Henry M. Jackson High School

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

• 2024-2025 JHS Application for Scholarships & Scholastic Awards - Due Feb. 23, 2025 
  • JHS Seniors: This scholarship is used by JHS Scholarship Committee to award scholarships from Everett Public Schools Foundation (office), local non-profit and private organizations, and many more. Apply today!!

• WSOS (Washington State Opportunity Scholarships) Up to $22,500!!
  • Baccalaureate Scholarship - Due February 26 (9:00pm)
    • For students intending to earn a bachelor's (4-year) degree INCLUDING students who want to start at a community college and then transfer to a university!!
  • Career & Technical Scholarship - Application opens March 2025
    • For students intending to earn a certificate, apprenticeship, or associate (2-year) degree

• ZONTA Club of North Puget Sound (formerly Everett) Scholarships - Due March 1, 2025
  • STEAM Application (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) for young women 16-19 years of studying:
    • aerospace manufacturing, welding, fabrication, machining, engineering technology, composites technology, and mechatronics
    • non-traditional jobs in manufacturing (even if you are unsure what area to pursue)
    • certified or degree programs at Everett Community College's AMTC (Advanced Manufacturing Training & Education Center)
      • Requirements
        
        • Completed application and Verification of Enrollment Document - Ask Career Center to sign document.
        • Goals statement, Community Involvement statement, and Need statement (why you need STEAM Scholarship). (separate page for each statement)
        • Two recommendation letters from adults not related to you. (see application for instructions)
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  • Young Women in Leadership (YWIL) Application - recognizes young women 16-19 years old for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.
    • Requirements: Active commitment to volunteerism, experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid), volunteer leadership achievements, knowledge of Zonta international and their programs, and support in Zonta International's mission of building a better world for women and girls.

• Washington State School Retirees' Association (WSSRA) Scholarships - Due March 1, 2025
  • Requirements: high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who plan a career in the field of education.
    • WSSRA Foundation Scholarships ($3000 each-eight one-time awards for students whose degree would be these areas: teacher counselor, speech therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, or psychologist)
    • WSSRA Foundation Scholarships ($2000 each-eight one-time awards for students whose degree would be these areas: teacher counselor, speech therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, or psychologist)
    • WSSRA, Robert J. Handy Scholarships ($900 each - 16 awards renewable up to four years for students whose degree would be these areas: teacher counselor, speech therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, or psychologist)
    • WSSRA, Gene Forrester Memorial Scholarships ($2000 each - two awards for Agricultural Education at Washington State University)

• 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.

• Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship ($3000) Information & Application (print and fillable) - Due March 7, 2025
  • ELIGIBILITY: High school senior level student in Washington State (public/private/homes school); must be U.S. citizen or possess a green card. Winners notified by April 30, 2025.
  • Applicants judged on citizenship, academic achievement, and financial need. Two letters of recommendation, completed application with Financial Assessment Form, one-page personal statement, high school transcript, and ACT/SAT score, if required.
  • Required:
    • Applicant accepted or application pending at an accredited institution of higher learning, public or private, and including community/technical college.
    • IF college you are attending requires ACT/SAT scores, you must have an ACT composite score of 20 or a composite score of 1030 on SAT. (No test scores required for 2-year schools.)
    • Application (with all attachments) must be postmarked by March 7, 2025. (Late or incomplete applications will not be judged.)
  • Read Information and Application at above links. Questions? Ask Mr. Dahlke in JHS Career Center (ddahlke@everettsd.org)

• Everett Elks 479 Scholarships 2025 Application - Due March 16, 2025
  •  Both scholarships are for students seeking post high school education in a career or technical parogram, internship, or apprenticeship program. Eligible students are graduating or a graduate from an Everett Public Schools high school or attending Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center.
    • Everett Elks Lodge Scholarship - Six students graduating from Everett Public Schools will each be awarded a $1000 scholarshp from our local lodge
    • William A. Vincent Scholarship - Two students will be awarded a $1000 scholarship in honor of Mr. William A. Vincent, a 60+ year Elks member with a passion for scholarship and community.

• JHS PTSA Senior Scholarship Program Scholarship Application & Instructions ($1000) - Due March 28, 2025 (11:59pm PST)
  • Graduating JHS seniors who exemplify excellence in academics, school pride, personal involvement, and complete these applicant criteria:
    • Applicant has cumulative GPA 3.0 through 1st semester of senior year, providing a transcript (see Career Center or Registrar) showing 1st semester (mid-February).
    • Applicant must use scholarship to further education beyond the high school level at any college, university, trade school, technical school, or community (junior) college.
    • Applicant has proven involvement in at least two school-based activities at JHS. Involvement can be in either elected or non-elected roles, or positions in any area of the school (i.e., ASB, athletics, clubs/organizations/activities, honors programs, among others).
    • Applicant must provide an original 500-word (maximum) essay addressing the prompt:
      • Explain how you have grown personally and contributed to the growth of others at JHS or in the community at large during your time at JHS. Example include (see Application for details).

• Providence General Children's Association Scholarship ($2000) Application & Information - Due March 29, 2025
  • Graduating seniors participated in volunteer activities over a one-year period 3/29/2024 t0 3/29/2025 involving health and/or welfare of children. Special consideration will be given to a recipient who is pursuing a degree that encompasses the health and/or welfare of children.
  • Financial need will be considered when awarding these scholarships.
  • Need two letters of recommendations from persons other than a relative. (Request letter at least two weeks before due date.)
  • Need one letter of evaluation from applicant's volunteer/community service advisor.
  • Official high school transcript
  • Personal resume

• Rotary Club of Mill Creek, Student Annual Scholarship Application & Information (One $1000 Award for 4 Years) - Due March 29, 2025 
  • Give application and all documents to JHS Career Center by deadline.
    
    • 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

• Soroptimist International of Everett Application (3 Scholarships: $1000 to $2000) - Due March 31, 2025
  • Eligibility: Female students graduating in the Everett School District (Everett Public Schools), enrolled full-time in 2025-2026 school year in a college/university/vocational/advanced training program.
    • Selection Criteria: goals, overcoming obstacles, and financial need.
    • Instructions: download, complete, and submit (email OK) the application to JHS Career Center (email: ddahlke@everettsd.org) by Monday, March 31 (12:00pm). 

• Sno-Isle Unit 22 School Retirees Association Scholarship ($2,500) Application - Due April 14, 2025
  • Eligibility:
    • Seniors planning a career in the field of education (Snohomish County, Camano Island, and South Whidbey Island)
    • Applicant must attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university within Washington State

• Student-View Scholarship and Washington Senior Scholarship Programs - Due April 23, 2025 (Application)
  • NO minimum GPA, SAT/ACT, and no essays 
    • One individual prize ($10,000)
    • Two individual prizes ($1,000)
    • Three individual prizes ($500)

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO FIND & APPLY TO SCHOLARSHIPS

STEP 1: Start now!!! Keep a notebook to organize your efforts and save information; Excel spreadsheet works well. Schedule time to research and fill out scholarship applications. ALSO, EVEN JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES CAN APPLY!! Come to the Career Center for help to get started. View Scholarships Basics PowerPoint presentation, also available in in Adobe pdf format. 

STEP 2: Start and then complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with your parents. It opens December 1 this year. The Career Center and Naviance Specialist (Ms. Sarah Pewitt, naviance@everettsd.org) can also help you. Please finish the FAFSA application as soon as you can. Colleges and universities require the FAFSA to be finished near their college application due dates, regardless if you don't receive FAFSA money, AND to be eligible for their college/university scholarships!

STEP 3: Log in to your Naviance account and view the scholarship list after watching this video. Look for scholarships and their eligibility requirements and then choose a scholarship to apply.

STEP 4: Visit the Career Center, Counselors, and teachers for additional scholarships. Ask your parent/guardian's work, your bank, your workplace, etc, if there are any scholarships available through their organization.

STEP 5: Apply to scholarships from colleges/universities you apply to, either in a separate application or on the school's application. Also, check their Financial Aid and Foundation department webpages.

STEP 6: Search scholarship databases below for scholarships that fit you and your career and academic goals. These databases are continually being updated so make your database account. Keep track of scholarships that fit you. Juniors and sophomores are encouraged to apply. (THERE ARE MANY MORE SCHOLARSHIP DATABASES & WEBSITES NOT LISTED BELOW, SO GOOGLE THEM :).)

STEP 7: College Bound Scholarship: Find out if you qualify for the College Bound Scholarship by calling 1-888-535-0747 (choose Option 1) or by email, collegebound@wsac.wa.gov. If you went to middle school in Washington State, you and your parents may have applied for the College Bound Scholarship. Also, to receive texts from College Bound, text 360-928-7281 and write "Hi Otter" to start receiving messages about financial aid. Visit the Career Center and your Counselor, they can check if you are on the College Bound Scholarship list.

STEP 8: Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS): Check if your family income qualifies you for this Opportunity Scholarship, which supports students pursuing bachelor (4-year) and associate (2-year) degrees in  CTE, high demand trades, STEM, and health care occupations. Students studying certificate and apprenticeship programs are also eligible for this scholarship. View eligible programs at Washington Community and Technical Colleges here: https://www.sbctc.edu/our-colleges/explore-colleges/default.aspx. To view application deadlines, go to www.waopportunityscholarship.org/students/applicants/cts. 

STEP 9: Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program: Are you applying to non-Washington State schools? If so, maybe these schools participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange program, possibly giving you huge tuition discounts!! Go to https://www.wiche.edu/wue and search for out-of-state schools that offer WUE scholarship. For a list of WUE schools, you can also visit https://wuesavingsfinder.wiche.edu/search-results.php.

STEP 10: Attend Everett Public School district's Financial Aid Night or High School & Beyond Events to learn more. Go to https://www.everettsd.org/domain/1464 to read more about High School & Beyond events.

STEP 11: Never give up applying for scholarships. Your efforts are well worth your time. Good luck.

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!