($25,000) - The Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program is one of the major scholarship programs nationally that specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives.

($10,000) - State scholarships are awarded to eligible students in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The program specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome obstacles in their young lives.

UNDERGRADUATE/ASSOCIATE SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides need-based scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen who attend college or career training.  Before applying, verify your eligibility.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE

• Application available all year
• Applications processed monthly
• Week 1: Complete and submit an application
• Week 2-6: Application reviewed and processed
• Week 7: Award decision e-mail sent
• Week 8: Recipients complete Award Acceptance for scholarship payment

The next application period is Dec. 13, 2021 to Feb. 14, 2022. WSECU members of all ages are welcome to apply. $2,000 is awarded for two-year colleges and vocational schools. $3,000 is awarded for four-year undergraduate and graduate programs.

This is for HS seniors planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university. Must have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage, have a min. 3.0 GPA, and be a legal resident.

This essay contest is for 12 students – in grades 3 through 12 (ages 8-18). To apply, applicants must write an original essay on a given topic related to engineering. 

($32,000) - Applicants must be of Cuban descent and have min. 3.5 GPA, & be financially needy. 

DO-IT Scholars are Washington State high school students with disabilities planning to continue their education after graduation. Scholars prepare for their transition to college—which includes exploring careers, independence, self-advocacy, and leadership. It is open to high school sophomores or juniors.

Successful applicants are public high school juniors and staff members from their school who serve as educators and participate fully in the program. Successful applicants have a strong drive and commitment to their education and demonstrate maturity, curiosity, resilience, and leadership. 

Open only to U.S. college students between the ages of 17 and 24.

Three scholarships with prizes totaling $20,000 will be awarded to the best original songs submitted to the competition.

($2,500-$20,000) - APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a particular focus on those who Live at or below the poverty level or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status; Are the first in their families to attend college; Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity (geographically and ethnically), especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and have placed a strong emphasis on community service, leadership, and solid academic achievement. 

($20,000) - Honors student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in school, sports teams, and communities.

For current and future leaders in the LGBTQIA+ and straight ally community from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. 

Must be nominated: The Washington World Fellowship is a 2.5-year global leadership program that aims to empower young leaders through college preparation, leadership training, and international travel. Open to 15 new students each year, the fellowship is administered at no cost to its participants. Starting their sophomore year, Washington World Fellows begin a rigorous college preparation program that includes college research, mentoring, and preparation for college entrance exams. The program helps students prepare their college and scholarship applications, supports their academic goals, and more.

For college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. This national program annually awards numerous students $10,000 in renewable scholarships.