Scholarships for Washington students

118 scholarships and grants for students who live or go to school in Washington: local foundations found in IRS filings, Washington state aid, and programs confirmed on sponsors’ sites. Homeschool students can apply to most of them.

Homeschool requirements in Washington · 4 of these say homeschoolers can apply.

• Adna Scholarship FoundationScholarships for resident students of the Adna School District attendance area in Washington state to expand access to higher education; 46 were awarded in the latest year.
• Alfred G. & Elma A. Milotte Scholarship~$5,688 · Deadline March 31Scholarships for Washington residents who are high school graduates with a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Mail the application from the fund's website by March 31 before the school year starts. Twelve awards were made in the latest year.
• American Shudokan Association Scholarships$2,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of $2,000 for students of the Yakima School of Karate and its affiliate schools in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
• Arthur & Doreen Parrett Scholarship~$3,312 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students at accredited colleges or universities studying engineering, science, medicine or dentistry, with preference for Washington residents. Contact the US Bank trustee in Portland for the application and deadline.
• Asian Bar Association of Washington Student ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students of Asian Pacific heritage attending accredited law schools in Washington State. Applicants describe their contributions to the Asian Pacific American community and their plans after law school.
• Big Heart Big Smile Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial foundation in Monroe, Washington that gives a scholarship to a graduating Monroe High School senior, along with youth sports sponsorships for local children in need.
• Bismarck H. Turner Scholarship~$1,639 · Deadline April 11Scholarships for students graduating from high schools in Bonner or Kootenai County, Idaho, or Spokane or Pend Oreille County, Washington. Get the application from US Bank and return it to your high school principal (Idaho) or Educational Service District 101 (Washington) by April 11.
• Blaine Scholarship FoundationScholarships for graduating high school seniors in Blaine, Washington.
• Blasingame Insurance Agency ScholarshipDeadline March 31Scholarship for students at Washington State University's Carson College of Business; apply by March 31 with a high school transcript, references, personal profile, essay and application form. No grants were reported in the latest filing.
• B. R. Killiann ScholarshipDeadline March 1A trust-funded scholarship for books and expenses at Centralia College (Centralia, Washington), applied for through the college's scholarship application by March 1.
• Capital Lakefair ScholarshipHigher education scholarships for young women from area schools in the South Puget Sound region (Olympia, Washington), recognizing academic and artistic talent and community spirit through the Capital Lakefair festival program.
• Carman N Alumni Scholarship FundScholarships for qualified students graduating from a high school in the State of Washington who will attend a Washington college or university.
• Cheney Scholarship AssociationDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors at Cheney High School (Cheney, Washington).
• Chiawana High School Athletic Booster Club ScholarshipsDeadline VariesBooster club scholarships for students of Chiawana High School in Pasco, Washington; $13,137 was awarded in the latest year.
• Clarence & Cornelia Ludden ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors of Lynden High School and Lynden Christian High School (Lynden, Washington) going on to four-year, two-year or vocational programs. Twelve were awarded in the latest year.
• Colfax Schools Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for graduates of Colfax High School in Colfax, Washington.
• College Bound ScholarshipDeadline Varies · Homeschoolers welcomeEarly-commitment scholarship for income-eligible Washington students (public, private or homeschool) who sign up in 7th-9th grade; with the WA Grant it covers public college tuition for those who meet the pledge.
• Ed & Edith Miller Scholarship~$2,750 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Buckley, Washington schools pursuing engineering, forestry or mathematics at a public college or university in Washington. Apply through csascholars.org.
• Elvins-Libby DAR Medical School Scholarship~$17,439 · Deadline March 15Scholarships for women from Washington State attending or planning to attend the University of Washington School of Medicine who intend to specialize in obstetrics and/or gynecology. Apply by March 15 with a letter on goals, two recommendation letters and official transcripts.
• Emmett Comer ScholarshipUp to $1,000 · Deadline March 31 · Homeschoolers welcomeFor graduating Washington homeschoolers in WHO member families who filed a declaration of intent; apply with a short essay on the benefits of homeschooling.
• Ethan's Smile ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students who show strong character and joy of life and/or live in or around Conway, Washington. Thirty-two were awarded in the latest year.
• Ferndale Band Memorial Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline April 14A $1,500 scholarship for Ferndale (Washington) band members who have been in the band for at least three years. Applications go through the Ferndale career center by April 14.
• Fife High School Scholarship FoundationScholarships for graduating seniors of Fife High School (Washington) who want to continue their education; 64 were awarded in the latest year. See fhssf.org.
• FoundationOne Upper Columbia Academy ScholarshipsStudent scholarships and tuition grants for students attending Upper Columbia Academy, a private high school in Washington state; the filing gives no application details.
• Goldendale Educational Fund (Klickitat Valley Education Trust)~$2,036 · Deadline VariesScholarships covering up to half the yearly cost of school, for up to four years, for students who received all of their secondary education at Goldendale High School (Goldendale, Washington) while living with their parents in the school district or a neighboring elementary district. Request an application from the fund.
• Greater Moses Lake Rotary Scholarship$5,000–10,000 · Deadline March 31Scholarships of $5,000 to $10,000 for graduates of Big Bend Community College who live in its service area (Grant, Adams and part of Lincoln counties, Washington) and are going on to a four-year degree. Academics, need and community service are the main factors; apply by March 31 through the BBCC financial aid office.
• Groth Memorial Scholarship~$8,042 · Deadline April 30Scholarships for graduating high school seniors in the area served by the Groth Memorial Scholarship Committee at the Bremerton School District (Bremerton, Washington); about 12 awards a year. Due April 30.
• Herman Oscar Schumacher School Fund Scholarship~$6,000 · Deadline October 1Scholarships for Spokane, Washington residents who are enrolled in college and have completed one year at an accredited college. A college transcript is required; apply by October 1 through Washington Trust Bank.
• Hershal Pleasant Memorial Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesA $1,000 higher-education scholarship applied for through the Prosser High School (Prosser, Washington) office each year.
• Highline High School Alumni Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Highline High School (Burien, Washington) students, funded by the alumni foundation. Eighteen were awarded in the latest year.
• Homeschoolers Support Association ScholarshipUp to $1,000 · Deadline March 31 · Homeschoolers welcomeScholarship for graduating Washington homeschool students in WHO member families, offered with the Homeschoolers' Support Association.
• Hood Canal Masonic Community ScholarshipDeadline March 31Scholarships for residents of Kitsap and Mason counties, Washington attending accredited colleges or universities; mail the application by March 31.
• Hugh W. Cox Memorial Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Prosser High School (Prosser, Washington) graduates who will attend community college or trade school or pursue a degree or certificate in industrial arts, with priority for electronics training. Get the application from the high school before graduation.
• John P. Munson ScholarshipDeadline March 1Scholarships for deserving students in the College of Education at Central Washington University, applied for through the CWU financial aid application by March 1.
• Johnson Cancer Foundation ScholarshipDeadline June 4Scholarships for students in Pierce County and King County (Washington) school districts whose families have been affected by cancer; apply online by June 4.
• Kamiak Athletic Booster Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesFinancial aid and scholarships for Kamiak High School (Mukilteo, Washington) students going on to post-secondary education, funded by the athletic booster club. Fifteen students were funded in the latest year.
• Kennewick Kiwanis Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for youth of the greater Kennewick, Washington area, open regardless of age, sex, race or ability. Twenty-three were awarded in the latest year.
• Kids' Chance of Washington Scholarship~$6,000 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships for post-secondary schooling for students in Washington State, paid to their colleges. Eleven students received awards in the latest year; see the website for eligibility.
• Lake Chelan Valley Scholarship FundDeadline VariesCommunity-supported scholarships for students from the Lake Chelan Valley (Chelan, Washington) seeking higher education. Eighteen were awarded in the latest year.
• Lloyd J. Allen Charitable Trust Senior ScholarshipsDeadline VariesSenior scholarships and other grants that benefit the Forks, Washington community and immediate area; apply in writing to the trust, annually.
• Local 528 ScholarshipScholarships to support further education for members of union Local 528 in Seattle, Washington, and their dependents.
• Lynden Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for Lynden High School (Lynden, Washington) students based on academic merit and community involvement; applicants submit an application package to the board. Thirty-nine were awarded in the latest year.
• Margaret Dunn Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline April 21Scholarships for high school graduates of Yakima School District No. 7 (Yakima, Washington) attending an accredited four-year college in Washington. Initial applications go through the high school counselor by April 21; renewals through the district by May 1.
• Mario J. Guzman Memorial Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline February 28Memorial college scholarships for students graduating (or graduated) from Quincy High School in Quincy, Washington who will attend a junior college, four-year college or trade school; apply with the Quincy High School scholarship application, transcripts and three recommendation letters by February 28.
• Marysville Rotary Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for higher education from the Marysville, Washington Rotary foundation. Applications are scored against set criteria and the highest scores win; 53 were awarded in the latest year.
• Meridian Public School Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships connected with the Meridian School District (Lynden, Washington). Sixty-seven were awarded in the latest year.
• Midland Community Club Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students who attended Franklin Pierce High School (Tacoma, Washington) for four years, have a 3.3 GPA and plan to attend a four-year college. Contact the high school to apply.
• Minerva Scholarship FundDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships for local women in the Gig Harbor, Washington area who need financial help toward advanced degrees or post-high-school vocational programs. Ten women were funded in the latest year.
• Miss Pierce County Scholarship ProgramDeadline VariesScholarship money for young women ages 18-24 in Pierce County, Washington who compete in the Miss Pierce County program; a teen program serves ages 13-17.
• Miss Washington ScholarshipDeadline VariesCash college scholarships and awards for young women aged 13 to 27 who compete in the Miss Washington and teen pageants.
• Monroe Public Schools Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for students of the Monroe Public School District (Monroe, WA), paid to the recipient's college.
• Montesano High School Scholarship (Trail Angel Foundation)$3,000A $3,000 scholarship for Montesano High School (Washington) students, funded by the Trail Angel Foundation.
• Mossyrock Viking ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students from Mossyrock High School in Mossyrock, Washington.
• Mount Baker Scholarship Foundation~$4,132 · Deadline Varies · Homeschoolers welcomeScholarships for students in the Mt. Baker School District (Deming, Washington), including homeschooled students who took part in school sports or other extracurricular activities; 50 were awarded in the latest year.
• Mulvihill Scholarship~$27,500 · Deadline March 30Scholarships for graduating seniors of Washington State high schools who are Washington residents, are orphans or show financial need, and have high moral character. Applicants send a transcript, SAT/ACT scores, a recommendation letter and a personal essay by March 30.
• Napavine High School ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Napavine High School in Napavine, Washington, funded by an annual auction dinner.
• Navigating the Future Scholarship~$7,000 · Deadline VariesA scholarship for post-secondary education administered through Des Moines (WA) Dollars for Scholars.
• Nooksack Valley Scholarship Foundation~$2,773 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Nooksack Valley School District (Washington) students living in Everson, Nooksack or Sumas, paid to the college; 32 were awarded in the latest year.
• North Central High School Alumni Scholarships~$2,254 · Deadline AprilNeed- and merit-based scholarships for North Central High School (Spokane, Washington) students continuing to college or training. Applications go through the school career counseling office and are due in April.
• North Mason Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesScholarships for further education for graduates of schools in the North Mason School District (Belfair, Washington). Sixteen were awarded in the latest year.
• Nutter Family Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students who attended Wahkiakum County High School (Washington) for at least two years, have a 2.5 GPA, and plan to attend an accredited college or qualifying technical school; judged on coursework and career plans, need, motivation and character.
• Oak Harbor Rotary Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesStudent scholarships from the Oak Harbor, Washington Rotary foundation. Eligibility details are on the club website.
• Onalaska Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for high school seniors in Onalaska, Washington who want to continue their education; five awards last year. No application details in the filing.
• Oregon Airshow Charitable Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesAviation career scholarships for students in need in the Pacific Northwest who are studying a STEM-based curriculum.
• Orondo Community Scholarships~$1,422 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Orondo, Washington students who attended Orondo Elementary and Middle School, paid to their college or trade school on full-time enrollment; nine were awarded in the latest year.
• Oroville Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesScholarships for Oroville High School (Oroville, Washington) graduates who meet minimum GPA requirements and are U.S. citizens. Forms are on the website during the May and November application windows, or by phone or email.
• Orting Alumni ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Orting High School (Orting, Washington) to use for higher education. Thirty-two were awarded in the latest year.
• Palmer ScholarsDeadline VariesScholarships and support for underrepresented students of color from Pierce County, Washington, to overcome financial, cultural and social barriers to college. Funds are paid to the student's college account.
• Pasco Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesPost-secondary scholarships based on achievement and need for graduating students of the Pasco School District in Pasco, Washington.
• Passport to CareersDeadline Varies · GrantScholarship and support for former Washington foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth in college (Passport to College) or registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships.
• Paul Lauzier Scholarship~$3,182 · Deadline March 1Tuition scholarships for students who attend or graduated from a high school in Grant County, Washington. Applications come from the student's high school; the written or online request must be received before February 28. More than 270 awards were made in the latest year.
• Pearl Foundation of Puget Sound ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship programs, with mentoring, for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) youth in Pierce and Thurston counties, Washington.
• Peninsula Hawks Scholarship FundDeadline VariesCommunity-funded scholarships for graduating seniors of Peninsula High School (Gig Harbor, Washington), each with criteria set by the donor. More than 120 students received awards in the latest year.
• Port Townsend High School Scholarships~$2,735Scholarships for graduates of Port Townsend High School (Washington) continuing their education; paid once college enrollment is verified.
• Quillayute Valley Scholarship AssociationDeadline VariesScholarships for Forks High School (Forks, Washington) graduates pursuing further education or training, including apprenticeships. Fifty-eight awards were made in the latest year.
• Ray & Vesta Johnson Memorial Scholarship~$3,333 · Deadline AprilScholarships for girls graduating from Almira High School (Washington) with financial need who will attend a public college or university in Washington State. Applications are due before the second Monday in April.
• Ray Wittman Scholarship~$1,600 · Deadline VariesA scholarship obtained through the Knights of Columbus in Anacortes, Washington; a recommendation is required and preference is given to Catholic vocations. Five awards were made in the latest year.
• Ritzville Warehouse Foundation Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline MayCollege scholarships for high school seniors living in the area served by Ritzville Warehouse Company (Ritzville, Washington); send a letter about your needs, financial background and a high school transcript to the scholarship committee each May.
• Robert W. Richardson Musical Education Scholarship~$3,528 · Deadline JanuaryMusic scholarships for graduating seniors at any high school in the Richland, Pasco, Kennewick, Finley, Burbank or Kiona-Benton school districts in Washington, with additional awards possible for Columbia Basin College students. Apply in January with transcripts, an audition recording and a recommendation from a music instructor.
• Rochester Scholarship AssociationDeadline VariesCollege scholarship money for students of Rochester High School in Rochester, Washington.
• Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Scholarships~$3,450 · Deadline VariesScholarships for local high school students on Bainbridge Island, WA, judged mainly on community service and leadership; applicants are ranked and finalists interviewed.
• Sarina Slaid Memorial Scholarship~$3,200 · Deadline June 1Scholarship for seniors at Mt. View High School (Vancouver, Washington) or junior volunteers at Southwest Washington Medical Center; apply by June 1 with written answers about your goals and ability to pay for college. Two awards last year averaging $3,200.
• Scholarship Foundation (Woodinville, WA)Deadline VariesScholarships for high school graduates from a Woodinville, Washington foundation. Eligibility details are on the foundation website.
• Seattle King County REALTORS First Citizen ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for young people who show a spirit of community service and are Seattle King County REALTORS members or affiliate members, or their children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews.
• See Ya Later Foundation Scholarships~$2,500 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of about $2,500 for graduating high school seniors in Oregon and Washington chosen for academics, character, leadership and service; apply with a reference letter, finalists are interviewed.
• Sequim Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from the Sequim, Washington education foundation, which also funds programs in the Sequim School District. Twenty-one were awarded in the latest year.
• Sequim High School ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege and vocational school scholarships for graduating seniors of Sequim High School (Sequim, Washington). Six were awarded in the latest year.
• Shelton Skookum Rotary ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from the Shelton-Skookum Rotary Club foundation (Shelton, Washington), chosen by a scholarship committee and paid to the student's college account. Eighteen were awarded in the latest year; eligibility is not described in the filing.
• Shoreline Rotary Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students from Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, Washington.
• Spokane Scholars ScholarshipDeadline VariesAnnual scholarships recognizing outstanding high school scholars in Spokane County, Washington, selected by judging panels and presented at an awards banquet.
• Spokane Valley Chamber Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesCombined need- and merit-based scholarships for students pursuing a two-year education in the greater Spokane Valley, WA region.
• Structural Engineers Foundation of Washington Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Washington-resident students studying structural engineering, given with the Structural Engineers Association of Washington; a $5,000 award was made in the latest year.
• Sunnyside High School Alumni Scholarship Fund$1,000–5,000 · Deadline VariesAlumni-funded scholarships for deserving seniors of Sunnyside High School (Sunnyside, Washington) going on to post-secondary education; ten awards of $1,000 to $5,000 were made in the latest year.
• Teachers of Color Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesFinancial support for people of color with financial need who have worked for the Edmonds School District (Edmonds, Washington) for a year or more and want to earn a teaching degree, in return for a commitment to teach three years in the district.
• The Family Foundation Scholarship (Longview, WA)Deadline VariesScholarships from a Longview, Washington foundation; applications are available at any Cowlitz County high school, at selected other locations, or by request. The filing lists no restrictions.
• Toni M Smith Memorial Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesNeed-based vocational or academic scholarships for graduates of North Mason High School (Belfair, Washington) of good character; GPA is not a factor. Deadlines are set by the high school.
• Troy and Baden Biddle Foundation Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesPost-secondary scholarships for young people from Bainbridge Island, Washington and Astoria, Oregon; five students shared $10,000 last year.
• Tumwater Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for higher education from the Tumwater, Washington education foundation, which also runs an emergency fund for students in the district. Eligibility details are on the foundation website.
• University Women's Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships and STEM awards for women and girls in East Jefferson County, Washington. Twenty-seven awards were made in the latest year.
• Urgel Bell Memorial ScholarshipDeadline April 30A scholarship open to graduates of LaCrosse High School (LaCrosse, Washington). Apply by a letter stating where you plan to attend college and your ambitions, by April 30. The latest filing shows no grants paid.
• USW Local 12-591 ScholarshipDeadline March 1Scholarships for high school students in Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish and Island counties, Washington, or on Oahu, Hawaii, and for children of United Steelworkers members regardless of where they live. Apply by March 1.
• Vashon Community Scholarship Foundation~$2,788 · Deadline VariesCommunity-funded scholarships for graduating seniors of the Vashon Island School District (Washington) continuing their education or training; 117 awards were made in the latest year.
• Verna S. Oller Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduates of the Ocean Beach School District (Long Beach, Washington); the foundation also assists district teachers.
• WA Grant for ApprenticeshipUp to $2,548 · Deadline Rolling · GrantHelps income-eligible apprentices in Washington registered apprenticeship programs pay tuition, fees and materials.
• Washington College Grant (WA Grant)Deadline Varies · GrantWashington's need-based grant for college, career training and apprenticeships; for 2026-27 a family of four earning $83,500 or less may pay no tuition, with partial awards up to $139,500. Part-time students qualify.
• Washington Destination Imagination Scholarship$1,500Three $1,500 scholarships a year for student participants in Washington Destination Imagination, the state affiliate of the creative problem-solving program.
• Washington State Elks Association ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships and grants from the Washington State Elks Association charitable trust, funded partly by the Elks National Foundation; 47 awards last year. Eligibility and application details are not in the filing; see the website.
• Washington State Potato Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from the Washington State potato industry foundation, which supports agricultural education. Twelve were awarded in the latest year; eligibility is on the website.
• W. E. Lundquist ScholarshipDeadline April 1Scholarship for Kalama High School (Kalama, Washington) graduates who attended Kalama for their entire senior year and have lived in Washington at least one year. Apply through the Kalama School District by April 1.
• Wenatchee Confluence Rotary Foundation Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline VariesStudent tuition scholarships from the Wenatchee, Washington Rotary foundation, given directly and through the Community Foundation of North Central Washington; $3,000 awards were paid in the latest year.
• Whidbey Audubon Society Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesFour $2,000 scholarships a year for Whidbey Island, Washington high school seniors pursuing a college degree in an Audubon-related field such as birds, ecology or conservation.
• White Pass Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors and alumni of the White Pass School District (Randle, Washington).
• Whyte Charitable Trust ScholarshipDeadline VariesGrants for tuition, books and fees for four students of good moral character graduating from a Longview, Washington high school who will attend Lower Columbia College; no prescribed application form.
• Willapa Valley Alumni ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Willapa Valley High School (Lebam, Washington); apply by written request, no deadline.
• Woman of Wonder ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for women of Washington State pursuing higher education, with leadership opportunities.
• Women's University Club of Seattle Scholarships~$3,097 · Deadline VariesScholarships for high school seniors and for women in need who are returning to finish an interrupted education; payments go to the school.
• Yakima Hispanic Academic Achievers Program ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for at-risk youth from a Yakima, Washington Hispanic academic achievement program.
• Yelm Community Education Foundation Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships recognizing student scholarship and leadership in the Yelm, Washington community; recent awards were $5,000.