Scholarships
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Scholarships at Highline Community College
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Highline Foundation Scholarships: awarded
annually
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Highline Academic Achievement Scholarships:
awarded quarterly to acknowledge outstanding academic
achievement; to promote continued excellence in future
education. Contact Laura Manning (206-878-3710 extension
6037) or Mouy-Ly Wong (206-878-3710 extension 3690) for
applications.
Scholarships/Grant through the State of Washington
Scholarship Search Engines
Additional Scholarships Available
Unless a contact is listed, applications for the
scholarships below can be obtained from the Financial Aid office.
Abbott and fenner Business Consultants Scholarship
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. Award amount is $1,000
Must be between the ages of 16
and 30.
For application information,
visit
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
** Deadline = June 20, 2008
aes engineers scholarship
Scholarships are intended for
our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This
award is available to high school seniors and all students attending
a post secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be
taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
Amount of award - $500.00
For more information and
application, visit
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
** Deadline = September 15, 2008
African American-Jewish Coalition for Justice
Minority Scholarship
Purpose:
To help provide access to higher education for minority students who
wish to pursue a career that will enable them to work for social and
economic justice.
Eligibility:
Racial, ethnic and sexual minority students who meet financial
guidelines established by the Coalition. Preference will be extended
to students who (a) may benefit from culturally sensitive or
competent education, or who have previously faced challenges due to
cultural or linguistic barriers; (b) students who are pursuing
studies that will enable them to work for the benefit of others
(e.g., those planning to enter education, human services, public
advocacy, religious work, etc.); and (c) students who demonstrate,
through writing a short essay, that they have a high potential for
success. While it is not required, preference is also given to
students who will be attending school in the State of Washington and
will be available to appear periodically at Coalition events.
For more information, contact
Don Armstrong, Chairperson, at 206-323-0974, or e-mail
darmstrong@jfsseattle.org.
** Deadline = NONE LISTED
Air Force ROTC In-College Scholarship Program
Scholarship is for qualified
students who are already enrolled in college, to include transfer
students.
To be eligible for
consideration, you must meet the following qualifications:
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Be a United States Citizen
enrolled full-time in one of 900 schools that offer AFROTC
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Have a 2.5 Cumulative GPA
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Be under age 31 on Dec
31st of year of commissioning (age 35 for non-scholarship
students)
More information available
online at
www.afrotc.com
**Deadline = None Listed
ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS
Students may be eligible for merit-based, full-tuition scholarships,
with additional allowances for books and fees, plus an annual
stipend of up to $5,000 to cover living expenses.
For more information go to
www.armyrotc.com
** Deadline = None Listed
BigSun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to
help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to
do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving
student. All student athletes are eligible for this award,
regardless of which sport they are participating in.
How to Apply: Please
send us a short (500 words or less) essay describing why you should
be the winner of this award.
Who is eligible? All
student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are
engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending
a post secondary institute. .
** Deadline = June 20, 2008
ciri foundation scholarship and grant
The CIRI Foundation provides
financial aid opportunities for eligible Alaska Native students who
are planning to or already taking courses to prepare for careers or
to upgrade skills for career opportunities or beyond high school.
Application packet available
in the Financial Aid Office.
** Deadline = various
FAMILIES OF FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP (SEPT. 11, 2001
TRAGEDY)
Applicants must be dependent
children or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently
disabled as a direct result of the terrorist attacks in the U.S. on
Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Must also be currently enrolled or
planning to enroll in a course of study at an accredited two-year or
four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the
U.S. See Website for eligibility requirements:
http://www.familiesoffreedom.org/eligiblerecipients.html
** Deadline = None Listed
“GO THE DISTANCE" SCHOLARSHIP (THE DISTANCE EDUCATION
RESOURCE)
The $30,000 “Go The Distance”
Scholarship Contest is the first merit-based scholarship exclusively
for distance degree students. Thirty (30) deserving students will
each receive $1,000 to pay for school.
For more information and application
visit
http://www.deresource.org/financing/gothedistance/gtdeligibility.asp
** Deadline = None Listed
HIGHLINE C.C. ENGINEERING SCHOLARS PROGRAM
SCHOLARSHIP
Highline Community College
offers a National Science Foundation scholarship program that
provides Engineering students up to $3,125 per year. To qualify,
you must be eligible for financial aid and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
For application and
eligibility information visit:
http://flightline.highline.edu/engineering/student/scholarships.html
** Deadline = applications accepted on a continuous
basis
HIGHLINE C.C. MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is intended
for students who plan to take at least two courses at or beyond
calculus during the year the scholarship is awarded. Students must
demonstrate strong academic competency in mathematics with an
overall grade point average of at least 3.5. The scholarship is
awarded at approximately $750 per academic year.
** Deadline = None Listed
KID’S CHANCE OF WASHINGTON
Educational scholarships for children and spouses of Washington
workers who have suffered a fatal or seriously disabling injury.
For
more information visit www.kidchancewa.com
** Deadline = None Listed
Leadership 1000 scholarship through College success
foundation
The scholarships are $5,000 a
year for a total of four years and will be for the 2008-09 academic
year.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
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Washington resident, (for at least one year), planning to
attend, or are attending a Washington state public or
independent college
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Enrolled high school senior who has applied or been accepted
into a four year college/university OR an enrolled college
freshman or sophomore at the time of application
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Planning to or already pursuing a four – year undergraduate
degree
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Must have filed a FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student
Aid, if eligible to apply. (If not eligible to submit a FAFSA,
would need to submit alternative financial information to CSF)
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Income cannot be higher than:
Family of 3 - $62,000
Family of 4 - $70,000
Family of 5 - $78,000
Family of 6 - $86,000
Family of 7 - $94,000
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Must have demonstrated high potential
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Minimum 2.75 high school GPA at the time of application, if
applying as a high school senior
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Minimum 2.75 college GPA at the time of application, if applying
as a college student
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Must be planning to enroll or actually enrolled full-time as a
college student, 12 credits per quarter, equivalent for semester
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International students and students on foreign exchange or visas
are not eligible
For information and application,
visit
http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/leadership1000/index.htm
** deadline = May 15, 2008
NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Numerous scholarships
available, each with different criteria, award amounts and
deadlines. Students must be majoring in History, Political Science,
Government, Economics, Historic Preservation, Medicine, Nursing and
Occupational Therapy, Art and Music Therapy, or Physical Therapy.
** Deadline = August 15
NELA “TAKE AIM” SCHOLARSHIPS
The Take Aim Scholarship program
is an initiative of Northwest Education Loan Association (NELA). The
scholarships assist students enrolled in Washington community and
technical colleges, who have high potential and financial need, in
completing their associates degrees.
The Take Aim Incentive
Scholarship is open to community college students planning to return
to the community college, at least half-time, and finish a
transferable associate degree by summer of 2009.
The Take Aim Transfer
Scholarship is open to community college students who plan to
complete their transfer degree by fall of 2008 and enroll in an
eligible four-year WA State college or university during the
2008-2009 academic year.
Eligibility Requirements:
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At the time the student submits the application, the student
must continue to maintain satisfactory academic progress.
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The student must have a verifiable financial need as established
by the expected family contribution (EFC). The EFC is
determined by information students and parents provide on the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
For more information and
application details, visit
www.nela.net/takeaimscholarship
** DEADLINE = May 16, 2008
NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS (WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
2005-2007
A booklet is available to
browse through and take down information for numerous scholarships
pertaining to the nursing field.
** Deadline = listed in booklet
Presidents’ forum scholarship
ONE $500 SCHOLARSHIP CURRENTLY
AVAILABLE FOR 2008-2009 Academic Year-
a scholarship for woman
attending fully accredited Community Colleges and schools of higher
education located within the counties of King, Snohomish or Pierce
in the state of Washington. One $500 scholarship will
be awarded to a financially needy women student registered in a
program of study that will advance her career goals.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Be living in King Pierce or
Snohomish County
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Be in need of financial
assistance
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Submit the completed
application and all related materials required
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Have demonstrated a high
scholastic ability
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Submit an official
transcript of most recent grades
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Be entering or continuing an
education program
If selected, award will be sent
to the recipient’s educational institution to be drawn upon as need
for tuition, books, lab fees and appropriate supplies to the course
of study.
**DEADLINE = POSTMARKED BY
MAY 31, 2008
PROMOTE COMMUNITY SERVICE
SCHOLARSHIPS to College-Bound Students Charity Guide
Community Service Scholarships
are offered by many corporations and private foundations to
encourage service-learning.
For more information and
application details, visit:
http://charityguide.org/volunteer/fifteen/community-service-scholarships.htm
** Deadline = Various
Scholarship directory for students of color
The Financial Aid Office has a
directory of scholarships for students of color. Please ask at the
counter to look through the directory.
** Deadline = Various
seattle indian center employment services
The Seattle Indian Center has
Vocational Training and College Tuition Assistance available.
Qualifying students who are enrolled in an accredited vocational
training program may be eligible for a one-time grant. Students who
are enrolled into an accredited college course for studies towards
an AA or BA degree may be eligible for tuition assistance.
Preference is given to
American Indians, Alaska Natives, and or Hawaiian Natives who are
Veterans or their spouses, unemployed, underemployed and/or low
income individuals.
For more information, visit
www.seattleindiancenter.org
** Deadline = Various
THE DRCNET FOUNDATION
The
DRCNet Foundation, in association with Students for Sensible Drug
Policy, is pleased to present the John W. Perry Fund, providing
scholarships to students losing federal financial aid because of
drug convictions. The Fund has monies for fall 2003 as well as
future semesters, so eligible students are urged to apply as
soon as possible.
For
more information visit
http://www.RaiseYourVoice.com/perryfund/
** Deadline = None Listed
THE POLICE CORP
Students are encouraged to
contact the U.S. Department of Justice at 1-888-94CORPS
(1-888-942-6777) or the State of Washington at (866) 492-7472.
** Deadline = None Listed
THE SALLIE MAE FUND
To be eligible for The Sallie
Mae Fund Scholarship Programs, students must be accepted and
enrolled at a Title IV eligible, accredited postsecondary two or
four-year college or university, vocational, or technical school in
the United States or Puerto Rico and meet program-specific
eligibility requirements.
For complete listing of 2008
scholarship applications, criteria and deadlines, please visit
www.salliemaefund.org
** Deadlines = listed on website
TREEHOUSE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are a youth who has
been in the Region 4 Foster Care System (at least one night) at any
time since the age of 16, you are eligible for a Treehouse
Scholarship. This also includes children who were living in
relative placement and emancipated at age 18.
For more information please
call Paige Ruble, at (206) 767-7000 ext. 207.
** Deadline = None Listed
Tylenol Scholarship
In 2009, Tylenol will be
awarding a total of $250,000 in scholarship money to outstanding
students who are pursuing health-related studies.
For more information visit;
www.tylenol.com/scholarship (Use
access key TYNL)
**DEADLINE = MAY 15, 2008
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON-TACOMA SCHOLARSHIPS
For information on additional
scholarships offered through the UW-Tacoma campus, please visit the
following website for additional information and applications:
http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/enrollmentservices/admissions/finaid/scholarships/listing.cfm
** Deadline = None Listed
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
For information on additional
scholarships offered through the College of Education at the
University of WA Seattle campus, please visit the following website
for application and requirement information:
http://depts.washington.edu/coe/admissions/funding.html
** Deadline = None Listed
U.S. AIR FORCE ROTC IN-COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The
In-College Scholarship Program is for qualified students who are
already enrolled in college, to include transfer students.
To be
eligible for consideration, you must meet the following
qualifications:
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Be a United States Citizen
enrolled full-time in one of 900 schools that offer AFROTC
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Have a 2.5 cumulative GPA
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Pass a Physical Fitness Test
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Pass a DoD Medical Exam
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Pass an AF Officer
Qualifying Test
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Be of good moral character
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Be under age 31 on Dec 31st of
year of commissioning (age 35 for non-scholarship students)
More information at
www.afrotc.com or contact Captain Ken Clark at
1-800-227-4568 Ext. 8246.
** Deadline = None Listed
washington financial aid association ethnic awareness
committee scholarship
The WFAA scholarship is
designed to make higher education more accessible to promising
students of color. This award is a one-year scholarship for a
student of color attending a WFAA member college or university. The
scholarship award amount is variable, up to $1,500.
Eligibility is based on the
following:
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Strong leadership ability;
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Academic promise, must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or its equivalent;
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Financial need as certified on the application (determined by a
2007-2008 FAFSA) School certification demonstrating financial
need as determined by the 2007-2008 FAFSA is required.
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Must enroll at least halftime at a WFAA member community or
technical college, public or private college/university.
For application and more
details, visit
www.wfaa.org or
http://www.wfaa.org/docs/students/scholarships/ethnicawareness.html
** Deadline = June 27, 2008
Washington State
Higher Education Coordinating Board Educational ~ Opportunity Grant
The Educational Opportunity Grant (EOG) program
provides $2,500 grants to financially needy, placebound Washington
residents as an incentive to complete a bachelor's degree at an
eligible four-year college. Students must have already earned an
associate of arts or sciences degree or achieved junior class
standing.
Eligibility:
- Have placebound circumstances.
The program defines placebound as having personal barriers, such
as family or employment commitments, health concerns, financial
inability, or other similar factors, that make it difficult to
continue an education at a four-year college. In general,
placebound students either have to relocate or are unable to
relocate to attend college due to personal barriers
- Be a Washington resident
- Have at least junior standing before your
first term of enrollment at an eligible four-year college - by
either completing an associate of arts or sciences degree, or
earned credits
- Have financial need, as determined by the
financial aid office at the college you plan to attend.
- Be a junior or senior transfer student. You
cannot receive EOG to continue at your current college.
Current Highline students who are planning on
transferring to a 4 year college or university may apply.
For qualifications and to apply online visit
http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/eog.asp
** DEADLINE = listed on website
Last updated:
May 05, 2008
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