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The Community Foundation manages over 60 scholarship funds totaling over $3.7 million. . There are many scholarships available for residents of Douglas County and graduates of Waterville High School. Those needing more information or to download forms may go to http://www.cincw.org/. Deadline February 15
Apprenticeship Opportunities: Inland Northwest Open Shop Apprenticeship Programs: This is a means of learning a trade while earning a wage in that trade. Applications are accepted on a year around basis. Information call (509) 534-0503, http://www.nwage.org/ More apprenticeship information: http://www.wabuildingtrades.org/
Ben Kaplan's Power of Family Scholarships Ten $1,000 scholarships. Students any age. Grades and test scores not required. Submit one 500-word essay by the student and a second 500-word essay by a parent, mentor, coach or other supporter reflecting on a moment when they first discovered a new activity, skill, intellectual discipline or hobby that sparked an unusual commitment in the student's life. Online www.ScholarshipCoach.com/family. March 15.
Need a Lift? Sponsored by the American Legion. Lists scholarships, grants and loans for which students may apply. Also listed is information on colleges and universities, the Legion's National High School Oratorical Contest and its electronic scholarship search service. Available at http://www.needalift.org/. More information: http://www.legion.org/
Southwestern Oregon Community College: On campus housing, no out of state tuition Free tuition for those high school students graduating with a 3.75 or higher gpa.
TuitionFundingSources.com http://www.tuitionfundingsources.com/. Click on Login and then the “First Time User” link. Select the State where you live and the school you attend. Enter your email address as your username and then create a password. The TFS website contains the world’s largest scholarship database. It also contains detailed college and career information.
Educational and Training Voucher The ETV program can help to pay up to $5,000 per year for the cost of attendance for current and former foster youth up to age 21. etvwash@dshs.wa.gov
College Bound Scholarship Scholarship offers the promise of tuition and books to qualifying 7th and 8th and 9th graders in Washington. Family income determines eligibility. www.hecb.wa.gov/collegebound
FastWeb Visit http://www.fastweb.com/ to search over $3.4 billion in scholarships. Other valuable sites: FastWeb's College Gold: http://www.collegegold.org/
Federal Student Aid for Students: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/ Applications accepted after January 1, apply for pin now. FinAid: http://www.finaid.org/
http://www.collegeboard.com/
http://www.scholarships.com/
http://collegeanswer.com/
http://www.thewashboard.org/
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Washington State has 29 community colleges and five technical colleges which offer a broad range of learning environments and opportunities with affordable tuition. http://www.checkoutacollege.com/ for school, career and tuition information.
Scholarships for Graduating Seniors of Waterville High School: These scholarships are based on scholarship, school and community participation, college/career plans and need. Scholarships in career center and in distributed senior packets.
Waterville Association of Teachers Arts/Technical Scholarship $500 awarded to a senior who has shown outstanding scholarship and involvement in the Music, Art, Industrial Arts, and/or Family Consumer Science programs at Waterville School.
Waterville Association of Teachers Senior Project Scholarship $500 awarded to a senior whose Senior Project shows exceptional effort and dedication, both in completion and presentation.
George Wilcox Memorial Masonic Scholarship for Waterville and Mansfield Students or Sons/Daughters of Members of Badger Mountain Lodge #57 Scholarships are awarded to students or graduates of Waterville and Mansfield High Schools. Each year the number of scholarships awarded will vary according to available funds. Scholarships shall be awarded based on natural ability, industry, good character and need. Students can receive up to four years of awards. Deadline: April 15, 5 p.m.
P.E.O. Scholarship The P.E.O. Scholarship is available to graduates of Waterville High School. The scholarship amount, to be determined each year, shall be payable to the school of the student's choice. Due: March 1
Ralph and Clara Betcher Scholarship Scholarship(s) will be awarded to graduating senior(s) who desire to enroll in an accredited job training program at a vocational or trade school, preferably in the State of Washington. The applicant will have demonstrated a determined work ethic with a clear vocational goal and have a financial need. Deadline: March 1
Wheat Wives Scholarship Two $250 scholarships for Waterville High School seniors. Due: March 1Philomathic Club Scholarship Scholarship awarded on the basis of academic qualification, financial need, and personal qualities of character and leadership abilities. 3.0 GPA. Due: March 1
Careers That Work! The Northwest Career Colleges Federation provides three $1000 scholarships to each high school in Washington for students interested in attending private career colleges. Perry Institute is a participating college. http://www.nwcareercolleges.org/.vary and are posted in the 'Scholarships' section of http://www.wsfb.com/. Scholarship in career center.
Western Oregon University Western Oregon University implements the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program which allows non-resident students from western states to pay 150% of the resident tuition. At Western Oregon University that amounts to a savings in tuition of approximately $9,000 versus the standard non-resident rate.
Advice for the College Bound Free web site: http://www.mycollegecalendar.org/.
Naval Officers Training Corps (NROTC) $180,000 Scholarship Opportunity Apply: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/ Airforce ROTC offers high school graduates 3 and 4 year scholarships: http://www.afrotc.com/
Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarships Many great scholarships for those involved some way with the apple industry. All Due: March 1. Packets/applications waef@waef.org
Washinton State University $10,000 for Latino Agriculture Students Go to Hispanic Scholarship Fund online for many scholarship opportunities. This fund is the nation's leading Hispanic scholarship organization, providing the Hispanic community more college scholarships and outreach support than any other organization in the country.
Passport to College Promise Program $6,900 for college for foster care students. www.hecb.gov/passport or http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/
http://www.washingtoncouncil.org/ Website for access to all information on Washington State Public Baccalaureate College and Universities Admissions and Financial Aid.
PEMCO FOUNDATION scholarships for those who wish to pursue a career in education. Sixteen Robert J. Handy (PEMCO) Scholarships Nine WSSR-Foundation Scholarships Amounts vary. Apply online http://www.wssra.org/.
Wenatchee High School This website has a great deal of information . Visit and borrow from your neighbors. For scholarships go to Wenatchee High School--Counseling Center--Money Book.
General Information For those planning to attend a community college: schedule the Compass Test at Wenatchee Valley College 682-6830 or 40. Practice before you go: http://www.act.org/compass
Orondo Dollars for Scholars Qualified applicants must have attended Orondo School for at least two years (only grades 1 through 7 qualify). Applications in career center. March 1 deadline.
PTA Scholarship $2,000 for four-year schools; $1,000 for two- year and vocational schools. Scholarships awarded on the basis of need, academic performance, and leadership/community service. Application available online: http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/scholarship/index.html. March 1.
GFWC-WS Educational Scholarship Educational Scholarships of varying amounts for residents of the State of Washington attending school in the State. Consideration given to females graduating from high school and /or those in undergraduate school. Eligible to receive the scholarship for two years. Applications in the career center. Due: Feb.15
North Central District Federation of Women’s Clubs Helen Kinzel Scholarship $500 scholarship for use in the field of education in the State of Washington. Awards are based on academic qualifications, financial need, and personal qualities of character and leadership. Preference will be given to students pursuing classroom instruction careers. 3.0 GPA. Applications in the career center. Due: March 15
Junior Awards sponsored by Badger Mountain Masonic Lodge Awards for most outstanding junior boy and girl based on scholastic achievement, community service, citizenship and evaluation of written responses. Applications typed or filled out on Word preferred. Fill-in computer application and hard copy available in the career center. Due: March 1
Sea Mar Community Health Center 2010 Farm Worker Scholarship $1,000 scholarships awarded to students in Washington who are of migrant or seasonal farm worker backgrounds. In the past three years 60% of those who applied were awarded scholarships. Awarded to students who have an excellent potential for continuing their education and career development. GPA not a deciding factor. Application at http://www.seamar.org/. Submitted via mail or email. Other websites: http://www.latinocol
legedollars.org/ http://www.hispanicfund.org/ http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/ http://www.hsf.net/
Washboard.org A free, web based, non profit, scholarship clearninghouse for Washington Students seeking college scholarships. http://www.thewashboard.org/.
Chelan-Douglas Home and Community Educators Scholarship $600 scholarship to a high school senior who will be attending Wenatchee Valley College.
International Air and Hospitality Academy Vancouver, WA Numerous scholarships available for programs in Airline Reservations and Airport Services, Airline/Travel Specialist, Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts and Wind Turbine Technician. Not all programs are eligible for financial aid. Housing available. Information on-line http://www.aha.edu/
Leadership 1000 Scholarship $5,000 a year for four years for Washington residents attending a Washington college or university. 2.75 GPA, FAFSA required, income determined. Apply: http://apply.collegesuccessfoundation.org/WA/. Deadline: May 1
The Maureen & Howard Blitman Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering $5,000 scholarship to a high school senior from an unrepresented ethnic minority who has been accepted into an accredited engineering program. Apply: http://www.nspe.org/Students/Resources/blitman.html. Deadline: March 1
Helen Kinzel Scholarship: North Central District Federation of Women's Clubs $500 to be used in the State of Washington; preference given to those pursuing classroom instruction careers. Application in career center. Deadline: March 15
United Lutheran Church Scholarship Scholarship Available to Waterville High School seniors, graduates and home school students who are confirmed, active members of United Lutheran Church. Due: March 1. Standard Application in the career center and in senior packet.
Leadership 1000 Scholarship 50 four year scholarships for $5,000. Washington resident and Washington school. FAFSA required, 2.75 GPA. income based. online: http://apply.collegesuccessfoundation.org/Due: May 1Service Academy Nominations Seniors interested in military academy nominations must have a 3.6 GPA, leadership skills and appropriate SAT or ACT scores. Contact Doc Hastings at http://www.hastings.house.gov/ or to download an application or call (509) 462-3438. Due: November 5.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Fund provides the hispanic community more college scholarships and educational support than any other organization in the country. Apply on-line.
Husky Promise Husky promise guarantees full tuition and standard fees will be covered by grant or scholarship support for eligible Washington State Students. Apply: http://www.huskypromise.uw.edu/. If you do not qualify for the Husky Promise, you may still receive grants and other types of financial aid: www.us.edu/students/osfa for more information.
Daughters of the American Revolution Several scholarships available. Check the website Washington State Society DAR or the National Society Website for details, requirements and applications. www.wassdar/scholars.
Wendy's Scholarships #12,ooo in scholarships: http://www.scholarshipwinnings.org/.
McKelvey Foundation Scholarship up to $10,000 per academic year for 4 years to any U.S. College. Available to high school seniors who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own business while in high school. online:
http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org/.
STEP--SCIENCE TALENT EXPANSION PROGRAM Step offers special programs for incoming freshmen at Central Washington University. Open to all students with an interest and aptitude for the science, technology,engineering and mathematics fields. Partial tuition assistance and a book stipend during the first year. Continuation of aid beyond fall quarter of the freshman year is dependent on academic progress. Information: www.cwu.edu/~step
Connect to the Washington State community or technical college that's right for you. Go to http://www.checkoutacollege.com/
Community Foundation of North Central Washington The foundation handles more than 65 funds that award scholarships to help students pursue their goals at colleges, universities and trade school after high school graduation. Go to http://www.cfncw.org/ for information and applications. Apply for each application separately.
Washington State PTA $2,000 for four year schools, $1,000 for two year and vocational schools. 3.0 GPA, online http://wastatepta.org/programs/scholarship/index.html. Based on financial need, academic performance, leadership and community service.Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program $1500 for seniors wishing to pursue a career in agriculture-related field. online at www.monsanto.com/scholarships or http://www.ffa.org/.
F. H. Vinecore Memorial Scholarship Foundation Scholarship for graduating seniors or for students who are out of high school and are attending or planning to attend WSU.Careers That Work! Careers That Work! is a scholarship program established by the Northwest Career Colleges Federation which provides three $1,000 scholarships to each high school in Washington for graduating seeniors to be used at participating private career colleges. Info: http://www.nwcareercolleges.org/
Air Force ROTC Scholarships available for high school juniors and seniors. Competitive. Information and on-line application: http://www.afrotc.com/.
Pacific Northwest Grain and Feed Association Scholarship Multiple scholarships of $1,000 and $1,500 to qualified applicants who are either working for, or have members working with, the regional industry. pnwgfa@pnwgfa.org.
Will to Win Scholarship Program $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to two deserving high school seniors with asthma in each of the following five categories: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Community Service, Athletics and Science. Information: http://www.willtowinscholarship.com/.
AXA Achievement Scholarship: Active in the community, led a project that benefits others, overcome personal challenges. $1.3 million available.
Learn more and apply online at http://www.axa-achievement.com/.
KFC Colonel's Scholarship up to $20,000 for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit. 2.75 GPA, citizen pursuing a bachelor's degree. Online http://www.kfcscholars.org/. Applications accepted Dec. 1 to Feb.8 2012.
U. S. Bank Scholarship Program. Forty $1,000 scholarships for seniors and undergraduates. Random drawing. Program runs October through March. Apply online at usbank.com/scholarships
Big Sun Scholarships All student athletes are eligible for this award $500. The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institution and be currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.
Deadline: June 22, 2012
