March Scholarship List

Scholarships March 2013
CHECK IT OUT ! New website for Washington State Scholarships:
www.thewashboard.org
Scholarship Website of the Month- www.StudentScholarships.org
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Scholarship: Applicants must be an African American student,
a citizen of the United States and have a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Applications are online at
www.akazoo.org or you may get a copy in the Career Center. Application Deadline March 29,
2013.
AMERICAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION VISIONARY SCHOLARSHIP: Applicants must
be currently enrolled as a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior and be a United
States citizen or eligible non-citizen. Financial need is NOT considered; all income levels may
apply. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 each; with multiple winners to be selected. Each
award is a non-renewable, one-time award and is to be used to offset costs related directly to the
student's first year of higher post-secondary education at an accredited college of the student's
choosing within the United States. Apply online at: www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org
Deadline: April 1, 2013
ASIAN PACIFIC COMMUNITY FUND – VERIZON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: This
program is for high school seniors in California, Oregon, or Washington planning to attend a 4-
year college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking student majoring in math, engineering,
or a technical science. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be eligible.
Fifteen $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applications are available at:
http://www.apcf.org/index.php/what-we-do/scholarship-fund Deadline: April 30, 2013
AYN RAND’S ‘THE FOUNTAINHEAD’ ESSAY CONTEST: This contest is for high school
students in 11th & 12th grades. Students must write an essay of 800 to1600 words that
addresses one of three possible topics from the book, ‘The Fountainhead’. Cash prizes range
from $50 to $10,000. To see rules and guidelines and to submit your essay, go to
http://aynrandeducation.com/essay-contests/ Deadline: April 26, 2013
AYN RAND’S ‘WE THE LIVING’ ESSAY CONTEST: This contest is for 10th, 11th, and
12th grade high school students. Students must write an essay on one of three topics based on
the book, ‘We the Living’. Cash prizes range from $25 to $3,000. For complete rules and to
submit your essay, go to http://aynrandeducation.com/essay-contests/ Deadline: May 6, 2013

BELLEVUE ALUMNAE CHAPTER’S DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.
SCHOLARSHIP: This $1,500 award is for high school seniors that are college-bound women
of African descent. Applicants must submit a resume, essay, two letters of recommendation, and
an official transcript. Applications are available online at: www. bellevuealumnae.org. Deadline:
April 1, 2013
Berol-Shindell Scholarship: The Berol-Shindell Scholarship was established to provide tuition
scholarships to Jewish students in financial need who are currently attending or entering the
University of Washington. The scholarship amounts vary depending upon the available funds
for distribution and the overall financial needs of those applying. Applications are available in
the Career Center. Application Deadline May 4, 2013.
BOEING EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION (BECU) FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS:
Applicant must be a member of BECU, (establish a BECU savings account with a deposit of at
least $5.00) and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on community/school
involvement, leadership potential, and academic achievement. An essay and two letters of
recommendation are required. Up to twenty-five $2,500 merit-based scholarships will be
awarded. The application is available at: www.becu.org/scholarship Deadline: March 31, 2013
Careers That Work: Federal Way High School has five $1,000.00 scholarships to award
students who will be attending a private career college, for example: Devry University, digiPen
Institute of Technology, Everest College, ITT and more please see the list in the Career Center.
Applications available online www.nwcareercolleges.org/scholarships Application Deadline
June 24, 2013.
COLLEGE JUMPSTART SCHOLARSHIP: This merit-based competition is open to 10th,
11th, and 12 grade students who are legal residents of the United States. The goal is to recognize
students who are committed to using education to better their lives and that of their families
and/or communities. Apply online at: www.jumpstart-scholarship.net. The award amounts are
$1,500 for first place, $750 for second place, and $250 for honorable mentions. Deadline: April
15, 2013

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship
is for Latino students with a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their
communities who plan to continue with similar activities in the future. The scholarship is a one
time award of either $1,000 at a community college or AA/AS granting institution or $2,500 at a
4 yr college or university or $5000 to pursue graduate-level study. Students must be either US
citizens or permanent residents. NOTE: Individuals who are seeking consideration under the
“Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) policy must possess an Employment
Authorization Document at the time of application. For further eligibility requirements go to:
http://www.chci.org/scholarships/ Deadline: April 16, 2013
Des Moines Dollars for Scholars: 8 scholarships are available to graduating seniors who live in
Des Moines. For complete list check in the Career Center or go online
www.scholarsgetdollars.com Application Deadline March 31, 2013
ELECTRONIC SECURITY ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON (ESA): This program is
for graduating high school seniors of law enforcement and fire service personnel. To be eligible,
the student must have a father, mother, or natural guardian who is a Washington State full-time
member of the police or sheriff’s department or fire department. Selection is based on an essay,
an official transcript, SAT/ACT test scores, college acceptance letter, proof of parent’s
occupation, and a letter of recommendation. First place winner receives $1,500 and the second
place winner receives $1,000. For details go to: www.waesa.org Deadline: March 29, 2013
Fort Lewis Family Member Scholarship: You are eligible if you have a valid military ID card
and – Are the immediate family member of an active duty Soldier assigned to or residing within
a 50 mile radius of JBLM – Are a surviving family member of a Soldier last assigned to or
residing within a 50 mile radius of JBLM –Are a family member of a retired Soldier residing
within a 50 mile radius of JBLM. Applications are online www.fortlewisscholarship.com
Application Deadline March 28 , 2013
FWEA “Future Teacher Scholarship”: Open to all seniors who are planning on pursuing a
career in education. Applications are available in the Career Center. Deadline March 27, 2013
INCIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Incight provides
scholarships that range between $500 and $2,500 for any student with a documented disability
who plans to enroll as a full-time student at a trade school, college, or university for fall 2013.
Three essays, two letter of recommendation, and documentation of your disability are required to
apply. Details and the application are available at www.incighteducation.org Deadline: April
1, 2013

It’s Always Something: Writing Contest that invites kids from grades 9-12 to share their stories
about cancer in personal essays of 500 to 2,000 words. Their stories can be about their own
experiences of personal diagnosis or about their experience with a diagnosis of a loved one, a
schoolmate, friend, or perhaps even about cancer in the abstract as it relates to them.
Applications are available in the Career Center. Application Deadline May 1 st
Kiwanis Club of Federal Way’s Vocational/Technical Scholarship: Two awards of $750
each that honor Joe and Donna Larson and Elwood and Gladys Berntson Applicants must seniors
attending Federal Way Schools who will be graduating in 2013 and plan to enroll in a
vocational/technical/trade program at a community or technical school. Applications are
available in the Career Center. Application Deadline March 15, 2013
KOHL’S ‘KIDS WHO CARE’ SCHOLARSHIP: This award recognizes and rewards student
volunteers’ ages 6 - 18 who help make their communities a better place. Volunteer efforts should
have made a positive impact on others and occurred in the last 12 months. The activity cannot be
performed solely to benefit a family member. Winners are selected based on the project, the
benefits it provided and the actual outcome. Apply online beginning February 1st at:
www.kohlskids.com . More than 190 regional winners will be awarded $1,000 scholarships. Ten
national winners will receive $10,000 awards and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit
organization on their behalf. Deadline: March 15, 2013
National Co-op Scholarship Program: Available to students who are applying to one of the
following colleges: Drexel university, Johnson & Wales university, Kettering University,
Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth
Institute of Technology. Students must also be interested in participating in the colleges
cooperative education. Application online www.co-op.edu
Paul Wineman Scholarship: Applicants must be a male student who is planning on attending
the University of Washington in the fall. Applications are available in the Career Center.
Application Deadline April 20, 2013.
Puget Sound Engineering & Science Scholarship: Applicants must be accepted in a full time
program of study towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related fields.
Applications are available in the Career Center or online www.psessf.org Application Deadline
March 15, 2013
QUESTBRIDGE COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARSHIP: This program helps outstanding lowincome
students make the most of the advantages they possess in the admissions process for
selective colleges. High school juniors with an annual household income of less than $60,000
and a strong academic record are encouraged to apply. Many past award recipients have also
been part of the first generation in their family to attend college. Apply beginning February 15th
online at: http://www.questbridge.org Deadline: March 30, 2013

Red Canoe Credit Union: Red Canoe Credit Union will award a total of 14 scholarships to
students who have an account with the Red Canoe Credit Union and have a GPA of 3.0 or
higher. Applications are online at www.redcanoecu.com/scholarship.aspx Application
Deadline March30, 2013.
SEA MAR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER SCHOLARSHIP: One hundred $1,000
scholarships to low-income high school seniors from Washington seasonal or migrant farm
worker families. A transcript and a short personal statement are required. Applications are
available online at: http://www.seamar.org/scholarship.htm Deadline: Received by April 1,
2013
Seattle Swedish Community Scholarship: Applicants must be a senior and attend high school
in King County, and reside in King County Washington. Applications are available in the Career
Center. Application Deadline March 31 st .
Sound Credit Union: Applicant must be a prime member of Sound Credit Union and maintain
a 3.0 GPA. Applications can be downloaded at www.soundcu.com/about. Applicants can also
complete online application at TheWashBoard.org Application Deadline April 5 th .
STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: This program offers scholarships to seniors
who plan to attend a four-year college, community college or career school. To apply, log on to
www.student-view.com and complete a survey application about colleges in your area. No
minimum test scores, essay, GPA, etc. are required. Scholarship amounts include: one $4,000
award, two $1,000 awards and nine $500 awards. The scholarships will be awarded via a random
drawing of all completed applications. Deadline: April 22, 2013
2013 STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AWARD: The Professional
Photographers of Washington will award a $2,000 scholarship to further the recipient’s study in
photographic arts. The contest is open to all high school seniors in Washington State, graduating
in the year 2013. Applicants will be chosen based upon photographic and scholastic
achievements and the student’s desire to continue their studies in the photographic arts.
Applications are available online at: http://www.ppw.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1165948
Deadline: March 16, 2013
2013 HOLOCAUST REMEMBERANCE PROJECT SCHOLARSHIPS: This is an essay
scholarship contest open to students in the 9th though 12th grade. Students responding to this
year’s writing contest should study the Holocaust and then write an essay of no more than 1,200
words responding to this year’s prompt. (a) analyze why it is vital that the remembrance, history
and lessons of the Holocaust be passed on to a new generation; and (b) suggest what young
people can do to combat and prevent prejudice, discrimination and violence in our world today.
The scholarships vary in amount from $2,500 to $5,000 for the first place winners and $500 to
$250 for second and third place. For contest rules and to apply visit:
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/ Deadline: April, 19, 2013

University of Washington Nikkei Alumni Association: Open to all students of Japanese
ancestry who will be attending the University of Washington. Applications are available in the
Career Center. Application Deadline April 15 th .
United Negro College Fund Scholarships: Website for students to search through many
scholarships and grant programs administered by the United Negro College fund. Eligibility and
awards vary with each application. Check out the website for more details.
www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp Deadlines Vary
WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (WSAJ) AMERICAN JUSTICE
ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST: This contest is available to high school seniors who are
residents of Washington State. Students don’t need to attend a Washington college, but must
eventually attend college to receive the scholarship. WSAJ will award up to three scholarships
ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 each. The essay prompt and specific contest guidelines are
available online @ http://www.washingtonjustice.org/scholarship Deadline: March 15, 2013
WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (WSAJ) PRESIDENTS’
SCHOLARSHIP: One or more scholarships of approximately $2,000 are awarded annually.
Applicants should have the following: demonstrated academic achievement, a documented need
for financial aid, overcome a disability, handicap or similar challenge, a record of commitment to
helping people, and plan to apply their education to assist people in the future. Application
instructions are available online @ http://www.washingtonjustice.org/scholarship Deadline:
March 15, 2013
Don’t forget to check out these websites for more information about other scholarships and
funding your education:
o www.fastweb.com www.collegeboard.org
o www.princetonreview.com www.collegenet.com
o www.edfund.com www.FAFSA.gov
o www.scholarships.com www.fedmoney.com
o www.finaid.com www.wiredscholar.com
o www.collegeplan.org
The following are further scholarship listings for non-documented scholarships.
o Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: www.chciyouth.org
o Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities:
o
www.hacu.net/studentresources
o Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund:
o
www.Maldef.org
o Scholarship Search Engine: www.hispanicscholarship.com
o Hispanic Scholarship Fund
www.hsf.net
o Latino College Dollars
www.latinocollegedollars.org
o Financial Aid for Undocumented Students: