Scholarships
- scholarships overview
- local & featured scholarships
- scholarship search engines
- scholarship resources for students
scholarships overview
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.
local & featured scholarships
➡️Open Scholarships:
The Bev and Wes Stock Scholarship
- Scholarship for graduating high school Seniors in the State of Washington, administered by the Seattle Mariners Women’s Club (SMWC).
- This is a four year renewable scholarship opportunity for students who are planning to pursue a sports-related field of study. Areas of study can include, but are not limited to, the following: Sports Broadcasting/Journalism, Health Sciences, Physical Education, Health and Recreation, Physical Therapy, Sports Psychology, Nutrition, Exercise/Physiology, Athletic Training, Fitness Instructor, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Sports Analytics, Sports Marketing, Recreation Worker, Sports Coaching, Referee/Umpire, and Medicine.
- Due April 30, 2026
- More information and the electronic application are available via theWashBoard.org
Rob Norling Memorial Scholarship
- The Rob Norling Scholarship is for graduating seniors who are currently in the following programs at Sno-Isle Tech (Auto Body, Auto Tech, Diesel Power, Advance Manufacturing, Welding, Veterinary Assisting, and Construction Trades).
- Deadline: May 1st, 2026
- Link to Information & Application
Mukilteo Way Garden Club Scholarship
- Two scholarships are available for high school seniors or current college students who are working towards a degree in horticulture or horticulture-related field.
- Deadline: May 29th, 2026
- Link to Information & Application
➡️Closed Scholarships:
- National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship
- Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
- Elks Legacy Awards Scholarship
- WSEA Vocational Grant
- 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
- PNACAC Scholarship
- Sno-King School Retirees Scholarship
- Foundation for Edmonds School District (ESD) Scholarships
- Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarship
- Past Exalted Rulers Scholarship - Lynnwood Elks Club
- Edmonds Lion's Club 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
scholarship search engines
The Washboard
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Make a profile to connect to Washington State Scholarship opportunities
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Good opportunities for two year, four year and technical colleges
U.S. Department of Labor Scholarship Finder
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Find more than 8,000 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid award opportunities
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https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
EBSCO Learning Express’ Scholarship Finder (Sno-Isle Library)
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A searchable database of more than 24,000 scholarships and other awards
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Library cards are free, and this service is available via a Sno-Isle Library account