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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. |
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Gig Harbor Tides Scholarship Foundation: Fundraising and donor
information, and senior notebook requirements and timeline can all be
accessed online at www.ghtsf.org. |
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Scholarship search websites:
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.com
www.scholarships.com
www.findtuition.com
www.fastaid.com
www.firstinthefamily.org |
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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 |
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Scholarships for specific
ethnicities:
Gates Millennium Scholarships,
www.gmsp.org
USA Funds,
www.usafunds.org |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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RMHC/HACER Scholarship: Must be of Hispanic heritage. (4) 100,000
(payable over four years).
www.rmhc.com/scholarships/#available |
Due 2/16/09 |
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Franciscan Health System Scholarships: Health care professions.
(2) $3000. www.fhshealth.org/scholarship |
Due 6/15/09 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Scholarships for military
dependents:
http://aid.military.com/scholarship/search-for-scholarships.do
www.militaryscholar.org
www.needalift.org |
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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 |
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MG James Ursano Scholarship Program: Son or daughter of current
or former U.S. Army soldier.
www.aerhq.org |
Due 3/1/09 |
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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 |
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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 |
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American Legion Legacy Scholarship Program:
Many varied scholarships available. Apply online.
www.legion.org/programs/resources/scholarships |
Due 4/15/09 |
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Scholarships for current/former Foster Care
Students: |
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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 |
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Education and Training Voucher - Up to $5000. Call 1-877-433-8388
or www.etvwash@dshs.wa.gov |
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Passport to College Promise Program: Up to $6900.
www.hecb.gov/passport |
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Scholarships for Nursing: |
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www.wcnursing.org/resources |
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Scholarships for Freshmen (9th gr.): |
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Barbizon: Random drawing. (1) $100,000.
Apply online. One entry.
www.barbizonscholarship.com/ |
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Next Step Magazine: Random drawing.
College tuition for one year up to $20,000. Apply online.
One entry.
www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/registration1.aspx |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship: Nominate an outstanding
volunteer. (1900) $5000 scholarship awards and gift cards.
www.kohlskidswhocare.com |
Due 3/15/09 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Scholarships for Sophomores (10th gr.): |
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Barbizon: Random drawing. (1) $100,000.
Apply online. One entry.
www.barbizonscholarship.com/ |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship: Nominate an outstanding
volunteer. (1900) $5000 scholarship awards and gift cards.
www.kohlskidswhocare.com |
Due 3/15/09 |
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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. |
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Scholarships for Juniors (11th gr.): |
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Barbizon: Random drawing. (1) $100,000.
Apply online. One entry.
www.barbizonscholarship.com/ |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Create-A-Greeting-Card: (1) $10,000.
www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm |
Due 1/15/09 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship: Nominate an outstanding
volunteer. (1900) $5000 scholarship awards and gift cards.
www.kohlskidswhocare.com |
Due 3/15/09 |
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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 |
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Naval ROTC Scholarship: Full tuition & benefits worth up to
$180,000. Apply online.
www.navy.com/benefits/education/nrotc/ |
Begin Applying
4/1/09 |
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Ayn Rand Essay Contest: Essay. $50 - $10000 each. Apply online.
www.aynrand.org/contests |
Due 4/25/09 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Scholarships for Seniors (12th gr.): |
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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 |
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Barbizon: Random drawing. (1) $100,000.
Apply online.
One entry.
www.barbizonscholarship.com/ |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Imagine
America: For career, technical, or specialty schools. $1000. See
your counselor.
www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/01-application-process.asp |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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National Ready Mix Concrete Association High School Essay Contest:
(1) $500. Essay. |
Due 11/21/08 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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AXA Achievement: (10) $25,000, (42) $10,000. Apply online.
www.axa-achievement.com |
Due 12/15/08 |
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NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Award: Entrepreneur / Business
interest. (400) $1,000. (1) $10,000.
www.NFIB.com/YEA |
Due
12/15/08 |
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Dollars for Scholars: Open scholarships.
www.wadollarsforscholars.org/open.htm |
Various |
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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
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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 |
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Create-A-Greeting-Card: (1) $10,000.
www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm |
Due 1/15/09 |
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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 |
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Gig Harbor Commercial Fishermen's Civic Club: (2) $1000.
Requirements in Scholarship Notebook packet. |
Due 1/22/09 |
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Herman Uddenberg Post #1854 Veterans of Foreign Wars: (1) $1500.
Requirements in Scholarship Notebook packet. |
Due 1/22/09 |
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Peninsula Art League William Arthur Phillips: Awards total of
$3500. Requirements in Scholarship Notebook packet |
Due 1/22/09 |
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WalMart Corporate Giving Community Scholarship: Community
service. (1) $1000
http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8732.aspx |
Due 1/31/09 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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 |
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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 |
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Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholars: $100,000 (payable over 4 years).
www.rmhc.com/scholarships/#available |
Due 2/16/09 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Ewing C. Kelly Foundation of Washington: Citizenship and academic
achievement. (50) $2500.
Application available in the Career Center. |
Due 3/10/09
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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 |
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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 |
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Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship: Nominate an outstanding
volunteer. (1900) $5000 scholarship awards and gift cards.
www.kohlskidswhocare.com |
Due 3/15/09 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Retired Women in Education: Intend to pursue an education major.
$1000. Application available in the Career Center. |
Due 3/31/09 |
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Burley Community Club Johnnie Moore Scholarship: (1) $500.
Application available in the Career Center. |
Due 3/31/08 |
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Washington State PTA: Financial need, Academic performance,
Community service. (Multiple) $2000, (multiple) $1000.
www.wastatepta.org |
Due 3/31/08 |
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Twin Star Credit Union Scholarship: Must be a member in
good standing. (16) $1000.
www.TwinStarCU.com |
Due 3/31/09 |
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BECU Foundation: 3.0 GPA or higher. Community/school involvement,
leadership, and academic achievement. (25) $2500.
www.becu.org/scholarship |
Due
3/31/09 |
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American Academy of Chefs: Career goal of chef/pastry chef.
www.acfchefs.org/Content/ACFPrograms/AAC/scholarships.htm |
Due 3/31/09 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Ben B. Cheney Foundation Scholarship: Varsity athlete,
activities, leadership. Application available in the Career Center. |
Due 4/9/09 |
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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 |
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Bob Maguinez Memorial Scholarship: Athlete. (1) $1000.
Application available in the Career Center. |
Due 4/15/09 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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American Institute of Architects Scholarship: Intend to pursue a
career in architecture. (2)
$2000.
www.aiasww.org |
Due 4/24/09 |
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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 |
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Ayn Rand Essay Contest: Essay. $50 - $10000 each. Apply online.
www.aynrand.org/contests |
Due 4/25/09 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Building Industry Association of Washington: Plan to pursue a
career in the construction industry.
www.biaw.com/Documents/ScholarApp.pdf |
Due 5/19/08 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Big Sun Athletics: Involvement in a sport. Short essay. (number
varies) $500.
www.bigsunathletics.com |
Due 6/25/09 |
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U of WA Fraternity Scholarships: Information and applications
available in the Career Center. |
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Scholarships for Designated Schools: Information and applications
available in the Career Center. |
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