Local Scholarships--click on links to take you to the scholarship application

 

Mukilteo Way Garden Club Scholarship - May 31

Senior actively working in horticulture or planning to pursue as a career

WSOS Career & Technical Scholarship - June 6

Students interested in pursuing an AA degree, certificate or apprenticeship in a trade, STEM or Healthcare field. (opens 4/12/23)

EXPIRED SCHOLARSHIPS--THEY MAY BE RENEWED NEXT YEAR

Dave Henderson Scholarship - Sept 30

Academic Scholarship for Seniors graduating in June 2023

VFW Post 8870 Annual Student Essay Contest - Oct 31

Students grades 9, 10, 11, 12 must prepare a 3-5 minute recording that addresses the topic, "Why is the Veteran Important?"

ACPE NW Scholarships - Feb. 16

Graduating seniors who have been actively involved in the innovative use of technology during their high school careers and are planning to pursue studies in a technology-related field

BECU Foundation Scholarship - Jan 31

Graduating senior who is a BECU primary account holder, planning to attend a 2-yr or 4-yr  college or technical school.  Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA

Blue Ribbon Scholarships - Jan 31

Several scholarships are available with one application.  You will automatically be entered to any for which you qualify. 

Costco Employee Scholarship - Jan 31

Graduating senior who is a part-time employee of Costco and plans to attend a 2-yr or 4-yr college

Sparkling Ice Flavorful Futures Scholarship - Jan 31

Senior with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.  Can be applied to any trade, vocational, 2-yr or 4-yr program

WSOS Baccalaureate Scholarship - Feb 29

Seniors with 2.75+ GPA pursuing a STEM or healthcare major at an eligible WA State college university

Cascade Warbirds Aviation Scholarships - Feb. 29

Students ages 16-21 interested in flight training required for a pilot's license

American Indian Endowed Scholarship - Mar 1

Senior who intends to use his/her education to benefit the American Indian community in WA State

C.E. Boucher Memorial Scholarship - March 1

Student has a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and plans to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study in the College of Engineering at one of the following schools for the entire upcoming academic year: UW, WSU, U of O, OSU

Hagan Scholarship Foundation--March 1
The Hagan scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester up to 8 consecutive semesters. Eligibility includes: 1. Graduate from HS, 2. GPA 3.5+, 3. Enroll in college quarter/semester following graduation, 4. Maintain a 4 year or less graduation schedule, 5. Must work 240 hours prior to the commencement of fall semester in college, 6. Applicant's Adjusted Gross Household income reported for 2022 Tax year must not have exceeded $100,000.

James R. Hoffa Memorial Academic Scholarship - Mar 1

Graduating seniors planning to attend college may apply and awards are based on financial need, academics, community involvement 

James R. Hoffa Memorial Vocational or Technical Scholarship - Mar 1

Graduating seniors planning to attend a vocational or technical school.  Awards are based on financial need, letters of recommendation and personal statement

WA State School Retirees Association - Mar 1

Several scholarships available to seniors with 3.0+ GPA pursuing a degree in education (teacher, counselor, occupational therapist, etc.). One is specific to students planning to study Agricultural Education at WSU

Trinity Education Foundation - Mar 1

Three different scholarships are available for students planning to attend Christian college. Opens Dec. 1

WA State Elks Vocational Grant - Mar 1

Seniors pursuing a vocational program at a Community College or Tech School

Zonta STEAM Scholarship - Mar 1

Young woman interested in a career in STEAM - especially aerospace manufacturing

Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship - Mar 1

Young woman with active commitment to volunteerism, experience in local govt, student govt. or workplace leadership

Cascadia College Foundation - Mar 3

Senior planning to attend Cascadia College in Bothell, WA

Gertrude Jackson Memorial Fund Scholarship - March 3rd

Senior attending school in the Mukilteo or Everett School District who lacks sufficient funds for their first year of college

Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship - Mar 3

Several Scholarships available to seniors of Japanese ancestry

Sound Scholarship - Mar 3

Graduating Senior with 3.0 cumulative GPA who holds a Sound Credit Union account by Jan. 30

Skagit Valley College Foundation Scholarship - Mar 5

Senior planning to attend Skagit Valley College in Fall 2023

Doodle for Google - Mar 7

Open to students K-12.  Create a Google Doodle in response to the prompt, "I am grateful for..."

Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship - Mar 8

Open to vocational and college-bound students. Based on citizenship academic achievement and financial need

Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) Scholarship up to $7,700 for CTE Seniors -Mar 10

Graduating high school seniors who have finished or are completing the second year of a single CTE pathway are eligible to apply 

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship - Mar 13

Seniors of Black & African descent with a 3.3+ GPA, pursuing a degree in computer science, engineering or technology

Horatio Alger Scholar Scholarship - Mar 15

Be enrolled full-time as a high school junior with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Exhibit strong commitment to pursuing a bachelor's degree; demonstrate critical financial need; display integrity & perseverance in overcoming adversity; be involved in co-curricular community service

PNACAC Scholarship - Mar 15

Senior with 3.0+ GPA and submits a video essay

Women at Microsoft Scholarship - Mar 13

Senior who identifies as female with 3.0+ GPA, pursuing a degree in a STEAM field

Smart Choices Scholarship - Mar 15

Senior with 3.0+ GPA based on school involvement (athletics, leadership), academics and community service

WAVE Scholarship - Mar 17

Graduating seniors who completed (or are in process of completing) their second course in a single career and technical education program. Also eligible are students attending a community or technical college who completed (or are in the process of completing) at least one year of a professional-technical program

Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation - Mar 24

Senior who immigrated to the U.S. within the past 4 yrs. who plans to attend a community college, university, technical or trade school

PNACAC Student Scholarship - Mar 29

PNACAC is excited to announce we are once again sponsoring up to ten (10) $1000 one-time scholarships for students planning to attend a regionally accredited college or university in Fall 2024

Providence General Children's Assoc. - March 29th

Open to seniors who have volunteered within the Providence organization or in day care facilities, food banks, tutoring, etc. These volunteer activities must involve the health and/or welfare of children.  Special consideration to a recipient who is pursuing a degree that encompasses the health and welfare of children .

Historic Everett Margaret Riddle Historic Preservation Scholarship- Mar 29

*High school students in Snohomish County in their final year of high school intending to enroll in an eligible field of study
*Adult students (18 years and over) in Snohomish County enrolled in or intending to enroll in an eligible field of study
*Students from Snohomish County in their final year of undergraduate study intending to enroll in a graduate program in an eligible field of study
*Students from Snohomish County who intend to pursue a preservation trade-in a certified program

South Everett/Mukilteo Rotary Scholarship and Application - Due April 1st 

South Everett/Mukilteo Rotary (SEMR) is giving  scholarships to seniors in the class of 2024 that are at Kamiak, Mariner, Cascade, or Aces.  Click on this scholarship application link to apply to the general scholarship as well as various sponsored scholarships. Applications are open Feb. 1st and must be submitted to the email at the bottom of the application form by April 1st.  See details below for scholarship requirements and details.

 

SEMR General Scholarships ($39,000 total – individual amounts vary from $1,000-$3,000):

• Commitment to Academics (3.0 GPA or better)
• Commitment to Service: Active involvement in extra-curricular activities at school and/or community.
• Citizenship

 

SEMR Sponsored Scholarships: In addition to being considered for the SEMR General Scholarships, applicants may also apply for 11 different Sponsored Scholarships, which have been created by partnerships between the South Everett Mukilteo Rotary and local individuals, businesses, and organizations with additional specific focus and criteria in addition the General Scholarship criteria. All applicants will be considered for a General Scholarship even if they apply for one or more of the sponsored scholarships, however no student will receive more than one scholarship.

 

$2,000: The Dwayne Lane’s Auto Family Scholarship

$2,000: The Backstage Performing Arts Scholarship

$2,000: The Jon B. Straub Building Trades Scholarship

$2,000: The Franz Family Scholarship (EVCC business, engineering, nursing)

$2,000: The David and Rene’ Porubek Scholarship (quiet perseverance)

$2,000: David Orr Memorial: Law or Science Scholarship

$2,000: David Orr Memorial: “Service Above Self” Scholarship

$3,000: The BECU Financial Education Scholarship

$4,000: The Propeller Airports Scholarship (Aerospace/Aviation and related fields)

$4,000: The Matt Martin State Farm Business Scholarship

$4,000: The Gary and Frances Kenna Foundation Scholarship (perseverance, ethnic minority)

Bertha Pitts Campbell Scholarship - Apr 1

Senior who is an African-American female, a US Citizen, has a 2.5 GPA or above, and has financial need

Cascade Symphony Scholarship - Apr 1

Instructions for Cascade Symphony Scholarship
Cascade-Symphony Scholarship ApplicationCascade Symphony Flyer

Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium UW --April 1st

Incoming first-year students planning to study science, technology, engineering or mathematics at UW.

Mukilteo Youth Soccer Association (Ray Gott Memorial Scholarship)- Apr 2

Essay written by graduating senior who is/has been involved in MYSA in some capacity

Mukilteo School District F.U.N. Committee - Apr 5

A senior whose parent/guardian works in the Mukilteo School District

Korum Family Art Scholarship - Apr 6

Open to students in grades 11 & 12. Artwork will be evaluated and judged on originality, creativity, composition, design, technical, craftsmanship

WWIN Star Scholarship - Apr 13

Senior who identifies as female with a 2.5+ GPA and demonstrates financial need

Nora Stone Scholarship - Apr 15

Graduating ESL/ELL senior who demonstrates financial need 

Sno-Isle Retirees Scholarship - Apr 15

Senior committed to pursuing a career in the field of education and attending college in WA State

UW Nikkei Alumni Association Scholarship - Apr 15

Open to full-time students of Japanese ancestry attending UW. Based on academic achievement, financial need and contributions to school, family and community (especially Asian community)

VFW Post 8870 Freedom Scholarship - Apr 15

Senior with a sibling, parent, or grandparent who is a U.S. Military Veteran. Applicant will submit an essay on "What Freedom Means to Me."

MESP Member Scholarship Application - Apr 20

Senior who is a dependent of a regular or conditional MESP paraeducator

Bright Futures Scholarship - Apr 21

Seniors enrolling or currently enrolled in a WA State automotive technology program

Kiwanis Club of Mukilteo - Apr 26

Senior who best combines the qualities of citizenship and academics

Maxwell Foundation Scholarship - Apr 28

Senior with demonstrated financial need planning to attend a private university

PSE & SSF Scholarship - Apr 28

Graduating senior who will be attending an accredited college or university and will be studying full-time to receive a BS in engineering, science, technology or a related field

Sea Mar Farmworker High School Scholarship - Apr 30

Seniors who will be enrolling as a full-time student in a higher education institute, exhibit financial need and have worked or parents have worked as a farm worker

Sea Mar Latino/a Educational Achievement Project Scholarship - Apr 30

Seniors enrolling in a higher education institute, exhibit financial need, demonstrate a sense of obligation to improving or advancing the community

MEA Joanne Brennan Memorial Scholarship - May 1

Seniors planning to attend a 2 or 4 year accredited college.  Based on need and desire to work in education or related field with disadvantaged children and youth 

MEA Lois Jamieson Memorial Scholarship - May 1

Senior planning on enrolling in an accredited 4-year college or university.  Preference given to those planning on pursuing a career in education

MEA Michelle Reichenbach Memorial Scholarship - May 1

Senior planning on attending an accredited college, university or tech school and whose parent/guardian is employed by Mukilteo School District 

BIAW Scholarship - May 1

Senior who will pursue a construction industry program at a WA State college or university

Harbour Pointe Orthodontics Pathways Scholarship - May 1

Kamiak senior with min. 3.8 cumulative GPA, planning to attend a 2-yr or 4-yr college to study in the medical or dental field

Harbour Pointe Orthodontics Track Legacy Scholarship - May 1

Kamiak senior with min. 3.5 cumulative GPA, planning to attend a 2-yr or 4-yr college and participate in a collegiate track program

Harbour Pointe Orthodontics Rising Star Scholarship - May 1

Kamiak senior with a min. 3.5 cumulative GPA, planning to attend a 2-yr or 4-yr college and participating in the Performing Arts Program

League of Women Voters Scholarship - May 1

Open to grades 9-12 -

The Jimmy Gabriel Memorial Scholarship - May 1

High school senior who plays soccer, Maintains a 3.0+ GPA and must show a financial need and intends to continue playing soccer

Meagan Mullanix Memorial Scholarship - May 1

Students must be at least 17 years of age and faced a hardship due to a personal illness or that of a loved one

Mukilteo Historical Society Scholarship - May 1

Senior living in the Mukilteo School District who writes an essay about some aspect of Mukilteo's history

Khmer Student Association UW Scholarship - May 1

Cambodian-American senior pursuing higher education

Kamiak PTO 2024 Senior Scholarship.  - May 4

For seniors planning to attend college, university, vocational, or technical school.  The scholarship is a $500 continuing education scholarship.  

Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) - May 6

Senior who has completed or is in the process of completing their second course in a single CTE pathway

KPAB Anna Bui Scholarship - May 10

Senior student who has participated in the Choir program while attending Kamiak High School

KPAB Scholarship - May 10

This year, KPAB is awarding four $1,000 scholarships to seniors who have been active in the performing arts at Kamiak, as well as a $500 Anna Bui scholarship for a senior in choir. Applications close May 10 at 11:59 PM. If you click on the link, you can see all the details.

The Edmund F. Maxwell $5K 2024 renewable $20K Foundation Scholarship - May 10

For 2024 high-achieving seniors going to a private college--Recipients are chosen based on their abilities, leadership skills, and academic accomplishments and interests.  

KABC Scholarships

scholarships for Kamiak Seniors class of 2024 only

MACP Scholarship - May 13

Senior with financial need who has served or been involved in the school or community

Kamiak PTO Scholarship - May 14

Senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.5+ planning to attend a college, university, vocational or technical school

Lynnwood Elks Lodge Past Exalted Rulers Memorial Scholarship - May 15

Graduating senior who displays financial need and shows academic rigor and engages in community service

Mukilteo Schools Foundation Scholarship - May 15

Applications are being accepted for the Mukilteo Schools Foundation 2024 Scholarship. Students must be enrolled in Mukilteo School District and graduating this year. Last year, the foundation awarded 24 $500 scholarships for a total of $12,000, and six $1,000 scholarships that were sponsored by BECU, to students at Kamiak and Mariner high schools, and Mukilteo Virtual Academy (online school). Scholarships are open to graduating seniors at ACES, Kamiak, Mariner, Sno-Isle TECH (must be MSD student), and to MSD seniors attending school online.

SOMOS Scholarship - May 15

Graduating senior who identifies as Latina/o/x and/or LGBTQ+ Flyer 

KABC Athletic Scholarship - May 20

College bound senior whose immediate family is a member of KABC

NOW (Network of Women) Scholarship - May 20

Senior female who has overcome adversity with a spirit of resiliency and a drive to move forward in life in a positive way

UW Labor and Social Justice Scholarships - May 22

Several scholarships for students attending Seattle, Tacoma or Bothell campuses.  Check the individual eligibility requirements for each

✏️Worksheet: Finding Scholarships & Grants

It’s our favorite time of year: scholarship season is finally here! As the last of the regular decision college applications come due, it’s time for students to start thinking about how to pay for school. We’re here to make it less stressful. 

Share our Researching Grants & Scholarships Worksheet with your students to teach them why scholarships and grants are the best form of financial aid, the difference between the two, and how to find ones they’re eligible for (and apply to them).

Get our Researching Grants & Scholarships Worksheet

Do you have class time with students? Use our free lesson plan slide deck to guide them through the basics of grants and scholarships.

📝 Known 24-25 FAFSA® Issues + Workarounds

Are you already tired of hearing about the new FAFSA®? You’re not alone. The new 24-25 FAFSA® application had a soft launch on December 30th. While some families were able to access it, others had a more difficult time. We’re hopeful the government can sort out the issues quickly!

In the meantime, you canrefer to this slide deck to see all the known issues and workarounds (starting from slide 9). You can also get regular status updates on the FAFSA® issues from the government here.

See all Known FAFSA® Issues + Workarounds Here

Share thisFAFSA® Prep Assignment worksheet with your students and their parents so they’re ready to go. It covers all the important changes and will give families a head start in gathering all the documents they may need.

Get our 24-25 FAFSA® Prep Assignment Worksheet here

⭐ How to Make a Stellar Student Resume

Many of your students just spent the better part of the fall completing college applications – sorting through extracurriculars, writing essays, and thinking about their futures. Now is the perfect time to take all of that information and create a stellar student resume. 

Having a great resume on hand is perfect for students who might be pursuing full-time work after high school or for those who may want to work a part-time job during college. (Plus, it also makes it even easier for students to reference this information when applying for scholarships!)

We’ve outlined our top 6 tips for creating a student resume that actually stands out. Copy and paste the list below into your next email to students to get them started! 

Choose an Organized Format: Consider factors like your level of experience, industry norms, and readability. Consider using a free resume template! 

Add Contact Information: Make it easy for recruiters and hiring managers to reach out to you by putting your contact information at the top of your resume. Include a working email and phone number. 

Showcase your Experience: As a student, prioritize relevant education over work experience. Create an Education section and use it to showcase your academic achievements, coursework, and acquired skills. 

Add Skills and Activities Sections: In the Skills section, showcase both hard (technical) and soft (personal) skills. For Extracurriculars, make sure to highlight your level of commitment (i.e. how many years you’ve participated in the activity) and any leadership positions you’ve held. 

Use Action Verbs & Bullet Points: Start your bullet points with strong action verbs to describe your achievements, responsibilities, and experiences. Some great examples are: Implemented, Resolved, Analyzed, Developed, Led, and Volunteered. 

Keep it Short: Be concise and stick to one page.

Explore our Detailed Guide to Student Resumes here

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Starting the College Process with Juniors

How to Choose the Right College (after being accepted)

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Dear student,
 

Scholarships and grants are helpful ways to fund your college education. They provide you with free money that can go towards tuition or other educational expenses.
 

To find and apply for scholarships, sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors. 

To sign up, go to: App. Goingmerry

You can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.

Here are some reasons why I recommend Going Merry above other scholarship sites: 

• Scholarship bundles: You can apply to multiple scholarships using one application and the same essay prompt.

• Vetted scholarships: The Going Merry team periodically reviews every scholarship listing, to ensure the scholarship program is still active and the information is correct.

• Personal matching: Once signed up, you’ll answer a few questions to fill out a basic profile, and then get matched to scholarships that fit your background, academics, interests, etc. 

• Clear organization: You can shortlist favorites and get deadline reminders about them. All drafts and applications are saved, and you’ll get updates on the scholarships you’ve applied to. 

• Direct, auto-filled applications: You can apply to many scholarships directly on the site (with forms helpfully pre-filled). 

Financial aid applications: Seniors can also submit the FAFSA® through Going Merry, using their more user-friendly version of the government form, which they call “the FAFSA® Made Easier.”

Happy applying--and good luck winning!

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If you, as the parent, want to also sign up just to browse around and recommend specific scholarships to your child, you can sign up for a student account yourself. Here’s what Going Merry recommends in that case:

• Use your own name and email to sign up, but fill out the initial questions and your Profile based on your child--so put their class year, school, GPA, SAT/ACT scores, ethnicity, extracurriculars, etc. This allows you to see a “Matched scholarships” list with scholarships your child is eligible for. 

• Primarily, we recommend parents to browse the scholarships list and then note (and pass on) any scholarships they think their children should apply for. So if you see a scholarship your child should apply for, you can send them a link to it by copying the public link, which is a button on the right side. (You can access this “public link” URL without being logged in.)

• If your child wants to apply, they should create their own Going Merry account linked to their own email address. They will also be able to upload documents, copy and paste essays, request recommendation letters, etc. using their own account. 

Best of luck to your family, in applying for scholarships!

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The College Bound Scholarship Program