Palmer Scholars Scholarship Programs 2/5/2022

The Legacy program:

This program mentors youth of color through the last years of high school into the first years of college to provide academic and financial support.

Pathways Pre-Apprenticeship program:

Palmer scholars is calling on young adults between the ages of 18 and 26 to sign up for the Pathways program, a pre-apprenticeship training program. This program provides young adults the training to prepare for and enter one of 15 trade apprenticeship programs. Scholars participate in a 14-week training program that awards them six certifications in the construction field and then assists them with job placement. The program also offers mentoring, navigation, and financial support at no cost to the participant.

Program requirements:

  • 18-26 years old
  • GED or High School Diploma (we can refer to other partners if they currently do not have this credential)
  • A resident of Pierce County at the time of application

Click here for more information or reach out to Mandy Aaberg: maaberg@palmerscholars.org.

The Dream US – National Scholarship 2/5/2022

The National Scholarship is the “Pell Grant” for highly motivated undocumented students with significant, unmet financial need. While they consider the students GPA and test scores, they place great emphasis on the students demonstrated commitment to community service and the students’ ability to overcome the barriers and challenges that undocumented students face each and every day. Click here to learn more.

Financial aid reminders

FAFSA

This is a good time to be on the lookout for the Student Aid Report (SAR). Students should receive the SAR within three days for online submissions and three weeks for a mailed-in signature page.

  • A SAR is a summary of the FAFSA information a student submitted.

WASFA:

Students who submit a WASFA application may be asked for additional information (verification). Please encourage students to check their email regularly and to complete all verification requests. Doing so will ensure the status of the application is complete.

  • To complete the WASFA application, student applicants and their parents must each have their own respective email addresses.

Study.com scholarships 2/5/2022

Study.com Scholarships

The team at Study.com recently developed a complete guide to scholarships for college. The following scholarships are $500 awards that will be accepting applications now through July 1st:

  • Scholarship for Homeschool Students
  • Scholarship for First Generation Students
  • Scholarship for Asian American & Pacific Islander Students
  • Scholarship for Mothers
  • Scholarship for Students of Color

Contact studentsuccess@email.study.com for more information.

Applying for Scholarships 1/17/2022

Washboard org

Information for Students & Families

Search and Apply for Scholarships at theWashBoard.org

Private scholarships are one tool to help make college or training after high school more affordable. Businesses, organizations, and colleges award scholarships to students for community service, good grades, athletic ability, or a variety of other qualities or activities. Students in Washington can create a profile on theWashBoard.org to be matched with potential scholarship opportunities. The site is spam-free and will never sell your information. https://washboard.wsac.wa.gov/login.aspx

Follow these tips when searching and applying for scholarships:

  • DO apply for local scholarships at your high school, in your community, and at the college you plan to attend.
  • DO mind the details. Scholarship requirements and deadlines vary, so follow instructions and submit your paperwork on time.
  • DO continue to apply for scholarships while you are in college.
  • DON’T pay money for information or assistance with scholarship searches. There are plenty of free, trustworthy options online, like theWashBoard.org. You can also ask your school counselor for help.
  • DON’T waste time and energy. Make sure you meet any requirements before you apply. Also, many scholarship applications require essays on similar topics—it’s okay to reuse your work on multiple applications.

Applying for scholarships and financial aid can help make your dreams a reality. Learn more and plan your future on the Washington Student Achievement Council website.

Washington student achievement council 1/11/2022

Washington Student Achievement Council Post-Graduation Action Plan

Helps students stay on track with college and career planning, financial aid applications, and more.

Washington state opportunity scholarship 1/11/2022

The application for the Baccalaureate Scholarship is open now until March 2, 2022!

The Baccalaureate Scholarship provides up to $22,500 in financial aid support and access to career-launching support services for students pursuing high-demand STEM and health care majors. This scholarship can be used to cover tuition, fees and other indirect costs of attendance such as housing, transportation, food and more. Funding can be used for any eligible STEM or health care degree at any eligible public or private college or university in Washington state.

Scholars that do not intend to earn their bachelor’s degree are not eligible for the Baccalaureate Scholarship and are instead encouraged to review the Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS). Learn more about CTS here.

eligibility requirements for applicants

2022 SCHOLARSHIP: BELLEVUE ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. 1/11/2022

The Bellevue Alumnae Chapter will award one $1500 scholarship to a female candidate of African decent who exemplifies outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and community service. Applicants must reside in King County (excluding the City of Seattle). The scholarship application packages should be post-marked no later than Tuesday, March 15, 2022. ​Late applications will not be considered.

For further information contact Scholarship Committee chair, Trinity Chandler at: educationBACDST@outlook.com

Click here to download the scholarship application and Instructions.

Bellevue alumnae chapter

Student job opportunity 12/22/2021

Student job OPP

The Seattle Public Library is accepting applications for the Student Assistant Program until 5:00 p.m. on January 10, 2022. Please read the City of Seattle’s job bulletin to learn about the job responsibilities, qualifications and how to apply.

Students who meet the eligibility requirements are invited to complete their online application in NEOGOV (via the City of Seattle’s Job Opportunities website) during the Library’s open application period. Students who are hired as Student Assistants will begin their employment at the Library in February 2022. Note: All new Student Assistants must provide proof of COVID vaccination as required by the City of Seattle.

To learn more about the Student Assistant Program, please join our virtual Q & A session via Zoom from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. A current Student Assistant and a supervisor will discuss the job responsibilities, provide tips for a successful application and respond to students’ questions.

Equitable Excellence℠ Scholarship Program 12/1/2021

Equitable Foundation has established the Equitable Excellence℠ Scholarship Program to assist high school seniors who are planning to continue their education at a two- or four-year college in the United States by Fall 2022.

This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. In compliance with Federal law, this program will not discriminate in the terms, conditions or privileges of participation on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation.

The program closes on December 17, 2021 3:00 pm or when 10,000 applications are submitted, whichever occurs first.

Click here to learn more.