Local Scholarships                                                             

Cory O’Brien Memorial Scholarship                                                              

Eligibility:  Eastlake seniors who plan to enroll at Washington State University; Must have at least a 3.0 GPA

Criteria:  Academic record, letters of recommendation, essay, financial need

Award:  $8000

Deadline:  May 1

 

Daughters of the American Revolution – Cascade Chapter Scholarship       

Eligibility:  Seniors graduating from one of the Eastside High Schools; Must be U.S. Citizen

Criteria:  Commitment to higher education, academic record, test scores, activities, honors and awards, letters of recommendation, essay – “Why/How do we best preserve our American Patriotic Heritage”.

Award:  Two - $1000 awards

Deadline:  March 1

 

Eastside Audubon Society Scholarship                                                                   

Eligibility:  Graduating seniors with a keen interest in the environment/nature

Criteria:  Academic achievement, letter of recommendation, involvement in extra-curricular environmental/nature activities

Award: $500

Deadline:  March 1

 

Elks National Foundation Legacy Award                                                               

Eligibility:  Graduating seniors, Elks families

Criteria:  Exhibit core values of the Elks National Foundation

Award:  $4,000, four years

Web Site:  Apply online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars

Deadline:  January 8

 

Elks Vocational Scholarship                                                                       

Eligibility:  Graduating seniors planning to pursue a 2 year (or less) vocational/technical course. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Criteria:  Academic record, leadership, community service and school activities.  Short essay and letters of recommendation.

Award:  $1000

Deadline:  February 26

 

Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship                                                                                                  Eligibility:  Seniors with acceptance or application pending at an institution of higher learning.  Composite score of at least 20 on the ACT or 840 on the SAT.  Must be U.S. citizen or have a green card.

Criteria:  Applicants will be judged on academic merit, extra-curricular achievements – both scholastically and in their community – and financial need.  Personal statement and letters of recommendation are required.      

Award:  $2500

Deadline:  March 10

 

Fred G. Zahn Scholarship                                                                                        

Eligibility:  High school graduates planning to attend any accredited college or university situated in the state of Washington

Criteria:  Financial need, academic achievement, character

Award: $1500

Deadline:  April 15

 

GET Ready for Math and Science Conditional Scholarship                                 

Eligibility:  Member of the class of 2010; score a 4 on the math or science section of the high school WASL, or score above the 95^th percentile on the math section of the SAT or ACT; meet the income eligibility requirements

Criteria:  Must agree to earn a bachelor’s degree in a qualified math or science program at an eligible Washington college or university; agree to work full-time in a math or science occupation in Washington for at least three years after college graduation

Award: Up to four years of free college tuition – cannot exceed the amount charged for tuition and state fees at University of Washington

Web Site: For more information and details on qualifying income, eligible colleges, eligible educational programs, eligible occupations and availability of online application go to www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/GETREADYforMathScience.asp

Deadline:  June 30

  

“It’s Always Something” Teen Writing Contest - Gilda’s Club Seattle                

Eligibility:  Grades 9-12 

Criteria:  500 – 2000 word essay about a personal cancer experience – their own or a

loved one, schoolmate, or friend

Award:  $500 - $2500

Web Site:  For more information about Gilda’s Club go to www.gildasclubseattle.org

Deadline:  February 1

 

O'Donnell Family Multiple Sclerosis Scholarship                                    

Eligibility:  Graduating seniors who have MS or have a parent who has MS.

Criteria:  Online application and personal statement, academic record, activities

Award:  $1500 - $3000

Web Site:  www.MSwashington.org

Deadline:  January 15

 

Phyllis J. Kirkpatrick Scholarship                                                                          

Eligibility:  Senior girls who have been involved in one or more seasons of girls’ soccer at Eastlake HS.   This includes participation at any level: coach, manager, or player on one of the three girl’s teams, at any grade level.  Applicants must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Criteria:  References, essay, leadership, community service, honors and awards

Award:  $1000

Deadline:  April 9

 

Pride Foundation and Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) Scholarships

Eligibility:  Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, straight-ally students as well as students from LGBT families.  Must be residents of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana or Alaska

Criteria:  Educational background, financial need, demonstrated commitment to human and civil rights for all people

Award:  40 scholarships – awards up to $10,000

Web Site: www.pridefoundationscholar.org for further information and application

Deadline:  January 31

 

Seattle Hiroshima Club                                                                                           

Eligibility:  Seniors with a GPA of 3.6 or higher. One of the applicant’s parent(s), grandparent(s), or great-grandparent(s) must be from Hiroshima Prefecture.  Parent or guardian must be a member of the Hiroshima Club by October 31, 2009.

Criteria:  Academic achievement, letters of recommendation, essay

Award:  Three $1,000 scholarships

Deadline:  December 22

 

Seattle Swedish Community Scholarships                                                              

Eligibility:  Senior, residing in King County, Swedish ancestry NOT required

Criteria: Academic record, SAT/ACT score, financial need, leadership and community service, plan to attend a college or university

Award:  8 awards - from $1,000 - $3,300

Deadline:  March 31

 

U.S. Bank’s Internet Scholarship Program                                    

Eligibility:  Seniors who plan to attend a 2 or 4-year college next year

Criteria:  Selection by random drawing process

Award:  Forty $1,000 scholarships

Web Site:  To apply visit www.usbank.com/studentloans

Deadline:  March 31

 

Villeneuve Family Spirit of DECA Scholarship                                                     

Eligibility:  Eastlake HS senior; member of Washington and EHS DECA; 3.0 GPA; Area 3 competition; at least one business course at EHS

Criteria:  DECA participation and leadership, academic record, activities, letter of recommendation, essay

Award: $500

Deadline:  April 15

 

Violet Richardson Award                                                                                          Eligibility:  Young women aged 14-17 who volunteer in the community and/or schoolCriteria:  Selection based on volunteer efforts, essay

Award:  $400 local, $1000 regional, plus a matching award for charity of winner’s choice

Deadline:  December 1

 

Washington Tech Prep Scholarship                                                             

Eligibility:  High school graduates planning to attend a community or technical college in Washington State; has earned at least 1.0 high school credit in Tech Prep classes; earned “B” or higher final grades in Tech Prep high school classes; planning to pursue a college degree or certificate in a program aligned with the Tech Prep classes taken at the high school.

Criteria:  Academic record, personal statement, teacher letter of endorsement

Award: Two $500 scholarships

Deadline:  April 15