February 2008

Scholarship Bulletin

 

 

 

Name

Amount

Deadline:

Other

6.

Washington Apple Foundation

$500-$1000

March 1, 2008

Apply on line at www.waef.org, submit with letters of reference You only need to turn in one application even if applying for multiple awards through WAEF.

7.

Hearing & Speech Institute Scholarship

$2000

February 29, 2008

Documented Hearing Loss and/or communication, Academic performance, community Involvement /Leadership, Student Essay, Financial Need,  Applications at www.hearing andspeechcenter.com

9.

Electrical Apprenticeships

 

 

www.njatc.org for more information

10.

Jorden Dodeward memorial Fund

$500-$5000

March 20, 2008

Must have participated in or played on an organized golf group or team. 2 references one must be from a coach or teacher, acceptance to a technical school, beauty school, community college or university, must attend and graduate from a Yakima County School.

11.

US Bank

$1000

February 1,2008

Apply online usbank.com/studentbanking

Random drawing process

13.

Yakima Valley Credit Union

$1000

February 29, 2008

A YVCU member in good standing, enrolled in a accredited college, university or trade school, minimum 2.0 GPA. Based on academic record, financial need, community service, essays.

14.

Burger King

$1000

February 15, 2008

Apply at www.bk.com/scholars must have 2.5 or higher GPA,work part-time 15 hours/wk, 40 wks/yr, involved in community service activities, demonstrate financial need, plan to enroll in 2/4 year college, university, trade school

16.

American Indian Endowed Scholarship

$500-$2000

February 1, 2008

Have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe or community in WA, agree to use education to benefit other American Indians, demonstrate financial need, WA state resident, enrolled full time for next school year at an WA college or university,

19.

Minority Scholarship

Various

Various

www.jackierobinson.org, http://www.blackexcel.org,  http://latinocollegedollars.org

 

20.

American Legion

Various

Various

www.legion.org

www.NeedALift.org

Visit websites if you are a dependent of a veteran.

 

21.

Calcoe Federal Credit Union

$1000

March 31, 2008

A member of Calcoe, enrolled in a high school in Yakima County, with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Complete applicationrequired

22.

Kelly Foundation of WA

$2500

March 10, 2008

Applicant must be accepted or have an application pending at an institution of higher learning, must be a senior-level student at a high school, must have a composite score of 20 on the ACT or a composite score of 840 on the SAT, must be a us citizen or have a green card.

24.

2008 Thacher Scholar Award

$2000-$500

April 4, 2008

Available to all students in Grades 9-12. For information go to http://www.strategies.org/ThacherScholars

 

25.

Young Native Writers Essay Contest

$1000-$5000

April 15,2008

Native American Indian and Alaskan Native High school Students who are currently enrolled. For more information www.indian.hklaw.com

26.

Seattle Mariners Women’s Club

$1000

June 1, 2008

Must submit typewritten essay outlining why she is applying for the scholarship, extracurricular activities, goals to be accomplished win college and afterwards, how receiving this scholarship will be an advantage. Transcripts with grades through at least the first or second semester of their senior year, 3 letters of recommendation and proof of acceptance into a college or university.

28.

Land Surveying Scholarship

Various

 

See Counseling Office for more detials

29.

NFIB Young Entrepeneur Award

$1000

February 11, 2008

Application Online https://www.scholarshipadministrators.net/emailrequestfor.asp  access key: NFIB

30.

Cappex. Com Scholarship

$25,000

 

https://www.cappex.com/scholarships

31.

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships

$1,500

February 15, 2008

www.usafunds.org/scholarships

32.

Alert Magazine Scholarship

$500

No deadlines

Awarded to s senior with the best drug and/or alcohol prevention essay.  Must have a 2.5 GPA and plan to attend college after graduation.

33.

2008 WSECU Scholarship

$1,000-$2,000

March 1, 2008

Must be a member or a dependent of a member, must be attending school on a full-time basis in the fall of 2008.  Applications available on www.wsecu.org

34.

“Its Always Something:” Writing Scholarship

$1,000-$2,500

February 1, 2008

Essays should be at least 500 words and no more than 2000 words long. Must be typed and double spaced, open to WA residents only. www.gildasclubseattle.org

 

36.

DECA’s 2008 Scholarship

 

February 15, 2008

Must be an active DECA member, intending to pursue a full time 2 or 4 year course study in marketing, business or marketing education. Must show evidence of scholastic achievement and leadership ability. www.deca.org/school.html

37.

Washington State Scholarship Foundation

$1,000-$2,000

 

www.WashingtonScholarships.org

 

38.

WASA/PEMCO Scholarships

(3) $4,000

March 7, 2008

High school seniors enrolled in a Washington public or accredited private school, with a 3.0GPA and intends to major in and pursue a career in K-12 education.,

 

39.

Milk Mustache of the Year 2008

(25)  $7,500

March 7, 2008

www.sammy.bodybymilk.com Recognizes outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12 from high schools throughout the US.

40.

Agriculture Scholarship Program by Monsanto Co.

(100) $1500

February 15, 2008

DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF FFA TO APPLY. Apply on line at www.monsanto.com/ www.ffa.org

41.

WSMLA  Scholarship & Research Charitable Fund

 

March 1, 2008

 

42.

Soroptomist International of Yakima Scholarship for Senior Girls

(2) $1000

March 15, 2008

This scholarship if for tuition and books.  Include transcript of grades and three letters of recommendations. (only 1 can be from a school employee)

43.

National/Welch’s Fred Killian Memorial

 

March 1, 2008

Must complete application, statement of financial need, list of activities, honors, and community involvement, minimum of 2.5 GPA, active in community leadership, and seeking further education in an accredited educational program in the US. 2 Letters of recommendations. 

44.

YVCC Foundation Scholarship

 

March 15, 2008

Must be planning on attending YVCC.

45.

Young Women in Public Affairs

$2000-3500

March 1, 2008

Must have evidence of active commitment to volunteer, volunteer leadership achievements, dedication to advancing the status of women worldwide.

46

American Business Women’s Association

$500

March 15, 2008

Available to all students business or professional careers.  Complete application, 3 character references, transcripts with a 2.5 or higher GPA, biographical statement, including back ground, future study course, extra curricular activities and/or other pertinent information regarding yourself

47.

SEMI Pacific NW Scholarship

(3)  $2000

March 15, 2008

Must be planning on pursuing a degree in a high technology related curriculum upon entrance to college. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.US citizen

48.

The George Washington Foundation

$1050 per year

March 1, 2008

Must be in the upper 20% of his/her graduating class.  Must show satisfactory progress freshman year in order to be renewed.

49.

NBFF Scholarship

Various

March 28, 2008

Must have a parent who is a full time active employee in the state of Washington, who is also a police, sheriff or fireman.

50.

Warehouse Theatre Company Scholarship

(2) $500

April 25, 2008

Students who are planning on pursuing higher education in music. Complete application and a letter of recommendation.

51.

UW Nikkei Alumni Assoc

$1800-3000

April 15, 2008

Students of Japenese ancestry who attend the U of W. 

52.

Washington State Retirees Association

$600-1500

March 7, 2008

Awarded to seniors planning on entering the teaching profession.  Renewable if you maintain good grades each year.