• 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 ARE POSTED WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE - KEEP CHECKING!

    WSOS (Washington State Opportunity Scholarships) Up to $22,500!!

      • Career & Technical Scholarship - Application opens March 18....Due April 15, 2026
        • For students intending to earn a certificate, apprenticeship, or associate (2-year) degree. Eligible programs HERE

     

    • JUNIORS ONLY: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc. Scholarship Application & Information - Due March 1 and June 15, 2026
      • 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.

     

    • Rotary Club of Mill Creek Scholarship Application ($1000 for 4 years) - Due March 27, 2026
        • Give application and all documents to JHS Career Center by due date.
          • Requires:
            • Resume of school activities, community service, honors/awards, and/or work experience
            • One-page essay about how you live the Rotary 4-Way Test (see application & information)
            • Recommendation letter from a faculty member or school administrator
            • Recommendation letter from a community member or friend

     

    • 2026 Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarship ($1500 to $5000) Application - Due March 30, 2026
      • Provided by the Youth Maritime Training Association (YMTA), this scholarship is for graduating seniors going into a maritime school or training program (marine sciences or marine-related career) at a community college, university, vocational/technical, academy, etc.
      • Applicants: 1) Submit a letter of support from one teacher (Optional letter from a member of the maritime community is encouraged but not required.), 2) Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher or an additional letter of recommendation from a teacher (if GPA less than 2.5)

     

    • Providence General Children's Association Scholarship Application & Instructions ($3000) - Due March 31, 2026
      • Eligibility Criteria: Graduating seniors must have participated in volunteer activities over a 1-year period from March 29, 2025 to March 31, 2026 with a minimum 75 hours. Volunteer activities must involve the health and/or welfare of children. Special consideration will be given to an applicant who is pursuing a degree that encompasses the health and/or welfare of children. Financial need will be considered when awarding these scholarships.
      • Application process: Read instructions and application, which includes 1) at least two recommendation letters from persons other than a relative. Letters need to be requested at least two weeks before the application is due. One letter must be from the applicant's volunteer/community service advisor. 2) Unofficial transcript (ask JHS Career Center). 3) Personal resume
          • Email the application and required materials to Leanne Rafter, email: lrafter@yahoo.com

     

    • Everett Elks 479 Scholarships 2026 ($1000 x 8 awards) Application Link - Due March 31, 2026
      • Two $1000 awards for William A. Vincent Scholarship (Mr. Vincent was a 60-year Elks member with a passion for scholarship and community.
        • Eligibility: Graduating seniors in Everett Public Schools or attending Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center; students seeking post-high school education in career/technical program, internship,or apprenticeship program.
      • Six $1000 awards for students graduating from Everett Public Schools with a 3.0 GPA minimum.

     

    • Sno-Isle School Retirees Association Unit 22 Scholarship Application ($2500 x 2, renewable) - Due April 15, 2026
      • Eligibility: 1) Graduating seniors from Snohomish County and school districts (Camano Island and South Whidbey), 2) Planning a career in education, 3) Must attend 2-year or 4-year college/university within Washington State.
      • Requires: Photo (see application), complete application, three letters of reference (see application), and three essays

     

     

    • Erin Galli Marques Memorial Scholarship ($2000) Application - Due April 17, 2026
      • Applicants are interested in pursuing a career in teaching or education.
      • Read carefully, complete, and then save the application.
      • Submit application to Mr. Dahlke in JHS Career Center, email: ddahlke@everettsd.org

     

    • 2026 Student-View Scholarship Program ($500 to $10,000) - Due April 23, 2026
      • One $10,000 award, two $1000 awards, and three $500 awards.
      • Complete 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges, then you will automatically be entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award.

     

    • SHAWN MCEWEN Memorial Scholarship Application ($1000) - Due April 17, 2026
      • Applicants must be majoring in an area of Health Care or Emergency Services including EMT, Law Enforcement, etc.
      • Applicants must plan to attend an accredited community college, university, or vocational/technical institute or training.
      • Applicant submits complete application to JHS Career Center by due date.

     

    • The Kenneth Clarke Scholarship ($3000 x 5 awards) Application - Due April 24, 2026
      • Eligibility: Kenneth Clarke, 2017 JHS graduate, was involved in mock trials, international students, interested in going into politics, and passionate about social justice and United Nations issues. This scholarship recognizes:
        • Applicants who want to change or impact the world, are pursuing a path of one or more of the following: social justice, history, or international affairs/government/political science.
        • Applicants with financial need are preferred but not mandatory.
        • Applicants should show involvement in high school and/or local community

     

    • To Go Boldly & Beyond STEM Scholarship ($1000) Application - Due April 24, 2026
      • Criteria: African American, female student pursuing a degree in STEM at a 4-year university/college (no community college transfers)

     

    • Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce Application & Instructions ($2000 - 6 awards) - Due April 30, 2026
      • Applicants Must:
        • Applicants must live in Mill Creek, attending: Henry M. Jackson High School, Cascade High School, Cedar Park Christian School, or Archbishop Murphy High School
        • Be a senior in good standing at time of application AND be accepted to attend full-time at an accredited College, University, or Fine Arts School
        • Plan to pursue a business career
        • Submit the following by due date: 1) complete application, 2) two letters of reference and recommendation from teachers, advisors, and/or local business people (no relatives), 3) a copy of the "Letter of Acceptance" from institution applicant plans to attend, 4) essay about applicant's academic & career path (200 typed words or less)

     

     

  • 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!