Scholarships in Washington

Gonzaga University - State Need Grant (SNG)

Award: $10,344, Deadline: March 1

The State Need Grant (SNG) program helps the state's lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Washington; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled in at least one class; and demonstrate financial aid need. Grants range from $964 to $10,344.

 

Heritage College - State Need Grant (SNG)

Award: $10,344, Deadline: March 1

The State Need Grant (SNG) program helps the state's lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Washington; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled in at least one class; and demonstrate financial aid need. Grants range from $964 to $10,344.

 

Northwest College of Art and Design - State Need Grant (SNG)

Award: $10,344, Deadline: March 1

The State Need Grant (SNG) program helps the state's lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Washington; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled in at least one class; and demonstrate financial aid need. Grants range from $964 to $10,344.

 

University of Puget Sound - State Need Grant (SNG)

Award: $10,344, Deadline: March 1

The State Need Grant (SNG) program helps the state's lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Washington; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled in at least one class; and demonstrate financial aid need. Grants range from $964 to $10,344.

 

Walla Walla University - State Need Grant (SNG)

Award: $10,344, Deadline: March 1

The State Need Grant (SNG) program helps the state's lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Washington; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled in at least one class; and demonstrate financial aid need. Grants range from $964 to $10,344.

 

Whitworth University - State Need Grant (SNG)

Award: $10,344, Deadline: March 1

The State Need Grant (SNG) program helps the state's lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Washington; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled in at least one class; and demonstrate financial aid need. Grants range from $964 to $10,344.

 

Seattle Pacific University - State Need Grant (SNG)

Award: $10,344, Deadline: March 1

The State Need Grant (SNG) program helps the state's lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Washington; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled in at least one class; and demonstrate financial aid need. Grants range from $964 to $10,344.

 

City University - State Need Grant (SNG)

Award: $10,344, Deadline: March 1

The State Need Grant (SNG) program helps the state's lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Washington; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled in at least one class; and demonstrate financial aid need. Grants range from $964 to $10,344.

 

Trinity Lutheran College - State Need Grant (SNG)

Award: $10,344, Deadline: March 1

The State Need Grant (SNG) program helps the state's lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Washington; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled in at least one class; and demonstrate financial aid need. Grants range from $964 to $10,344.

 

University of Washington, Bothell - State Need Grant (SNG)

Award: $10,344, Deadline: March 1

The State Need Grant (SNG) program helps the state's lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Washington; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled in at least one class; and demonstrate financial aid need. Grants range from $964 to $10,344.

 

University of Washington, Seattle - State Need Grant (SNG)

Award: $10,344, Deadline: March 1

The State Need Grant (SNG) program helps the state's lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Washington; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled in at least one class; and demonstrate financial aid need. Grants range from $964 to $10,344.

 

University of Washington, Tacoma - State Need Grant (SNG)

Award: $10,344, Deadline: March 1

The State Need Grant (SNG) program helps the state's lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Washington; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled in at least one class; and demonstrate financial aid need. Grants range from $964 to $10,344.

 

Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: November 18

Applicants must be female undergraduates who are enrolled in a transportation-related degree program (such as transportation finance, engineering, logistics or planning). They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must have plans to pursue a transportation-related career. Selection is based on academic merit, stated career goals and extracurricular activities.

 

Smart Choices Scholarship Program

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicants must be high school seniors, have a minimum GPA of 3.2 and participate in a WIAA high school sport or activity during the current school year. Applicants must also be dairy consumers. Selection will be based on academic achievement, leadership and community service.

 

MetLife Foundation FFA Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 8

Applicants must be working toward four-year degrees in specific areas of agriculture including public service and administration, agribusiness management, range/soil science, public communications, plant or animal breeding and genetics, education, plant pathology, journalism, technology, extension, mechanization, public relations, finance, economics, sales, marketing or engineering. Applicants must also be residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

 

Mahindra USA Women in Ag Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture and reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or West Virginia. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required as well as participation in community service, financial need and leadership ability. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

 

Animal Health International FFA Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 8

Applicants must be under 23 years of age and current members of FFA. Applicants must be residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

 

Lambeth Family Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-granting program in business, computer science, engineering, mathematics or the natural sciences. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

 

John Schwartz Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: Open

Applicants must have been Washington State residents for at least two years, be enrolled in a Washington State accredited culinary or winemaking arts program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

 

PPN Scholarship for Book and Cover Design

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 24

Applicants must be enrolled in a college, university or technical school in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Selection is based on book and cover design projects.

 

The Arc of Washington State Trust Fund Stipend Award

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 28

Applicants must be undergraduate juniors or above (including graduate-level students) and must be enrolled in a college or university located in Idaho, Washington state, Alaska or Oregon. They must be interested in working with the developmentally disabled. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

 

Washington State Auto Dealers Association Scholarship Program

Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 15

Applicants must be high school seniors enrolled in a Washington State public or private high school, or are home-schooled and reside in Washington State. Students must plan to use their scholarship within the 12 months following the award by enrolling in any public or private school, vocational institution, community college or four-year college or university.

 

ASWA Seattle Chapter Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 31

Applicants must be part-time or full-time accounting students at an accredited postsecondary institution located in Washington state. Students must have finished at least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) within four weeks of the application deadline. They must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher. The scholarship is open to both male and female students. Selection is based on GPA, stated career goals and financial need.

 

Theodore D. Harrington Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: January 5

Applicants must have a permanent residence in the NACE Western Area which includes the following states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Applicants must take courses offered by an accredited college or university or programs approved by the area upon application. Selection is based on the overall strength of information provided by the applicant.

 

Lori Rhett Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: September 30

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students must hold a significant campus leadership position and demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities. Applicants must also be making significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering and must attend school in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington.

 

Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship

Award: $3,250, Deadline: January 13

Applicants must be residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and be high school seniors or college or graduate students (community college, four-year public or private college or university, certificate program, vocational/technical/trade programs, law school, medical/dental/veterinary school or graduate education). Students must be members of the LGBTQ and allied community and display leadership either within the LGBTQ community or within their field of study and demonstrate financial need. Students with additional barriers to education as well as those who are economically, racially, socially, geographically or politically disenfranchised will be given consideration as well. Applicants must be pursuing a career in human services, health sciences, or visual arts.

 

Bill McKnight Legacy Scholarship

Award: $3,250, Deadline: January 13

Applicants must be residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and be high school seniors or college or graduate students (community college, four-year public or private college or university, certificate program, vocational/technical/trade programs, law school, medical/dental/veterinary school or graduate education). Students must be members of the LGBTQ and allied community and display leadership either within the LGBTQ community or within their field of study and demonstrate financial need. Students with additional barriers to education as well as those who are economically, racially, socially, geographically or politically disenfranchised will be given consideration as well. Preference given to applicants from Kitsap County/Bainbridge Island, Washington.

 

Dennis Coleman Scholarship

Award: $3,250, Deadline: January 13

Applicants must be residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and be high school seniors or college or graduate students (community college, four-year public or private college or university, certificate program, vocational/technical/trade programs, law school, medical/dental/veterinary school or graduate education). Students must be members of the LGBTQ and allied community and display leadership either within the LGBTQ community or within their field of study and demonstrate financial need. Students with additional barriers to education as well as those who are economically, racially, socially, geographically or politically disenfranchised will be given consideration as well. Scholarship is for students studying choral conducting or music with preference given to those committed to creating social change through music.

 

Political Leadership Scholarship

Award: $3,250, Deadline: January 13

Applicants must be residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and be high school seniors or college or graduate students (community college, four-year public or private college or university, certificate program, vocational/technical/trade programs, law school, medical/dental/veterinary school or graduate education). Students must be members of the LGBTQ and allied community and display leadership either within the LGBTQ community or within their field of study and demonstrate financial need. Students with additional barriers to education as well as those who are economically, racially, socially, geographically or politically disenfranchised will be given consideration as well. Students should be studying law, political science, public policy, or public administration with the goal of improving rights for LGBTQ people. Preference will be given to LGBTQ students of color and low-income or first-generation college students.

 

Associates in Behavioral Health Scholarship

Award: $3,250, Deadline: January 13

Applicants must be residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington. Students must be members of the LGBTQ and allied community and display leadership either within the LGBTQ community or within their field of study and demonstrate financial need. Students with additional barriers to education as well as those who are economically, racially, socially, geographically or politically disenfranchised will be given consideration as well. Applicants must be LGBTQ students pursuing graduate education in psychology, psychiatry, social work, or psychiatric nursing. Preference given to students who display financial need.