Scholarships
Every senior should complete the scholarship survey for ALL scholarships & monetary awards they were chosen for (even if they did not accept them).
Coming soon: an updated downloadable scholarship list. Stay tuned!
- 2024 Steps For Change Scholarship
- AI Camp Scholarship
- All Kids Win Scholarship
- American Indian Endowed Scholarship
- AMR NW Diversity recruitment scholarship
- Believe In Me Scholarship
- Bold.org Scholarships
- Cattlewomen Scholarship
- Community Foundation of SPS Scholarships
- Doug Beaulieu Memorial Scholarship
- Gesa Credit Union Scholarship
- Lacey Rotary Scholarships
- Lacey Sunrise Lions African American Scholarship
- Mayday Foundation Scholarship
- McGimpsey Scholarship
- Military Scholarships
- New Market Skill Center Scholarships
- New scholarships for students in Washington
- North Thurston Education Foundation Scholarships
- NTHS Booster Club Scholarship
- Olympia Area Chapter-MOAA Scholarships
- PLU Alumni Referral Scholarship
- PLU Presidential Scholarship
- Soroptimist Steps in Opportunity Tech Award
- SPSCC Scholarships
- Student Opportunities
- Washington State Sustainable Forestry Initiative Implementation Scholarship
- WOIS Scholarship
- WSU Alumni Association Scholarship Program
Tips
- Scholarship searches should always be free.
- Start looking for scholarships now. Don't wait until graduation!
- Apply for scholarships with smaller awards (they add up!)
- More work = fewer applicants = better chances!
- Don't get discouraged.
- Work on your essay and collect reference letters!
- Make it a priority!
Financial Aid Resources
Washington Student Achievement Council- How To Apply
The Washington Student Achievement Council provides resources to help students and families file the FAFSA or WASFA. These resources include filing events with financial aid advisors, 24/7 text support, and online video tutorials.
FAFSA- Free Application For Federal Student Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in qualifying for federal financial assistance and many scholarships. The application opens every year on October 1.
WASFA- Washington Application For State Financial Aid
The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for undocumented students who are unable to apply for federal aid. The application opens every year on October 1.
Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid is an online resource for all financial aid questions, including how to fill out the FAFSA and advice for taking out student loans.
Where to Find Scholarships
- School-based scholarships: Most colleges and universities offer scholarships to qualifying new students, and some are renewable for multiple years. As part of your research in choosing where to apply, including how to apply for their scholarships (and the deadline). Some colleges have a separate application process, while others use the college admissions application information to determine if you qualify for their scholarships.
- Our downloadable list: This list contains scholarships from both local and national scholarship foundations and is updated frequently.
- Scholarship database sites: These search tools help match you with scholarships. See the lists below to begin searching!