme. This year’s theme is, My Vision for America.
Eligibility:
 Students in grades 9-12 enrolled in private, public or parochial high school or home study
program in the US, its territories and possessions or in an overseas US military/civilian
dependent school
 Must be lawful US permanent residents
For more information pick up a form at KeHS Career Center
Name: WSU Tri Cities Crimson Academic Challenge
Award: $1500
Deadline: January 2, 2016
1 in 5 students will receive an award.
Eligibility:
 Have a minimum of 3.25 GPA
 Admitted to WSU Tri-Cities
For more information go to: tricities.wsu.edu/finaid/crimson-academic-challenge
Name: WSU Regents Scholars Program
Award: $4000/year
Deadline: October 28, 2015
The Regents Scholars Program has two award levels:

Distinguished Regents Scholar: Full tuition and mandatory fees for up to 18 credits per
semester, for four years. Approximately 10 students will receive this award.

Regents Scholar: $4,000 per academic year for four years. All qualified nominees who
complete the admission and scholarship application process by the deadline will receive this
award.
Eligibility:
 Students must enroll full-time at the WSU Pullman campus in fall semester 2016 to receive their
Regents awards.
 Regents Scholar awards cannot be combined with the University Achievement Award (UAA)
or National Merit Scholarship award. Distinguished Regents Scholar recipients are also unable
to combine the WSU Visitation award with their scholarship.
For more information contact your counselor or the career center.
Name: Gene Juarez Academy
Award: Up to $10,000/year
Deadline: See below
For students interested in cosmetology and manicuring.
Eligibility:
 Gene Juarez Academy scholarship for $2000 for cosmetology and $750 for manicuring due by
6/18/16
 GJA Emerging Talent Cosmetology scholarship awarded for cosmetology. $10,000 first place,
$5,000 second place and free cosmetology kit for third. Applications due by 4/29/16.
For more information and to apply online, go to www.genejuarezacademy.edu

Imagine America scholarship for $1,000 for cosmetology. Application due by 12/31/16.
For more information and to apply online, go to www.image-america.org

Careers that work scholarship for $1,000 for cosmetology. Application due by 6/17/16.
For more information and to apply online, go to www.nwcareercolleges.org/sholarships
Name: Sussle Scholarship
Award: $1000/month
Deadline: Last day of each month
This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it’s actually fun. By
participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best
contributor will win the scholarship.
Eligibility: High school seniors or current full-time undergrad or grad students at an accredited college
or university in the U.S. U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident.
For more information and to apply online, go to: http://sussle.org/scholarship
Name: The Alert Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: Ongoing
You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.
All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay
contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college
scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that
state/region.
Eligibility:
1. You must currently be a senior in high school.
2. Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho,
Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or
Wyoming.
3. You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
4. You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be
located in any state).
For more information and to apply online, go to: http://alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
Name: Courage to Grow Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: Ongoing
The "Courage to Grow Scholarship" was created to help students realize their college dreams. Today's
economy is hard enough on a family, it is our desire to ease some of the financial burden that a college
education can put on individuals and their families. THIS IS A MONTHLY ESSAY CONTEST. YOU
MAY ENTER EACH AND EVERY MONTH IF YOU CHOOSE. Winners will be selected 2 weeks
after each month end.
Apply online: http://couragetogrowscholarship.com/
Name: Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Award: up to $20,000
Deadline: October 23, 2015
Eligibility: 12th grade students
Ayn Rand’s novels are inspiring and intellectually challenging. But they can also be financially
rewarding for high school and college students. The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay contests
that offer over 500 prizes and $90,000 in prize money each year.
For more details and to submit you essay, go to:
https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests
Name: NRMCA High School Essay Contest
Award: $500
Deadline: December 1, 2015
Open to all high school students 16 to 18. National winner up to $5000 award to specific colleges.
Essays must be typed, double spaced, and less than 600 words about topic related to concrete. Entrants
submit their original essay directly to the Washington State Aggregates and Concrete Associate. More
information available in the Career Center. For information contact nmaher@nrmca.org (206-8781622).
Application available online: http://www.washingtonconcrete.org/
Name: Violet Richardson Award
Award: Varies
Deadline: December 1, 2015
Eligible applicants are young women who:
• Are residents of Benton or Franklin county;
• Are currently between the ages of 14 and 17;
• Have demonstrated initiative in both identifying a problem and trying to solve it; and
• Have had significant and noteworthy accomplishments as volunteers.
Questions? Call or email Laurie Church at 509-531-2897 or by email: lauriecats2@aol.com.
Name: John F. Kennedy 2015 Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Award: five $500, one $1,000, one $10,000
Deadline: Postmarked by January 6, 2016
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites US high school students in grades nine through twelve
to write an essay on an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1956.
For contest information, registration, and to submit your essay, visit the Profile in Courage Essay Contest
at jfklibrary.org
Apply online: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
Name: Elks Most Valuable Student
Award: 500-four year scholarships : Deadline:
December
2015
Ranging from $1000-12,500
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the
2016 competition.
• Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply.
• Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
• College students are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent
legal resident status does not qualify.
• Male and female students compete separately.
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. The Most Valuable Student
scholarship deadline is December 4, 2015. Applications must be submitted to the Elks Lodge closest to the
student's permanent U.S. address.
Applications must be submitted to the Elks Lodge closest to the student's permanent U.S. address.
Applications must advance through local, district and state competitions to reach national judging.
Apply online: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/
Name: AXA Achievement Scholarship
Award: $10,000 and $25,000
Deadline: December 15, 2015
The AXA Achievement Scholarship is awarded to 52 students nationwide – one selected from each state,
Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Each state winner receives a scholarship award of $10,000. From that
pool of 52 winners, ten are selected as national winners and receive an additional $15,000, bringing the
national AXA Achievers’ total scholarship awards to $25,000 each.
Applicants to the AXA Achievement Scholarship must:
• Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 united
states, Washington, D.C. or Puerto Rico
• Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year
college or university in the United States for the entire 2016-2017 academic year
• Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school,
community or work-related activities o Because reducing risk is woven into the fabric of our
company, special consideration is given to achievements that empower society to mitigate risk
through education and/or action in areas such as financial, environmental, health, safety and/or
emergency preparedness
• Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted; we encourage you to apply early.
Apply online: www.axa-achievement.com
Name: Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: December 30, 2015
To be eligible for the Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Award a student must:
1. Be between the ages of 16 and 22 on December 30th, 2015
2. A student must also possess a GPA of 2.5 or higher in his/her last academic year.
3. A student must have contributed at least 50 hours of volunteer (non-paid) service within his/her
community over the last 12 months. Please ensure that you have completed this amount of hours
and that a person within the organization(s) is willing to confirm that you have volunteered this
amount of time. (note that we will only contact the organization(s) in the event that you are
chosen as the scholarship award winner.)
4. A student must be a resident of Canada or the United States and must attend a school in Canada
or the United States.
Apply online: http://www.odenzamarketinggroupvolunteeraward.com/
Name: Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: December 31, 2015
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of
a higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on
education, whose generous donations fund this program.
Eligibility
9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students.
Legal resident of the U.S.
Currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months.
Apply online: http://gkscholarship.com/
Name: GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Award: numerous $10,000
Deadline: January 7, 2016
renewable (up to $40,000)
Exceptional student leaders are invited to apply for the 2016 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Program.
Apply online: http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
Name: Association of Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE)
Award: $2500
Deadline: February 14, 2016
Available to graduating high school seniors who have been actively involved in the use of technology
during their high school careers and are planning on pursing studies in a technology related field.
Eligibility:
 Senior at an Oregon or Washington K-12 private or public school
 Have interest and innovative use of technology during your high school career
 Technology focused community involvement
 Have created a simple website describing their own technology project and including links to
evidence for that project. The evidence should accessible via a standard browser and should not
require installing on any additional software.
Apply online: http://www.acpenw.org/scholarships
Name: Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Award: up to $24,000/four years
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides
scholarships of up to $24,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential
and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
• Be a graduating high school senior;
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States;
•
Show leadership potential;
• Demonstrate a dedication to community service;
• Present evidence of financial need;
Be a United States citizen;
• Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a
composite ACT score of 21
Application opens November 1, 2015
Apply online: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/applicants/
Name: Washington Apple Education Foundation
Award: Various
Deadline: March 1, 2016
The Washington Apple Education Foundation awarded 225 new and renewing students with scholarship
support this spring. Students receiving WAEF scholarships share a common link of parent employment
in the tree fruit industry. WAEF scholarship recipients are pursuing a wide variety of degrees and career
paths. Awards may be used by their recipients at accredited two-year colleges, four-year public and
private universities and technical/vocational colleges.
Applications open October 15, 2015
Apply online: http://waef.org/scholarships/
Name: Montana State University 2016 Presidential Scholarship
Award: Various
Deadline: Postmarked by December 4, 2015
The Presidential Scholarships are Montana State University's most distinguished academic awards,
recognizing scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership and unique personal qualities. Scholarship
recipients receive annual tuition waivers, a generous stipend and other unique incentives for each of four
years. Recent Presidential Scholars have gone on to receive such renowned awards as the Goldwater,
Truman, Rhodes, Marshall and Mitchell scholarships. As Ambassadors of the university, they reflect its
highest ideals through demonstrated leadership and public service, and are in the process of leaving a
unique fingerprint on their world.
The Presidential Scholarships are Montana State University's most distinguished academic awards,
recognizing scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership and unique personal qualities. Scholarship
recipients receive annual tuition waivers, a generous stipend and other unique incentives for each of four
years.
Eligibility:
 Applicants must apply for admission to Montana State University as entering freshmen.
 A Cumulative GPA of 3.75 and a composite score of 30 on the ACT or 2000 on the SAT.
Apply online: http://www.montana.edu/honors/pages/scholarships.html Or stop by the Career Center for
more info
Name: Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship
Award: Multiple Awards
Deadline: March 31, 2016
Eligibility: Thinking about an automotive aftermarket career? Good choice! Servicing or supplying parts to
more than 250 million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada can be a rewarding career. An automotive
scholarship can help pave the way. Scholarships are available for students training to become automotive,
heavy duty or collision repair technicians, and to students in business, marketing, engineering, or other
major courses of study.
Qualified applicants must be a graduating high school senior, or have graduated from high school or
received a GED certificate. There is no minimum GPA requirement for GAAS awards.
Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full time student in a 2 or 4 year college or an
ASE/NATEF certified post-secondary automotive, collision repair, or heavy duty program.
Apply online: http://automotivescholarships.com/index.cfm
Name: Air Control Heating & Electric Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: April 30, 2016
This scholarship is judged primarily on achievement in speech and debate, but does not exclude
need considerations.
Eligibility:
 Applications for scholarships can be submitted by any graduating high school senior in the states
of Washington, Idaho or Oregon.
 All applicants must be a current member of the Debate Team at their respective high school.
 A student aid report shown income status of your household must be attached to be considered for
need.
 You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
 A transcript must be attached with a counselor or school representative signature for applications
to be considered.
 This scholarship is a one-time scholarship of $500.00 per recipient. Winners will also receive a
certificate of award, suitable for framing.
 Previous year’s applications will not be retained for future year’s award considerations.
 Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or
resumes to substantiate their application.
Apply online at http://www.aircontrolspokane.com/scholarship-application/
Name: American Justice Essay and Video Scholarships
Award: $2,000
Deadline: March 18, 2016
This scholarship fosters an awareness and understanding of the important role that the civil justice
system plays in our society.
Eligibility:
 High school seniors, who are residents and attending HS
 Must be starting college within the next two years
Visit the KeHS Career Center for applications. Questions contact: anita@washingtonjustice.org
Name: UW Nikkei Alumni Association Scholarship
Award: $2,500 to $3,000
Deadline: April 15, 2016
This organization offers scholarships to students of Japanese ancestry who will be attending
University of Washington.
Visit the KeHS Career Center for applications.
Questions contact: www.uwnikkeialums.org
Name: Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) Past President’s Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: March 18, 2016
Eligibility:
 Demonstrated academic achievement and planned advancement toward a degree in an institution
of higher learning
 A documented need for financial assistance.
 A history of achievement despite having been a victim of injury overcoming a disability, handicap
or similar challenge
 A record of commitment of helping people in need or protecting the rights of injured persons.
 A plan or commitment to apply your education toward helping people.
 Residency of Washington
 High school seniors only
Visit the KeHS Career Center for applications. Questions contact: aninta@washintonjustice.org
Name: TRIOS Foundation Scholarship
Award: $3,000
Deadline: December 31, 2015
This scholarship is open to anyone in the community who plans to pursue an education in the
medical healthcare field, presents need and has had some community involvement.
Eligibility:
 Must be accepted to an accredited college or university
 Must complete an application and submit essays
 One letter of recommendation
 Copy of transcript
 Minimum of 3.0 GPA
Apply online at: http://www.trioshealth.org/foundation
Name: Canyon View Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: April 15, 2016
This scholarship is for Basset Hounds that attended Canyon View Elementary for at least three full
years. The winner must attend the end-of-the-year assembly to receive the award.
Visit the KeHS Career Center for applications.
Name: Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award
Award: $500
Deadline: November 29, 2015
Eligibility
 Over the past 2 years a student must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work
 Over the past 2 years a student much have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or greater
 A student much be under the age of 21 years of age on the day of the deadline.
 A student must submit an essay on the topic prior to the deadline.
Apply online:
http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10422/your_volunteer_scholarship_award_scholarship.php
Name: Good360 Sustainability Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 30, 2015
If you are a high school senior applying to college, or you are currently a college student, and you have
an interest in sustainability and the environment, then we’d love to hear your thoughts on what
sustainability means to you.
Apply online:
http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12558/good360_sustainability_scholarship_scholarship.php
Name: Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships
Award: $5,000 (20 Awards)
Deadline: December 5, 2015
Eligibility
 Applications are accepted from October 5 through December 5, 2015
 Is open to student’s enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the US. Applicants must
meet the age requirement of October 5, 2015
Apply online:
http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8850/stephen_j_brady_stop_hunger_scholarships_scholarship.php
Name: 2015 Scholarship Points Awards
Award: $10,000 (10 Awards)
Deadline: December 8, 2015
Eligibility
 Students must be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the
US
 Be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico
Apply online:
http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10959/2015_scholarship_points_awards_scholarship.php
Name: Flosum Scholarship
Award: $750
Deadline: December 15, 2015
Eligibility
 The applicants must be enrolled in an accredited 4-year university or college located in the US.
 Graduation high school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or above are also eligible to apply for the
scholarship
 Applicants must be pursing or intending to pursue their bachelor’s degree which can be in the
fields of computer engineering, computer science or in another technical discipline such as
electrical engineering, physics or mathematics with an interest in the field of computer science.
Apply online: http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10964/flosum_scholarship_scholarship.php
Name: Solution Reach Scholarship
Award: $2,000 (2 Awards)
Deadline: December 18, 2015
Eligibility
 High school graduates with a GPA of 3.2 or higher and already accepted at an accredited
college/university may apply
 There are no requirements of a major or graduation date.
 Any undergraduate student currently enrolled in an accredited US college or university with a
minimum of 9 credits and a GPA of 3.0 may apply.
Apply online:
http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11179/solution_reach_scholarship_scholarship.php
Name: CrossLites Scholarship
Award: $4,000 (33 Awards)
Deadline: December 31, 2015
Eligibility
 The CrossLites Scholarship is open to High School, College, and Graduate School students. As
an applicant you will write a reflective essay (400-600 words)
 Applicants will be cocmpeting against students of their level. You may enter only one essay per
applications year
Apply online: http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12561/crosslites_scholarship_scholarship.php
Name: 10 Words or Less Scholarship
Award: $500 (1 Award)
Deadline: January 29, 2016
Eligibility
 Be between the ages of 14 and 25 on January 29, 2016
 Available to High School and College Students
Apply online: http://studentscholarships.org/easy.php
Name: You Deserve It Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Eligibility
 Must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
 You must be 16 years of age or older
 You must be enrolled now, or will be enrolled in a qualified high school, college or university
within the United Sates
Apply online: http://studentscholarships.org/available.php
Name: Gilda’s Club’s Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 20, 2016
This is for any student in grades 9-12 in Washington who has been touched by cancer either through a
personal diagnosis or that of a family member or friend. Essays should be between 500 and 2000 words.
Apply online: www.gildasclubseattle.org
Name: Optimist International Essay Contest
Award: $2,500
Deadline: February 1, 2016
This year’s essay topic is: “Lead by Example: Reality or Fiction”. The essay must contain no less than
700 words and no more than 800 words. It will be judged on material organization vocabulary and style,
grammar, punctuation and spelling, neatness and adherence to contest rules.
Questions: tricityoptimist@gmail.com
Name: Washington State School Retiree’s Association Scholarships
Award: Up to $1,500
Deadline: March 2, 2016
Scholarship Opportunities:
8: WSSR-Foundation Scholarships – one-time scholarship of $1500 each
16: Robert J. Handy Scholarships - $900 each for up to four years
1: Neil D. Prescott Scholarships – a one-time scholarship of $1500
Eligibility: Seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are hoping to have a career in the “field of
education”. Degrees can be in one of these majors: teacher, counselor, speech therapist, occupational
therapist, or psychologist.
Apply online at: www.wssra.org
Name: Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
Award: Range from $2,500 to $7,500
Deadline: March 2, 2016
Eligibility: Low to middle income students pursing high-demand majors in science, technology,
engineering, math or health care. Renewable up to five years based on credits completed and continued
eligibility. Approximately 1400 applicants will be selected this year.
Apply online at: www.waopportunityscholarship.org
Name: Leadership 1000 Scholarship
Award: Up to $2,500 to $5,000
Deadline: March 24, 2016
Eligibility:
Students who will be attending an eligible four-year college or university in Washington state.
Be a Washington state resident
Plan to enroll in the fall of 2016
Filed a FAFS or WASFA
Maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher
Apply online at: www.collegesuccessfoundation.org
Name: Governor’s Scholarship
Award: Up to $2,000 to $4,000
Deadline: February 29, 2016
Eligibility: Scholarship program that helps young men and women from foster care continue their education
and earn a college degree.
- On track to graduate in 2015-2016 academic year
- Have a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Plan to enroll in full time in college beginning in the fall of 2016
- Lived in Washington for the past three years
- Submitted the FAFSA or WAFSA
- Foster care, dependency guardianship or guardianship
Apply online at: www.collegesuccessfoundation.org
Name: Washington State Employees Credit Union
Award: $1,500 to $2,500
Deadline: February 12, 2016
Eligibility: Must be a member of the Washington State Employees Credit Union.
- Degree you are pursuing must be your first degree – e.g., first bachelor’s, first master’s
- Plan to enroll in full time in college beginning in the fall of 2016
Apply online at: www.wsecu.org or www.scholarshipamerica.org/wsecu
Name: Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: March 10, 2016
This scholarship is designed to reward students who demonstrate good citizenship while striving to attain
their academic goals. Applicants will be judged on their academic merit, extra-curricular achievements—
both scholastically and in their community – and financial need.
Eligibility:
- Be accepted or application pending at an accredited institution
- Must be a senior-level student
- Composite score of 20 on ACT or 1400 on SAT
- Must be a US citizen or have a green card
Please see Mrs. Williams in the career center for an application.
Name: Kennewick Kiwanis Foundation Scholarships
Award: Up to $2,500 to $5,000
Deadline: April 8, 2016
This scholarship is to provide assistance to high school seniors enrolling in institutions of higher
education from Kennewick or Finley School Districts.
Eligibility:
 Must be a graduation senior from a high school or a certified high school affiliated with
Kennewick or Finley School Districts
 Must be enrolled in an institution of higher education by the fall term of 2016
 Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
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Will have taken the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and/or the American College (ACT) and
have results in hand by the date of the application
Show evidence of leadership and participation in community service activities
Show personal and financial need.
Apply online at: http://www.kennewickkiwanis.org (Click on: Kennewick Foundation; then Foundation
Scholarship) KKFScholarAppForm 15-16.doc or see Mrs. Williams in the Library.
Name: American Indian Endowed Scholarship
Award: $500 to $2,000
Deadline: February 1, 2016
Eligibility:
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Have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe or community in-state
Intend to use his or her education to benefit the American Indian community in Washington
Be enrolled full-time by fall term 2016 at an in-state public or private college or university
Have demonstrated financial need (determined by the college financial aid office)
Be a Washington state resident
Have not received a total of five years of this scholarship
Apply online at: http://www.readysetgrad.org/college/american-indian-endowed-scholarship
Name: Project Hope
Award: Health Care Internship
Deadline: March 15, 2016
Offers paid summer internships for high school students interested in exploring a variety of careers in the
health care field.
Eligibility:
 16 years or older at the time of the internship
 Be a resident of Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield,
Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla,
Whitman, or Yakima counties
 Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Apply online at: ewu.edu/projecthope/apply
Name: Advancing Science and Technology in Eastern Oregon (ASTEO) Scholarship
Award: up to $7,500
Deadline: February 1, 2016
Students interested in majoring in biology, chemistry-biochemistry, computer science and mathematics at
Eastern Oregon University
Eligibility:
 Attend the LaGrande campus
 Have SAT math score of 550+ or an ACT of 25+
 Be a US Citizen, permanent resident, national or refugee
 Submit your FAFSA application
Apply online at: eou.edu/fao/scholarships
Name: Careers That Work! Scholarship
Award: Health Care Internship
Deadline: June 24, 2016
Offers tuition assistance for high school graduates pursing post-secondary education at select private
career colleges in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
Apply online at: www.nwcareercolleges.org/scholarships
Name: US Bank Scholarship Application
Award: $1,000
Deadline: September 1, 2016
Our Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors or current undergraduate college students
enrolled by September 1, 2016, at an eligible two- or four-year college or university. Winners will be
selected at random.
Apply online at: https://www.usbank.com/community/financial-education/scholarship-applicationform.html