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Scholarships for 12th Grade Students (2019 - 2020)

Scholarship Name Due Date Description Amount Link

Horatio Alger Scholarship

October 25th Provides six $10,000 scholarships to students who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.

$5,000 https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/

Horatio Alger National Scholarship

October 25th Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in U.S.; will graduate spring/summer of 2018 with plans to enter college in the U.S. by fall 2018Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in U.S. (students may start at two-year institution, then transfer to four-year institution)Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)Be involved in co-curricular and community service activitiesDisplay integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversityMaintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; andBe a United States citizen

106 scholarships at $25,000 each

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/national-scholarships/

US Bank Scholarship October 27th Complete a series of Financial Genius for Life online learning modules for a chance to win.5 students will receive an award (three $5,000, one $10,000 and one $20,000)

$5,000-$20,000

https://www.usbank.com/community/financial-education/scholarship-application-form.html

Coca-Cola Scholarships

October 31st Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

50 four-year $20,000 scholarships and 200 four-year $10,000 scholarships.

https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Voice of Democracy October 31st Students compete for this award by writing and recording an audio essay on a patriotic theme. This year's theme is "What Makes America Great." The first place winner receives a grand prize of $30,000; winners also receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, DC.

Grand prize is $30,000. Many other awards. A total of $154,000 in awards are given out

https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships


annually.

Disney Dreamers Academy Applications

October 31st For young leaders (ages 13- 19) with a winning combination of attributes that reflect strong character, positive attitude, and persistence to take advantage of opportunities.

Conference - not scholarship

https://www.disneydreamersacademy.com/be-a-dreamer/apply/

Zombie Apocalypse October 31st In 250 words or less submit a response to the question: "Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive."

$2,000 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

November 1stA woman is eligible to be recommended for the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship provided she:

● Exhibits excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success

● Has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

● Is in the final academic year (senior year) of her secondary education

● Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada

● Is recommended by and receives the vote of a local P.E.O. chapter

$2,500 https://www.peointernational.org/star-eligibility-requirements

Ron Brown Scholar Program

November 1st early; January 9th final

Applicants must be African American HS seniors who exhibit exceptional leadership potential and excel academically.

$10,000 https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description

Gayl Bertagni Culinary Scholarship

November 3rd For students planning to attend Renton Tech or South Seattle CC. Must plan to pursue a career in the culinary field. US Citizenship not required.

$1,000 Renewable up to 4 years

https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/renton/page-9.php

Elks Most Valuable Student Competition

November 5th Any high school senior who is a US Citizen. Applicants will be judged on scholarship,

$4,000 - $50,000

https://www.elks.org/scholars/news.cfm?


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ACT SIX - Seattle/Tacoma

November 5th Act Six will select approximately 22 of Tacoma-Seattle’s most promising urban leaders for scholarships to four partner colleges: Gonzaga University, Northwest University, Pacific Lutheran University, and Whitworth University. Act Six scholars are chosen through a rigorous, highly competitive, three-phase selection process that spans four months.

Full Tuition https://www.actsix.org/nw/tacsea/

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

November 5th Exceptional citizenship demonstrated through exemplary, self initiated community service

$1,000-$5,000, free trip to Washington D.C.

https://spirit.prudential.com/apply/2020

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

November 14th 3.5 GPA, 1200 SAT/26 ACT, demonstrate unmet financial need, leadership, and desire to help others. Rigorous application includes essays and letters of recommendation.

Up to $40,000

Apply via Common Apphttps://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/

Sullivan Leadership Award

November 30th SEATTLE U SPECIFIC3.7 GPA, demonstrate commitment to academic excellence, service, leadership, community, spirituality, and global engagement.

Full Scholarship for 4 years to Seattle University

https://www.seattleu.edu/sullivan/application/Apply via Common App after applying to Seattle U

10 Words or Less November 30th In 10 words or less, say why you deserve the scholarship.

$500 https://studentscholarships.org/easy.php#sthash.ItIMbwot.dpbs

Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders

November 30th Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented).

$500 for 2-year schools, $1000 for 4-year schools

https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/

Education Matters November 30th In 250 words or less submit a response to the question: "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?"

$5,000 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship


Dell Scholars Program December 1st For low-income, highly motivated students have demonstrated grit, potential & ambition in their quest for a college education. Minimum 2.4 GPA. Must be in an approved College Readiness Program (College Possible counts!)

$20,000 https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/

Comcast Leaders & Achievers

December 6th High school senior, demonstrated commitment to community service, outstanding qualities in character, integrity and leadership. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Demonstrate financial need.

$2,500 https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/leadersandachievers/

Scholastic Art Award December 14th Submit an original piece of art. $500-$1000 https://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/

Scholastic Writing Award

December 14th Submit an original piece of writing $500-$1000 https://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/

AXA Achievement Scholarship

December 15th U.S. Citizen or legal resident; Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities.

$2,500 - $25,000

https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

Burger King Scholars December 15th Applicants for this scholarship are judged on their GPA, work experience, extracurricular activities, and community service. This scholarship is open to US high school seniors who plan on going to college or vocational/technical school.

$1,000 - $50,000

https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/

National WWII Museum Essay Contest

December 27th Write an essay on a particular topic $500-$1000 https://www.nationalww2museum.org/students-teachers/school-programs/essay-contest

Top Ten List Scholarship

December 31st In 250 words or less, create a top ten list of the ten reasons why you should get this scholarship.

$1500 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship

College Raptor Scholarship

December 31st Register with www.CollegeRaptor.com , use the College Search tool and submit a short original,

$2,500 https://www.collegeraptor.com/


previously unpublished response to one of the scholarship topics. Your written response must be written in English, with correct spelling and grammar.

page/2500scholarship-terms-conditions/

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes

January 3rd Honors student athletes who demonstrate excellence in school, on their sports teams, & in their communities.

20 $20,000 awards

https://footlocker.smapply.io/prog/athletes/

Pride Foundation January 10th Northwest resident (includes WA state)Show leadership potential either within the LGBTQ community and/or within their field of study;Lack a broader LGBTQ community support system;Face additional barriers to educational access, including students who are economically, racially, socially, geographically, or politically disenfranchised. Demonstrate significant financial need

Varies- Multiple Scholarships

https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/application/

GSBA Scholarship Fund

January 10th Awards educational scholarships to WA LGBTQ/Allies who exhibit leadership potential, demonstrate strong academic abilities, & are actively involved in school & community organizations. 3.0+ GPA upon graduating.

$13,000 http://thegsba.org/scholarship-home/become-a-scholar

AFA Teens Scholarship

January 17th Scholarships for essays on the impact that Alzheimer’s disease has had on their own lives & others in their family & community.

$500-$5000 https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/scholarship-contest/

APIASF Scholarship January 22nd AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) students with a special focus on those who: live at or below the poverty level (or otherwise of low socioeconomic status; Are the first in their families to attend college; Are representative of the AAPI community's diversity, geographically and ethnically, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and Have placed strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.

Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards

https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/


MLK JR Mount Baker January 26th? Resident of or attend school in one of these zip codes: 98104, 98108, 98118,98122, 98134, 98144. Be a member of an underrepresented racial or ethnic group in HIgher Education. Demonstrate financial need

$3,000 - $5,000

Not open yet: https://www.mountbaker.org/scholarship

Point Foundation January 28th For four year college/university only. Factors considered:

● A proven track record of leadership and community involvement

● Strong academic achievement● Working for the betterment of the

LGBTQ community● Financial need

Opens November 1st: https://pointfoundation.org/point-apply/apply-now/

I Have a Dream Scholarship

January 31st In 250 words or less, submit an online response to the questions “We want to know...what do you dream about? Whether it’s some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future.”

$1500 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program

January 31st HS senior who plans to attend an 1890 Historically Black Land Grant Institutions to study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or another related discipline

$10,000 https://www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/

Courageous Persuaders Competition

January 31st Create a TV commercial targeted at middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking. Win scholarship money & trophies, have fun, & gain valuable experience.

https://courageouspersuaders.com/official-rules/?rules=open

EngineerGirl Essay Contest

February 1st For students of all genders. To apply, applicants must write a story about a person learning something new or being recognized as an expert

$100 - $500 https://www.engineergirl.org/127874/2020-contest

Naomi Winston Scholarship in Art

February 1st For visual artists $10,000 http://www.nsalwashington.org/the-winston-scholarships-in-voice-and-art/naomi-winston-scholarship-in-art/

Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship

February 1st For migrant farm worker students or children of migrant workers who wish to pursue a career in teaching.

$1,000 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/by-major/english-scholarships/frank-kazmierczak-memorial-migrant-


scholarship/3634

John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund for Art Education

February 1st For students pursuing a profession in visual arts & be skilled & devoted to the classical or conservative tradition.

$500-$5000 https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/stacey-scholarship-fund-2/

Truman D. Picard Scholarship for Native Students

February 7th Dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources.

$2,500 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/high-school-students/scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/truman-d-picard-scholarship-program/484

Queer Foundation Scholarship

February 14th For HS seniors who are LGBTQ and/or allies $1,000 Not open yet: http://queerfoundation.org/html/scholarship_application/

Jackie Robinson’s Foundation

February 1st Applicants to this need-based scholarship are judged on leadership skills and commitment to community service. To be considered eligible, you must identify as a minority student. As many as 60 new scholarships are awarded annually.

The scholarships are four-year awards, and recipients can receive as much as $7,000 per year.

Opens 11/1: https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

February 6th The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) supports low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible high-demand majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care and encourages recipients to work in Washington state once they complete their degrees.

If you are selected, you will receive $2,500 for 1-3 years, To increase your scholarship to the $5,000 level and subsequently to the $7,500 level, you must submit additional documentation

https://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/students/applicants/

Hispanic Scholarship February 15th Must be of Hispanic Heritage and Amounts Should open 1/1/20:


Fund Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for High School Students

range from $500 to $5,000

https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

The Christophers’ Poster Contest

February 18th Must create an original poster that interprets the theme “You Can Make a Difference,” & illustrates the idea that one person can change the world for the better.

$100-$1,000 https://www.christophers.org/poster-contest

Leadership 1000 February 28th 1. Plans to attend 4 year college in WA state2. WA state resident3. File FAFSA4. 2.75 GPA5. Income threshold (refer to website)

Scholarships awarded will range from $1,500 to $5,000

Should open in January: https://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/wa/scholarships/leadership-1000

Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship - Tateuchi Foundation

March 1st Provide $5000 scholarships for students from the Pacific Rim states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington) who demonstrate hard work, dedication and sincerity. Students must have financial need, academic merit and be of Japanese or other Asian ancestry, including multi-ethnic Asians. Students from middle income families are encouraged to apply. This scholarship will be renewable for up to four years.

$5000 and renewable up to 4 years

Apply via the Seattle Foundation website. Info here: http://tateuchi.org/grants.html

Engebretson Foundation

March 1st Awarded to one student each year who demonstrates financial need, in addition to impressive academic performance and leadership ability (at least a 3.75 GPA or above and/or top 5% of graduating class, a score of 28 composite or higher on the ACT exam or at least 1240 on the SAT).

$5,000 per semester of college.

http://engebretsonfoundation.org/application.html

PNACAC Scholarship March 1st Five students will be selected. Those from diverse backgrounds and all family income backgrounds are encouraged to apply

$1,000 Not open yet:https://www.pnacac.org/pnacac-student-scholarship

Create-A-Greeting Card

March 2nd This scholarship is pretty unique, and is great for students with some untapped artistic talents! Students compete for this award by submitting a photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card.

The winner receives $10,000, and the winner's school

https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm


receives an award of $1,000.

Seattle Swedish March 31st Must be a high school senior, attend high school in King County, and reside in King County, Washington.Must submit completed application, essay, transcript, ACT or SAT score, and information about family income (include a copy of pp. 1–2 of Form 1040 income tax statement or equivalent official documentation), and a self-addressed, stamped envelope in order to receive notification of results. Finalists must be available for a personal interview.

$3,000 and some lesser amounts

Not open yet: http://swedishclubnw.org/scholarships.htm

All About Education Scholarship

April 30th In 250 words or less, submit an online written response to the question “How will a $3000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?”

$3000 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/all-about-education-scholarship

B. Davis Scholarship May 22nd In 1,000 words or less: Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.

$1,000 http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

Abbot and Fenner June 12th 500-1000 word essay:Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.

$1,000 http://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php

BigSun Athletic Scholarship

June 19th All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they play. Essay submission required.

$500 http://www.bigsunathletics.com/

Documents

€¦ · Web viewScholarship Name. Due Date. Description. Amount. Link. Horatio Alger Scholarship. October 25th. Provides six $10,000 scholarships to students who have exhibited