SCHOLARSHIPS 2017 -18
The following is a list of available information from the OmakHigh School Counseling Office. The Scholarship Book is readily available for students to browse through. You may access hard copy applications in the counseling office or go directly to website links for downloads or online applications. For your convenience this information has been posted to the OmakSchool District web site.
FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIP WEB INFORMATION
Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) -
Site to check and create a PIN number for filing the FAFSA form -
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Free Scholarship Search Sites
Fast Web -
Super College.com -
College NET -
College Planning Network -
The Washboard –
College Board –
(Take a survey on collegeboard.com to access a list of scholarships that you may be eligible for.)
The Federal Trade Commission maintains this web site. This site offers pointers on how to avoid scholarship scams.
It is recommended that when you know to which colleges you are applying , you go to that college’s web site to see scholarships that are offered through the college. You may need to fill out a separate scholarship application for these scholarships.
We will be posting new scholarship information to the OmakSchool District Web Siteas it becomes available.
Updated 12/19/17
Local
Washington Apple Education Foundation
Several scholarship opportunities open to Washington state high school seniors or current college students from Washington. See the packet for details. Applicants should be involved in Washington’s tree fruit industry, either pursuing a career in the industry or having been raised in a family involved in the industry. Scholarship amounts vary. Applicants cannot be related to current WAEF directors or WAEF staff members. Scholarship amounts and numbers vary. To apply now at
Due March 1, 2018
File # L-47
IBEW Local Union 191 (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)
Open to graduating seniors in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan, San Juan Island, Skagit, Snohomish & Whatcom Counties who are pursuing a technical degree in construction related field at a Community or Technical College. There will be 20 $500 awards. Pick up your application in the counseling office.
Due April 6, 2018
L - 184
Regional
State
American Indian Endowed Scholarship
Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and be Washington residents with close social and cultural ties to an American Indian Tribe. Applicants must be enrolled at an in-state public or independent college or university as a full time student by fall term 2012. Applications may be completed online at
Due February 1, 2018
Careers That Work! Scholarship
Open to graduating seniors accepted for admission to one of the participating two-year community colleges or technical institutes. See the last page of this packet for a list of participating colleges. For more information contact Lana in the counseling office.
Due June 22, 2018
National
AXA Achievement Scholarships
To be eligible for the scholarship students must: be US citizens or legal residents living in one of the 50 states, Washington D. C. or Puerto Rico; Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college. There are 52 $25,000 awards available.
Apply online at
Due December 15, 2017
Easton/NFAA Scholarship Program
To be eligible for these $5,000 awards a student must be a applying to be a full time student at a two or four-year college or university or a technical training college. Apply online at
Due December 31, 2017
Harris Poll Scholarship
To be eligible for this single $1,000 award, a student must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or Washington D. C. and be 13 years or older at the time of entry.
Apply online at
Due December 31, 2017
Thiel Fellowship Scholarship
To be eligible for one of the 30 $100,000 awards, a student must be interested in building new things. Founded by technology entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel. Apply online at
Due December 31, 2017
VIP Scholarship
To be eligible for this $5,000 award, a student must be at least 13 years of age or older and submit your entry by 11:59 pm ET on the day of the deadline. Apply online at
Due January 31, 2018
Union Plus Scholarship
To be eligible for one of the 100 $4,000 awards a student must A) be a current or retired member of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children B) At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant’s spouse or parent (if the applicant is a dependent).
Apply online at
Due January 31, 2018
ESA Foundation Scholarship
The ESA Foundation awards numerous scholarships annually. There is a General Honorarium Endowment given to a student submitting their completed application by December 15th. For more information and to apply visit There is a $5.00 fee for each scholarship you apply for.
Due February 1, 2018
AES Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship is open to high school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility. You are NOT required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. This scholarship $500 award will be based on character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays submitted. Apply online at
Due October 6, 2018
Visionary Scholarship
Applicant must be currently enrolled as a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior; and, must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen. There are multiple awards ranging from $1,000 - $5,000. Relatives of the ACF staff are not eligible to apply.
Apply online at
Due May 1, 2018
College
Wenatchee Valley College Scholarship
WVC awards scholarships to approximately 200 students annually. Amounts vary up to full tuition. An updated list of participating colleges will be available in January 2018. Applications may be completed online at
January 30, 2018
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Okanogan -Omak Rotary Club
Debi Clark Wine and Cheese Internship and Scholarship
The Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club is offering a ten-month internship that comes with a $3500 scholarship. This internship will require a person who is a self-starter, highly motivated, and capable of working independently without immediate supervision, GPA of 3.00, strong computer and social media skills, access to their own computer. For more information see Lana in the counseling office or to view and print the application go to the district website; click on Our School, Guidance and Counseling, and Scholarship Information.
Due January 15, 2018
Careers That Work Scholarship Participating Institutions
College / Location / Location / LocationAcademy of Interactive Entertainment / Seattle, WA
Alderleaf Wilderness College / Monroe, WA
American Institute of Clinical Massage / Post Falls, ID
Aveda Institute / Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA
Beau Monde College of Hair Design / Portland, OR
Bellevue Massage School / Bellevue, WA
BJ’s Beauty & Barber College / Tacoma, WA
Commercial Driver School / Lakewood, WA
CodeWorks / Garden City, ID
Concorde Career College / Portland, OR
Construction Industry Training Council / Bellevue, WA
Cortiva Institute / Federal Way, WA / Seattle, WA
Divers Institute of Technology / Seattle, WA
Elevate Salon Academy / Chubbuck, ID
Evergreen Beauty College / Bellevue, WA
Gene Juarez Academy / Federal Way, WA / Mountlake Terrace, WA
Institute of Technology / Salem, OR
International Air and Hospitality / Vancouver, WA
Northwest College of Art & Design / Tacoma, WA
Northwest School of Wooden Boat . Building / Port Hadlock, WA
Pariba College / Everett, WA
Paul Mitchell The School / Boise, ID / Nampa, ID / Rexberg, ID
Perry Tech / Yakima, WA
Pima Medical Institute / Renton, WA / Seattle, WA
Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics Inst / Tigard, OR
Stevens-Henager College / Boise, ID / Nampa, ID
Summit Salon Academy / Tacoma, WA
The Salon Professional Academy / Nampa, ID
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy / Coeur d’Alene, ID
West Coast Training / Woodland, WA
IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND ONE OF THESE COLLEGES, SEE LANA IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE! THERE ARE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR THESE SCHOOLS!