Scholarships

Name:  Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Award: state $1000, national $5000

Deadline: Oct 31

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities.  Kamiakin will select local honorees in November who have submitted an application to the Career Center.  These applications will be submitted to the state.  Two state honorees are chosen in each state.  Applicants must have completed 100 hours of community service or significant leadership in a group activity the previous year.  Completed applications need to be submitted to the Career Center prior to the deadline.  Details, instructions and forms on this national scholarship are available at:

http://www.prudential.com/spirit

Name:  Sullivan Leadership Award – Seattle University

Award: full tuition, room and meals for 4 years

Deadline: Nov. 15, 2008

Nine enrolling freshmen at Seattle U. are selected for this award.  350 students compete with 45 finalists invited to campus for a final round of competition.  Candidates must show a commitment to leadership, service, social justice and community awareness.  Candidates are evaluated on essays and oral presentations.  Interested seniors should contact Seattle University Undergrad Admissions or sullivanleadershipaward@seattleu.edu

Name:  Washington Wine Industry Foundation scholarships

Award: $2000, $1000 and four $500

Deadline: Nov. 30, 2008

The Wash Wine Industry Foundation is offering six scholarships awarded to students interested in the study of viticulture or enology and with a financial need.  Applicants must be planning on attending a college or university OR WSU’s two-year certification program in viticulture.  Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need.  Funds will be paid directly to the educational institution.  Applications for all of the scholarships are available in the Career Center (or check www.wawgg.org) and are submitted with an essay, transcript and two letters of recommendation.

Name: University of Washington

Award: multiple

Deadline: Priority Admissions Dec. 1, 2008

U.W. has a number of scholarships available through the admissions process.  The deadline for merit scholarships consideration is Dec. 1.  Information is available at:

http://admit.washington.edu/Paying/Freshman/Scholarships

Name: SAE Engineering Scholarship Program

Award: 60 corporate and university scholarships

Deadline: Dec. 1, 2008

The undesignated corporate-sponsored scholarships range from $1000 to $10,000.  The applicant must enroll in an engineering program at a university of the applicant’s choice.  These scholarships are contingent upon the applicant’s enrollment in engineering and acceptance from their college.  University sponsored scholarships range from $400 to full tuition.  Information is at www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm

Name:  Portland State University – Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship

Award: $4000 to $6500 in tuition remission

Deadline: Dec. 1, 2008

Students from outside Oregon are invited to compete for this merit-based award for up to 12 terms.  This is not a cash award rather fee remission.  $4000 per year with a minimum 3.0 to 3.49 high school GPA and $6500 for GPA of 3.5+.  To apply, visit www.pdx.edu/admissions/oosscholarships.html

Name:  AXA Achievement Scholarship

Award: $10,000 to one student in Washington

$15,000 to 10 national winners

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2008

Winners are known as AXA Achievers and are students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination and ability to succeed in college w/ respect for self, family and community.  To learn more visit www.axa-achievement.com

Name:  Dar Good Citizens Scholarship Contest

Award: $250 state; $5000 national winner

Deadline: Dec. 20, 2008

Kamiakin will select one interested senior to nominate for this scholarship based on citizenship.  The nominee must be show dependability, service, leadership and patriotism to an “outstanding degree”.  The scholarship contest consists of two parts.  Part 1 consists of the student describing how he/she has tried to manifest the qualities of a good citizen.  This part may be completed at home and is submitted with a transcript and tow letters of recommendation.  Part 2 is an essay administered under the supervision of a DAR member.  If you are a senior and interested in being nominated by KaHS to compete for this scholarship, contact Ms. Rathbun in the Career Center well before the deadline.

Name: Montana State Presidential Scholarships

Award: 20

Deadline: Jan. 9, 2009

Recipients receive full tuition waivers and generous stipends.  Scholars who maintain the required academic standards will have their awards renewed for four years.  Applicants apply to MSU, have a 3.75 and a 30 ACT or 2000 SAT.  Applications are available at:

www.montana.edu/honors

Name: Montana State University Scholarships

Award: numerous

Deadline:  follow admission deadlines

MSU in Boseman offers millions in scholarships and awards to non-resident freshmen who apply for the fall of 2008.  Prospective students need to apply for admission and have their ACT and/or SAT scores sent directly to MSU ASAP.  Scores range from a low of 23 or 1050 being awarded $4000 to a high of 33+ and 1450+ earning $60,000.   Information is available @

www.montana.edu/wwwnss/scholarshipsnonres.shtml

Name:  Gates Millennium Scholars - 2009

Award: undergrad and grad degrees

Deadline: Jan. 12, 2009

Applicant must be African American, American Indian / Alaska Native, Asia Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American., US citizen, minimum 3.3 high school GPA, meet Pell Grant eligibility and more.  The nomination consists of three components: 1.) Nominee (students are allowed to submit a Nominee Personal Information Form on their own if they want to participate and find and secure a “Nominator” afterwards).  2.) Nominator 3.) Recommender.  A large instruction booklet is available in the Career Center.

Name: Washington State University

Award: multiple

Deadline: Jan. 31, 2009

W.S.U. recognizes outstanding students with scholarships in over 700 programs.  Awards are based on academic merit, financial need and/or community involvement.  To be considered, students need to apply for admission and complete the WSU Academic Scholarship Application by Jan. 31 at:

www.Apply,wsu.edu

For Washington residents, check out the University Achievement Award and the Future Cougars of Color on their webpage.

Name: Central Washington University

Award: numerous

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2009

Prospective students who may qualify for merit-based scholarships need to apply by Feb. 1st.  Information on numerous university scholarships is available at:

http://www.cwu.edu/~scholar/index.html

Name:  Eastern Washington University

Award: over 100 scholarships

Deadline: Feb. 2, 2009

Incoming freshmen could be awarded over 100 scholarships through Eastern and the admissions office.  See EWU’s webpage for information.

Name:  Western Washington University

Award: multiple

Deadline: Priority Admissions Feb. 15, 2009

President’s Scholarships are awarded to outstanding freshmen, ranging from $500 to $5,000.  While many scholarships are determined by information provided on the application for admission, others require a scholarship application and/or consider financial need.  A complete listing of scholarships is available at:

http://www.finaid.wwu.edu/scholarships/

Name: 2009 Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarships

Award: 100 +/- totaling $225,000

Deadline: March 1, 2009

Tree fruit industry members have joined together to provide over 100 educational scholarships for young people from tree fruit communities in Washington.  There will be 45 minute scholarship training sessions offered to seniors.  Information and reservations for this training are available through Kristin Eastman at 509-663-7713 or Kristin.eastman@waef.org.  Award descriptions and criteria are provided on the scholarship’s universal application available in the Career Center and at www.waef.org

Name: Governor’s Scholarship for Foster Youth

Award; $2000 to $4000 a year

Deadline: 3/2/09

For foster youth - Contact the College Success Foundation at 11-877-655-4907 for details.

ALSO:

Education and Training Voucher Program (EVT)

If you are a foster youth and were adopted from care after age 16, you could be eligible for up to $5000a year to age 23 for education and training at an accredited college.

Name:  Washington College Bound Scholarship – for 9th graders (class of 2012)

Award: tuition, fees and books

Deadline: June 30, 2009

This four-year scholarship covers the cost of college tuition, fees and books for low-income students who sign a pledge in 7th or 8th grade promising to graduate from high school and to demonstrate good citizenship. The purpose of the program is to motivate and prepare students to pursue a college education. 

Eligibility:

• Students who are eligible for the free and reduced-priced lunch program
• Families who are receiving TANF benefits
• All foster youth
• Families who meet the income standards
• are eligible for the free and reduced-priced lunch program
• Families who are receiving TANF benefits
• All foster youth
• Families who meet the income standards

Sign-up:

• Eligible 7th and 8th grade students must sign-up by June 30 of their 8th grade year.
• This year's 9th graders (2008-09 school year) may also sign-up - by June 30, 2009 -- this is a one-time exception.

Information is available at: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/CollegeBoundScholarship.asp