Here are a few websites to help you in your scholarship search:

• WashBoard
• fastweb
• CollegeMapper
• Cappex
• BigFuture CollegeBoard
• Sallie Mae

What are the types of money out there?

Grant

A grant is a type of gift aid, money that does not need to be repaid. Grants are usually awarded based on demonstrated financial need..

Merit-Based Aid

Merit-based aid is financial aid awarded to students based on their personal achievements. Most scholarships are considered merit aid, as they are generally awarded for success in school, the arts, athletics or another area.

Need-Based Aid

Need-based aid is awarded to students based on demonstrated financial need, to help them pay for the cost of college. Need-based aid usually comes in the form of grants, student employment opportunities and student loans. Most need-based aid comes from the federal and state governments and from the colleges and universities.

Scholarships

A scholarship is a form of gift aid, money that does not need to be repaid. Scholarships are usually awarded by private organizations (e.g., foundations, corporations, associations, individual philanthropists and nonprofit organizations) based on some form of merit, such as academic, artistic or athletic talent, or activities, such as community service.

Renewable Scholarship

A renewable scholarship is available for all four years of the student’s undergraduate education, instead of for just one year. Scholarship recipients may have to maintain satisfactory academic progress, write annual reports to the sponsor and/or participate in particular activities to retain the renewable scholarship.

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

Background

We offer financial aid, mentorship opportunities, and career training to holistically support Opportunity Scholars as they build their pathway to a high-demand career.

Our support is a fundamental reason why our Scholars graduate faster, take on less debt, and earn a higher average salary than their peers.

Our program is designed to deliver the best possible return for students, taxpayers, and private sector partners investing in Washington’s future workforce.

$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship for Students
Eligibility: Current high school, college, or university students from any country
Awards: The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The runner-up prize is $500
Deadline: October 31, 2023

IvyPanda Scholarship

Monogram Club Student Athlete Scholarship Application

Monogram Club Coaches Letter of Recommendation

Deadline

May 10,2024

Background

The West Seattle Monogram Club provides scholarships to West Seattle High School student athletes pursuing higher education.
The Monogram Club will provide for scholarships this year, with individual scholarships up to $1000. The scholarships can be used at any accredited two-year, or four-year institution of higher education. The awards will be mailed to the selected institutions to defer costs for tuition and fees.

Selection Criteria

• Be a 2024 graduate with at least one varsity letter. If you are a Running Start student, at least 50% of your senior-year courses must be at West Seattle High School
• Plan to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education in the fall of 2024
• Demonstrate success in both athletics and academics
• Financial need will be considered along with athletic and academic achievement
• Has a 2.5 grade-point average or higher
• Has a good idea of what he or she wants to accomplish in college

Application Process

1. Complete the scholarship application on-line on the school website.
2. Submit application online and email required coach’s recommendation to wshscounseling@seattleschools.org or counseling secretary Ms. Burns in Room 214
3. Be available for an interview with the Monogram Club Scholarship Committee on May 24th. Interviews are tentatively scheduled in the principal’s conference room beginning at 9:30AM.
4. Recipients will receive scholarship certificates at a Monogram Club luncheon on June 6th, 2024 at the West Seattle Golf Course Clubhouse starting at 12 pm.

Seattle Promise provides ALL graduating seniors from a Seattle public high school with up to two years (or 90 credits) of FREE in-state tuition and support services at South Seattle College.

Take advantage of the scholarship, dive into your studies, and focus on finding an educational path that leads to a career you love. Learn more about Seattle Promise on the South Seattle College website.

Steps to Apply for the Seattle Promise Scholarship

To receive the Seattle Promise Scholarship, students must complete each of the following requirements by their respective deadlines:

1. Apply for admission to South Seattle College
2. Apply for the Seattle Promise Scholarship
3. Apply for a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID
4. Submit your  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or WASFA
5. Participate in the Readiness Academy; specialized workshops to learn how to complete enrollment processes such as: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), SSC financial aid file completion, and preparation for placement.
6. Complete your SSC financial aid file
7. Attend START New Student Orientation and register for fall quarter classes
8. Graduate from Chief Sealth, Cleveland, Rainier Beach, or West Seattle High School in June of your senior year.
9. Attend the 13th Year Bridge Program in September. During the Bridge Program, students are acclimated to the college campus, learn about student success strategies and campus resources, as well as meet instructors, staff, and peers.

Up to $3,000
Deadline is May 5, 2023

All of your High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students are eligible to apply.

Apply for the Stop the Bleed National Scholarship

Scholarships with November 1st Deadline

College Scholarship for High School Seniors

We are excited to be awarding a $2000 scholarship to an individual high school senior that is about to go to college. We are passionate about reducing barriers to educational access through awards such as this.

Computer Science Scholarship

We hope that with this $1000 scholarship for computer science majors we can improve access to education for those seeking their degree in CS as part of our mission to make education accessible.

Biology Scholarship

As part of our commitment to accessible education, we are excited to award a $1000 scholarship for biology majors. We hope that this academic award increases access to higher-level biology programs by reducing barriers to education.

Scholarship for Economics Majors

We are thrilled to offer a $1000 scholarship to a student who is an enrolled or prospective economics major. We believe that affordable and accessible education is vital for all students. It is our hope that we can reduce barriers to higher-level economics education through this academic award.

Math Scholarship

As part of our mission to make education accessible, we are providing a $1000 scholarship for math majors in the hope that we can reduce barriers to higher mathematics education for students.

Scholarship for Accounting Majors

A student will be awarded the $1000 Scholarship for Accounting Majors to support their academic studies. We value educational opportunities and hope to increase access to quality accounting programs through this award.

All scholarships offered by the West Seattle High School Alumni Association are on one application form. The form can be picked up in the main office or you can download the form in DOC format by clicking the link below.

Applications must be submitted by MAIL and POSTMARKED by April 5, 2024.  

Applications will not be accepted other than by mail.

Visit the Alumni Association website to learn how to apply.

Questions related to this application may be directed to Sandy DuBuque/Scholarship Chairperson at: sandydubuque@yahoo.com 

2024 Application

The West Seattle Scholarship Committee distributes several monetary awards for a number of general scholarships. You may qualify for one or more scholarships with this application.

West Seattle High School Scholarship application is open for current WSHS Seniors to complete. Please complete all required questions in the application. Scholarship winners will be recognized at the Senior Awards ceremony in June. 

Please reach out to your school counselor if you have any questions. Good luck!

Our scholarships are based on leadership and community service. They can talk about anything they have done leadership wise or community service in their four years of high school. First, they have to complete the General Scholarship Application on the financial aid website. Then go to our alumni website and create an account in our Reviewr software program. Fill that application out as well as submit their personal statement response in a word document that they must attach.

Alumni Association Leadership Awards ($5,000 per award)– Minimum GPA 3.30

First-Year Legacy Awards ($5,000 per award)– Minimum GPA 3.3

For questions reach out to Leilani Carpenter at leilani.carpenter@wsu.edu or go to our WSU Alumni Association Scholarship website.

• AAPI Gold Mountain Scholarship
• Act Locally Scholarship
• AES Engineers Scholarship
• American Indian Endowed Scholarship
• Amazon Future Engineers Scholarship – $40,000 over four years + a paid summer internship with Amazon
• Asian Pacific Community Fund Scholarships
• The Balanced Man Scholarship (BMS)
• Cancer Unwrapped
• Cascade Warbirds Scholarship
• Catwalk for Water
• Community College Student Scholarship
• Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student
• Ewing C Kelly Scholarship
• Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs for High School Juniors
• Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholarship
• LGBTQ Student Scholarship
• Loser Scholarship
• Phil Rosenberg Memorial Scholarship for Business Students
• PrimePutt Scholarship for Sports Majors
• Scholarship for Children of First Responders
• SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership
• Sea Mar Scholarship 
• Seattle Foundation Scholarships (most applications available on Washboard Smarter Scholarship Matches)
• Seattle International District Rotary – (2) scholarships available, worth $2000 each.
• Sixt Scholars
• Stim Bullitt Scholarship – $5000 Scholarship Opportunity – Essay contest about WA State Individual or Group that demonstrated Civic Courage
• UCLA Alumni Scholarship – for WSHS students planning to attend UCLA
• Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium – Scholarship for First Year STEM Students at UW
• Labor and Social Justice Scholarships
• Voice of Democracy Scholarship- $30,000 scholarship opportunity! Open to all 9-12th graders.
• Washington State Fair Foundation- Will open on December 1st. Multiple Scholarships offered.
• Jefferson Scholars Foundation at University of Virginia– Recipients receive the entire cost of attendance at UVA and many supplemental enrichment experiences- a value of more than $345,000.
• Hagan Scholarship Foundation
• “No Sweat” Scholarship– $2,500. NO GPA requirement, and NO minimum income requirements.
• Live it Up Women in Healthcare– $500 to student women pursuing any degree in the healthcare field. Application Deadline is May 1- Recurring quarterly.
• Community Health Ambassador Scholarship for Nursing Students- $1000 to all nursing students. Application deadline is March 1- Recurring quarterly.
• Stim Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship– $5000. Write an essay about Civic Courage.
• Washington State School Retirees’ Association– Multiple scholarships available for senior students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and who plan on a career in the field of education.
• Abbott And Fenner Scholarship Program– $1000. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the web site.
• Mead & Hunt – We are offering scholarships for non-traditional/returning college students, high school seniors that identify as ethnic minorities, and a general college scholarship that is open to all.
• Student View & Washington Senior Scholarship Program– Offering over $14,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors. No minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA, no essay, no application fees.
• Rotary International Club of West Seattle – Offering 2 Scholarships: Gambriell Scholarship & Past Presidents Scholarship.
• Steps– Scholarships and Resources for students with disabilities.

• Assistance League of Seattle – The new program will be offering $1500 grants to students to assist with education expenses. Please go to our website to see eligibility requirements.

• Women’s University Club of Seattle- offering three to five $10,000 scholarships to graduating high school woman. Applications will close February 10, 2025.