Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Scholarships

Private/Donor Scholarships

The following scholarships have been added since this list was last updated:

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AMERICORPS

Eligibility:  

  • Applicants can gain new skills and work experience.
  • Applicants can pick their own program. 
  • Applicants get living expenses and money for college. 
  • There are opportunities nationwide. 

  • Applicants can do work that is really needed.

Deadline: Not specified

Scholarship Amount: Not specified
    • Paper application available: No

    • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:
Americorps - Organizational Information:

ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census;
  • Be citizens, national, or legal permanent residents of the United States.  Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply;
  • Be enrolling in a U.S. accredited college or university in the fall of 2012.  Please read each listing for specific eligibility requirements regarding the academic standing required for each scholarship (see website). 
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED;
  • Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1st; Submit one letter of recommendation.

Deadline: 1/13/2012

Scholarship Amount: Not specified

  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:

More details: Completed application, including letter of recommendation, is due January 13, 2012, 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Organization information: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER SCHOLARSHIPS FUND

BIG SUN ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:

  • All student athletics are eligible for this award, regardless of the sport they play. 
  • The students must be a high school seniors or be attending a post secondary institute. 
  • Students must write a short essay regarding "How has your education contributed to who you are today?  Why do you want to earn a college education?"

Deadline: 6/22/2012

Scholarship Amount: $500
  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information: More details:

  • All essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com

Organization information: BIG SUN ORGANIZATION

CONSTRUCTION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
(CFMA) PUGET SOUND CHAPTER

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be sophomore, junior or senior to be in the 2012/13 academic year;
  • Have cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or better;
  • Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the accounting, finance or construction management field as it relates to the construction industry;

  • Have fully completed CFMA scholarship application, including required supplemental information.

Deadline: 1/31/2012

Scholarship Amount: $5,000
  • Paper application available: Yes

  • Online application available: No

Scholarship contact information:
  • Web:
  • Email: jordan@sutorgroup.com
  • Phone: (425) 990-1608

  • Address: 355 118th Ave. SE, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA  98005

More details:

Applications are available at the Scholarship Services Office, Lighty 380, Pullman, WA 99163, or call (509) 335-1059 or email scholarships@wsu.edu to request one. After completing, send application materials to:

Jordan Rosenfled, CFMA Scholarship Chair
c/o Sutor, Krystad & Rosenfeld, PLLC at the above address.

Organization information: PUGET SOUND CHAPTER CONSTRUCTION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (CFMA)

FORCE AND  MOTION SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be promising graduate students in fields related to multi-axis force measurement and testing, such as: Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotribology, Human factors and Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Mechanical Engineering, Neuroscience, Orthopedic Research, Physical Therapy, Posturography, Sports Sciences.

Deadline: 2/1/2012

Scholarship Amount: $10,000 - two awards
  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:

Organization information: FORCE AND MOTION FOUNDATION

GEMVARA SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be enrolled students in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in fall 2011 or spring 2012 at an accredited American college or university. 

  • Applicants must submit an essay of 350 words on the following topics: 1) How would you change retail or e-commerce to make it better? 2) There are 8 values of what makes a great Gemvarian.  Which means the most to you and why?  The following are the 8 Gemvarian values: 1) Start with the customer experience; 2) Amplify passion and curiosity; 3) Make people around you smile every day; 4) Relentlessly drive solutions; 5) Build meaningful relationships with everyone you touch; 6) Always be honest and direct; 7) Do more with less; 8) Be humble.

Deadline: 12/15/2011

Scholarship Amount: 2 - $1,250
  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:
Organization information: GEMVARA

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND (HSF)

Eligibility:  

  1. Be of Hispanic Heritage. 
  2. Be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents of the U.S. 
  3. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. 

  4. Must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA.

Deadline: Not specified

Scholarship Amount: Varies
  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:
Organizational Information: Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/ National College Scholarship Program

HSF/HONDA SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage;
  • Be U. S. Citizens or legal permanent residents with permanent resident card (not expired);
  • Be juniors or seniors attending four-year accredited U.S. institutions in the fall of 2012;
  • Have minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale;
  • Be majoring in Business Administration (includes Procurement and Supply Chain Management), Chemical Engineering, Electrial Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering/Technology or Mechanical Engineering;

  • Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Deadline: 12/15/2011

Scholarship Amount: Up to $5,000
  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:
  • Web: http://www.hsf.net/Honda
  • Email:
  • Phone: (877) HSF-INFO

  • Address: 55 Second Street Suite1500, San Francisco, CA  94105

Organization information: HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

KID'S CHANCE WASHINGTON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Eligibility: Must be a child or spouse to a Washington worker permanently or catastrophically injured or deceased.

Deadline: Not specified

Scholarship Amount: Not specified
  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:
Kid's Chance of Washington - Organizational Information:

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.

MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN
WASHINGTON (MCAWW) UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

MCAWW offers two types of annual scholarships:

  1. The Convention & Cash Scholarship consists of an expense-paid trip to the annual MCA of America (MCAA) Convention. The convention experience provides the recipients with an opportunity to further pursue their interest in the industry as well as to achieve personal and professional growth. It also includes a cash award of $500. Up to three Convention & Cash Scholarships may be awarded.

    Eligibility requirements:

    • Applicant must be a full-time student with a major in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or other related field;
    • Applicant must have an interest in future employment in commercial construction, preferably mechnical contracting. 
    • Recipients will be required to attend one on the monthly MCAWW contractor luncheon meetings in Seattle to be introduced to the association membership. 
    • NOTE: MCA Student Chapter Presidents are not eligible for the Convention & Cash Scholarship. 
  2. The Tuition Scholarship, which totals $1500 over one academic year (pro-rated for seniors), is awarded to help promising students with the cost of school.  Payments will be made to the student's University Account in equal distributions in concordance with the school's semester/quarter schedule.  This scholarship is intended to be applied toward tuition.  If money is remaining, then it may also cover room, board, textbooks or other materials at the Committee's discretion.  Up to two Tuition Scholarships may be awarded.
    • Applicant must meet all eligibility requirements listed above in #1. 
    • If a scholarship is awarded, the recipient must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.  (Scholarship recipient will be asked to submit semester/quarterly grades). 
    • If scholarship is awarded, the recipient must remain enrolled in the Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related program for the duration of the scholarship. 
    • Please see application for full description

Deadline: Application postmarked by 12/1/2011

Scholarship Amount: $1500 per year
  • Paper application available: Yes

  • Online application available: No

Scholarship contact information:

More details:

Applications can be picked up at the WSU Scholarship Services Office, Lighty Building, Room 308, Pullman, WA 99164-1069, or email at scholarships@wsu.edu, or call (509) 335-1059.

Organization information: Mechanical Contractors Association of Western Washington (MCAWW)

MOROCCO TOURS.ORG BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: In light of the need for cross cultural understanding & development, Morocco Tours would like to offer students in need of financial provision in undergraduate or graduate college programs, who are interested in pursuing bachelor or master level degrees related to business and have a desire to apply their learning in North Africa or the Middle East, an academic scholarship.  At least one student will be awarded each year.  Students can re-apply for one year.

Deadline: 1/1/2012

Scholarship Amount: $1,000
  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:
Organization information: MOROCCO TOURS.ORG

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

Eligibility: Scholarships are available for high school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students.  Please see web site for information on all the various scholarships available.

Deadline: Varies per scholarship.  See below.

Scholarship Amount: Varies
  • Paper application available: Yes

  • Online application available: No

Scholarship contact information: National Society of Professional Engineers Educational Foundation - Organizational Information

NORTHWEST GOLF MEDIA ASSOCIATION

Eligibility:

  1. Student must be entering his or her senior or final year at college or university;
  2. Must be majoring in Communications or other appropriate field;
  3. Must have demonstrated ability in sports journalism through published articles, press releases, scripts, or other forms of sports communication;

  4. Must be attending a college or university in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia).

Deadline: 4/30/2012

Scholarship Amount: $2,500
  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:

More details: This scholarship is given annually to one qualified student.

Northwest Golf Media Association - Organizational Information

ROY WEBSTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of Oregon and Washington high schools pursuing degrees from U. S. colleges and universities.

Deadline: 4/30/2012

Scholarship Amount: $1,000
  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:
Organization information: THE FRUIT COMPANY

SCHWEIGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:
  • Applicants must be students pursuing careers in construction or a construction related field;
  • Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA or greater to qualify. 

  • This scholarship can be awarded multiple times and can lead to internships

Deadline: 3/1/2012

Scholarship Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
  • Paper application available: Yes

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:
Organization information: Advanced American Construction, Inc.

SMART (SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS & RESEARCH

FOR TRANSFORMATION) SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be citizens of the United States.  Individuals with permanent resident status are not eligible.  Applicants must have proof of citizenship. 
  • Students must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible. 
  • Applicants for undergraduate awards must be currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university. 
  • Awardees must be eligible to receive and hold a security clearance. 

  • Please see the program website for details about the security clearance.

Deadline: December 15, 2011

Scholarship Amount: $25,000-$41,000
  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:

More details:

In addition to paying tuition and other educational expenses, this program pays awardees a health insurance allowance plus the above cash award.  The application submission window is from mid-August to mid-December.  Award notification occurs each spring.

Organization information: SMART Scholarship

National Defense Education Program

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF MID-COLUMBIA FELLOWSHIP

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must reside in the Northwestern Region of Soroptimist International of the Americas; Is established in business or one of the professions;
  • Conducts her business or practices her profession competently and according ro the ethical standards thereof;
  • Holds a Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university;
  • Presents a plan of worthwhile post graduate study at an accredited college or university leading to an advanced degree or to enhanced standing or competence in her business or profession;
  • Provides such other information as the Fellowship Committee may deem necessary;

  • Soroptimist members and their immediate families are not eligible for any Soroptimist monetary awards available to the public.

Deadline: 1/10/2012

Scholarship Amount: Not specified
  • Paper application available: Yes

  • Online application available: No

Scholarship contact information:
  • Web:
  • Email:
  • Phone:

  • Address: PO Box 1171, Richland WA 99352

Organization information: SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF MID-COLUMBIA
  • Web:
  • Email:
  • Phone:

 

TALBOT'S WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:

  • Be women currently residing in the United States or Canada;
  • Be women who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2001;
  • Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4- year college, university;
  • Be attending the full 2011-2012 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2012; 
  • Have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the 2011 fall academic term. 

*Students who have previously obtained a bachelor's degree are not eligible to apply.

Deadline: 1/3/2012

Scholarship Amount: $10,000 & $30,000
  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:

More details:

17 applicants will be awarded $10,000 and 1 applicant will be awarded $30,000.  Only the first 5,000 eligible applications received will be processed.  Talbots, Inc. and Scholarship America employees or family members are not eligible to apply.

Organization information: Talbots Charitable Foundation, Inc.

THE FRUIT COMPANY GIFT BASKET
ENTREPRENEUR AWARD

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. high school graduates that have the drive and vision to make their mark on the business world.

Deadline: 4/30/2012

Scholarship Amount: $4,000
  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:

Organization information: The Fruit Company

TRUMAN D. PICARD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Eligibility: Applicants must be Native Americans pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources, both undergraduate and graduate students.

Deadline: 1/27/2012

Scholarship Amount: $2,000 & $1.500
  • Paper application available: Yes

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:

More details:

Mail application to:  ATTN: EDUCATION COMMITTEE INTERTRIBAL TIMBER COUNCIL at the above address.

Organization information: Intertribal Timber Council

VIRAL VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

Eligibility: This scholarship will be awarded to film students or video production enthusiasts who create the best viral videos promoting safe driving.  High school and college students nationwide are encouraged to submit their video creations.

Deadline: Not specified

Scholarship Amount: Not specified
  • Paper application available: No

  • Online application available: Yes

Scholarship contact information:
Organization information: AMERICAN LAWYER ACADEMY

WASHINGTON SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILD CARE 
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Eligibility: Awarded per semester.  Please check web site.

Deadline: Varies

Scholarship Amount: Not specified
  • Paper application available: Yes

  • Online application available: No

Scholarship contact information:
    Washington Scholarships for Child Care Professional Programs - 
    Organizational     Information:

    This program provides scholarships to child care center staff & family child care providers who want to study early childhood education.

    THEWASHBOARDCONTEST.ORG

    Eligibility:

    • Students are invited to create an original video (no longer than 60 seconds) that answers the question, "Why are scholarships important to me?". 
    • All high school seniors and college students in Washington state who will enroll in college, at least part-time, beginning in Fall 2012 are eligible to apply. 
    • We are also allowing group entries (no more than three students per group). 

    • FAQ's, the submission form, video tips, and the official rules may all be found on the website.

    Deadline: See Website below.
    • Scholarship Amount: $3,000

    • Paper application available: No

    Online application available: Yes

    Scholarship contact information:

    More details: Entries can be submitted between Dec. 15th and Jan. 31st.

    Organization information: THE WASHBOARD.ORG

    WORLD NOMADS TRAVEL
    JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP

    Eligibility:

    • Anyone can apply - it's open to students, emerging and non-professional writers, and lovers of travel, looking for a career change. 
    • You must have a high degree of proficiency in written English. 
    • The opportunity is designed to give you a taste of what it's like to be a travel writer on the road, so you must be comfortable doing some travel on your own; minimum age of 18, with a current passport. 

    • You should be an excellent writer, with a lust for adventure travel, and a burning desire to be a travel writer!  Current Travel Assignment is to Guatemala with ABC radio journalist Tim Latham to volunteer on a global vision international project near Antigua.

    Deadline: Not specified

    Scholarship Amount: Varies
    • Paper application available: Yes

    • Online application available: Yes

    Scholarship contact information:
    • Web: http://journals.worldnomads.com
    • Email: amanda@worldnomads.com
    • Phone:
    • Address:
    • More details: If you want this opportunity, you've got to show it.  To apply you need to: 
      1. Write.  Craft a 500 word (or less) travel focused essay based on a personal experience around one of the following themes;  a) 'A Journey that Changed Lives', b) 'Responsible Travel', c) 'Adventure in an Unknown Culture'.  It's up to you to convince our judging panel through your writing that you have the spirit of adventure and passion for travel writing to be chosen for this scholarship. 
      2. Complete an entry form, which includes contact details and a 200 word (or less) essay on why you should be chosen and what the opportunity will mean for you.  Your answer will provide considerable weight in the judging process. 

      3. See web site for complete requirements to apply.

    Organizational Information: World Nomads Group Limited
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