Scholarships
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
No Essay Scholarships
- Appily Easy Money Scholarship ($1000)
- SP Scholarship ($2,500)
- Sallie Mae Scholarship ($2,000)
- “Be Bold” No Essay Scholarship Make the “boldest” bold.org profile ($25,000)
- Scholarships360 “No Essay” Scholarship ($10,000)
GSBA Scholarship
- The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund strives to uplift rising LGBTQ+ and actively allied leaders from Washington State as they pursue their post-secondary education. To our scholars, we offer financial awards, typically between $5,500-$13,000, educational programming, networking events, field trips, job shadows, a summer weekend retreat, and a supportive community – whether you’re working towards a trade, certificate, 2-year degree, or 4-year degree.
- $5,500-$13,000 networking events
- Deadline January 9, 2026
- GSBA Scholarship Application
Gesa Credit Union Offering 150,000 in scholarships
Know a college student, graduating senior, or recent grad who could use help with tuition or student loans? Encourage them to apply for a Gesa scholarship today! We are awarding:
- Two $5,000 and twelve $2,000 scholarships to entering first-year college students.
- Two $5,000 and eight $2,000 scholarships to current college students.
- Five $2,000 Student Loan Repayment scholarships to eligible members with accredited degrees.
- $80,000 in scholarships to seniors who have participated in our High School Credit Union Program.
Find more information about the Gesa Credit Union scholarships application categories
We are accepting scholarship applications until February 28, 2026—Don’t wait!
Apply for Gesa Credit Union Scholarship
2026 Smart Choices Scholarship Program
Applications Due March 15, 2026 LEARN MORE AND APPLY
Now accepting applications for the 2026 Gesa Credit Union and Dairy Farmers of Washington Smart Choices College Scholarship Program which will award two $5,000 scholarships and eight $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from WIAA member high schools for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service throughout their high school careers.
Applicants are required to fill out an online application that includes an essay question. Judging is based on the following criteria:
- Athletic/Activity Excellence (30%)
- Academic Achievement (30%)
- Leadership (20%)
- Citizenship/Community Service (10%)
- Originality/Creativity of the Essay (5%)
- Financial Need (5%)
Sites You Can Always Check:
Alert: Never ever pay for a scholarship. If they require payment to receive a scholarship, it is a scam.
- B.O.L.D. for black students
- FastWeb
- SPS College Financial Aid & Scholarship Info for Seniors
- Washboard
- Naviance
- Student Scholarships has an extensive list.
- Gasparovich Scholarship (Ingraham Students only)- More info coming Spring 2025
- WashBoard
- FinAid Scholarships
- Washington Student Achievement Council
- Gates Millennium
- If you have been accepted to a school, be sure to check their website for scholarships, too!
Requesting Transcripts for Scholarships
You can request a transcript in a number of ways:
- Email Ingraham’s Counseling Secretary at jawilhoit@seattleschools.org
- In Naviance or use the online student records request system.
Scholarships for SPS Students
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.
- Search Engines for Scholarships
- The WashBoard
- Scholarships for students with disabilities
- Seattle Foundation Scholarships
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.

