Updated 1/2010
Private and Local Scholarships
Blue Mt Community Foundation Scholarships
Graduates of WW county High Schools, GED, or Home Schooled. Also eligible are WW county residents for at least 3 years. Some OR schools eligible. Become available 1/1
Name of Scholarship / Eligibility / Qualifications / Amount of Award /Application
Deadline
Ralph R. & Mary E. Bennett Scholarship / Graduates of WW county High Schools, GED, or Home Schooled. Also eligible are WW county residents for at least 3 years / Based on financial need. / To be determined via application / Postmark 3/1Bobby Cox Memorial Fund / WW County or Milton-Freewater high school senior of Latino descent. / Outstanding leadership qualities and financial need. / Postmark 3/1
Earl & Lucille Blake Scholarship / Graduates of WW county High Schools, GED, or Home Schooled. Also eligible are WW county residents for at least 3 years / Based on financial need / To be determined via application / Postmark 3/1
Terry Copple Fund Scholarship / Graduates of Walla WallaHigh School / Student must major in visual arts at the college level or at a special art school. Obtained average scholastic achievement and demonstrate financial need. / Postmark 3/1
T.B. Elliott Fund Scholarship / Graduates of WW county High Schools, GED, or Home Schooled. Also eligible are WW county residents for at least 3 years / Based on financial need / To be determined via application / Postmark 3/1
Walla Walla Public High Schools Scholarship Fund / Graduates of WW county High Schools, GED, or Home Schooled. Also eligible are WW county residents for at least 3 years / Based on financial need / To be determined via application / Postmark 3/1
William & Mary Falconer Endowment Fund / Graduates of WW county High Schools, GED, or Home Schooled. Also eligible are WW county residents for at least 3 years / Based on financial need / To be determined via application / Postmark 3/1
Keith and Helen Fenner Fund / Graduates of Columbia, Umatilla or WW County high schools / Can demonstrate extraordinary examples of leadership and good citizenship. Applicants must site specific examples of leadership roles and citizenship activities. / Postmark 3/1
Dayl and Doris Graves Scholarship Fund
Ann Weatherill Memorial / Graduates of WW county High Schools, GED, or Home Schooled. Also eligible are WW county residents for at least 3 years / Based on financial need / To be determined via application / Postmark 3/1
Edward F. Fields Memorial Fund / Walla Walla County 4-H or FFA graduates / Must be attending WSU with interest in livestock, veterinarian medicine, or extension services / Postmark 3/1
Roberta Bell Kraemer Fund / Graduates of WW county High Schools, GED, or Home Schooled. Also eligible are WW county residents for at least 3 years / Based on financial need / Postmark 3/1
O. A. & Marion White 4-H Scholarship / Must be an active 4-H member / Postmark 3/1
Kenneth Garner Non-Endowed Scholarship Fund / Graduates of WW county High Schools, GED, or Home Schooled. Also eligible are WW county residents for at least 3 years / Based on financial need / To be determined via application / Postmark 3/1
Kenneth Garner Scholarship Endowment Fund / Graduates of WW county High Schools, GED, or Home Schooled. Also eligible are WW county residents for at least 3 years / Based on financial need / To be determined via application / Postmark 3/1
Betty Rae & Luetta Anderson Fund / Graduates of Walla WallaHigh School / Plan to continue foreign language at the collegial level (preference for students studying German) / Postmark 3/1
Bayne Family Fund / Graduates of Walla WallaHigh School / Students active in student government / Postmark 3/1
Jim Kibler Agriculture Fund / Preference to those from Washington, Oregon, or Idahowith farming or cattle-raising backgrounds / Students attending college or specialized vocational agri-business programs in anticipation of careers in faming, animal science (including veteran medicine), natural resource management, agricultural technologies, Ag. Marketing and Ag. management / Postmark 3/1
Larry Jay Brittain Memorial Fund / Graduates of WW county High Schools / Students who were active in youth baseball. Must demonstrate a desire to pursue higher education and an academic ability to achieve. Financial need will be considered. / Postmark 3/1
Marilyn Jensen Memorial Fund / Graduating seniors of Weston-McEwenHigh School in Athena, Oregon / Must have a 2.5 grade point average or higher and have been active in extracurricular programs (sports, music, student government or drama). Applicants must demonstrate good citizenship, good school attendance and above-average effort. Preference is given to applicants seeking a degree in engineering, health-related field, or attending a Christian college seeking a degree in ministry/humanitarian service. / Postmark 3/1
Ralph & Elsa Emigh Fund / Graduates of Columbia, Garfield, and Walla Walla County as well as Milton-Freewater, Weston, and Athena Oregon high school graduates / Must demonstrate merit or who have financial need irrespective of academic achievement or class rank / Postmark 3/1
Edward Fields / Graduates of WW county High Schools, GED, or Home Schooled. Also eligible are WW county residents for at least 3 years / Postmark 3/1
Ann Weatherill / Graduates of GarrisonMiddle School / Demonstrate academic excellence and financial need / Postmark 3/1
Tichi-Groom Fund / Graduates of Walla Walla or UmatillaCounty high school whose parent must be in fire-fighting service, paid or volunteer; or city/county law enforcement officer. / Postmark 3/1
Northwest Grain Growers / Graduates of Walla Walla, Waitsburg, Prescott, Touchet, DeSales, McLoughlin, Walla Walla Valley Academy and “at large” members of, children of members, or children of Northwest Grain Growers Inc. / While in college maintain a 2.75 GPA and be enrolled full time. Scholarships are based on merit. (Not required to submit FASFA and tax return or submit the financial information section of the application form) / Four Year Scholarships of $1,000 per year / Postmark 3/1
Other private and local scholarships:
Name of Scholarship / Eligibility / Qualifications / Amount of Award /Application
Deadline
Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship / High School seniors interested in pursuing a career in AG who demonstrate excellence in areas of academics, leadership, and AG experience. / Plan to enroll full-time in ag-related program. / $1500 /Alfred G. and Elma M. Milotte Scholarship Trust Fund / Interest in nature and have expressed it in an artistic way. High school graduate or GED with GPA 3.0 or better. Resident to WA for at least 5 yrs. Have been acceptance to a trade school, art school, two-year or four-year college or university for either undergraduate or graduate studies. / Samples of artistic work you have done expressing your observations of and interest in the natural world around you. This work may be either written or visual art. Include high school or college transcripts and two letters of reference. / One-year grants up to $4,000 /
March 31, 2013
American Association of University Women Scholarship / Must be a woman seeking to complete her education (bachelor or graduate degree and must have attended one year of college). Resident of Walla WallaCounty, ColumbiaCounty, or Milton Freewater / Submit transcript from one year of college.Demonstrate community involvement, need-based. (Must have break of one year during collegial process). / $1000
WW branch awards
2 scholarships
$500-$1,000 /
Check site for updated deadline
American Cancer Society Scholarship / The scholarship program is designed to ease the financial and emotional hardships associated with fighting cancer and to assist young cancer survivors in reaching their academic potential and fulfilling career dreams. / Must be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21. Applicants must be age 25 or younger at the time of application.Scheduled to graduate from high school and/or continuing college in the upcomingschool year.Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.Must have a 2.5 GPA or above. / $2,500. Recipients can apply up to multiple years for awards totaling $10,000. /
February 22, 2013
American Chemical Society / Must be an African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian; a U.S. citizen or permanent resident majoring in chemical sciences & planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology. Be a full time student. (Students in medicine or pharmacy are not eligible). / Have high academic achievement in chemistry or science. Must have a 3.0 GPA and able to show financial need.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic record, career objective, leadership ability, participation in school activities, and community service. / Up to $5,000a year (renewable) / Received by 3/1/13
American Indian Endowed Scholarship / Must have close ties to an American Indian tribe or community in state of WA, enrolled full-time., be a WA state resident, demonstrate financial need intent to use education to benefit other American Indians (Must not be pursuing a degree in Theology) / Statement detailing close cultural and social ties to an in-state American Indian community. Include transcripts from last five years, three letters of recommendation, and application / $500 - $2,000 a year / Received by 2/1/13
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Assocication for Women in Communications
Seattle Professional Chapter / Must be WA state resident, registered at four year college in WA, be of Junior status or higher. / Student is majoring in advertising, film, journalism, graphic design, marketing, multimedia design, photography, public relations, technical communications, radio and television. Show positive contribution toward major on campus/in community. She two work samples. Have financial need. / Postmarked by3/31/12
BIAWBuilding Industry Assoc. of WA Scholarship / Washington resident pursuing a career in the construction industry. / Candidate must show academic achievement, work experience, community service/school activities, recommendations financial need, and essay / 5,000 renewable / Received by 5/11/12
See Financial Aid office for applications
Coca-COLAALL-STATECOMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC TEAM PROGRAM / US citizen or permanent residents. Actively engaged in volunteer service or employed at least part time. / 3.5 GPA in last 5 years of school / $350 - $1000 /
varies
Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Scholarship / Must be a descendant of a pioneer who established residence in Washington (1870), Oregon (1853), Idaho (1863) or Montana (1863) / Must be a full-time student, of Junior or higher college status, resident of WW County, Dayton or Milton-Freewater; preference given to history, education, or English. / One $1,500 / 4/1/13
Dorothy Yothers Memorial Scholarship
“Second Chances” scholarship / Must be a female student over 25 pursuing a vocational/technical program in WA state; US citizen / Based on financial need, motivation, activities, accomplishments, and aptitude (Not for those seeking Bachelors degree) / $1,000 per quarter
Renewable if have 3.0 GPA / By 5/15/13
ESA Foundation / Must be a WA state resident; Multiple awards. / Candidates have a min. 3.0 GPA or ACT 22/SAT 1030. Selections based on character, leadership, service, financial need, and scholastic ability / 2/1/2013
EWU 2013-2014 Scholarships / Must be attending EasternWashingtonUniversity. Scholarships may be program/major specific or have certain requirements / Minimum cumulative GPA 2.80 (GPA requirements may vary per scholarship) / Varies / 2/15/13 (varies per scholarship)
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Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund / Dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners of persons killed or permanently disabled due to terrorist attacks; must be an undergraduate student / Based on financial need, school costs, family’s ability to pay expenses / Varies / 5/15/13 (open registration)
George F. Walker Scholarship / Must be a WA State resident, enrolled in college/university and pursuing a course of study in a land surveying or mapping field / Based on academic transcript, three letters of recommendation, and statement of career related experience and goals / Varies / 1/31/13
George T. Welch Grant Scholarship / Must be a graduate of a WW County high school,(married students will be awarded a grant on an exception basis only) / Based on financial need and academic merit. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA / No grant in excess of $4,000 / Application received by 4/1/2013; College Scholarship Services app. Due by 3/1/2013
Hispanic Scholarship Fund / Must be a U.S.citizen, legal permanent resident, or legal non-resident; eligibility varies per scholarship / Qualifications vary by specific scholarship / Varies / Varies depending on which scholarship applying for
Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Community Transfer Scholarship Program / Must be U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident of Hispanic heritage. / Be pursuing or plan to pursue 1st undergraduate degree or graduate degree. / Varies; Must complete FAFSA / Deadlines based on scholarship applying for
Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association / Students interested in the irrigation industry; Irrigation Engineering, Ag. Engineering, Horticulture, crop and Soil Science, Turf Landscape/Irrigation Architecture and Design, Ag./Horticulture Education / Qualification include, career objective, grade point average, activities, and impression. / Most awards are $500 but can vary / Deadline 2/18/13
Indian Health Services / Students interested in or presently in, health related prep or professional academic programs interested in dedicating themselves to working in Indian communities. / Health or Allied health program / Deadline has yet to be announced for 2012/2013 application cycle
WA State Elks Association
Joseph Darimont Vocational Award / Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of WA state. Applicants 18-50 yrs old (students in high school do not qualify) who have received a diploma or GED. / Must be pursuing a technical/vocational program. / $1,000 / 3/1/13
WA State Elks Association
Vocational Grant / U.S. Citizens, graduating seniorreceiving a diploma or GED / Must be pursuing a technical or vocational program (pursuing 4 year degrees are not accepted). Awards based on motivation, financial need, skills, and organization / 3/1/13
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program / Must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cook faculty represented at applicants two year college. / Must demonstrate achievement, academic ability, financial need, desire to engage and contribute to the world, self confidence, and resiliency / Up to $30,000 per year / 9/17 -12/5/12
John Deere Technology Scholarship
WWCC / Scholarship will be awarded solely for proven leadership abilities and academic/vocational potential / Must be enrolled in John Deere Program, 2.5 minimum GPA / $500
(several scholarships) /
First year students: Before first day of classes of their first quarter. Second year students: Before first day of classes of their fifth quarter
Junior Club of Walla Walla / Must be either a nursing student or general education student / Women 24 and over, need based / 2 $1000 awards / Check scholarship bulletin board for availability
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc. / Son or daughter of Marine in active duty or in the reserves, retired or deceased; veteran Navy who has served with U.S. Marines / Must have GPA of at least 2.0. Planning to attend an undergraduate college or vocational/technical school. Family gross income does not exceed $91,000 / Up to $30,000 / 3/1/13
MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund—Army emergency relief. / For children of Army soldiers (active, retired or deceased). Unmarried; under age 23 for entire academic year, registered in DEERS, have a high school diploma or GED. / Full-Time student working on 1st undergraduate degree. Maintain a 2.0 Cum. GPA / Variable amounts / 5/1/13 application and FASFA
MontanaStateUniversity / Apply for admission to MSU for Fall 2013. / Varies /
National Federation of the Blind / Must be legally blind, pursuing or planning to pursue full-time post-secondary course of study / Include essay and transcripts
(Participate in the NFB national convention) / 30 scholarships $3,000-$12,000 / 3/31/13
National Italian American Foundation / Italian American student majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, or related field. Be an “Italian-American” having at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy.US citizen or permanent resident. / Based on academic merit, 3.5 GPA or higher.Demonstrates outstanding potential and high academic achievement. / $2,000-$12,000 / 3/1/2013
National Scholars Honor Society / Must be Honor Society Member nominated by NHS active chapter. Student is a senior “in good standing” / Outstanding leadership in politics, science, literature, arts or display outstanding initiative and embody the spirit of innovation. / $1,000-$13,000 / 1/28/2013
National Society of Accountants Scholarship / Must be enrolled part-time or full-time, majoring in accounting at a 2 or 4-year college; US or Canadian citizen. / Maintain a min. 3.0 GPA / $500-$2,000 / 3/10/13
Pacific Northwest Regional Council of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Scholarship / Graduating high school senior attending a two-year community college program of study.
Must be resident or participant in Walla Walla Housing Authority Program. Academic achievement and service. / Must have at least a 2.8 GPA. Applicants are chosen per
academic achievement, community involvement, and a written motivational essay / 1-$2,000 Community College (Renewable)
2-$1000 4 year University (Renewable) / 2/18/13
Applications available and due to WW Housing Authority
Pride Foundation Scholarship / Available for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and straight-ally (straight and supportive of LGBT issues) Or students from LGBT families. Must live in WA, OR, for at least a year prior to app. / Demonstrated commitment to equality and human rights / Up to $10,000 / 1/31/13
Sallie Mae American Dream Scholarship
(Through United Negro College Fund) / Graduating high school or undergraduate enrolled full time; U.S. Citizen of African-American descent / 2.5 GPA minimum; demonstrates a need for financial aid / $500-$5,000 / 4/15/13
Sallie Mae Unmet Need Scholarship / U.S. citizen; Undergraduate students;Combined family income of $30,000 or less / 2.5 GPA; have unmet financial need of more than $1,000 after F/A package has been awarded. / $1,000-$3,000 / 5/31/13
WashingtonSociety of CPAs Foundation Scholarship / Accounting students at Junior status by Fall quarter 2013 (5th yr. and Grad. Students encouraged to apply) / 3.0 GPA cum. and in accounting courses, active in campus and community activities. Planning a career in accounting in WA state; 2 letters of recommendation / Up to $2,000 / 2/15/13
St. Mary Alumni Nursing Scholarship / Second year nursing students / Check financial aid and WWCC Foundation Office for availability
Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund / Female currently residing in U.S., high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago; enrolled or planning to enroll in a full or part-time undergraduate program / Must attend the full academic school year; must have at least two semesters remaining to complete academic degree / $1,000-$30,000 / check website for deadline
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program / Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien; high school senior or undergrad planning to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year institution. Must apply online / Selected at random / $1,000 (up to 40 scholarships awarded) / 3/31/13
Vista Hermosa Foundation Scholarship / Two different scholarships.
1-Children of Orchards employee and graduates of JubileeChristianAcademy.
2-Low income, first generation college students in Benton, Franklin, and Walla WallaCounties (students must complete the Center for Sharing Intern Program) / Selection based on essay of goals, achievement, services, and commitment. Have community service and a leadership role
Good academic standing, planning to enroll in a community, vocational, technical, Bible college, or 4-year school. / $500 - $10,000 / 5/1 and 11/1 each year
Walter J. Clore Scholarship / High school graduate enrolled or planning to enroll in college/university in area pertaining to the wine industry. Preference given to WA State students, not limited to study at a WA State college/ university. / Student must show academic merit and leadership abilities. / $500-$2000 / November 30th of each year
WashingtonNASASpaceGrantCommunity College Transfer Scholarships / Awarded to students planning to transfer to UW to continue their studies in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. WA resident and U.S. Citizen. / Based on academic achievement, personal essays, recommendations and future academic promise. / Range from $1,000-$5,000 and awarded for one year at a time. / Postmarked 3/15/13
Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation Scholarship, University of WA / Paper Science or Chemical Engineering Major;U.S. citizen or permanent resident / Based on academic performance and 3.0 GPA / Varies / 2/15/12
Washington State Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Educational Scholarship and Grant / Female students with proven academic ability; must be Washington resident one or more years; need to attend a WashingtonState school / Must have financial need, scholastic ability and submit an official transcript / $500-$1,000 / 5/1/13
Washington State Department of Health
Health Professional Loan
Loan Repayment and Scholarships / For students training or professions in the following areas: Physician (MD or DO), Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner or Licensed Nurse (any level), midwife, pharmacist, dentist, dental hygienist / Must serve in rural or underserved urban area with designated shortages for a minimum of three years. /
There will be not program for the 2011-2012 academic year due to funding, however previous applicants will not be affected.
WashingtonState Employees Credit Union Scholarship / Must be full time student working toward first time degree / For graduating seniors, graduate, post secondary undergrad or graduate students; examples of school activities and community involvement / $1,000-$2,000 multiple awards / 3/4/13
Washington State Potato Foundation / Eligible applicants are those who pay assessment to the WA State Potato Commission, are commercial growers, processors, packers, or shippers of WA/OR potatoes, or their employees, or children of employees and reside in WA or OR. Must intend to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree or technical certification at a facility of higher education. / A commodity related education will be given preference / Provides financial assistance to meet education expenses
20- $1,000 - $5,000 / 2/15 of each year
Cougar Awards Program, WashingtonStateUniversity / If you apply for admission and complete scholarship application, you will automatically be considered. / Scholarships for transfer students to WSU. Must min 3.0 GPA; some based on financial need / 1/31/13
WhitmanCountyRetiredSchool Employees Scholarship / Must be a WhitmanCounty high school graduate, successfully completed first year of college, education major, and plan to be a teacher / Must demonstrate some degree of financial need / $1,000 / 4/15/13
WashingtonStateUniversity
Nursing Scholarships & Financial Aid Resource Booklet (various scholarships) / See booklet in the WWCC Financial Aid office for eligibility requirements / Various / Various
WesternWashingtonUniversity
College of Business & Economics Scholarships / Various / Various / check website for updated deadline
WashingtonState Nurses Foundation / Resident of WA state or enrolled in WA state nursing program.Students with 13 nursing credits and
currently enrolled in RN program. / Minimum 3.0 GPA. Awards based on academic performance, nursing leadership, school and community involvement, professional activities and commitment to WSNA / Multiple scholarships with a min. amount award of $1,000 / 2/15/13
WashingtonState Foster Youth / Various programs / Must apply for the 2013 FAFSA, be a Senior in high school, enrolled in GED program, or high school graduate or GED graduate. Enrolling or enrolled full time / Various amounts and tuition waivers /
varies by program
SeeFinancial Aid Office for application forms for the scholarships listed above (unless noted otherwise in application deadline column).