SHSCAREERCENTERH SCHOLARSHIP & INFORMATION BULLETIN
November 2008
Bennington Young Writers Awards
Deadline:November 1, 2008Year:10th – 12thAmount:$250 & $500
Description:Submit one of the following: poetry (set of 3 poems), fiction (a short story or one-act play), or nonfiction (a personal or academic essay). Submit online at
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Deadline:November 1, 2008 (also 1/31/09)Year:ages 8-18Amount:$10,000
Description:Candidates must possess exceptional musical talent, lack financial resources for talent advancement, and demonstrate strong academic achievement. For more details and an application, visit
Partnership in Patriotism Scholarship
Deadline:November 1, 2008Year:9th – 12thAmount:$1,000 - $5,000
Criteria:Submit a typed essay between 800 &1000 words discussing why it is important for Americans to purchase products Made in America. Applications will also be judged on scholastic standing, citizenship & leadership, financial need, and presentation of application. The application is in the CareerCenter.
The Ron Brown Scholar Program
Deadline:November 1, 2008Year:SeniorAmount:$10,000 for 4 years
Description:This program seeks to identify Black or African American students who will make significant contributions to society. Students must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on their communities through service to others. Download the application at
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program
Deadline:November 1, 2008Year:9th – 12thAmount:up to$30,000
Description:Submit your original 3-5 minute essay on this year’s theme “Service and Sacrifice by America’s Veterans Benefit Today’s Youth by…..” Details and local VFW contact are available in the CareerCenter.
Washington Aerospace Scholars Program
Deadline: November 7, 2008Year: JuniorAmount: Program tuition and expenses
Description:Opportunity to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and math through a NASA-designed curriculum. Also work with professional engineers and scientists, visit engineering facilities, and compete in hands-on engineering challenges. All program expenses, including travel, meals, and lodging are free of charge. An application may be downloaded at
Governor’s Scholarship Program
Deadline:November 10, 2008Year: SeniorAmount: $2,000 - $4,000
Criteria:The applicant must: be (or have been until emancipation) a dependent youth in state, tribal or federally recognized foster care in the state of Washington; be enrolled at a WA State high school and on track to graduate during the 2008-09 academic year; have resided in WA State for at least 3 academic years; have minimum 2.0 GPA, and plan to enroll full-time in Fall 2009 in an eligible public or private college or university in the state of Washington. More info at
SeattleUniversity Sullivan Leadership Award
Deadline:November 15, 2008Year:SeniorAmount:4 year full scholarship
Description:Candidates must meet the following criteria: demonstrate leadership, commitment to social justice, effective oral and written communication skills, demanding course selection and strong academic achievement (3.5 + GPA). Application and information may be found at
WashingtonState & National Ready Mix Concrete Association 2008 High School Essay Contest
Deadline:November 21, 2008Year:ages 16-18Amount:up to$5,000
Description:Submit your original essay on one of the suggested themes. The application is in the CareerCenter.
The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition
Deadline: November 21, 2008 Year: SeniorGPA: 2.0+Amount: $3,000 – full tuition
Description: One award in each category of 1) Fashion Design and 2) Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management. Complete entries at campus you plan to attend. Contest details are available at
First Freedom Student Competition
Deadline:November 24, 2008Year:9th – 12thAmount:$750 - $3,000
Description: National essay contest—students examine religious freedom, its history, current importance, and relevance in their lives. Visit for details and registration.
Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity Scholarship
Deadline: November 28, 2008Year: 11th or 12thAmount: $1,000
Description: Applicants must have a 2.5 or higher GPA, plan to attend college after graduation, and demonstrate the importance of ethics and integrity in the marketplace. Applications are available in the CareerCenter.
Clore Scholarship
Deadline:November 30, 2008Year:SeniorAmount:$500 - $2,000
Description:Must plan to enroll in a college or university program in areas pertinent to the wine industry; selection is based on academic merit, leadership abilities and interests this field of study. The application is available online at
John Farmer Scholarship
Deadline:November 30, 2008Year:SeniorAmount:$500 - $2,000
Description:Must plan to enroll in a college, university, or certification program in viticulture and enology; preference is given to students with financial need. The application is available online at
SAE Engineering Scholarship Program
Deadline:December 1, 2008Year:SeniorAmount:$400 to full tuition
Description:Must pursue study of engineering or a related scienceat participating program universities. Applications are available online @
American Architectural Foundation Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship
Deadline:December8, 2008Year:SeniorAmount:$500 - $2,500
Description:Provides assistance to students from a minority and/or financially disadvantaged background who intend to pursue a professional degree in architecture in a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. For more information, visit
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
Deadline:December 12, 2008 Year:Senior GPA:2.8 minimumAmount: $1,000
Criteria: SHS may nominate one student who has demonstrated a commitment to community service, academics, and demonstrated leadership. Applicant must submit essay, transcript, SAT/ACT scores and a letter of recommendation from someone knowledgeable of community service work. See Mrs. Evans in CareerCenter if you are interested in pursuing this scholarship.
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Deadline:December 15, 2008Year:SeniorAmount:Up to $25,000
Criteria:Must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or the workplace. The application is available online @
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Deadline:December 15, 2008Year:Senior, female GPA: 3.0 minimumAmount:$2,500
Criteria:Successful candidates will exhibit excellence in academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success. The application is in the CareerCenter.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
Deadline:December 16, 2008Year:ages15 - 18 GPA: 3.0 minimumAmount:exchange program
Description:Exchange program for American and German high school students. Details are available online at
SeattleHiroshima Club
Deadline:December 27, 2008 Year: SeniorGPA:3.6 minimumAmount:$1,000
Description:Parent, grandparent, or ancestor must be from HiroshimaPrefecture, and a member of the Seattle Hiroshima Club by June 30, 2008.
2008 Frank O’Neill Memorial Scholarship
Deadline:December 31, 2008Year:SeniorAmount:$1,000
Description:Open to students attending a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training, or other post-secondary education program. Submit essay of fewer than 750 words on specific topic. Apply online at
AFSCME Family Scholarship
Deadline:December 31, 2008 Year: SeniorAmount:$2,000 renewable
Description: Applicants must be a child or financially dependent grandchild of an active or retired AFSCME member and plan to applyto a four year college or university. Download the application at
All-ink Scholarship
Deadline:December 31, 2008 Year: SeniorGPA:2.5 minimumAmount:$5,000
Description: Applicants are required to submit two 50-200 word essayson given topics. Apply online at
Anne Ford Scholarship
Deadline:December 31, 2008 Year: SeniorGPA:3.0 minimumAmount:$10,000
Description: Applicant must have an identified learning disability, plan to pursue a four year undergraduate degree, and demonstrate financial need. Download the application at
SBO Magazine Essay Contest
Deadline:December 31, 2008Year:9th – 12thAmount:$1,000
Description:Submit essay of 250 words or less on topic “How Does Music Unite Cultures Within Your School and Community?” Apply online at
AmericanLegionHigh School Oratorical Contest
Deadline:January 1, 2009Year:9th – 12thAmount:$1,500+
Description:Prepare an oration between 3 – 5 minutes on the assigned topic. Contest details are available online at
Old Snohomish Antique & Classic Motorcycle Show Art Contest
Deadline:January 5, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:$500
Description:Design artwork that includes “13th (or 13)Annual Old Snohomish Antique & Classic Motorcycle Show 2009” for the promotional logo to be used on T-shirts, print advertising etc… The entry form is in the CareerCenter.
Elks National Foundation “Most Valuable Student” Scholarship Award
Deadline:January 8, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:$4,000-$60,000
Criteria:Applicants will be judged on financial need, employment, community service, honors and awards, leadership, extracurricular activities, essay, exhibits, counselor report, transcript & ACT/SAT scores. Application is available in the CareerCenter or download at
Elks National Foundation Legacy Award
Deadline:January 9, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:$1,000
Criteria:Applicant must be a child or grandchild of Elk members who joined on or before April 1, 2006. The application is online at
MontanaStateUniversityPresidential Scholarships
Deadline: January 9, 2009Year: SeniorAmount: full tuition waiver + stipend
Description: Applicants must apply for admission to MSU as entering freshmen and have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 and a composite score of 30 on the ACT or 2000 on the SAT. For information, go online to
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline:January 10, 2009Year:9th – 12thAmount:$500 - $5,000
Description:Students are asked to write an original andcreative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. For details visit
Gates Millennium Scholars
Deadline:January 12, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:college tuition
Description:Open to outstanding, low income African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students. Program details and forms are available at (click on Nomination Materials).
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Deadline: January 13, 2009 (county deadline)Year: 7th – 12thAmount: up to $10,000
Description: Students are invited to submit their best works of visual art to be reviewed for three criteria: originality, technical proficiency, and emergence of a personal vision. For details visit
2009 NationalHigh School Essay Contest
Deadline:January 15, 2009Year:grades 9-12Amount:$750-$2,000
Description:Submit an essay of 1,500 words or less, sharing your recommendations on “What can the U.S. do to help ensure environmental sustainability. An application form may be downloaded at .
APAHigh School Essay Contest
Deadline: January 15, 2009Year: 11th & 12thAmount: $100 & $5,000
Description: Submit essay addressing assigned theme; for details visit
Create-A-Card Scholarship
Deadline:January 15, 2009Year:age 14 and olderAmount:up to$10,000
Criteria:Submit original artwork or photograph at winning entry will be produced and sold as a greeting card.
O’Donnell Family Foundation Scholarship
Deadline:January 15, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:$1,000 - $3,000
Criteria:Eligible applicants live in WA State and either have MS or have a parent living with MS. The application is available online at
University of Washington Scholarships
Deadline:January 15, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:varies
Description:Submit application for admission to UW and submit the FAFSA no later than February 15. New “Husky Promise” guarantees full tuition and fee scholarships for WA state residents who qualify for Pell Grants or State Need Grants. Admission application deadline for fall is January 15.
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Deadline:January 15, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:$500 - $5,000
Criteria:Open to students planning careers of service to the U.S. in local, state, or federal government. Submit a one-page essay, letters of recommendation, and transcript. Application details are online at
The Christopher’s Annual Poster Contest
Deadline:January 19, 2009Year:9th – 12thAmount:$100 - $1,000
Criteria:Create an original poster interpreting the theme “You Can Make a Difference.” Details are available at .
The Ignatian Leaders Scholarship at GonzagaUniversity
Deadline: January 21, 2009Year: SeniorAmount: up to ~$25,000
Description: Submit admission application and request formal scholarship application for Ignatian Leaders Scholarship. Top candidates will be invited to Gonzaga to participate in a series of interviews and activities which determines finalists.
GSBA & Pride Foundation Scholarships
Deadline:January 23, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:up to $10,000, 50+ scholarships
Criteria:Preference given to students who are self-identified LGBT, members of LGBT, or allies who have been strongly supportive of the LGBT community; all scholarships emphasize demonstrated commitment to human and civil rights for all people. For more information, visit
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Deadline:January 25, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:$40,000 over 4 years
Criteria:Applicants must attend 4-year college or university within U.S., own and operate a business for at least one year, have at least one paid employee, and have sales revenue (unless non-profit). Complete application online at
Mental_floss Magazine Essay Contest
Deadline: January 31, 2009Year: Senior or UndergradAmount: up to $10,000
Description: Submit 750 words (or less) essay explaining why you should win a $10,000 prize for tuition and books in the fall of 2009. For rules and application, visit
Union Plus Scholarship
Deadline: January 31, 2009Year: SeniorAmount: $500 - $4,000
Description: Open to dependent children ofcurrent and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program planning to attend a college, university, community college, or recognized technical or trade school. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. Download the application at
WashingtonStateUniversity Scholarships
Deadline:January 31, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:varies
Description:Submit application, scholarship application & all supporting documentation online at by 1/31.
WesternWashingtonUniversity Scholarships
Deadline:January 31, 2009 (priority)Year:SeniorAmount:varies
Description:Submit application, scholarship application & all supporting documentation online at January 31.
CentralWashingtonUniversity Scholarships
Deadline:February 1, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:varies
Description:Scholarship applicants must apply for admission by February 1 for general merit scholarships, and by March 1 for institutional scholarships. Eligibility is based on a variety of criteria including, but not limited to, academic proficiency, specialized talent, community service, leadership, and financial need. Priority deadline for admission application is April 1.
Do Something Brick Award
Deadline:February 1, 2009Year:under age 18Amount: $5K communitygrant & scholarship
Description:Are you passionately working to address a problem in your local or global community to make a real difference in the lives of others? Program details are online at
Evergreen State College Scholarships
Deadline:February 1, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:varies
Description:Student must apply to Evergreen and submit scholarship application by February 1. Priority admission application deadline is March 1.
GonzagaUniversity Scholarships
Deadline:February 1, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:varies
Description:Applicantmust apply to GonzagaUniversity and submit scholarship application and FAFSA by February 1. Two application fee waivers are available in the CareerCenter.
It’s Always Something Writing Contest
Deadline:February 1, 2009Year:grades 9 - 12Amount:$500 - $2,500
Description:Submit a double-spaced essay between 500 and 2,000 words about your personal experience with cancer diagnosis or share the cancer experience of a friend or loved one. Email for an application or information.
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Deadline:February 1, 2009Year:SeniorGPA: 2.5+Amount:up to $2,000
Criteria:Selection based academic merit, school or work activates and financial need; access the application online at
Wal-Mart Associate Scholarships
Deadline:February 1, 2009Year:SeniorGPA: 2.5+Amount:$3,000
Description:Available to Wal-Mart associates or dependents of associates with financial need. Access the application online at
Walton Family Foundation Scholarship
Deadline:February 1, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:$13,000paid over 4 years
Description:Applicants must be dependents of Wal-Mart associates, have at least a 22 ACT or 1030 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) test score and demonstrate financial need. Access the application online at
Burger King Scholars Program
Deadline:February 2, 2009Year: SeniorGPA: 2.5Amount:$1,000
Description:Applicant must work an average of 15 hours per week or40 weeks per year (not required to be employed at Burger King), demonstrate participation in community service and/or co-curricular activities and demonstrate financial need. Applicant must plan to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by fall of the application year. Apply online at access key is BKS.
Eastern WashingtonUniversity Scholarships
Deadline:February 2, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:varies
Description:Student must apply to EWU and submit scholarship application by February 1. Financial aid applicants must submit the FAFSA by February 15. Priority admission application deadline is April 1.
The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Competition
Deadline: February 6, 2009 Year: SeniorGPA: 2.0+Amount: $1,000 – full tuition
Description: Complete entries at campus you plan to attend. Contest details are available at
The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition
Deadline: February 6, 2009 Year: SeniorGPA: 2.0+Amount: $500 – full tuition
Description: Create a “Life is Better With Art in It” poster. Contest details are available at
KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Deadline:Feb 10, 2009 (opens 12/1) Year:SeniorGPA: 2.75+Amount:$20,000
Criteria:Outstanding seniors with financial need and entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged to apply. Must plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree but may begin at 2 year college within residence state. Complete the application online at
DAR National Society Scholarships
Deadline:February 15, 2009Year:Senior and older Amount:$1,000+
Criteria:Multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: history, political science, economics, government or nursing. More details are available at
National Co-op Scholarship Program
Deadline:February 15, 2009 Year:SeniorGPA:3.5 +Amount:$5,000+
Criteria:Students must apply to a NCCE affiliated college participating in college cooperative education. For more information, visit
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Deadline:February 15, 2009 Year:SeniorGPA:3.0 minimumAmount:$1,000- $5,000
Criteria:Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and plan to enroll in a degree seeking program at a 2 or 4 year college or university. Several scholarships are available at
2009 WAVE Poster Competition
Deadline:February 20, 2009Year:9th – 12th
Purpose: Design a poster to promote the WAVE scholarship program to appeal to students. For details about the WAVE program, visit Poster info at
The WashingtonState Elks Association “Vocational Grant Program” Scholarship Award
Deadline:February 26, 2009 Year: SeniorAmount:$900 to $1,500
Description:Judging is based on the following criteria: motivation, financial need, skills, and application completeness/neatness. Eligible applicants include those seeking a 2 year or less vocational/technical program culminating in an AA Degree, diploma, or certificate less than a BA. Application is available in the CareerCenter or download at
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Deadline:February 28, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:$1,000
Criteria:Must plan to attend accredited 2 or 4 year college full-time next fall. This is a random drawing; apply online at
Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship
Deadline:March 10, 2009Year:SeniorAmount:$2,500
Criteria:Applicants will be judged on their academic merit, extra-curricular achievements—both scholastically and in the community—and financial need. Minimum test scores needed: ACT 20 or SAT 840. The application packet is in the CareerCenter.
17th Annual Essay on Ayn Rand’s “Anthem”
Deadline:March 20, 2009Year:8th- 10thAmount: Up to $2,000
Criteria:Submit essay between 600 and 1,200 words on specific topic based on the novelette “Anthem.” Apply online