• SCHOLARSHIPS ARE EVERYWHERE (AT YOUR SCHOOL, COLLEGE, NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, PARENTS' WORKPLACE COMPANIES, BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS, ETC......). BELOW ARE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIP DATABASES, AND A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO FIND AND APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.

    FOR ASSISTANCE & QUESTIONS, CONTACT MR. DAHLKE, CAREER SPECIALIST, IN THE CAREER CENTER (EMAIL: DDAHLKE@EVERETTSD.ORG) IF YOU NEED AN UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT, HELP WITH ESSAYS, AND PRINT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS: CONTACT JHS REGISTRAR AT EMAIL: JHStranscripts@everettsd.org.

     

    UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIPS

     

    • JUNIORS ONLY: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc. Scholarship Application & Information - Due March 1 and June 15, 2025
      • Eligibility Quiz for students now enrolled as high school junior graduating June 2026 and:
        • Plans to enter a U.S. college to pursue a bachelor's degree (may start at community college and then transfer)
        • Demonstrate financial need ($65K or lower adjusted gross family income required), parent Income Verification, and be a U.S. citizen
        • Required forms, high school counselor contact information, and high school transcript (see Career Center for assistance)
      • Students should apply if they have significant financial need and exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Schorlaships range from $10,000 to $25,000; more than 600 scholarships available.

     

    • Shawn McEwen Memorial Scholarship ($500) Application & Information - Due April 18, 2025
      • Requirements of Applicant:
        • Must be a graduating Henry M. Jackson High School Senior
        • Must show financial need via FAFSA confirmation that you have submitted the 2025/2026 FAFSA and received your FAFSA Submission Summary. Please attach a copy of this report to theapplication.
        • Must be majoring in an area of Health Care or Emergency Services, including EMT, Law Enforcement, etc.
        • Must plan to attend an accredited community college, university or vocational/technical institute or school.

     

    • The Galli Family CTE Scholarship ($2500) Application - Due April 18, 2025
      • Eligibility:
        • Applicant must have taken a minimum of 3 semesters of CTE courses at JHS, CHS, or EHS.
        • Applicant must be pursuing post-secondary vocational training and education in a trade, including but not limited to: Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Automotive, etc..

     

    • AAUW Elena Cervantes Fine Arts Scholarship ($2000) - Due April 22, 2025 (Application & Instructions)
      • Applicants are students identifying as female planning to enter a Fine Arts-focused program in higher education & graduating in 2025 from high schools in these districts: Edmonds, Everett, Marysville.
      • Requires: complete application, transcript (ask Career Center for this), personal essay, & recommendation letter from a teacher or counselor.
      • Fine Arts Eligibility Requirements: For AAUW Fine Arts scholarship, Fine Arts are defined as the asuday and creation ov visual/tangible works of art, including but not limited to painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, etc. 
        • All art pieces must be original in fabrication and concept, 2D and/or 3D work may be submitted. Digital portfolio must be submitted via Adobe pdf format.
      • Email application and documents to Elena Cervantes, email: elena.cervantes1@gmail.com.

     

     

    • Kenneth Clarke Scholarship ($1250) Application - Due April 28, 2025
      • Eligibility:
        • Kenneth Clarke, a 2017 JHS graduate, was involved in mock trials, international studies, interested in going into politics, and passionate about social justice and United Nations issues. This scholarship is intended to recognize a student who demonstrates thoughtful, personal, and systemic action and support for the greater good.
        • Complete this application and email or give it to Mr. Dahlke in the JHS Career Center (in Library). Attach your transcript (ask Mr. Dahlke for assistance.) and additional pages, if needed. Contact Mr. Dahlke with any questions (ddahlke@everettsd.org, 425-385-7028).

     

    • Erin Galli Marques Memorial Scholarship ($2000) (Application)- Due April 28, 2025
      • Eligibility: Applicant interested in pursuing a career in education.
        • Erin Galli Marques taught Health and Independent Living at JHS 2005-2013 before her unfortunate passing. She was free-spirited, a marathon runner, and always had a "feeling" for students who were less fortunate than others. At JHS to the left of the main doors, there is a bench dedicated to Erin stating "The way you practice is the way you play."

     

    • Alfred G. & Elma M. Milotte Scholarship Application (Instructions) - Due April 30, 2025
      • Applicants are:
        • Profoundly fascinated by nature, have been a careful observer of it and have successfully expressed your observations in an artistic way that engages the everyday person.
        • Are a high school graduate or hold the G.E.D.
        • Have acceptance at a trade school, art school, two-year or four-year college or university for either undergraduate or graduate studies.
        • Have achieved a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
        • Have been a resident of Washington State for at least five years prior to applying.

     

    • Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce Scholarships ($2000) - Due April 30, 2025 (Application)

    2025 Scholarship Flyer

     

    • Fred G. Zahn Scholarship ($1500) Application and Instructions- Due May 31, 2025
      • Applicants Criteria: Graduated or be graduating from a high school located within Washington State. Be attending any accredited college or university in the state of Washington. Have resided in Washington for at least six months.
        • Candidates ranked by:
          • Scholarship: The candidate’s effort in academia as evidenced by grade point average (GPA) and class workload.
          • Character: Evidenced their ability to benefit themselves and others by continuing their education.
          • Financial need: Consideration of the need for assistance for continuing education is one of the major considerations for awards.

     

  • HELPFUL INFORMATION:

    • Answer all questions on applications, type / write answers clearly. Double-check your writing (grammar, spelling, word choice, etc). Ask friends and adults to read your essays.

     

    • Never pay any money to get a scholarship or join a scholarship organization or attend a financial aid presentation. You should never have to pay money to get money.

     

    • Turn in scholarship applications BEFORE their due dates, which means you need to request EARLY recommendation letters, transcripts, and so on. Keep track of your progress in a notebook or Excel spreadsheet.

     

    • Complete the FAFSA (Go to https://www.everettsd.org/Page/9402 to learn more about Financial Aid). The FAFSA opens December 1 this year and should be completed as possible. Some colleges / universities require FAFSA to be completed by certain dates, even if you don't receive FAFSA money. The earlier you complete the FAFSA the more financial aid money you can receive!