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

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)

Floyd Schmoe Peace Scholarship

We are proud to announce the Floyd Schmoe Peace Scholarship, honoring the legacy of a dedicated peace activist and humanitarian. Established in 1997, this scholarship recognizes outstanding high school seniors from Seattle Public Schools, Shoreline Public Schools, Edmonds School District, and Northshore School District who have demonstrated commitment to humanitarian efforts.

Each selected recipient will receive a one-time scholarship of \$2,500 to support their post-high school education. Applicants must be members of the Class of 2025 and involved in meaningful humanitarian work, such as volunteering at food banks or tutoring underprivileged children. Applications are open now and can be submitted by students or through nominations.

To apply, please visit Floyd Schmoe Peace Scholarship for the application form and further details. The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2025. Join us in celebrating the spirit of Floyd Schmoe, who believed in the responsibility to help others and the importance of true leadership.

For questions, contact us at 206-365-7865 or info@peacescholarship.org .

Gasparovich Scholarship

Applications are in the Ingraham HS Counseling Office.

Due to the IHS Counseling office by Friday May 16 at 4 PM.

The Gasparovich Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the teaching and coaching careers of Tony and June Gasparovich.  Tony became a legendary coach in the Seattle Metro League.

Criteria

• Any senior student at Ingraham may apply who can meet the following qualifications:
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• A male who has won a varsity Ingraham baseball or football letter, or a female who has earned a varsity letter in any sport at Ingraham.
• Has exhibited qualities of leadership, honesty, integrity both on and off the field and in some other  area of endeavor, extra-curricular or community, such as working with the physically or mentally handicapped.

Applicant interviews with the Gasparovich Scholarship Committee will take place on Wednesday June 4, 2025 starting at 10:00am.  You will be notified of an interview time by the Counseling Office once all applications have been received.

Attention College-Bound Seniors and Families!

Exciting changes have been made to the EF Maxwell Scholarship this year that may benefit our students. For over 30 years, the EF Maxwell Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than $12 million to over 650 high school seniors in the Puget Sound area. This year, the foundation has eliminated the financial need requirement, making the scholarship accessible to all high school seniors.

Qualifying students can receive up to $5,000 per year, totaling $20,000 for those attending private colleges.

For more information and to apply, please visit maxwell.org. Don’t forget, the application deadline is May 9, 2025!

Identity-Based Scholarships

Blacks in Government Scholarship Due June 1

The Port of Seattle Chapter of Blacks In Government is now accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications. 

How to Apply: Complete the Scholarship Application and include all the information outlined in the application. All applications must be received by 11:59 pm on June 1, 2025. Two scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded during a scholarship celebration ceremony on June 18, 2025. 

1. Academic Achievements (Evelyn Findley Outstanding Academic Achievement Award)
2. Community Service (Lilyian Casswell-Isley Outstanding Community Service Award) 

Applicants for the Scholarship must: Reside in one of the following counties: King, Snohomish, Kitsap, Pierce, Whatcom, or Skagit, Be a graduating high school student in 2025. Have demonstrated involvement in community service. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and superb academic achievement

The Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum

• For students who wish to pursue a career in a field related to social justice or the justice system, e.g., police officer, probation officer, attorney, social worker, etc.
• Essay included
• May 2, 2025

College Mix Christian College Scholarship

• For current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian university or college
• $3,500
• May 31, 2025

Blacks in Government Port of Seattle Chapter Scholarship

• Applicants will be judged on their community service and academic achievement
• Personal statement included
• $2,000
• June 1, 2025

Angels Wings Thai Scholarship Initiative

• For Thai-American students
• Essay Prompt: How has your Thai background affected your personal growth? Who (outside of your family) has inspired you the most and why? What is your favorite book and why?  
• $5,000 – $10,000
• Due June 23rd

Shawn Carter Scholarship

• For students from households making less than $75,000 per year

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 Merrily Matthews, Ingraham’s Counseling Secretary at mqmatthews@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.