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Scholarships

The following donors and organizations have expressed an interest in offering scholarships, awards, or scholarship services to students. They are not screened nor are they endorsed by either Gig Harbor High School or the Peninsula School District. It is recommended that students not apply for scholarships or use services that require a fee. For more information, please see your counselor.


Gig Harbor Tides Scholarship Foundation: Fundraising and donor information, and senior notebook requirements and timeline can all be accessed online at www.ghtsf.org.  

Scholarship search websites:

www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.com
www.scholarships.com
www.findtuition.com
www.fastaid.com

www.firstinthefamily.org

 
Scholarships for reduced out-of-state tuition: Study out-of-state at one of more than 140 participating schools in the West at a reduced tuition rate(150% of the resident rate). http://wue.wiche.edu/WUE  

Scholarships for specific ethnicities:

Gates Millennium Scholarships, www.gmsp.org

USA Funds, www.usafunds.org

 
  R.Merle Palmer Minority Scholarship Foundation: Top 25% of class, significant financial need, employed. (15) $1000 - $4500. Application available in the Career Center or online. www.palmerscholars.org.
Due
1/09
  American Indian Endowed Scholarship: Financial need. (15) $500 - $2000, renewable for five years. www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/aies.asp
Due 2/1/09
  RMHC/African American Future Achievers: Must be of African American/Black Caribbean heritage. $100,000 (payable over four years). www.rmhc.com/scholarships/#available Due 2/16/09
  RMHC/Asian Scholarship: Must be of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage. $100,000 (payable over four years). www.rmhc.com/scholarships/#available Due 2/16/09
  RMHC/HACER Scholarship: Must be of Hispanic heritage. (4) 100,000 (payable over four years). www.rmhc.com/scholarships/#available Due 2/16/09
  Franciscan Health System Scholarships: Health care professions. (2) $3000. www.fhshealth.org/scholarship
Due 6/15/09
  Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian: Young Native Writers Essay Contest. (5) $1000 - $5000, plus all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. www.indian.hklaw.com
Due 4/30/09
  National AICHE Minority Scholarship: Intend to major in science or engineering. Academic record, participation in school and work activities, reason for choosing science or engineering, and financial need. (10) $1000. www.aiche.org/students/awards/MinorityScholarshipAwardsIncomingFreshmen.aspx
Due
5/15/09

Scholarships for military dependents:

http://aid.military.com/scholarship/search-for-scholarships.do

www.militaryscholar.org

www.needalift.org

             
  Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: Son or daughter of current or former U.S.Marine or U.S. Navy Corpsman. www.mcsf.org
Due 3/1/09
  MG James Ursano Scholarship Program: Son or daughter of current or former U.S. Army soldier. www.aerhq.org Due 3/1/09
  McChord Officers' Spouses Club: 3.0 min. GPA. Must be dependent of active duty/retired Air Force personnel. Application available in the Career Center.
Due 3/09/09
  Ft. Lewis Family Member: Must be a family member of a Ft. Lewis military person and have a valid military ID card. www.lewisfamilyfocus.com/scholarships.htm Due 3/31/09
  American Legion Legacy Scholarship Program: Many varied scholarships available. Apply online. www.legion.org/programs/resources/scholarships Due 4/15/09
Scholarships for current/former Foster Care Students:  
  Governor's Scholarship: $2000-$4000 per year, for 5 years. Foster care youth who will be emancipated from foster care and attend a Washington State college. www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/gs
Due 11/10/08
  Education and Training Voucher - Up to $5000. Call 1-877-433-8388 or www.etvwash@dshs.wa.gov  
  Passport to College Promise Program: Up to $6900. www.hecb.gov/passport
 
Scholarships for Nursing              
  www.wcnursing.org/resources  
Scholarships for Freshmen (9th gr.):  
  Barbizon: Random drawing. (1) $100,000. Apply online. One entry. www.barbizonscholarship.com/
 
  Next Step Magazine: Random drawing. College tuition for one year up to $20,000. Apply online. One entry. www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/registration1.aspx
Due 6/19/09
 
  Washington State's GET Ready for Math & Science Conditional Scholarship: Up to 4 years of free college tuition. Must meet family income limits; score a 4 on the math or science section of the WASL - or above the 95th percentile on the math section of the SAT or ACT; agree to earn a bachelor's degree in a qualified math or science program at a Washington State college or university; and agree to work full-time in a math or science occupation in Washington State for three years after college graduation. www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/getreadyformathscience.asp  
  Fleet Reserve Association's Americanism Essay Contest: (1) $15000 savings bond, (18) national awards, (many) regional and local prizes. 350 words or less essay on "What the United States Flag Stands For". GHHS students are sponsored, information available in the Career Center. www.fra.org/essay 12/1/08
  Princeton Prize in Race Relations: (22) $1000, plus all expense paid trip to Princeton University to attend the Princeton Prize Symposium on Race held in the spring of 2009. Doing outstanding work in school or community to advance the cause of race relations. www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize
Due 1/31/09
 

"It's Always Something" Writing Contest, Gilda's Club Seattle: Writing contest to share stories about cancer in personal essays of 500 to 2000 words.  (1) $2500, (many) $1000, gift cards. Entry form available in Career Center or online. www.gildasclubseattle.org/noogieland/WritingContest.php Winning essays from 2008 and 2007 can be viewed here.

Due 2/1/09
  Franklin Award Essay Contest of the Anti-Defamation League: (1) $750, (1) $500, (1) $250. www.adl.org/tribute_to_rescuers/overview.asp
Due 2/26/09
  Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award: Enterprising and community-minded girl. (1) $10,000. (1) $5000. (1) $3000. (12) $1000. www.GirlsGoingPlaces.com
Due 2/27/09
  Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship: Nominate an outstanding volunteer. (1900) $5000 scholarship awards and gift cards. www.kohlskidswhocare.com
Due 3/15/09
  HECB College Bound Scholarship: Awards the amount of tuition and fees (plus $500 for books) that is not covered by other state financial aid. Must make a pledge to graduate from high school with at least a 2.0 GPA and be a good citizen through high school. Lower family income. This will be verified during your senior year at the time of college enrollment. www.hecb.wa.gov/collegebound Due 6/30/09
  NOTE: Freshmen are encouraged to preview the following scholarship for juniors and those listed below to note the qualifying criteria. By planning ahead, students may increase the number of scholarships they are eligible to apply for.  
Scholarships for Sophomores (10th gr.):  
  Barbizon: Random drawing. (1) $100,000. Apply online. One entry. www.barbizonscholarship.com/
 
  Next Step Magazine: Random drawing. College tuition for one year up to $20,000. Apply online. One entry. www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/registration1.aspx
Due 6/19/09 
  Washington State's GET Ready for Math & Science Conditional Scholarship: Up to 4 years of free college tuition. Must meet family income limits; score a 4 on the math or science section of the WASL - or above the 95th percentile on the math section of the SAT or ACT; agree to earn a bachelor's degree in a qualified math or science program at a Washington State college or university; and agree to work full-time in a math or science occupation in Washington State for three years after college graduation. www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/getreadyformathscience.asp  
  Fleet Reserve Association's Americanism Essay Contest: (1) $15000 savings bond, (18) national awards, (many) regional and local prizes. 350 words or less essay on "What the United States Flag Stands For". GHHS students are sponsored, information available in the Career Center. www.fra.org/essay 12/1/08
  Princeton Prize in Race Relations: (22) $1000, plus all expense paid trip to Princeton University to attend the Princeton Prize Symposium on Race held in the spring of 2009. Doing outstanding work in school or community to advance the cause of race relations. www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize
Due 1/31/09
  "It's Always Something" Writing Contest, Gilda's Club Seattle: Writing contest to share stories about cancer in personal essays of 500 to 2000 words.  (1) $2500, (many) $1000, gift cards. Entry form available in Career Center or online. www.gildasclubseattle.org Winning essays from 2008 and 2007 can be viewed here.
Due 2/1/09
  Franklin Award Essay Contest of the Anti-Defamation League: (1) $750, (1) $500, (1) $250. www.adl.org/tribute_to_rescuers/overview.asp
Due 2/26/09
  Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award: Enterprising and community-minded girl. (1) $10,000. (1) $5000. (1) $3000. (12) $1000. www.GirlsGoingPlaces.com
Due 2/27/09
  Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship: Nominate an outstanding volunteer. (1900) $5000 scholarship awards and gift cards. www.kohlskidswhocare.com
Due 3/15/09
  NOTE: Sophomores are encouraged to preview the following scholarship for juniors and those listed below to note the qualifying criteria. By planning ahead, students may increase the number of scholarships they are eligible to apply for.  
Scholarships for Juniors (11th gr.):  
  Barbizon: Random drawing. (1) $100,000. Apply online. One entry. www.barbizonscholarship.com/
 
  Next Step Magazine: Random drawing. College tuition for one year up to $20,000. Apply online. One entry. www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/registration1.aspx
Due 6/19/09 
  Samsung American Legion Scholarship: High school Junior who is a direct descendant of a U.S. wartime veteran and who participates in the Boys/Girls State program. (10) $20,000, (88) $1000. See your counselor for an application to attend this program. www.legion.org Due upon arrival at Boys/Girls State
  Prudential Spirit of Community: High school student. Outstanding volunteer service to the community. Apply online. Requires the principal's signature. www.prudential.com/spirit
Due 10/31/08
  National Ready Mix Concrete Association High School Essay Contest: (1) $2000 (or $5000 if enroll in a concrete-related curriculum). Application available in the Career Center. Due 11/21/08
  Better Business Bureau: 2.5 GPA or higher. Essay: Importance of Ethics & Integrity in the Marketplace. (1) $1000. Apply online.  BBB Scholarship Application Due 11/28/08
  Fleet Reserve Association's Americanism Essay Contest: (1) $15000 savings bond, (18) national awards, (many) regional and local prizes. 350 words or less essay on "What the United States Flag Stands For". GHHS students are sponsored, information available in the Career Center. www.fra.org/essay Due 12/1/08
  NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award: (25) $2000 one time, (many) $1000 renewable for four years. Passion to be an entrepreneur or small-business owner. Demonstrates through involvement in DECA or other initiatives. Work experience considered. www.nfib.com/page/nfibYoungEntrepreneurAward.html
Due 12/15/08
  Create-A-Greeting-Card: (1) $10,000. www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm
Due 1/15/09
  Discover Card Tribute Award: 2.75 GPA min. Leadership, community service, and obstacles overcome. (10) $30,000. www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml
Due 1/31/09
  Princeton Prize in Race Relations: (22) $1000, plus all expense paid trip to Princeton University to attend the Princeton Prize Symposium on Race held in the spring of 2009. Doing outstanding work in school or community to advance the cause of race relations. www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize
Due 1/31/09
  "It's Always Something" Writing Contest, Gilda's Club Seattle: Writing contest to share stories about cancer in personal essays of 500 to 2000 words.  (1) $2500, (many) $1000, gift cards. Entry form available in Career Center or online. www.gildasclubseattle.org Winning essays from 2008 and 2007 can be viewed here.
Due 2/1/09
Masons Outstanding Student Award Program: Savings bonds. One winner will also be awarded a scholarship in the senior year. Application available in the Career Center. Due 2/13/09
  Franklin Award Essay Contest of the Anti-Defamation League: (1) $750, (1) $500, (1) $250. www.adl.org/tribute_to_rescuers/overview.asp
Due 2/26/09
  Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award: Enterprising and community-minded girl. (1) $10,000. (1) $5000. (1) $3000. (12) $1000. www.GirlsGoingPlaces.com
Due 2/27/09
  Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship: Nominate an outstanding volunteer. (1900) $5000 scholarship awards and gift cards. www.kohlskidswhocare.com
Due 3/15/09
  QuestBridge's College Prep Scholarship: Strong academic record and an annual household income of less than $60,000. www.QuestBridge.org Due 3/31/09
  Naval ROTC Scholarship: Full tuition & benefits worth up to $180,000. Apply online. www.navy.com/benefits/education/nrotc/

Begin Applying

4/1/09

  Ayn Rand Essay Contest: Essay. $50 - $10000 each. Apply online. www.aynrand.org/contests Due 4/25/09
  Nordstrom Scholarship: 2.7 GPA min. Substantial contribution to community, involvement in school activities, and financial need. (5) $10,000. Entry form available in Career Center.
Due 6/1/09
  Washington State's GET Ready for Math & Science Conditional Scholarship: Up to 4 years of free college tuition. Must meet family income limits; score a 4 on the math or science section of the WASL - or above the 95th percentile on the math section of the SAT or ACT; agree to earn a bachelor's degree in a qualified math or science program at a Washington State college or university; and agree to work full-time in a math or science occupation in Washington State for three years after college graduation. www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/getreadyformathscience.asp Due 6/30/09
  NOTE: Juniors are encouraged to preview the scholarships listed below for seniors to note the qualifying criteria. For example, some credit unions require the student to have an account with them for certain lengths of time prior to application. By planning ahead, students may increase the number of scholarships they are eligible to apply for.  
Scholarships for Seniors (12th gr.):  
  US Bank: Random drawings. No minimum GPA. (30) $1000 each. Apply online Oct. 2008 - Feb. 2009. One entry. www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm

Due

10/08 - 2/09

  Barbizon: Random drawing.  (1) $100,000. Apply online. One entry. www.barbizonscholarship.com/
 
  Next Step Magazine: Random drawing. College tuition for one year up to $20,000. Apply online. One entry. www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/registration1.aspx
Due 6/19/09
  Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS / Jostens: Random drawings. (20) $1000. Apply online. One entry. www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships
Due
6/1/08 - 5/31/09
 

Careers That Work: For technical or specialty schools such as DigiPen, Art Institute of Seattle, Gene Juarez Academy, etc. (6 GHHS students) $1000. See your counselor.  www.nwcareercolleges.org/scholarships.html

www.imagine-america.org/05-high-school-counselors.asp

 
 

Imagine America: For career, technical, or specialty schools. $1000. See your counselor.

www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/01-application-process.asp

 
  Alert Magazine: 2.5 GPA or higher. Essay: Drug/Alcohol abuse related. $500, if published in the magazine. Apply online. www.alertmagazine.org/ScholarshipRequirements.htm  
 
  Horatio Alger Scholarship: 2.0 GPA or higher. $50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family. Involvement in co-curricular and community activities. www.horatioalger.org
Due 10/30/08
  Prudential Spirit of Community: Outstanding volunteer service to the community. Apply online. Submit completed application to the GHHS principal, YMCA, American Red Cross, Pierce County 4_H, Girl Scout Council, or affiliate of HandsOn Network. www.prudential.com/spirit
Due 10/31/08
  National Ready Mix Concrete Association High School Essay Contest: (1) $500. Essay. Due 11/21/08
  Better Business Bureau: 2.5 GPA or higher. Essay: Importance of Ethics & Integrity in the Marketplace. (1) $1000. Apply online.  BBB Scholarship Application Due 11/28/08
  Clore Scholarship Application: $2000 - $500. Plan to study in areas pertinent to the wine industry (Viticulture and/or Enology). www.wawgg.org 11/30/08
  Fleet Reserve Association's Americanism Essay Contest: (1) $15000 savings bond, (18) national awards, (many) regional and local prizes. 350 words or less essay on "What the United States Flag Stands For". GHHS students are sponsored, information available in the Career Center. www.fra.org/essay 12/1/08
  SAE 2008 Engineering Scholarships: For Engineering/Science/Technology majors. Eight undesignated and 58 university-sponsored scholarships are available. Apply online. www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm Due 12/1/08
  AXA Achievement: (10) $25,000, (42) $10,000. Apply online. www.axa-achievement.com Due 12/15/08
  NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Award: Entrepreneur / Business interest. (400) $1,000. (1) $10,000. www.NFIB.com/YEA
Due
12/15/08
  Dollars for Scholars: Open scholarships. www.wadollarsforscholars.org/open.htm
Various
  Elks National Foundation 2008 Most Valuable Student: $60,000 - $250 each. Essay. Application available in the Career Center or online. www.elks.org/enf/scholars.

Due    1/9/09

  John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest: (1) 5,000 plus an expense-paid trip to Boston, (1) $1000, (5) $500. Winner will receive recognition at the Profile in Courage Award ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, MA. www.jfklibrary.org Due 1/10/09
  Create-A-Greeting-Card: (1) $10,000. www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm
Due 1/15/09
  McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship: Own your own business for at least one year, have at least one paid employee. (100) $40,000. Apply online. www.info@mckelveyfoundation.org
Due 1/25/08
  Gig Harbor Commercial Fishermen's Civic Club: (2) $1000. Requirements in Scholarship Notebook packet.
Due 1/22/09
  Herman Uddenberg Post #1854 Veterans of Foreign Wars: (1) $1500. Requirements in Scholarship Notebook packet.
Due 1/22/09
  Peninsula Art League William Arthur Phillips: Awards total of $3500. Requirements in Scholarship Notebook packet
Due 1/22/09
  WalMart Corporate Giving Community Scholarship: Community service. (1) $1000 http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8732.aspx
Due 1/31/09
  Simon Youth Foundation:  Financial need, academics, leadership and service. Special consideration given to students who are the first generation in their family to attend a post-secondary institution.  (1) $1500. www.syf.org
Due 1/31/09
  Princeton Prize in Race Relations: (22) $1000, plus all expense paid trip to Princeton University to attend the Princeton Prize Symposium on Race held in the spring of 2009. Doing outstanding work in school or community to advance the cause of race relations. www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize
Due 1/31/09
  ESA Foundation: $500 - $1500 each, May apply for three of 35 scholarships listed. Apply online. www.esaintl.com/esaf/scholarship_application.html Due 2/1/09
  "It's Always Something" Writing Contest, Gilda's Club Seattle: Writing contest to share stories about cancer in personal essays of 500 to 2000 words.  (1) $2500, (many) $1000, gift cards. Entry form available in Career Center or online. www.gildasclubseattle.org Winning essays from 2008 and 2007 can be viewed here.
Due 2/1/09
  Washington Assoc. of Educational Grants Managers: Received assistance from Title 1, LAP, ESL/ELL, and/or Indian Education. Financial need. (1) $2500. Application available in the Career Center.
Due 2/1/08
  Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholars: $100,000 (payable over 4 years). www.rmhc.com/scholarships/#available Due 2/16/09
  Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program: Plan to pursue a career in agriculture-related field. (100) $1500. www.ffa.org/index.cfm?method=c_programs.Scholarships
Due 2/15/09
  USA Funds Access to Education: Financial need. $1500. Renewable for four years. Apply online. www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship/index.htm Due  2/16/09
  Burger King Scholars Program: 2.5 GPA or higher, employed 15 hours per week average, community service, financial need. (700) $1000 each. Apply online. www.bk.com/companyinfo/community. Due 2/2/09
  Junior League of Tacoma Jane Russell Scholarship:    Young woman with a 3.2 GPA or higher. Volunteer service in community programs and/or events. (2) $1750. Information: www.jltacoma.org. Application available in the Career Center.
Due 2/16/09
  Franklin Award Essay Contest of the Anti-Defamation League: (1) $750, (1) $500, (1) $250. www.adl.org/tribute_to_rescuers/overview.asp
Due 2/26/09
  Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award: Enterprising and community-minded girl. (1) $10,000. (1) $5000. (1) $3000. (12) $1000. www.GirlsGoingPlaces.com
Due 2/27/09
  Gig Harbor Rotary Foundation/Mildred McCall Scholarship: Academics, leadership, work experience, activities, honors, goals, and aspirations. Awards range $4000 (renewable for four years) - $500. Application available in the Career Center. Due 3/1/09
  Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship: Academics, activities, and financial need considered. Must attend college in the state of Washington. Awards range $2000 - $500 and are renewable for four years. Application available in the Career Center. Due 3/1/09
  Kitsap Credit Union Educational Grants Foundation: 2.5 GPA or higher. US Citizen. Must be a member, or eligible to become a member of KCU. Application available in the Career Center. Due 3/1/08
  Washington State Scholarship Foundation: Financial need. $2000 if entering a four year school, $2000 if entering a two year school. www.wssra.org/scholarshipform.htm
Due  3/1/08
  Association of Computer Professionals in Education: Plan to pursue technology related field, demonstrated high interest and innovative use of technology, and has community/school involvement. (4 or more) up to $2500. www.acpenw.org/home/awards.html Due 3/7/08
  Robert J. Handy Scholarship/WA State School Retirees' Foundation Scholarship: Intend to enter teaching/school related profession. (16) $600, renewable for five years. (8) $1500. www.wssra.org
Due 3/9/09
  Franklin Award Essay Contest of the Anti-Defamation League: Write essay (800 - 1200 words). (1) $1500, (1) $1000, (1) $500. Writing prompt and requirements are in the Career Center.
Due 3/7/08
  Ewing C. Kelly Foundation of Washington: Citizenship and academic achievement. (50) $2500. Application available in the Career Center.
Due 3/10/09
 
  PC3 Foundation Student Scholarship: Intend to enter WA State supported college in Pierce County. Earned at least 1.0 credit in Tech Prep approved CTE course, receiving a 'B' or better. (4) $1000. Application available in the Career Center.
Due 3/10/09
  Washington Assoc. of School Administrators / Pemco: 3.0 GPA or higher. Exhibits leadership in a variety of activities. Intend to pursue a career in education. (3) $4000. www.wasa-oly.org
Due 3/13/09
  Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship: Nominate an outstanding volunteer. (1900) $5000 scholarship awards and gift cards. www.kohlskidswhocare.com
Due 3/15/09
  SEMI Foundation: 3.0 GPA or higher. Intend to pursue a Math or Science related major. U.S. citizen or legal resident. Have a work history, financial need, volunteer and leadership experience. (3) $2000. www.semi.org/pnwscholarship
Due 3/15/09
  Washington Burglar & Fire Alarm Association: Children of current full-time or volunteer Law Enforcement and Fire Service personnel. (2) $2000. Application available in the Career Center. www.washingtonbfaa.org/scholarships.htm
Due 3/31/09
  Naumann Johnson Scholarship: 3.5 GPA or higher. Intend to pursue a degree in a health-related profession. (1) $1000. Application available in the Career Center. Due 3/31/09
  Retired Women in Education: Intend to pursue an education major. $1000. Application available in the Career Center. Due 3/31/09
  Burley Community Club Johnnie Moore Scholarship: (1) $500. Application available in the Career Center. Due 3/31/08
  Washington State PTA: Financial need, Academic performance, Community service. (Multiple) $2000, (multiple) $1000. www.wastatepta.org
Due 3/31/08
  Twin Star Credit Union Scholarship: Must be a member in good standing. (16) $1000. www.TwinStarCU.com
Due 3/31/09
  BECU Foundation: 3.0 GPA or higher. Community/school involvement, leadership, and academic achievement. (25) $2500. www.becu.org/scholarship
Due
3/31/09
  American Academy of Chefs: Career goal of chef/pastry chef. www.acfchefs.org/Content/ACFPrograms/AAC/scholarships.htm
Due 3/31/09
  Clay Huntington Sports Communications Scholarship: Intend to major in Radio/Television Production and/or Broadcast/Editorial Journalism. Have at least one full year of high school journalism experience. (1) $1000. Application available in the Career Center. Due 4/1/09
  Association of Government Accountants, Olympia Chapter: 2.5 GPA or higher. Plan to attend college in Washington State and pursue a financial management career (accounting, auditing, budgeting, economics, finance, information technology, and public administration.) (1) $1000. Application available in the Career Center. Due 4/1/08
  Jerry Beckendorf Community Service Scholarship: Outstanding volunteerism and parent must be a member of a labor union. $2000. www.uwpc.org
Due 4/1/08
  Washington State Scholarship Foundation: $2000 if attend a 4-year school, $1000 if attend a 2-year school. www.WashingtonScholarships.org

Due

4/1/08

  Ben B. Cheney Foundation Scholarship: Varsity athlete, activities, leadership. Application available in the Career Center. Due 4/9/09
  Greater Pierce County Community Network Scholarships: 2.5 GPA or higher. (5) $2000. (10) $1000. Application available in the Career Center.
Due 4/13/09
  Bob Maguinez Memorial Scholarship: Athlete. (1) $1000. Application available in the Career Center.
Due 4/15/09
  Washington Tech Prep Directors' Association Student Scholarship: 2.0 GPA or higher in Tech Prep courses and intend to pursue college degree in your Tech Prep course of study.(2) $500. Application available in the Career Center. Due 4/17/09
  Career Guidance Counselors Association: Has completed an outstanding High School and Beyond Plan. (2) $500. Application available in the Career Center. Due 4/17/09
  Sound Credit Union: 3.0 GPA or higher. Account member for six months minimum prior to deadline. (5) $1000 each. www.soundcu.com/about/e/4,815,162342/5235/ Due 4/17/09
  Bill Stoner Endowment Scholarships & Western Washington Fair: Financial need, academic and/or community awards, and career goals. (1) $1000, (1) $500. www.thefair.com. Due 4/17/09
  American Institute of Architects Scholarship: Intend to pursue a career in architecture. (2) $2000. www.aiasww.org Due 4/24/09
  Phyllis Lawson Scholarship: Distinguished in Career & Technical classes. See Counselor for District WAVA Administrator nomination. (2) $1300. www.main.wavanet.org Due 4/25/08
  Ayn Rand Essay Contest: Essay. $50 - $10000 each. Apply online. www.aynrand.org/contests Due 4/25/09
  U of WA Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Balanced Man Scholarship: Male whose awards, achievements, academic performance, and extracurricular activities are consistent with the Balanced Man philosophy. Fraternity membership not required. (1) $1000, (1) $500, and (2) $250. Application available in the Career Center. Due 4/26/08
  Edmund F. Maxwell Foundation: Attend private college/university, financial need, demonstrated ability, aptitude, and promise of useful citizenship, Math and Reading SAT score over 1200 (or equivalent ACT score. (Many) $5000, renewable for up to four years. www.maxwell.org Due 4/30/09
  Berol-Shindell Scholarship: Jewish student with financial need who intends to go to the U of WA. Award amount is dependent upon need. Application available in the Career Center. Due 5/3/08
  Paul R. Wineman Freshman Scholarship, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity: Male student who will attend the U of WA. Fraternity membership not a requirement. (1) $1000, (4) $250. Application available in the Career Center or by emailing jkenkat1@aol.com.
Due
5/5/08
  Fire Fighters Memorial Scholarship: 3.0 GPA or higher. Son or daughter of current/retired Tacoma Fire Fighter Local #31. (1) $2000. Application available in the Career Center. Due 5/5/08
  Tacoma-Pierce County Chaplaincy, Lyle & Madelyne Smith Scholarship: Must be pursuing a career in criminal justice or be a son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of an active, retired, or deceased Tacoma Police Officer or Pierce County Sheriff. 3.0 GPA or higher. (3) $1500. Application available in the Career Center. Due 5/15/09
  Master Builders Association: Pursuing field of study related to the building trades (Architecture, Association Management, Business, Engineering, Government Affairs, etc.). Community participation. www.mbapierce.com/page.php?id=130 Due 5/19/09
  National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation: (+) $2500. Be accepted and plan to enroll in an accredited culinary school, college, or university and major in culinary, restaurant management, or other foodservice-related major. www.nraef.org/scholarships/highschool/ Due 5/15/09
  Building Industry Association of Washington: Plan to pursue a career in the construction industry. www.biaw.com/Documents/ScholarApp.pdf Due 5/19/08
  NALS (National Assoc. of Legal Secretaries): Pursuing career in legal support profession. 3.0 GPA or higher. (3) $350. Application available in the Career Center. Due 5/30/08
  Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship: Essay: Describe one major event that you feel has disrupted the flow of nature. (1) $1000. www.patricias-scholarship.org Due 5/31/09
  Larry L. Frost Memorial Golf Scholarship, Tacoma Police Union Local No. 6: Active member of high school golf team or have an established certified handicap at a U.S.G.A. rated golf course, above average student, outstanding character, and financial need. Application available in the Career Center.
Due
5/31/08
  Bev & Wes Stock Scholarship: Athlete planning to pursue athletic-related career. Essay. Three letters of recommendation. Application available in the Career Center.
Due
6/1/09
  Big Sun Athletics: Involvement in a sport. Short essay. (number varies) $500. www.bigsunathletics.com Due 6/25/09
  U of WA Fraternity Scholarships: Information and applications available in the Career Center.
 
  Scholarships for Designated Schools: Information and applications available in the Career Center.  
 
 

 

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