Visit the career center in any Northshore high school (when open) for a hard copy of this information and to get additional information on these opportunities. Further information on criteria and eligibility is available on the website for each scholarship. Additional scholarship opportunities will be advertised in each Career Center when schools are opened.
Please note: All applications for financial assistance programs, i.e., student loans, work compensation, grants, scholarships, special funds, subsidies, prizes, etc., will be considered by the Northshore School District without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.
WashBoard
- Get smart about searching for scholarships. The WashBoard is a free web-based, non-profit scholarship clearinghouse that matches Washington Scholarship seekers with Washington Scholarship Providers.
- thewashboard.org
Naviance
- There is a comprehensive list of scholarships ideas located in Naviance. Go to your high school website for log in information.
- Students now access Naviance through Clever!
College Websites
- A great way to find scholarships is to go directly to a college's website.
Scholarship Foundation of Northshore
- Deadline: February 15th, 2021
- These scholarship opportunities are designed for Northshore School District students only. Students fill out one application and can qualify for multiple scholarships based on their application.
- Opens November 16th , 2020
- https://sf-ns.awardspring.com/
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
- Deadline: February 1st
- This scholarship supports the financial needs of college students and provides extensive, hands-on mentoring and support services.
- https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/
EGIA Foundation Scholarship Program
- Deadline: February 1st
- This scholarship is designed for students seeking a career as an HVAC technician.
- https://egiafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarship
American Indian Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: February 1st
- Students who demonstrate financial need and close social and cultural ties to a Washington State American Indian community should apply.
- https://wsac.wa.gov/american-indian-endowed-scholarship
Fair Chance Scholarship - Washington State Fair
- Deadline: February 5th
- The Washington State Fair offers a variety of scholarships.
- Minimum GPA 2.7. Students who are involved in a school program 8 hours per month should apply.
- 4H, FFA and financial need may be considered, but are not required.
- https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.com/
Washington Opportunity Scholarship
- Deadline: February 11th
- Students who are pursuing high-demand STEM and health care majors should apply.
- https://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/students/applicants/baccalaureate/
Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest
- Deadline: February 19th
- Teens in Washington State (9-12 grade) share their stories about cancer in their personal essays.
- https://cancerpathways.org/programs/cancer-unwrapped/
BECU Foundation Scholarship
- Deadline: February 28th
- Students must be a BECU member and primary account holder.
Students share their community service experience and complete an essay in order to apply. - https://www.becu.org/members-matter/community-involvement/scholarships
Cascade Warbirds Aviation Scholarship
- Deadline: February 28th
- To apply for the flight training scholarship, submit a personal statement of 500 words or less addressing your career aspirations, educational plans, why you want to receive this scholarship and what you have learned from your work/volunteer experience.
- https://www.cascadewarbirds.org/youth/
PNACAC Scholarship
- Deadline: March 1st
- Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher should apply.
- Students must plan to attend a regionally accredited college or university in the coming Fall and record a video to answer a prompt.
- https://pnacac.memberclicks.net/student-scholarships
Washington State School Retirees' Association Scholarships
- Deadline: March 1st
- Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and who plan to pursue a career in the “field of education”, with majors in one of teacher, counselor, speech therapist, occupational therapist, or psychologist.
- https://wssra.org/index.php/foundation/scholarships
Washington State PTA Scholarship
- Deadline: March 1st
- Students must have a GPA or 3.4 or higher, be enrolled in a school that has an active PTA and answer the essay question in order to apply.
- https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/scholarship-program/
FIDM National Scholarship Competition
- Deadline: March 1st
- Students interested in the global industries of fashion, visual arts, graphics, interior design, social media and entertainment.
- https://fidm.edu/en/admissions/financial+aid/scholarships/national+scholarship+competition/
Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship
- Deadline: March 10th
- Applicants will be judged on citizenship, academic achievement and financial need. This scholarship is for seniors in the State of Washington.
- http://kellyfoundationwashington.org/
Sno-King School Retirees Scholarship
- Deadline: March 11th (This is incorrectly listed at the website as the 13th)
- Students who are pursing a career in education should apply.
- Students will share school activities, community service experience, and financial need may or may not be considered.
- The following link does not reflect the new deadline, but does have the necessary information to apply:
- http://www.sksr.org/scholarships-information.html
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship
- Deadline: March 31st
- Blacks@Microsoft (BAM) is dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees and encouraging students to pursue a career in technology.
- https://seattlefoundation.smapply.org/prog/blacks_at_microsoft_scholarship/
Eastside Audubon Scholarship
- Deadline: March 31st
- Students who have demonstrated an interest in the environment and participated in activities that support our environment should apply.
- https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/
Smart Choices Scholarship
- Deadline: April 1st
- Recognizing students for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service.
- https://www.wiaa.com/subcontent.aspx?SecID=959
Pay it Forward Scholarship
- Deadline: April 29th
- Pointe Pest Control is looking for students who have gone out of their way to do something nice for someone else.
- https://pointepest.com/washington-scholarship-application/
iVisa Annual Scholarship
- Deadline: May 15th
- Students complete a 500 word essay to discuss how they learned of a new culture or a cultural experience that improved your life.
- https://www.ivisa.com/visa-blog/ivisa-annual-scholarship
Blue Ribbon Scholarships - Washington State Fair
- The Washington State Fair offers a variety of scholarships.
- https://www.thefair.com/foundation/scholarships/
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation
- Create a scholarship account and choose from more than 200 scholarships offered annually.
- https://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants
OppU Achievers Scholarship
- Students who have a 3.0 or higher, submit a short response to the question "What makes you an achiever?"
- https://www.opploans.com/oppu/scholarship/
Marine Corps Undergraduate Scholarship
- This is a need-based scholarship for children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen.
- http://www.mcsf.org/apply/