Financial Aid & Scholarships
All graduating seniors should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)! It opens October 1st and each college will have a different priority filing date, so check each college's website to be sure you are making deadlines.
The CSS Profile is an online application that collects information used by nearly 400 colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal aid. (For federal aid you must complete the FAFSA, available Oct. 1 at fafsa.ed.gov.)
CSO is an online clearing house of college programs and information for first-generation college,low-income,and minority students.
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Starts with the Class of 2020 -
The more effort you put in, the more chances you get to earn a scholarship ranging from $500 to $2,000. If you complete all six steps, you’re eligible to earn a $40,000 scholarship. Scholarships are awarded—through monthly drawings—to students who complete each step.
Eco & Environmental Scholarships, Internships, & Activities
Air Force
Army
Navy/Marine Corps
Military Academies
United States Air Force Academy
United States Coast Guard Academy
United States Military Academy - West Point
United States Merchant Marine Academy
United States Naval Academy
SCHOLARSHIPS
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A student's dream of higher education shouldn't be cut short because of financial limitations. Numerica Credit Union offers three different scholarship programs, the Student Ambassador Scholarship for high school seniors who are entering a two or four-year college or university. These scholarships focus on the applicant's community service efforts and do not have a GPA requirement. The Continuing Education Scholarship for students who are continuing to work on an Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, and the Financial Education Scholarship for students who have completed Numerica's financial education program.
Student Ambassador Scholarships
Numerica is proud to offer 10 $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors to help achieve their goal of pursuing a college or university education.
Important dates
- Application deadline: June 2, 2019 (Midnight)
- Judging: June 24, 2019
- Award: July 5, 2019
Eligibility
- Numerica member in good standing
- High school senior entering college/university as a full-time freshman student in the fall of 2019
- Completed a minimum of 20 hours community service hours during high school
- Provide a reference letter from a non-profit 501(c)3 (letters from school coaches, counselors or teachers will not be accepted)
- Cover letter addressing educational goals, future career plans, financial need, and other information the committee might find valuable in evaluating the application
- Provide a copy of acceptance letter from a regionally or nationally accredited institute of higher education
Continuing Education Scholarships
Numerica offers two $2,500 scholarships for college students who are continuing to work on an Associates, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in the fall of 2019.
Important dates
- Application deadline: June 30, 2019 (Midnight)
- Judging: July 8, 2019
- Award: July 26, 2019
Eligibility
- Numerica member in good standing
- Continuing to work on an Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (students who are completing a Doctorate program are not eligible) in the fall of 2019
- Some college or trade school completed with proof of enrollment
- Currently employed (FT/PT)
- Cover letter addressing educational goals, future career plans, financial need, and other information the committee might find valuable in evaluating the application
Financial Education Scholarships
Numerica Credit Union is excited to offer two $2,500 Financial Education Scholarships for local high school juniors or seniors to help them reach their educational goals.
Important dates
- Application deadline: June 28, 2019 (Midnight)
- Judging: July 16, 2019
- Award: July 26, 2019
Eligibility
- Completed a financial education program offered by Numerica’s financial education team
- Provide a copy of acceptance letter from a regionally or nationally accredited institute of higher education
- High school junior or senior during the 2018/2019 school year
- Written testimonial about how financial education in high school will help them reach their goals
- Cover letter addressing educational goals, future career plans, financial need, how you currently balance your work and social life, and why going to school is important to you.
- Does not need to be a Numerica Credit Union member
Do you have a dependent or spouse who qualifies? As long as they meet the other requirements of the scholarship, they are eligible!
Please direct members directly to the website to apply.
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WSADA American Dream Scholarship
Washington State Auto Dealers Association’s dealer members as individuals are very active in supporting education, so it is particularly appropriate and rewarding to help young people realize their academic goals. Since the 2008 inception of the Association’s scholarship program, over $112,000 has been awarded to 45 students from across the state.
The 2018 WSADA American Dream scholarship is OPEN.
Scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of June.
Click here for a copy of the 2019 American Dream scholarship application.
Deadline: Submissions must be postmarked by April 15, 2019.
Please mail your applications to:
WSADA “American Dream” Scholarship Program
c/o College Planning Network
43 Bentley Place, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Bismarck H. Turner Scholarship Trust Application
If you graduate from high school in Spokane county, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship! Scholarship funds can be up to $5250 and be used toward tuition, books, entrance and laboratory fees. Applications must be received by April 5, 2019. Please see Mrs. McIntyre or Mrs. Hatcher in the counseling center for more information and to fill out an application!
Questbridge's 2019 College Prep Scholars Program
Through the College Prep Scholars Program, high-achieving, low-income high school juniors can receive special awards and opportunities, including a full scholarship to a college summer program, an invitation to a National College Admissions Conference, campus visits, essay feedback, and more. The deadline for students to apply is March 20, 2019.
The Marsden Scholarship is available for students from eastern Washington and northern Idaho who continue to push themselves inside and outside the classroom. The scholarship is $30,000 over four years and is available for any accredited institution. Interested students should apply at
https://stjohns-cathedral.org/marsden-scholarship.
Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2019.
Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship
Many students struggle to obtain a college degree due to the rising costs of education in this country. To address this need, the Hearthstone Scholarship Fund was established in 2009. Since its inception, the Hearthstone Scholarship Committee has awarded more than $950,000 in scholarships to students from California, Georgia, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $5,000.
Students of Integrity Scholarship
Presented by Better Business Bureau Northwest + Pacific, the Students of Integrity Scholarship aims to recognize high school juniors and seniors who personify and communicate ethics in the real world, as demonstrated through community service, personal integrity, and academic accomplishments.
*$5000 Video Scholarship - #BBB5K Video Scholarship applicants must produce a 90-second video using the topic Why BBB and Trust are Important to Local Businesses and Communities.
Ten finalists will be selected from the application pool. Only one recipient will win the $5,000 scholarship.
*$1000 Essay Scholarships - Applicants must write a 500-word essay for BBB’s online magazine Torch Talk. The topic of the essay is, Why BBB and Trust are Important to Local Businesses and Communities.
Five finalists from each region will be selected from the application pool. Seven recipients will win a $1,000 scholarship.
Horatio Alger National Career and Technical Scholarship Program
The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the Horatio Alger Endowment Fund and the generosity of Association Chairman Emeritus and Endowment Fund President Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.
Varsity Tutors College Scholarship
Write a 200-900 word essay based on the website’s prompt for a chance to win a $1,000 college scholarship. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors website vote for the best essays monthly via social media. For eligibility and other details, visit the website.
SCHOOL SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Wilson Wildcats Alumni Scholarship
Each year, all college-bound high school seniors who attended Wilson Elementary during some or all of grades K-6 are encouraged to apply for a scholarship of up to $500. Along with completion of an application, we'd like them to share their experience in and continued contributions to the Wilson Community, their current activities and future plans.
Please see Mrs. Hatcher or Mrs. McIntyre in the counseling office for an application. All applications are due by Wednesday, May 15th.
St. Francis University Roundstone Scholarship for Catholic High School Graduates
If you are interested in attending St. Francis University, please see your counselor about being nominated for the Roundstone Scholarship. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years for a total award of $76,000.
Holy Cross College
The new Signature Scholarship is valued at $20,000 a year and there will be multiple recipients of each award. To be considered, you must submit a common application on or before Feb. 15, 2019. More information can be found at
hcc-nd.edu/scholarships.
Rosemont College Scholarship
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St. Louis University Scholarship
Our Jesuit High School Award now has a value of $5,000 per year and is stackable with any other merit scholarship a student may receive.
In addition, below you will see a list of SLU's merit scholarships and their updated value per academic year.
Billiken Scholarship
$8,000 per academic year.
Ignatian Scholarship
$12,000 per academic year.
University Scholarship
$19,000 per academic year.
Deans' Scholarship
$21,000 per academic year.
Vice Presidents' Scholarship
$23,000 per academic year.
We hope you and your students find this scholarship information helpful.
YOUR SLU ADMISSION COUNSELOR
If you have additional questions about scholarships, please feel free to contact your admission counselor. You can find your admission counselor using the FIND YOUR SLU ADMISSION COUNSELOR page.
Seattle University
Seattle University is excited to announce a new scholarship program for students enrolled in Washington State's College Bound program. The Seattle U Bound scholarship meets full tuition for four years for eligible students. More information can be found on our website atwww.seattleu.edu/seattleu-
Gonzaga University Leaders Scholarship
The Gonzaga Leaders Scholarship is open to students who have developed leadership skills across many settings. The scholarship will be worth $20,000 over four years and will be added to any merit scholarship(s) already awarded to the student.
Gonzaga University Christopher M West Scholarship
Eligibility: Students who demonstrates humanitarianism through membership in honorary service clubs, participation in community service organizations, or individual humanitarian interests. Each year, approximately ten new scholarships are awarded.
Must fit one of the criteria below :
- Reside in Spokane County
- Reside in Sandpoint, ID
- Graduate of Xavier Prep in Palm Desert, CA
- Child of a Gonzaga graduate who served in the military
Value: Awards are variable, ranging from $1000 to $5000 / year|
Application will be live November 1 and is due by February 1.
Gonzaga University Joseph Cataldo Scholarship
Eligibility: Academically outstanding and involved Catholic high school graduates with demonstrated leadership and service to others.
- Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.75
- Complete one of the following:
- SAT score of at least 1310 (Math and Evidence-based Reading and Writing)
- ACT score of at least 28 (composite)
- Ten (10) Honors, AP, IB, or Cambridge Courses
(or similar) in all four years of high school
Value: $5000 / year
Application will be live November 1 and is due by February 1.
Seattle University - Sullivan Leadership Award
Each year, Seattle University selects nine incoming freshmen to receive the Sullivan Leadership Award. This award covers the entirety of their undergraduate tuition, housing, and meals for four years of study.
We seek students with diverse leadership styles and personal backgrounds to join our Sullivan Scholar community. Sullivan Scholars are not easily defined, coming from a variety of heritages—small towns to large cities, public and independent schools, Catholic or from many other spiritual traditions. We seek students, like you, to carry forward our holistic definition of academic excellence, one that transcends classroom performance.
Beyond monetary support, our faculty mentorship and your connections within the Sullivan Scholar community will promote your personal and professional growth–taking you to new heights as a change agent for a just and humane world.
Seattle University - Seattle Bound Full Tuition Scholarship
Seattle University is excited to announce a new scholarship program for students enrolled in Washington State's College Bound program. The Seattle U Bound scholarship meets full tuition for four years for eligible students. To be considered, students should apply to Seattle University by the Regular Decision deadline of January 15th and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1st.
University of Redlands - The Richard and Virginia Hunsaker Scholarship Prize
The Prize is the most prestigious scholarship available for incoming freshmen students at the University of Redlands. Qualities emphasized in the selection process include a student’s ability to effectively communicate how he/she has: made a difference in the community; taken initiative and shown commitment to an issue or organization(s); successfully collaborated with others; reflected upon and grown from past experiences; and applied experiences in one arena to another context.
Approximately forty finalists who have the ability to positively affect the academic and extracurricular experience at Redlands are chosen by the Admissions Committee and brought to Redlands for an all-expenses-paid campus visit over Admitted Students Day weekend. On Saturday, finalists sit for an interview with the selection committee composed of university faculty and alumni who have reviewed the finalists' applications.
Seton Hall University
Incoming freshmen currently enrolled in a Catholic high school who have a minimum of an unweighted 3.0 GPA and a 1350 SAT or 29 on the ACT, as well as a strong record of involvement in high school, community or church are eligible for an $8,000 award(distributed annually in $2,000 increments over four years). In addition, students can qualify for need-based aid and apply for other scholarships. Learn more at www.shu.edu/go/scholarships
University of Dayton
The Leader in Service Scholarship is offered to students who meet the admission standards as well as have an innate desire to learn and grow in service to others. This scholarship is worth $10,000($2,500 per year for four years), and recipients will also be considered for a merit scholarship, worth up to $98,000 over four years.
Notre Dame: Merit Scholarships
A full list of merit scholarships that Notre Dame offers is available at www.meritscholarships.nd.edu
Montana State University: Nonresident Freshman Scholarships
Montana State University will offer millions of dollars in scholarships and awards to non-resident freshmen who apply for admission. To be eligible, you must complete the following as soon as possible:
▪Apply for admission to Montana State University
▪Have your official ACT and/or SAT test scores sent to Montana State University directly from the testing company.
Apply early! MSU's school code for the ACT is 2420 and MSU's schol code for the SAT is 4488. These scholarships and awards may only be available for a limited time. If you have any specific questions, you can email Ronda Russell, director of admissions, directly at rondarussell@montana.edu.
. Details at www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarships/nonres.html.
Brescia University: Catholic Connection Grant
50% tuition discount for new students who graduate from a private Catholic high school. Find out more at www.brescia.edu
Santa Clara University: Johnson Scholars Program
The Johnson Scholars Program provides outstanding students with comprehensive merit awards that include full coverage of tuition, room, and board; invitations to enroll in the University Honors Program; and support and guidance to develop further as leaders and scholars. Award is renewable annually for up to four years. www.scu.edu/johnsonscholars
Gettysburg College: STEM Scholars Program
Through a generous grant from the National Science Foundation, Gettysburg is pleased to offer monetary awards to qualified First-Year students who intend to earn a bachelor’s degree in one of the following STEM disciplines: Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, and Physics. In selecting members of this cohort, the college will take heightened interest in academically-promising, underrepresented minority, and first-generation students with demonstrated financial need. More information at visit our website