Scholarships Current Links
MARCH
Deaconess Adult Volunteers Scholarship Deadline: March 13, 2020 (Second Friday of March each year)
Five $2000 scholarships will be given to graduating seniors pursuing a degree or certification in medical, surgery-related or health care fields. You must have a 2.5+ GPA and show responsibility in school and community. Applications can be found at www.deaconess.com/For-You/Donors-and-Volunteers
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL- $24,000 in state and national awards. Criteria: GPA, SAT scores, and essay. http://scholarshipmentor.com/content/scholarships-children-active-duty-police-and-firefighters
Casey Family Scholars Program Deadline: March 31, 2020
Open to seniors attending post-secondary next fall that are in foster care, adopted or have lost both parents. Applications are available online at www.orphan.org
APRIL
Smart Start Scholarship - Deadline April 15, 2020
Cheney Federal Credit Union is once again offering our $2,000 Smart Start Scholarship. Please come and see Mrs. Ford in the counseling center for an application.
Award of Excellence Scholarship Program, Lineman Scholarship/Inland Power - Deadline: April 16, 2020 -$1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors who reside in areas served by Inland Power. Criteria: Transcript, letters of recommendation, extracurricular/service activities and essay. Applications on line at http://www.inlandpower.com/community/scholarships
2020 Student-View Scholarship Program - Deadline: April 22, 2020 -random scholarship drawing for seniors who complete an online application survey at http://www.studentinsights.com/
HBPA Foundation Scholarship Deadline: April
Open to seniors planning full time college with demonstrated involvement in the Hispanic/Latino community with a minimum 2.5+ GPA. http://www.hbpaspokane.net/scholarship.html *Email hbpascholars@gmail.com if you want to receive the 2020 Scholarship application when it comes available.
MAY
CCD Law Spokane Community Scholarship Deadline: May 1, 2020
One student will be awarded $500 . To qualify a student must be a graduating high school senior, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and submit an essay of approximately 500 words telling us "How Could You Solve the Texting and Driving Epidemic?" For an application please go to https://ccdlaw.com/scholarship/.
JARVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- One or more, $1,000 awards to students who are active in an organized bowling league in Spokane County. www.spokaneusbs.org
Berol-Shindell Scholarship/UW-need-based scholarship available for Jewish undergraduates attending the University of Washington. Additional information is available at: www.hilleluw.org
SACAJAWEA MIDDLE SCHOOL BILLY RAE SCHOLARSHIP- $1,000, for a senior who attended Sacajawea for at least three semesters, and plans to continue their education next year. Criteria: Submit application, essay, and recommendations. Contact Deb for more information.
NAWCJ Fallen Female Officers Scholarship- $1,000 available to graduating senior interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice, law enforcement or a closely aligned field. https://www.learninglaw.com/law-resources/scholarships/fallen-female-officers-scholarship
The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inland Empire Chapter - Deadline: May 1, 2020- is offering 38 scholarships up to $10,000 each college scholarship to a qualified graduating senior. The applicant must be enrolled in an ABET accredited mechanical engineering program. Applications can be found at www.ie-ashrae.org.
JUNE
IMAGINE AMERICA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP-$1,000 for students planning to attend a career college. Information on participating colleges and application are available at www.imagine-america.org
ABBOTT & FENNER BUSINESS CONSULTANTS - Deadline: June 12, 2020 -$1,000 for student who writes winning essay about a topic that appears on the webpage. Contact: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
2020 Merle Kirkley Merit Scholarship: Deadline: June 19, 2020
The $3,000.00 Merle Kirkley Merit Scholarship Award is a competitive merit-based scholarship program designed to provide financial support for Washington State high school students planning to obtain a post-secondary education. Applicants must demonstrate that their intent is to major, or obtain a certificate in, a field relating to educational facility planning and design. Fields related to educational facility design include (but are not limited to): school planning, architecture, civil/structural/mechanical/electrical engineering, product services and construction management.
The entire scholarship submission requirements will be accepted by submitting via email by 5:00 p.m. on June 19, 2020.
2. Name of institution you will attend with an accredited certificate or 4-year degree program
3. A completed Merle Kirkley Merit Scholarship Award Application Form (Form "A").
4. A completed Merle Kirkley Merit Scholarship Commitment Form (Form "B").
5. A completed Merle Kirkley Merit Scholarship Award Essay Form (Form "C").
6. Copy of college application(s) and/or acceptance letter(s)
7. Two letters of character recommendation. (encouraged but not required)
Email completed information to:
Michael Davis, Bassetti Architects: mdavis@bassettiarch.com
Questions can be answered by Michael Davis via email or at 206.340.9500
Big Sun Athletic Organization Scholarship Deadline: June 19, 2020
Open to graduating senior athletes attending post-secondary institutions. Visit www.bigsunathletics.com for more information on this $500 scholarship.
JULY
Northwest Renewable Energy Institute-$1000 scholarship available to graduating senior interested in their Wind Turbine Technician program. http://www.nw-rei.com/scholarship-information.html
International Air & Hospitality Academy Scholarships Deadline: July
Seniors applying to attend IA&HA in 2010 may qualify for various culinary and airline/hospitality scholarships. Information is available at http://www.aha.edu/
Spokane Interstate Fair Ambassador Competition Deadline: December
The Fair Ambassador Program (established in 2000) is open to all youth (male and female). The candidates need to be at least a junior in High School up to 20 years of age. The 2016 competition was held on April 27. Winners will receive a $500 scholarship to the educational institution of their choice.
Applications for the program are available around December 1 each year. For further information and an application, please contact the Fair Office at 509.477.2772 or via e-mail.
DO-IT Scholars/University of Washington
This program is for 10th and 11th graders with a significant disability interested in attending college. For more information and deadlines visit http://www.washington.edu/doit/resources/scholarships
EWU Scholarships ($1.5 million +) Deadline: February
Available to any student enrolled in a degree seeking program with a minimum 2.8 GPA. Apply at www.ewu.edu/scholarships
Executive Women International Scholarship Deadline: March
Farm Worker/Sea Mar Scholarship Deadline: March
100 $1000 scholarships are available to low-income high school seniors from WA seasonal or migrant farm worker families planning to attend college in the fall. Applications are available online at www.seamar.org
Gates Millennium Scholars Program Deadline: January
This program was established to provide outstanding, low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose. Criteria includes: U. S. citizen or legal resident; 3.3+ GPA or GED; first-time college enrollee; nomination by a teacher or counselor; demonstrated leadership through participation in community service, extra curricular or other activities and meet federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (FAFSA). Information is available at http://www.gmsp.org/
Hillel Foundation for Jewish Life at the University of Washington Deadline: May
This scholarship is open to Jewish undergrads attending UW in the fall in financial need. Applications are available at www.hilleluw.org
Washington Aerospace Scholars Deadline: November
This is open to juniors interested in learning more about STEM careers. You will have the opportunity to study NASA designed curriculum, work with professional engineers and scientists, go on field trips and participate in hands-on engineering challenges. For more information visit http://www.museumofflight.org/Education/Explore-programs/Washington-Aerospace-Scholars
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Deadline: varies
A program for seniors planning to attend post-secondary school outside of WA at reduced rates. Sixteen western states participate, for more information visit www.wue.wiche.edu