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

• WashBoard
• fastweb
• CollegeMapper
• Cappex
• BigFuture CollegeBoard
• Sallie Mae
• Gear Up Washington State

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, 2025

IvyPanda Scholarship

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, 2025

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: TBD

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 

2025 WSHS Scholarship 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 May. 

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.

Deadline in September:

• Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarship– Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA may apply on our website in August of their senior year until the September 30 deadline. Each year, 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected to receive a $20,000 scholarship.
• Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway– ($2500-$100,000) Make and submit a video that helps us get to know you. Your video will be judged on the following four criteria: career goals, need for tuition assistance, impact of tuition assistance, and overall presentation quality and delivery.
• College JumpStart Scholarship– $1000 Merit-based competition, financial need is not a consideration, open to 10th-12th graders, college students, and non-traditional students. 
• Shout It Out Scholarship– $1500 scholarship. In 250 words or fewer, submit an online written response to the question: “If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?”

Deadline in October:

• AES Engineers Scholarship – $500 scholarship.
• Voice of Democracy Scholarship- $30,000 scholarship opportunity! Open to all 9-12th graders.
• Act Locally Scholarship – Three scholarships awarded ranging from $500-$1500.
• Stim Bullitt Scholarship – $5000 Scholarship Opportunity – Essay contest about WA State Individual or Group that demonstrated Civic Courage.
• National Young Arts Foundation Scholarship– Up to $50,000 for young artists in grades 10-12 or ages 15-18 with talent in cinematic arts, dance, design arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing.
• WSOS Career & Technical Scholarship– scholarship provides up to $1,500 per quarter, every quarter, toward eligible associate degrees, certificates, or apprenticeships at eligible community or technical colleges.
• U.S. Bank Scholarship– Complete a series of Financial Genius for Life online learning modules for a chance to win $2,500-$20,000.
• Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship– ($2,000) – In 250 words or fewer, submit a response to the question: “Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive.”

Deadline in November:

• Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student – 500 four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The Top 20 scholars, selected from the 500 national semi-finalists will be entered to win scholarships of $30,000.
• 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.

• Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards–  High school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Engineering, Green and Technology, with additional categories being added throughout the awards season.

Deadline in December:

• Logistics Scholarship– $1000 scholarship awarded to 3 people towards their degree in logistics or supply chain management.

Deadline in January:

• Amazon Future Engineers Scholarship – $40,000 over four years + a paid summer internship with Amazon
• Washington State Fair Foundation- Will open on December 1st. Multiple Scholarships offered.
• InspirASIAN– The scholarship opportunity is open to college-bound high school seniors with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. The student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in eligible states listed on our website. The scholarship opportunity is open to all students regardless of race.

Deadline In February:

• Cancer Unwrapped – Teen writing contest for the opportunity to win one of several $1,000 prizes.
• Cascade Warbirds Scholarship – For students interested in Aviation.
• Women’s University Club of Seattle- offering three to five $10,000 scholarships to graduating high school woman. Applications will close February 10, 2025.

Deadline in March:

• Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs for High School Juniors – Multiple scholarship opportunities ranging from $10,000-$52,000 depending on eligibility.
• 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.
• 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.
• Nucor Foundation Community Scholarship– Applicants must be majoring in Engineering or Metallurgy. Scholarship is for $4,000 per year for up to four years.
• The Norwegian Commercial Scholarship– Due by March 1.
• American Indian Endowed Scholarship – helps students with financial need who have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian community in Washington State. Scholarships range from $500-$2,000.
• Ewing C Kelly Scholarship – offering $3,000 scholarship.
• Stim Bullitt Scholarship – $5000 Scholarship Opportunity – Essay contest about WA State Individual or Group that demonstrated Civic Courage.
• Hagan Scholarship Foundation– The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters.
• Loser Scholarship – Three scholarships awarded each for $6,000.
• Seattle International District Rotary – (2) scholarships available, worth $2,000 each.
• AAPI Gold Mountain Scholarship – Three scholarships awarded from $2,000-$2,500.

Deadline in April:

• Rotary International Club of West Seattle – Offering 2 Scholarships: Gambriell Scholarship & Past Presidents Scholarship.
• Renton Regional Community Foundation–  manages a number of scholarship funds and strongly supports your dream to pursue a post-secondary education.
• Sea Mar Scholarship – Six scholarships awarded depending on eligibility.
• Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium – Three scholarships for students attending a college in Washington State.
• Washington CPA Foundation Scholarship– $5,000-$10,000 scholarships for students interested in an accounting career.
• Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund– Multiple scholarships available ranging from $1,000-$4,000.
• Asian Pacific Community Fund Scholarships – Multiple scholarships available ranging from $1,000-$15,000 depending on eligibility and some require attending a college in a specific state.
• UCLA Alumni Scholarship – for WSHS students planning to attend UCLA.
• 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.

Deadline in May:

• Filipino American Educators of Washington– five $1000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors graduating in Washington State. This is a unique opportunity for Filipinx/o American students.
• Labor and Social Justice Scholarships – Multiple scholarships for individual award amounts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for students at any of the three University of Washington campuses.
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Scholarships– The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students pursuing an eligible training or degree program for a primary care health profession.
• Steps– Scholarships and Resources for students with disabilities.

• SAEOP Scholarship Application– $500 scholarship for all interested and qualified Seattle Public High School graduating students who wish to continue their education at a 2-year, 4-year college or vocational school.

Deadline in June:

• SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership – $2,500 scholarship award and monthly stipends of up to $100 throughout college.
• Abbott And Fenner Scholarship Program– $1000. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the web site.
• The Balanced Man Scholarship (BMS) – The scholarship is open to all incoming men of Washington State University for $1,500.
• “No Sweat” Scholarship– $2,500. NO GPA requirement, and NO minimum income requirements.
• LGBTQ Student Scholarship – Two scholarships awarded annually for $500.
• Community Health Ambassador Scholarship for Nursing Students- $1000 to all nursing students. Recurring quarterly.

• Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion– $1500 Scholarship will be awarded to one (1) King County high school senior pursuing higher education at a 2- or 4-year program.

Deadline in August:

• Live it Up Women in Healthcare– $500 to student women pursuing any degree in the healthcare field. Recurring quarterly.

Quarterly or Multiple Dates Deadline:

• Seattle Foundation Scholarships (most applications available on Washboard Smarter Scholarship Matches) Multiple scholarships available ranging from $3,000-$15,000. Each scholarship has different due dates starting in February.
• 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.

• Big Future Scholarship- take steps starting in September to earn entries for monthly $500 and $40,000 scholarships.
• NSHSS Scholarships– High school and college scholarships are available to all students in subjects such as entrepreneurship, leadership, literature, medicine, music, STEM, sustainability, visual arts, community service, and more.