Washington Scholarships for High School and College Students

Each WWIN Star Scholar is awarded up to $5,000 for the academic year. The scholarship may be renewed each year up to graduation with a first bachelor’s degree or up to $20,000.The application for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open. Applications will be accepted online until 11:59 pm PT on April 17, 2025. No late applications will be accepted.Eligibility CriteriaYou are encouraged to apply if you meet all of the following criteria:You identify as a womanYou live in Washington state currently and have for at least the past 12 monthsYou will be 18 years of age or older as...

The Renton Regional Community Foundation manages a number of scholarship funds and strongly supports your dream to pursue a post-secondary education. While some of our funds grant their scholarship money directly through a specific school or institution, many of our scholarship funds make their awards through our own Scholarship Committee. For those scholarships, apply directly through this website where it says apply by each scholarship description.In 2024 we awarded more than $85,000 to 20 students.Scholarship applications for 2025 are due by 5 pm on April 8, 2025.General EligibilityALL applicants must meet the following criteria:Must have earned a high school diploma...

The Learning Seed Foundation Scholarship Fund was established by the Learning Seed Foundation to assist graduating high school seniors in Thurston and Pierce counties in obtaining a higher education. This scholarship is designed to benefit primarily students of color who have overcome significant obstacles and demonstrate a commitment to others. The scholarship has the potential to be renewed for up to an additional 3 years of undergraduate education. Reapplication each year is required.Key CriteriaGED student or a graduating senior from a high school in Thurston County or Pierce County, demonstration of significant financial need required. Priority for students of color...

As the longest-established, locally owned real estate firm in Thurston County, we know the importance of a healthy community. Education is one of the great foundations of that. As a long-time contributor to vital local causes, this fund was established to assist with the educational costs for our young community’s members and ease the pathway for advanced studies in their field of choice.Key CriteriaA senior graduating from a high school in Thurston County or a senior living in Thurston County but graduating from a high school outside the county, planning to pursue a post-secondary education in a trade school or vocational...

Woman of Wonder scholarships are available to women who are residents of Washington State, admitted as a student to attend an accredited college or university full or part-time, who demonstrate need by submitting a processed copy of a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) that shows the FAFSA EFC number, and who demonstrate desire via a short, personal essay.Scholarships can be used for:UndergraduateAdvanced DegreeContinuing Ed/Non-Degree SeekingpreferencesPreference is given to single moms, women raised by a single parent, and women on their own with no support.special circumstancesIf you are a woman on your own, perhaps with absentee or unavailable...

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation facilitates scholarships on behalf of Washington's wine industry for qualifying students pursuing studies in viticulutre, enology, and other wine-related studies. These scholarships are made possible through generous gifts from donors who care about the future of Washington's wine industry.RequirementsIntended area of study needs to be Viticulture, Enology, Food Science (V&E graduate degree), Wine Business Management, Wine Related Hospitality, Other Wine/Viticulture related disciplines. Please review the requirements for each scholarship and if you are unsure as to what you will qualify for, please select to apply for all.The Foundation is home to several scholarships created by...

Dan R. Montgomery served the residents of Thurston County as their elected Sheriff from 1979 through 1986. In addition, he was a Traffic Officer with the California Highway Patrol and Deputy Sheriff in Yuba County, California in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Sheriff Montgomery passed away in January 2005, and his family established the Dan R. Montgomery scholarship fund in 2003 to encourage young women and men to pursue higher education.The specific focus of the fund is for students who wish to pursue the honorable profession of a law enforcement officer, and consideration is given to students going into work related...

This scholarship is funded by First Interstate Bank, family, friends, and estate of Richard E. Bangert (1920 – 2012.) Mr. Bangert served on the Board of ICW from the 1960’s through 2012, several of those years as chairman. He received a Bachelor’s of Science in economics from the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce and then attended the Pacific Coast Banking School. He received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Gonzaga University. During his banking and finance career he worked for a number of Seattle institutions. He was President, CEO, and Chairman of Pacific National Bank, and in 1985 he...

Jon and Carol Shields established this scholarship in memory of their son, Andrew Jon Shields. Andrew was an Airborne Combat Medic dedicated to the health, safety and welfare of his fellow warriors. Andrew was born on September 8th, 1988 and spent most of his life in the Vancouver, WA area. Andrew graduated from Battle Ground HS in 2007, where he played football and was the Fire District 11 Fire Cadet Chief. Andrew enjoyed his friends, family, competitively shooting, hunting, fishing, and muddin'.Andrew chose to serve his country and joined the Army in 2007 while still in High School; he never...

The Next Step Scholarship fund was established to assist students planning to pursue a trade, vocation, or a career in a specific profession. Examples of career/vocations include (but are not limited to): dental hygenist, construction, truck driver, beautician/barber, nursing, legal secretary, culinary arts, IT. The following career paths are excluded from consideration: physician, architect, veterinarian, attorney, and CPA.Preference will be given to a student who performs well over time or shows steady improvement and a successful candidate must exhibits a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and an ability to follow directions; and demonstrates a strong potential for successful program completion.The...

The L & E Bottling Company Scholarship Fund was established by the L & E Bottling Company, Inc. to assist graduating high school seniors in Thurston County in obtaining a higher education. This scholarship has the potential to be renewed for up to an additional three years of undergraduate education. Reapplication each year is required.Key CriteriaGraduating senior from a high school in Thurston County, demonstration of significant financial need required. (Renewable)Please note that the following items are required as part of the application process:2 Letters of RecommendationGrade TranscriptFAFSA Submission Summary/ WASFA Financial Aid Offer

The Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Rich Geiger, a Conservation District Engineer serving multiple western Washington areas, working to protect and restore the ecological health of Puget Sound. Those who knew Rich remember him not only as a topnotch engineer, but as a sweet and funny man who cared deeply about the people he interacted with. The purpose of this scholarship is to honor Richard’s legacy and carry forward his commitment to mentoring those interested in pursuing engineering as a career. Preference may be given to students who demonstrate one or more of the...