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Additional Scholarship Resources

Private or outside scholarships may help you with your college expenses. The following links provide information on a number of organizations that offer scholarships to assist you in financing your education.

Alfred G. and Elma M. Milotte Scholarship
Scholarships for students from Washington State who are  interested in exploring, chronicling and spreading the magnificence of the wilderness through artistic communication. 

American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Scholarships for African-American, Hispanic, and Native American undergraduate students pursuing degrees in chemical sciences. 

American Indian Education Foundation (AIEF)
Scholarship support for Native American students.

American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES)
Scholarships for financially needy students with close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe and/or community in Washington State. 

American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC)
Scholarship opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students.

American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)
Scholarship opportunities for American Indian and Alaskan Native students interested in engineering, science and other related technology disciplines.

AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is the national service program that allows people of all ages and backgrounds to earn help paying for education in exchange of a year of service. 

Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA)
Scholarship opportunities for American Indian and Alaskan Native students.

Bob & Eleanor Grant Trust
Scholarships awarded to "first-generation college" sophomores and juniors from Washington state studying natural or environmental sciences. 

Boeing Employees' Credit Union (BECU) Scholarship Program
Scholarships awarded to undergraduate students who are members of BECU. 

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Education Programs
Financial assistance for American Indian and Alaska Native students.

Cancer for College
Providing college scholarships for cancer survivors. 

College Answer
Free scholarship search.

CollegeNet
Search the database and apply directly for each scholarship.

Edmund F. Maxwell Foundation
Scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen students from Western Washington, particularly the Seattle area. 

Educational Opportunity Grant
Support for incoming transfer students from Washington State who have junior class standing through either an associate degree or transferable credits. 

Elie Wiessel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
Essay contest for students with junior or senior class standing. 

Elks Foundation
Scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen. 

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Scholarships for students majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic, environmental, and atmospheric science (e.g., biological, social, and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; hydrology; geomatics; and teacher education).

ESA Foundation
Scholarship opportunities for students based on character, leadership, community service, scholastic ability, and financial need.  Completed applications should be sent to the WA State Counselor.

FastWeb
Free scholarship search.

Gates Millennium Scholars
Scholarships and fellowships for African-American, Native American, Hispanic American, and Asian-Pacific American students. 

Governor's Scholarship Program
Financial assistance for incoming freshmen who are in state-recognized foster, group or kinship care in the state of Washington. 

Hispanic College Fund
Scholarships and information for Hispanic students. 

Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW)
Scholarship opportunities for students attending independent colleges. 

  • Richard E. Bangert Business Award - awarded to upper-class students majoring in business or a business related field.
  • E.K. & Lilian Bishop Foundation – awarded to students from Grays Harbor County, WA
  • Boeing Company – awarded to students demonstrating high academic achievement
  • David M. Irwin Award – awarded to upper-class students based on the impact attending an independent college has had on their lives
  • Stanley O. Mcnaughton Community Service Award – awarded to currently enrolled sophomores and juniors who demonstrate a history of dedicated volunteer service
  • William G. Saletic Scholarship – awarded to currently enrolled sophomores and juniors who have declared a major in history or political studies.
  • WA Mutual Future Teachers of Color Scholarship – awarded to students of color who plan to become teachers. 

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES)
Scholarship opportunities for students participating in an IES Study-Abroad Program.  Deadlines: Summer Program - April 1; Fall Program - May 1; Spring Program - November 1

James Ursano Scholarship
Financial assistance for dependent children of Army Soldiers. 

Leadership 1000
Scholarships for economically disadvantaged students from Washington State.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships for dependent children of current or former Marines. 

Microsoft Scholarships
Scholarships for students pursuing studies in Computer Science and related technical disciplines. 

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
Scholarship opportunities for minority students preparing for careers in state and local government finance. 

National Italian American Foundation
Scholarships and information for Italian American students. 

NW Next Young Leaders Scholarship
Scholarships for students entering their junior or senior year who deomonstrate civic or community leadership skills.`

Public School Employees of Washington
Scholarship opportunities for PSE employees and their dependents. 

Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa
Scholarships for both graduate and undgradute students who are members of Phi Beta Kappa.

Public Relations Society of America Scholarship
Scholarship opportunities for students interested in pursing a career in public relations. 

Robert B. McMillen Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities for students majoring in the area of Visual Arts. 

Ron Brown Scholar Program
Scholarship opportunities for incoming African-American freshmen. 

ROTC Scholarships
Qualified students may train to serve as officers in the United States Army.  Contact: Pacific Lutheran University, Army ROTC at 253-535-8740 or e-mail rotc@ups.edu.

Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs

Sarah Soule Patton Scholarship
Scholarships for college juniors majoring in history with an emphasis in U.S. History. 

Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships for students who are WA State residents and have junior or senior class standing. 

Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago. 

United Methodist Foundation
Financial assistance for United Methodist students.

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship
Scholarship opportunities for students from low income families. 

WA State Employees Credit Union Scholarship
Scholarship opportunities for members of the Washington State Employees Credit Union. 

WFAA Ethnic Awareness Committee Scholarship
Scholarship opportunities for students of color.