This scholarship is provided by the Alpha Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa - a teacher's sorority from the Snohomish and Lake Stevens school districts. Applicant must be a graduate from Lake Stevens or Snohomish High Schools, must be of junior or senior standing by the upcoming fall, must be either majoring or minoring in Education and plan to become a teacher.
Must have a Junior or Senior standing as an undergraduate woman student. Applicant will submit an essay describing major and career goals, involvement in school activities or community service involvement. Must be a permanent resident of SE King County or have received a high school diploma from one of the listed schools: Enumclaw, Tahoma, Auburn, Kent or Renton School District. Email:
The scholarship is open to students pursuing any degree program at Seattle University. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and pass an Army physical fitness test that includes push-ups, sit-ups, and a two mile run. In addition to paying full tuition, the scholarship is accompanied by a room and board grant, a monthly stipend, and book money. The full scholarship has a four-year value of $172,000.
Each year, Association of Women in Computing/Puget Sound (AWC/PS) offers scholarships to two women enrolled in an Information Technology program in a Puget Sound area college. In addition, a one-year membership to AWC/PS is also included for both recipients.
Applications are accepted from graduating high school seniors, current college freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate and doctoral students. Applicants must be Native American or Alaska Native, please see website for more detailed information regarding requirments. Must be full time and seeking an Associate's degree or higher. Applications must be received by 5 PM Eastern time the day of the deadline.
Group Health Cooperative — in conjunction with the Auxiliary of Group Health and the Group Health Foundation — offers two academic scholarships that are open to Group Health members and their dependents.
The Thomas J. Bannan Scholarship Program for Seattle University Science and Engineering students awards scholarships to both current and new transfer students, who have junior or senior standing in the fall of the award year. A Bannan scholarship is a merit award of $5,000 per year. For juniors, this is a two-year award subject to academic performance demonstrated by maintaining a GPA of 3.0 and active participation in the Bannan Scholar Enrichment Program. This program includes service, scholarly, and social activities, as well as opportunities to compete for one of several Bannan Scholar summer research stipends.
The members of Blue Mountain District of the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs are offering this scholarship to a Junior or Senior student majoring in horticulture or allied subjects. Must be a Washington resident and attending a college or university during the 2012-13 Academic year. Applicants will be evaluated based upon academics, financial plan, activities, goal potential and references. Please request and submit application to the Scholarship Chairman (see contact information).
For students of natural and environmental sciences or social science with an environmental focus. Scholarship eligibility: First generation college student with financial need, resident of Washington state (at least 24 months prior to applying) and of Junior standing.
Undergraduates and Graduates Business Majors are encouraged to apply to the
CollegeScholarships.org is an "open-book" guide or index to scholarships AND grants. It's free and we don't solicit students for personal information of any kind or that of their friends'. You'll see that the site design is extremely minimal, deliberately so: it is made to be easy, intuitive and the design is a distinct departure from the scholarship search services that require students to create a profile and login. Users may begin exploring the site by choosing among a number of general categories which guide them to increasingly targeted resources. We also provide important links to the government sources students require: FAFSA and the Dept of Education, as well as tips for essay writing and saving for college.
The Puget Sound CFMA sponsors an annual scholarship program aimed at recognizing and rewarding local college students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and exhibited a strong desire to pursue a career in the construction/financial management industry upon graduation.
The 2012 Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship is available to a full-time graduate student who is pursuing an advanced degree preparing for a career in state or local government finance. Eligibility: Currently a full-time student in a graduate program that prepares students for careers in state and local government finance and expecting to be enrolled in the spring 2012 semester (including spring 2012 graduates).
The Maxwell Foundation offers up to $5000 per year for freshmen. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years.
The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest challenges college students to contemplate ethical issues. This scholarship is for juniors and seniors.
Fisher Communications, Inc. in an effort to attract minority students into careers in broadcasting offers an annual scholarship. To be considered, applicant must be either a resident of, or attending a school in, Washington, Oregon, California or Idaho; must be at least a sophomore enrolled in broadcast media, minority and minimum 2.5 GPA.
Scholarships in the amount of $2000 will be awarded to successful candidates by the Seattle/King County Older Women’s League, (OWL). Eligibility criteria: a woman over 50 years old, with no dependent children, a resident of Seattle/King County. The committee encourages applications from displaced homemakers, homeless women and women who for whatever reason must train to support herself. The goal is to assist a woman to achieve financial independence through education and training. Special consideration will be given to candidates with a career goal of working in the gerontology field. This student must have clearly defined educational and career goals and be able to articulate them to the scholarship committee.
The Frank L. Greathouse Government Scholarship is available for award to one or more graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in full-time study preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Currently a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate accounting program preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Undergraduate students must be in the process of completing at least their junior year by the time the scholarship is awarded.
The Government Finance Professional Development Scholarship is available for award in 201
Students majoring in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) disciplines are encouraged to apply for the new Great Lakes National Scholarship Program. To be eligible, a student must:
The Hayes Barnard Paramount Equity Young Entrepreneur Scholarship (Y.E.S.) gives future entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop their ideas through higher education and help make a difference in the world. To apply, submit a 500-1000 word essay, must be a U.S resident, 18 years old, and enrolled in, or admitted to a college or university.
Thanks to the generous contributions of donors, Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW) is able to provide scholarships, financial assistance, and in-kind gifts to students attending member colleges.
Kids' Chance of Washington is a need-based scholarship program for the dependent children and spouses of workers killed or seriously disabled in a workplace accident in Washington state. Scholarship recipients can attend any accredited university, community, technical, or vocational college. Scholarships may be used for tuition, books, fees, room and general living expenses.
The Leadership 1000 Scholarship is open to all students across the state who will be enrolling in college fall 2012 as freshman, sophomores or juniors, must be a Washington State resident and meet the financial need eligibility requirements as well as have filed, or plan to file, the FAFSA. In addition applicants must maintain the minimum GPA requirement of 2.75 and plan to be enrolled as a full-time student. Please visit the College Success Foundation website to review all the eligibility criteria.
The Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is available for award in 201
Scholarship to encourage students to consider becoming part of the U.S. hydropower industry. Eligible applicants will be a junior or senior Fall 2012 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Must be pursuing a degree that is related to the hydropower industry: Engineering, sciences (biology, fisheries, hydrology), communications, or environmental studies. Applications will not be accepted until January 2, 2012.
The scholarship is open to students pursuing a Nursing degree at Seattle University. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, maintain good standing in the School of Nursing, and pass an Army physical fitness test that includes push-ups, sit-ups, and a two mile run. In addition to paying full tuition, the scholarship is accompanied by a room and board grant, a monthly stipend, and book money. The full scholarship has a four-year value of $172,000.
Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring, leadership training and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Proyecto Vision is a bilingual website for youth with disabilities. It lists scholarship opportunities.
The scholarship is aimed at students pursuing a degree in Communications or Journalism. To be eligible a student must be a U.S. Citizen, earned a high school diploma or GED, enrolled full or part time in college and demonstrate financial need. Must live with in the Renton School District Boundaries or have graduated from a Renton High School.
Applicants must be of Sophomore standing or above at a 4 year college, or a graduate student seeking a degree in a 'helping profession' (ex: psychology, social work, teaching); demonstrate financial need and live within the Renton School District boundaries or have graduated from a Renton High School. Application available in the Seattle University office of Student Financial Services or The Renton Community Foundation, P.O. Box 820, Renton, WA 98057
If you are interested in studying abroad for 6 months to one year then this scholarship is something you may want to pursue.
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Scholarship open to incoming Freshmen or current college students, applicant may not be an employee of, or have a parent/legal guardian employed by, Centurylinkquote.com. Applicant must have a cumulative gpa of 2.5. To apply, post a 350-500 word essay detailing how your college experience will contribute to your chosen career path.
The Seafair Scholarship for Women encourages leadership, recognizes academic achievement, celebrates diversity, promotes community service, and fosters public speaking skills, creative expression and confidence. Participants/Princesses serve as ambassadors for Seafair's core summer celebrations. Must be 18 years of age, U. S. Citizen or permanent resident and must be attending a college or university Fall 2012 - Spring 2013.
Full-time religious lay teachers and principals of Catholic schools under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Seattle may apply for the grant provided they are matriculated in an eligible graduate degree or certificate program in the College of Education at Seattle University. Individuals employed at Catholic Schools who are on a leave of absence or working part-time are not eligible for the grant. Students who are eligible for tuition remission through Matteo Ricci College are not eligible for the grant.
The Seattle University Music Scholarship is for students entering Seattle University from high school with a GPA of 3.2/4.0 scale who plan to participate in both the University Chorale and Women's or Men's Chorale.
The Sperry Goodman Scholarship is for College of Science and Engineering incoming freshmen majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics or Computer Science. Preference is given to students with financial need.
An academic scholarship is awarded to select eligible graduates with a record of significant achievement from a Catholic college or university who have completed a major or minor in education. This scholarship is extremely competitive. Each scholarship provides for full-time study in one master’s degree program in the Graduate Division of the School of Education. The scholarship commences with the fall term and is applicable to new students only. Students are responsible for all fees, books and other expenses.You must be a graduate from a Catholic college or university and have completed a major or minor in education.
Undergraduate or Graduate students are encouraged to apply to the
The scholarship is open to current or prospective college students who are enrolled or are planning on enrolling in a college or university program. The scholarship can be applied to any accredited U.S. university. Essays will be no longer than 1000 words in length and will be judged by professional writers. The criteria by which the essays will be judged are:
Eligibility: Any woman who has completed at least one full year of college, has resided in East Jefferson County for at least two years, and is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the field of Nursing.
The Junior League of Yakima is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Two scholarships of $3000 each will be awarded to women with ties to the Yakima area and who has had a significant break in her education following high school graduation.
TheWashBoard.org connects students with relevant scholarships. New scholarships are added all the time, so check back often!
Create a video no longer than 60 seconds. Open to all high school seniors and current undergraduate students in the state of Washington or Washington residents who will be enrolled at least part-time at an accredited university or college during the 2012-13 academic year.
The U.S. Bank Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors (graduating 2011-12 school year) and college undergraduates. Winners will be selected at random.
Several scholarships available, eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen, woman, meet age requirements for specific scholarship, resident of WA state for two or more years, currently enrolled in, or admitted to, an accredited college or university, demonstrate scholastic ability, have financial need. Please visit website for specific scholarship requirements and application.
Women of any nationality pursuing undergraduate business degrees who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field are eligible. To apply, you must meet the minimum requirements: