• 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.

    UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIPS

    • Bank of Hope Scholarship Foundation ($2500) - Due May 1, 2023 (5pm EST)
      • Eligibility:
        • Applicant must be a US citizen, national, or legal permanent resident, or citizens of Freely Associated States
        • Applicant must be enrolled in 4-year/2-year institution as an incoming freshman (2023 high school graduate)
        • Applicant must have a minimum unweighted, cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or have earned a GED and
        • Demonstrate financial need and qualify based on income restrictions and limitations. Visit https://www.bankofhope.com/hope-scholarship to review income limits.

     

    • JHS Class of 2014 Scholarship ($1250) - Due May 14, 2023 - APPLICATION
      • Eligibility: Minimum 3.0 GPA and must be planning on attending a two/four-year institution after high school graduation. Scholarship is looking for
        • Leaders who have innovated and / or challenged the status quo.
        • Mission-driven individuals who are adept at communicating their vision and working within constraints placed by external stakeholders to achieve their goals.
        • Students who have placed high importance on the value and pursuit of education and intellectual exploration, and who will work to continue this passion moving forward.
      • Requires:
        • One-page resume with details of professional and extra-curricular activities, accomplishments, and awards
        • High school transcript (unofficial is OK), ask Career Center for assistance.
        • One recommendation letter from an advisor/mentor figure (recommended but not required). The letter could be a teacher, club advisor, athletic coach, etc.
        • 250-word essay that address the following questions:
            1. What do you consider to be a fundamental belief of yours and what have you done to act upon this conviction?
            2. Tell us about a time when you displayed leadership by directly challenging the status quo. What drove you to act, and what were the results of that action?

     

    • Everett Association of Educational Office Personnel (EAEOP) 2023 Scholarship Application ($1000 x 3) - Due May 19, 2023
      • Applicants must be a child, grandchild, or dependent of a current EAEOP union member in good standing, and
      • A graduating senior or a current college student
      • REQUIRES: completed application, two signed letters of recommendation, essay, transcript(s); all submitted to Jennifer Larson, jlarson@everettsd.org by May 19, 2023

     

    • Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce Scholarship for Seniors 2023 Application ($2000) - Due May 31, 2023

      • Applicants must:

        • live in Mill Creek and/or attend school at either Cascade High School, Jackson High School, Cedar Park Christian School, or Archbishop Murphy, and be a senior in good standing at the time of application.
        • be accepted to attend a full-time accredited College, University or Fine Arts School.
        • be planning an academic course of study in the field of their choice, but plan to pursue a career in business.
        • submit ALL of the following materials under “How To Apply” together to the Scholarship Committee by May 31st (DEADLINE):

        How to apply:

        • Typed application form (Printable Scholarship-Application)
        • Two letters of reference and recommendation from teachers, advisors, and/or local business people (cannot be a relative).
        • Copy of the letter of acceptance from the institution they plan to attend.
        • Typed Essay (less than 200 words about their academic and career plans).

     

    • Crystalite Employees Foundation Scholarship ($500 x 3) - Due May 31, 2023
      • Eligibility: Applicant must show they have volunteered in their community and show how they have made a difference in their community AND be graduating from high school and continuing their education at a school for higher learning.
      • Requirements: Completed application and three letters from personal references.
      • APPLICATION: Submit by mail application and letters of reference to:
        • Crystalite Employees Foundation Scholarship Committee, 3307 Cedar St., Everett, WA 98201

     

    • WA State Opportunity Scholarship, Career & Technical Scholarship - Due June 6, 2023

      • The Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) supports Washington students on their path to high-demand trade, STEM, and health care occupations. To be eligible, Scholars must enroll in an approved program, such as welding, manufacturing, or IT, at one of Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges or with an approved apprenticeship program sponsor. Scholars are eligible to receive up to $1,500 each quarter for the duration of their associate degree, certificate, or apprenticeship program. These scholarship funds are flexible and can be used to cover tuition, fees, and other costs of attendance, such as housing, transportation, food, and more.

      • Scholars that intend to earn their bachelor's degree after the completion of their program are not eligible for CTS and are instead encouraged to review the Baccalaureate Scholarship (BaS).

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    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 October 1 every year and should be completed as possible. Some colleges / universities require FAFSA to be completed by certain dates. The earlier you complete the FAFSA the more financial aid money you can receive!