Scholarships

What are scholarships?

Scholarships award money for education expenses based on criteria such as academics, athletics, community service, or financial need. Community organizations, colleges, religious institutions and private companies are examples of scholarship providers. Regardless of your background or immigration status, there is likely a scholarship for you.

Where can I look for scholarships?

Local sources:

• Local community foundations
• Credit unions, banks
• Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis club

College-specific scholarships:

• Find the "Financial Aid" or "Scholarship" page on a colleges website

Google searches:

• Instead of generic searches such as "scholarships for college", be more specific to find what you need by saying: "scholarships for first-generation students in Washington" or "engineering scholarships for high school seniors".

Big databases:

• Search engines such as The WashBoard, Fastweb, College Board, etc. 

What types of scholarships can I apply for?

• Academic/Merit: based on GPA, test scores, and/or coursework
• Athletic: based on athletic performance
• Creative: based on talent in art, music, or dance
• Community Service: based on involvement in your school or community
• Diversity: based on race, ethnicity, family heritage, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
• Need-Based: based on financial need
• Other: leadership, alumni, etc.

How do I apply?

• Research scholarships you are eligible for.
• Submit your applications; make sure to following instructions carefully!
• Complete the FAFSA and/or WASFA.

➡️Open Scholarships:

National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship

• For graduating seniors who are active members of NHS and who are also in good standing, meeting all membership requirements and obligations.
• Deadline: November 20th, 2026
• Link to Information & Application Form

Elks Legacy Awards (Children/Grandchildren of Elks Members Only)

• Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members.
• Deadline: February 1st, 2027
• Link to Information & Application

WSEA Vocational Grant

• The Washington State Elks Association Vocational Grant is designed to help graduating high school seniors pursue their vocational education. This grant may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies at a Community College or Technical School.
• Deadline: February 5th, 2027
• Link to Information & Application

Foundation for Edmonds School District (ESD) Scholarships

• The Foundation for ESD is offering merit and need-based scholarships for students graduating from the Edmonds School District in 2026. These awards are for students pursuing educational programs at a university, community college or vocational-technical institution. Multiple scholarships are available!
• Deadline: March 24th, 2027
• Link to Information & Application

Additional open scholarships will be posted for the 2026-2027 school year when the become available.

➡️Inactive Scholarships:

• Toys for Kids Hendu Education Foundation Scholarship 
• Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
• Women's University Club of Seattle Foundation Scholarship
• Lynnwood Emblem Club #366 Scholarship
• WA State School Retiree's Association (WSSR) Scholarships
• Edmonds Rotary Scholarship
• American Indian Endowed Scholarship
• Ewing C Kelly Scholarship
• Sno-King School Retirees Scholarship
• Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarship
• Past Exalted Rulers Scholarship - Lynnwood Elks Club
• Edmonds Lion's Club Scholarship
• Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling Scholarship
• Providence General Children's Association Scholarship
• John Helmlinger Memorial Scholarship
• Lake Washington Singers Annual Vocal Scholarship
• Cascade Symphony Scholarship
• Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarship
• Elizabeth Sears STEM Scholarship (AAUW)
• Elena Cervantes Fine Arts Scholarship (AAUW)
• Sno-Isle School Retirees Association Unit 22 Scholarship
• WA CPA Foundation Associate Scholarship
• VFW Memorial Scholarship
• WA State Opportunity Scholarship: Career & Technical
• Sea Mar Farmworker High School Scholarships
• Latino/a Educational Achievement Project Scholarship
• Absher Pathways Scholarship
• Joe Rice (Madrona K-8) Scholarship
• Galley Art North Scholarship
• The Bev and Wes Stock Scholarship
• Rob Norling Memorial Scholarship
• Mukilteo Way Garden Club Scholarship

The Washboard

• Make a profile to connect to Washington State Scholarship opportunities 

• Good opportunities for two year, four year and technical colleges

• https://washboard.wsac.wa.gov/login.aspx

U.S. Department of Labor Scholarship Finder

• Find more than 8,000 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid award opportunities

• https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx

EBSCO Learning Express’ Scholarship Finder (Sno-Isle Library)

• A searchable database of more than 24,000 scholarships and other awards

• Library cards are free, and this service is available via a Sno-Isle Library account

• https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/user/login

Scholarship Profile Template (English / Spanish)

Scholarship Tracker

2026 Scholarship Workshop/Presentation