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Scholarship Opportunities

Students can access the most up-to-date list of scholarships using their Naviance account. Students who opt out of Naviance may access the SPS Scholarship Bulletin

2024-2025 Scholarships

University-Ballard Lions Foundation – $1,000z

The Lions Club is a service organization that works to improve health, strengthen communities and support people in need. The Lions Club has local clubs in over 200 countries. Provide a brief essay on your plans for the college, university or vocational/technical school you will be attending. Also provide community service in which you have participated and its significance to you. Pick up an Application Packet in the Counseling Office. Applications due April 15, 2025.

Stim Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship

Write about civic courage. Win $5,000 scholarship.

Tell us about someone who stood up for what’s right in Washington State. You can win money for college and a chance to have some of the best writers in our region read your work. Visit bit.ly/sbccs for more information. Deadline to submit March 15th, 2025

Nora Stone Smith Scholarship for ESL-ELL Students – $2,500

The purpose of the Nora Stone Smith Scholarship is to honor and to give financial support to deserving high school seniors and students who have graduated in the past year and have participated in an ESL/ELL program at some point in their lives. This scholarship is renewable for 2 to 4 years, provided the student continues to meet the scholarship criteria. If students receive a 2-year scholarship, they are eligible to reapply.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

  1. This scholarship is available for all ESL/ELL students, regardless of their citizenship status.
  2. Open to students who are graduating seniors, college freshmen, or those graduated with a high school diploma (GED).
  3. Must be a resident in the state of Washington.
  4. Supports Private 4-year University or College, Public 4-year University or College, Public 2-year Community/Technical College.
  5. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

AWARD DETAILS:

This scholarship is renewable for 2 to 4 years, provided the student continues to meet the scholarship criteria. The award amount is $2,500 per year.

APPLICATION COMPONENTS:

See detailed component instructions and apply electronically via: 2025 Nora Stone Smith Scholarship for ESL-ELL Students

Key application components include:

  • Essay
  • Two letters of reference
  • Statement of Financial need
  • Transcript(s)

DEADLINE: All applications must be submitted by March 15, 2025.

Please email scholarships@seattlefoundation.org or call 206-515-2119 if you have any questions.

Note: if you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA due to immigration status, defaulted federal loans, or other issues with federal aid, we recommend that you complete the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid).

Sea Mar Scholarships

Sea Mar Farmworker High School & College Scholarships

  • Sea Mar recognizes and acknowledges the barriers children of farm working families face in their pursuit of a college degree. Economic strains, as well as language and cultural barriers can often affect these students.
  • Sometimes students need to work after school and all summer to assist their family. Sea Mar is proud to provide annual scholarships to help make college a reality.
  • Award amount: $1,000.
  • Access the Sea Mar Scholarships.

Latino/a Educational Achievement Project Scholarship

  • The Sea Mar Latino/a Educational Achievement Project Scholarship provides financial support for students who demonstrate a history of advocacy, responsibility, accountability, perseverance, are go-getters, and have shown or have the strong potential to be contributors to their community.
  • Award amount: $2,500
  • Access the Latino/a Educational Achievement Project Scholarship..
  • Both scholarships are now open and will be closing on April 15, 2025. For any questions, please contact me at keniadiaz@seamarchc.org or scholarship@seamarchc.org. You can call my direct line at 206-788-3229, or you can call the administrative office and ask for Kenia Diaz at 206-763-5277.
  • For those of you that work directly in High Schools, below is a template announcement that can be used over your PA system.

Announcement:

  • The Sea Mar Community Health Centers Scholarships are now open! Sea Mar will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to students who are of migrant or seasonal farm worker backgrounds.
  • In addition to this, Sea Mar offers a $2,500 scholarship to students who demonstrate a history of advocacy, responsibility, accountability, and perseverance. The money can be used to cover expenses while you’re enrolled in college such as tuition, food, housing, books, etc!
  • Take advantage of this opportunity. Sea Mar Scholarship Application or you can connect with your counselor for more information.
  • The deadline is April 15, 2025. Take the time to apply and submit your application. For any questions, please email scholarship@seamarchc.org or call 206-763-5277.

Sites You Can Always Check:

Alert: Never ever pay for a scholarship. If they require payment to receive a scholarship, it is a scam.

Requesting Transcripts for Scholarships

You can request a transcript in a number of ways:

Scholarships for SPS Students

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Scholarships are a type of grant (monetary gift you do not have to pay back) for students to use in paying for after high school training and college programs. Scholarships are available for students as early as elementary school and continue through graduate school.

Federal and State programs provide over 46 billion dollars in student aid. Private companies, community organizations, civic groups, foundations, and religious organizations provide an additional 3 billion dollars in scholarships.

Finding Scholarships

A scholarship database can be found in Naviance (all SPS 6th-12th grade students have 24/7 access to Naviance) as well as some of the following resources. You should never pay for access to scholarships you find online.

Naviance Student Login

Share a Scholarship

Are you aware of and/or sponsoring scholarships that are not in our Naviance list? Fill out the form below to add your scholarship to Naviance for all SPS students to access.

Submit a Scholarship