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Scholarships

DEADLINE SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION
04/06/2020 National Peace Essay Contest for HS Students

Must write an essay related to their essay prompt. 
04/06/2020 American Foreign Service Association National HS Essay Contest

For 9-12th graders. Must submit an essay related to Foreign Service. Winner recieves $2,500 a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet the Secretary of State, and full tuition for a Semester at Sea educational voyage.(topic provided on website). 
04/09/2020 KMR Group Foundation

The KMR Group Foundation seeks to recognize accomplished students, invest in their potential and assist them in funding their education. Every spring, the KMR Group Foundation awards a number of scholarships to seniors graduating from high schools in Clark or Cowlitz counties. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,500 per school year and may be renewable for up to four years, provided the recipient conforms to the requirements set forth in the award
04/15/2020 CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest

($500) - Create a short video, under 3 minutes long, on one of the topics/prompts available on the scholarship's website.
04/15/2020 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Honoring outstanding young leaders (ages 8-18) who have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings and/or on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment. $5,000.
04/15/2020 American Atheists Founders’ Scholarship

The American Atheists awards the $1,000 O'Hair Scholarship and four $500 President's Scholarships to atheist students attending graduate, law, college,  university, or vocational school in the United States; you do not have to be a U.S. citizen to be awarded the scholarship, but you do have to attend a U.S.-based institution
04/16/2020 SEA-MAR - Farm Worker Scholarship

For students who work or have worked OR, whose parent/legal guardian is or has worked as a farm worker.
04/30/2020 HENAAC Scholarship

($500-$10,000) - Applicants must be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly demonstrate leadership or service within the Hispanic community.
04/30/2020 All About Education Scholarship

School can get expensive, so we want to know how winning a $3,000 All About Education Scholarship could help make a difference in your life.
Education can truly change a person's life - and this scholarship just might be that first step. Let us know why winning a scholarship for education matters to you.
04/30/2020 E-waste Scholarship

($1,000) - Complete the application form including a 140-character message about e-waste. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about e-waste.
04/30/2020 Western Union Family Scholarship Program

Selected scholarship recipients will receive USD $2,500 each to contribute toward tuition or school fees at an accredited post-secondary institution and will be selected based on criteria relating to the program's three pillars: Perseverance, Aspiration, and Community.
04/30/2020 Washington Association of County Officials Scholarship

You must submit an online application and:

  •  Submit two (signed) letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation (signed) should be from individuals who are particularly aware and supportive of your academic and leadership capabilities as well as your accomplishments to date.  NO PICTURES, PLEASE.
  • A personal statement discussing your academic goals and expectations
  •  A list of your school and community activities/involvement (include dates)
  • A list of honors and awards (include dates)
  • A sealed transcript from the high school or college you are currently attending
04/30/2020 NAEHCY Scholarship Fund

NAEHCY will award a minimum of four (4) $2,000 scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year. For students experiencing homelessness. Opens in March. 
05/01/2020 International Teamster Women’s Caucus Scholarship Program

($500) - For daughters/sons of active or retired Teamster members who have at least 12 months of consecutive membership in good standing. Need to submit a 500 to 750 words on the following topic in your own words: “How can Unions motivate our youth and women, in particular, to become involved in the Union?”
05/01/2020 Wells Fargo Scholarship for Undergraduates

The Wells Fargo Scholarships for Undergraduate American Indian and Alaska Native Students will fund full-time and degree-seeking college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors who hold a current GPA of 2.7 or higher with up to $5,000 for one year of study in any chosen major at any accredited institution in the United States.

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