Scholarships/Awards

Sponsor

Sponsor:

Puget Law Group

Criteria/Details:

• Puget Law Group is offering an annual scholarship opportunity for students in the United States who grew up in a military family.
• Puget Law Group will award $2,500 to one student admitted to or enrolled in an eligible school.  
• Be in good academic standing.
• Be admitted to or enrolled in an accredited university, college, or graduate school
• Be a U.S. citizen or authorized to attend a school or work in the U.S. 
• Agree to the terms and conditions of the scholarship 
• Create and submit the link to the required video on your family background 
• See the Puget Law Group website for full details and to apply

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Sponsor:

• Unigo

Description/Criteria:

• Applicants must:
  • Be 14 years or older at the time of application
  • Be a legal U.S. Resident and reside in one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia

Apply

Sponsor:

• Elks Most Valuable Student

Description/Criteria:

• The Elks National Foundation awards $2.52 million in college scholarships to a total of 500 high school seniors.  They award 20 scholarships worth $30,000 and 480 worth $4,000
• To apply you must be a high school senior and US Citizen
• Due November 12th, Counselor Report to accompany application due November 19th.

Apply

Sponsor:

Washington State Governors

Description/Criteria:

• This scholarship program helps young people from foster care continue their education and earn a degree
• This scholarship provides funding for approximately 30 - 40 new scholars each year who are planning to enroll in a Washington state college or university
• Scholarship amounts range from $2,000 to $4,000 depending on the college of attendance
• Minimum GPA of 2.0 or GED equivalent through spring term is required
• Must have resided in Washington state for at least one year prior to enrolling in college
• Must apply for the FAFSA or WASFA
• Must meet one of the following criteria (either currently 18 or until age 18):
  • Placed by a Washington State court order in foster care, guardianship or dependency guardianship
  • Placed in federally-recognized care, classified as an unaccompanied minor and rendered legal permanent residency in the U.S.
  • Placed under a dependency tribal court order outside of your home
• See the scholarship website for complete details

Apply

Sponsor:

Emery Reddy

Criteria/Details:

• Student must be currently enrolled in or recently accepted to an accredited U.S. law school (Legal Studies Scholarship) or accredited U.S. college or university (Undergraduate Scholarship);
• Winner(s) will be required to provide proof of residency and enrollment or acceptance.
• Students must submit an original and compelling essay of 400 – 600 words answering the essay prompt - there is one prompt for law school students and one prompt for the undergraduate scholarship.
• See website for full details and to apply

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Sponsor:

Sallie Mae

Criteria/Description:

• Sallie Mae selects a winner every month for a $2,000 scholarship
• This scholarship will take you 1 minute to fill out, but yes, it's legit!
• Open to legal residents of the U.S. 
• Must be 16 or older at time of entry
• See online application for complete details

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Sponsor:

• GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Description/Criteria:

• Be current high school seniors attending high school within the United States, (including any U.S. territories or commonwealths), and graduating in winter 2023 or spring 2024. Homeschooled applicants and applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible.
• Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces

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Sponsor:

FFA

Description/Criteria

• Open to FFA members in high school and FFA Alumni in college
• For students pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or two-year or four-year degree
• Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totally nearly $2.5 million
• The deadline is January 9th, supplemental materials are due January 16th.

Apply

Sponsor:

APIA Scholars

Description/Criteria

• Applicants must be able to describe their ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
• Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the U.S.; citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply.
•   Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. - accredited college or university fall of 2025
• The deadline is 5pm Eastern Time (2 pm Washington time) on January 15th.
• See online application for complete details

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Sponsor:

•  Coolidge Foundation 

Description/Criteria:

• The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study.
• The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited college or university in the United States. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program.

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Sponsor:

Army Women's Foundation

Description/Criteria

• The Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program provides grants to women soldiers, past and present, and their lineal descendants to help them attain their educational goals.
• Applicant must be a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard or the lineal descendant of a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. If there is any evidence that the applicant or the applicant’s ancestor did not serve honorably, the application will not be considered. Eligibility requirements are non-negotiable, and appropriate evidence of Army service must be provided (e.g. DD214, discharge papers, letter from commander, etc.)
• Selection of the Legacy Scholarship recipient(s) is made by a Scholarship Committee appointed by the Board of Directors of the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation. Each scholarship category (certificate, community college, undergraduate, and graduate) will be evaluated and considered separately by the  Scholarship Committee, which will also determine the number of scholarships awarded for each category and the amount of each scholarship. Army women will be considered in one group, and the lineal descendants of Army women will be considered in a separate group. In this way, peers will compete with their peers.
  Scholarship recipients are eligible to compete in subsequent years and may receive a total of two awards except for the Graduate Program. 
• The scholarship funds may be used to assist with tuition, fees, books, and school-documented room and board. Scholarships are awarded only to students attending accredited institutions. 
• Must be postmarked (mailed by) by January 21st, 2025. 
• See the Army Women's Foundation website for full details.

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Sponsor:

•   Footlocker

Description/Criteria:

• The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program honors student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, in their schools, and within their communities.

• Student athletes who are currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community-based sports, who embody good sportsmanship and strong moral character, and display academic excellence.
• Be a graduating high-school senior of the class of 2024 and plan to pursue an undergraduate degree at a two- or four-year community college or four-year school.

Apply

Sponsor:

•   Washington State Fair Foundation Blue Ribbon Scholarship Program

Description/Criteria:

• The Washington State Fair Foundation awards $157,000 in scholarships annually to Washington students

• Multiple scholarships will be awarded - only one application needs to be submitted as the system will automatically apply students for the scholarships for which they qualify

• See the online application for complete details

Apply

Sponsor:  

• WSU General Scholarship Program 

Description:

• If you are planning to attend Washington State University (WSU) next fall, there are scholarships you can apply for!
• Apply first to the general scholarship program, then you can apply for additional scholarships at the WSU Alumni Scholarship page.

Apply

Sponsor:

• Elks National Foundation

Description/Criteria:

• Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. 
• Visit the Elks website for full eligibility details

Apply

Sponsor:

Woman's Club of Olympia

Description/Criteria

• The Woman’s Club of Olympia will be awarding three Florence Brewer Memorial Scholarships of $3000, $2000, and $1000 and one June Martinson Scholarship of $1000 to four students graduating in 2025 from an accredited high school in Thurston County who plan to attend an accredited college or university, community, or technical college in Washington State. These are one‐ time awards to be dispersed in the fall of 2025 to the colleges of our winners.
• Students must have:
  • Good scholastic standing
  • Community service or involvement
  • Financial Need

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Sponsor:

•  McDonald's Hacer Scholarship

Description/Criteria:

• McDonald's Hacer Scholarship Program offers scholarships to up to 30 outstanding students from all over the country.
• Qualifications include:
  • Have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino Heritage
  • Be a high school senior under 21 years old
  • Are a legal U.S. resident or a DREAMer/DACA recipient
  • Have a minimum 2.8 GPA
  • You're eligible to attend a 2- or 4-year college, university or vocational/technical school with a full-time course of study
• See the program's website for complete details

Apply

Sponsor:

•   WSECU Credit Union

Description/Criteria:

• Be a WSECU Credit Union Member - members of all ages are welcome to apply
• $2,000 is awarded for two-year and vocational schools
• $3,000 is awarded for four-year undergraduate programs and graduate programs

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Sponsor:

BMI Foundation

Description/Criteria

• The Dolly Parton Songwriters Award is an annual, nationwide competition open to aspiring songwriters. The awards can be used as a career grant for study, instrument purchase, recording costs, or other professional expenses and are not restricted to tuition costs. 
• Applicants must:
  • be between the ages of 17 and 24 as of February 15, 2025
  • be a resident of the U.S. or its territories
• See application for full criteria and details

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Sponsor:

•  ACPE 

Description/Criteria:

• Applicants must have studied and used technology in innovative ways throughout their high school career and be able to demonstrate their work through a project.
• Projects can include but are not limited to a website, app, video, podcast, webcast, etc produced sometime during your high school years.
• Applicant must be a Washington or Oregon graduating senior and plan to pursue technology-related studies at a higher educational institution.

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Sponsor:

The Washington Opportunity Scholarship

Description/Criteria:

• The Baccalaureate Scholarship (4-year scholarship) Application opens January 8th
• This scholarship provides up the $22,500 over 4 years as well as access to career-launching support services in high-demand STEM and health care majors. Yes, that means this is renewable each year!
• Can cover costs beyond tuition such as housing, transportation, food and more.
• Funding can be used for any eligible STEM or health care major at any eligible public or private college or university in Washington state. Two-year and Four-year institutions are included on the eligibility list. 
• Applicants must fill out the FAFSA or WASFA.
• Apply for Federal Education Tax Credits, if eligible
• 2.75 GPA required
• Must be graduating in June of the year that you apply
• See the Washington Opportunity Scholarship website for complete details and instructions on how to apply

Apply

Sponsor:

•     Yelm Dollars for Scholars

Description/Criteria:

• Yelm Dollars for Scholars (DFS) is a local scholarship program created for Yelm Community students and is run by Yelm Community volunteers. 
• Students can start their applications at any time, but the submission deadline for seniors is the last day of February each year. 
• The application is online. Seniors must also complete an interview in the spring in order to be considered for scholarships. 
• All Yelm High School, Yelm Extension School and Yelm Homeschooled graduating Seniors are eligible to apply!
• Scholarships can be used for any type of accredited training or college/university.  They can also be used for Apprenticeship costs such as tools, clothing, books, etc.

Scholarships will be awarded during Yelm High School's Community Awards night on June 3rd. If you are receiving this or any other community award/scholarship, you will receive a personal invitation to scholarship night. 

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Sponsor:

Olympia Area Chapter - MOAA (Military Officers Association of America)

Description/Criteria:

• The Olympia Area Chapter of the MOAA awards $1,000 scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors planning to attend accredited trade schools or two- or four-year colleges. 
• Applicants must be graduating from high schools in Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific or Lewis counties in Washington state. 
• Scholarships are based on:
  • Academic Excellence
  • Community Service
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • An essay
• Full application instructions can be found on the MOAA website

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Sponsor:

•   Gesa Credit Union

Description/Criteria:

• Be a Gesa Credit Union Member in good standing and a primary signer on the account.
• Full-time high school senior or other person with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher entering their freshman year of college and must enroll in an accredited college, university, or technical/trade school in the US as a full-time student.  

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Sponsor:

Fastweb has a list of Scholarships for African American students in honor of Black History Month.  

Details:

• Please visit the Fastweb website for a list! TIP: If you don't want to apply via the Fastweb website, you can Google the name of a scholarship to see if you can apply directly with the scholarship organization instead!
• Examples of the scholarships available: Anna V Waters Scholarship, Blacks at Microsoft.
• There is also a link to a list of HBCU Scholarships!
• An additional resource from ScholarshipInstitute.org: Top Scholarships for Black Students

Sponsor:

•   Washington State School Retirees Association

Description/Criteria:

• Open to high school seniors who are Washington residents.
• Must be pursuing a career in education or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Statewide 16 WSSR and 16 PEMCO/Robert J Handy Scholarships will be awarded.
• 2 Gene Forrester Memorial Scholarships for $2000 will be awarded to students with a GPA of 3.0 and higher who  will major in Agricultural Education at Washington State University. 

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Sponsor:

•  Horatio Alger

Description/Criteria:

• Horatio Alger Scholarships are also intended for promising students who have critical financial need, demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and are determined to succeed.
•  Open to high school juniors or seniors. Juniors have the most scholarships available for this program, Seniors can apply for the "Specialized Awards"
• Scholarships are available for Bachelor's as well as Associate Degree and Certificate Programs.
  • The Bachelor's degree scholarship is open December 1st - March 1st. 
  • The Career and Technical Scholarships are open March 15th - June 15th.

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Sponsor:

•   Sound Credit Union

Description/Criteria:

• Be a primary owner of a Sound account on or before January 31, 2025
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Available to graduating high school seniors in good standing and those currently enrolled at a college or university
• Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $3,000. A total of $20,000 will be awarded
• Further criteria, instructions and the application can be found on the Sound Credit Union's website.

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Sponsor:

•    Washington Student Achievement Council

Description/Criteria:

• Open to Washington state residents who have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe or community in Washington
• Intend to use his or her education to benefit the American Indian community in this state
• Be enrolled full-time for 2025-2026, beginning fall term, at a participating in-state college or university
• Have demonstrated financial need as determined by FAFSA
• Recipients are selected using criteria based on academic merit and a commitment to benefit the American Indian Community in Washington
• Awards range from $500 to $2,000
• See the application for complete details on eligibility and instructions
• Must be  postmarked by March 3, 2025

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Sponsor:

•  The Kelly Foundation of Washington 

Description/Criteria:

• Open to graduating seniors who live in Washington (public and private school students as well as homeschooled students)
• Multiple $3000 scholarships will be awarded
• Applicants will be judged on citizenship, academic achievement, extra-curricular achievement and financial need
• Applicants must be accepted or have an application pending at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university or technical college
• Students must be a US Citizen or have a green card
• The application is available online and can be downloaded to be filled out manually or students can download a fillable form
• Two letters of recommendation will be needed
• See Mrs. Mathis in the YHS Career Center for help if needed!

Apply

Sponsor:

Lewis-McChord Family Scholarship Fund

Details/Criteria:

1. Have a valid military dependent identification card.

2. Meet one of the following criteria: 

   • child of an active duty service member stationed at or within a 50-mile radius of JBLM OR

   • surviving child of a service member last assigned to JBLM OR 

   • surviving child of a service member residing within a 50-mile radius of JBLM OR 

   • child of a retired service member residing within a 50-mile radius of JBLM.

3. Be graduating from an accredited high school, or home school program, this academic year.

4. Have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (83%) or higher through the first semester of the current academic year or for the duration of high school if already graduated.

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Sponsor:

Microsoft

Description/Criteria:

• The BAM Scholarship was created to enable Black and African American students to attend college and pursue a career in technology.  The goal is to empower future generations to do and be more. 
• Be a high school senior of African descent (for example, African American, African, Ethiopian, etc.).
• Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the US in the fall immediately following your high school graduation.
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or one of the following Business programs – Business Administration, Finance, or Marketing at an accredited four-year college, university, in the United States, for the entire upcoming academic year.
• Demonstrate a passion for technology.
• Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent.
• Require financial assistance to attend college.

Please visit the BAM scholarship website for full details and to apply!

APPLY

SPONSOR:

Pacific Northwest Association of College Admission Counselors (PNACAC)

Details/Criteria:

For 2025, ten $1000 scholarships will be awarded. The application is now open! Scholarship applications will be due by March 15 with notification in late April.

• Currently enrolled student who is in their senior year of high school in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and plans to attend a regionally accredited college or university in the coming Fall - OR - Currently enrolled student who is attending a two-year college in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and plans to attend a regionally accredited four-year college or university in the coming Fall.

• Currently have a 3.00 cumulative, unweighted GPA or higher.

• Submit the video essay application no later than March 15 at midnight Pacific Time.

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Sponsor:

• WIAA, Gesa Credit Union and the Dairy Farmers of Washington

Description/Criteria:

• Open to all graduating student athlete seniors from WIAA member high schools (this includes YHS!).
• 10 scholarships will be awarded for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service throughout your high school career.

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Sponsor:

• Twin Star Credit Union

Description/Criteria:

• Twin Star is awarding up to 44 $2,000 scholarships to members who plan to attend an institution of higher learning. 4-year, 2-year, trade schools, vocational schools are all included
• Applicants must be members in good standing with TwinStar or Northwest Community Credit Union.
• Applicants must attach proof of enrollment in an institution of higher education. The most commonly accepted forms are a copy of an acceptance letter or registration documentation.
• Applicants must attach a copy of their most recent transcript in the form of a high school transcript or higher education transcript. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.
• Applicants must attach a letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
• Applicants may earn an "extra credit" point in the scoring by completing one financial course from MoneyEDU. 
• See Twin Star's website for full details!

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Sponsor:

Washington Spring Fair / Korum Family Arts

Description/Criteria:

• The Washington State Spring Fair offers two competitions: The Korum Family Arts Scholarship Competition and the JR SR High Art Show. 
• The Korum Family Arts Scholarship Competition is for students in grades 11 & 12. Scholarships in the amounts of $2,500, $1,500 & $1,000 will be awarded.
• The JR SR High Art Show Competition is for students in grades 6-12. 
• Art work will be displayed inside the Pavilion at Spring Fair, April 10-13 & 17-20.
• Please see the Spring Fair website and flyer linked below for complete deadlines and details!

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Sponsor:

McChord Thrift Shop

Details/Criteria

• See full eligibility requirements on the application

• Dependent of any branch of US military, active, retired, reserve, guard, or deceased, living within 50 miles of McChord Main Gate.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Accepted to 2 or 4 year university, college, or trade program and will be enrolled full time in 2025-2026 school year
• Has not won an award from the McChord Thrift Shop previously
• See the McChord Thrift Shop website and application for full details!

APPLICATION

Sponsor:

• O BEE Credit Union

Description/Criteria:

• Applicants must have an O Bee account in their own name. They may open an account at the time they submit their application 
• Scholarships will be granted to members who will be attending an accredited college, university, or trade school beginning summer or fall 2025
• Priority will be given to those who show that the scholarship will make the greatest impact
• 7 $3,000 scholarships will be awarded

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Sponsor:

Skagit Farmers Supply

Description/Criteria:

• This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are interested in pursuing degrees in agriculture
• Transcript required
• Two letters of reference required
• For details and a link to download the application, visit the Skagit Farmers Supply website

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Sponsor:

Army Emergency Relief

Details/Criteria:

• Children who meet eligibility criteria and are pursuing their first undergraduate degrees or first technical certifications may receive assistance for up to four academic years of full-time study.
• Children must re-apply every year. The 2025-2026 academic year application cycle runs from January 1 through April 1, 2025.
• Please see AER website for full details and application!

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Sponsor:

• Yelm Eagles

Description/Criteria:

• Open to all graduating Yelm High School and Yelm Extension School seniors.
• List of extra-curricular and community service activities along with current GPA required
• Mailed in application must be received by April 1st

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Sponsor:

Community Foundation of South Puget Sound

Description/Criteria:

• The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound manages 25 scholarship funds that offer a wide range of scholarship awards and encourage students of all backgrounds and educational interests to apply.
• You can fill out one application and it will be matched to all of the scholarships you qualify for! 
• Community Foundation staff review submitted applications for completion before passing them along to scholarship committees. Honoring guidelines set by the donors, scholarship committees (comprised of high school counselors, college financial aid professionals, community volunteers, and Community Foundation board members) review the scholarship applications and select award recipients.
• Please see the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound website for all details and to apply!

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Sponsor:

Olympia Tumwater Foundation

Criteria/Information:

• Applicants must be Thurston county residents. Yelm students who live in Pierce county but attend YHS/YES and are within district boundaries ARE eligible! 
• Must plan to attend a public or private college, university, or accredited technical school within the state of Washington.
• Applicants must show financial need, academic promise, preferably a 3.0 grade point average or better, work ethic, community involvement
• Finalists must successfully complete an interview with Foundation representatives (interviews will be on May 7th at the Schmidt House in Tumwater).
• Scholarships are non-renewable, and amounts generally range from $5,000 - $15,000. The Foundation typically awards $100,000 annually.
• Reception for scholarship winners will be the evening of May 29th at the Schmidt House. 

You can find the fillable PDF application online on the Olympia Tumwater Foundation Scholarship page or you can also download it from this page. You will need Adobe Reader to complete as handwritten applications won't be accepted. You can download Adobe Reader for free. 

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Sponsor:

Washington Opportunity Scholarship

Details/Criteria:

This is an incredible opportunity for Washington students pursuing education in high-demand fields like health care, STEM, and trades. 

CTS provides up to $1,500 per quarter, every quarter, for tuition, tools, and other costs, plus additional funding for rural students through the Rural Jobs Initiative (RJI).  

• Must be a Washington resident.
• Must complete the FAFSA or WASFA
• Have a family income (adjusted gross income plus all untaxed income) that does not exceed 125% of  Washington state median family income based on family size. 
  • When viewing the family income limits, applicants should use the income reported on their family tax returns and the 2025-26 FAFSA/WASFA. 
  • Dependent students will report their total family income reported by their parent(s)/guardian(s), while independent students will report their own total family income.
• Complete details can be found on the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship website.

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Sponsor:

Community 1st Credit Union

Description/Criteria

• Community 1st offers four scholarships for $2500 to eligible graduating seniors
• Student must be a member of the credit union or the immediate family of a member to be eligible
• Two letters of recommendation and an essay is required
• See the website for details and to download an application

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Sponsor:

Yelm Dollars for Scholars

Description/Criteria:

• The Preferred Scholarships offered through Dollars for Scholars are now available. 
• If you applied for the General DFS scholarship that was due on Feb. 28th, all you have to do is log back into your account and click on the  'search for scholarships' button again on your 'My Scholarships' page.
• You may match to some of these additional scholarships based on meeting the scholarship criteria. For the scholarships you match to, you will have to answer a few more easy questions. Remember to hit that Apply button for each scholarship you match to!
• If you did not apply to the general scholarship, you CAN still apply for these! You will need to complete your application by following the directions on the Yelm Dollars for Scholars website. Mrs. Mathis in the YHS Career Center is also available if you need help. 
• NOTE: An interview is REQUIRED in order to receive any Dollars for Scholars scholarships. Interviews will be April 28-29 and May 1st. You will receive a link to sign up after you have applied for scholarships. 

Scholarships will be awarded during Yelm High School's Community Awards night on June 3rd. If you are receiving this or any other community award/scholarship, you will receive a personal invitation to scholarship night. 

APPLY

If you have applied for a Dollars for Scholars Scholarship, you MUST complete an interview as a part of the application process.

Dollars for Scholars is using SignUp to organize our upcoming interview times.
Interviews are being held in the YHS Career Center April 29th, 30th & May 1st starting at 2:10 pm and go throughout each evening. 

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/DHDgHtQ
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Sponsor:

New Market Skills Center

Criteria:

• New Market offers many scholarships for their students!
• Criteria vary - see the New Market website for details and to apply!

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Sgt Justin Dean Norton, 21, was born in Olympia Washington on October 30, 1984. He grew up in Rainier, Washington and graduated with honors from Rainier High School in 2003.

Justin fulfilled his dream of joining the Army in April 2003 as a 19D, Cavalry Scout. He attended Basic and Advanced Training at Ft Knox, Kentucky. He was then assigned to the Alpha Troop “Apaches”, 1-10 Cavalry, 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Hood, Texas. Justin was quickly promoted to SGT because of the high standards of excellence and leadership abilities he possessed.

He deployed to Iraq in November 2005. Sgt Justin Norton was tragically killed in action by an Improvised Explosive Device while on patrol in Baghdad, Iraq on June 24, 2006. Upon the death of this loca Hero, a scholarship fund was set up in his name, this was one of his requests if he did not return from Iraq.

The SGT Justin Norton Memorial Scholarship Fund application contains a variety of questions to help the scholarship selection committee decide which Yelm High School Seniors will qualify for the scholarship. This one-time scholarship is valid for up to one year after the date of graduation and will be paid directly to the institution you choose to attend. The application can be downloaded or picked up in the Yelm High School Career Center.

Scholarships will be awarded during Yelm High School's Community Awards night on June 3rd. If you are receiving this or any other community award/scholarship, you will receive a personal invitation to scholarship night. 

Download Application

About Rotary:
Rotary Club of Yelm is a part of Rotary International. Rotary International is an organization of service clubs located all over the world and is recognized as the world’s first volunteer service organization. The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

Awards: A total of at least two $500 scholarships for graduating seniors who plan to attend technical training, or a two- or four-year college or university will be awarded. The scholarship is valid up to two years from the date of award and can be used for tuition and will be paid directly to the institution. Scholarships are awarded to Yelm High School students. ** Rotary club scholarships are open to anyone except Rotary members and their families.

You can download the application or pick up a copy in the YHS Career Center.

Scholarships will be awarded during Yelm High School's Community Awards night on June 3rd. If you are receiving this or any other community award/scholarship, you will receive a personal invitation to scholarship night. 

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Sponsor: 

Yelm Community Education Foundation

Criteria/Details:

• The Yelm Community Education Foundation (YCEF) will be awarding multiple scholarships.
• Yelm High School and Yelm Extension School graduating seniors who will be attending community college, tech school, a career college or 4-year schools are eligible to apply.
• Five $1,000 scholarships are open to all majors
• Two scholarships will be awarded to students going into Education or an Education related field, but all applicants will be considered if no Education majors apply.
• Other family foundations will be offering scholarships through YCEF as well - open to all majors.
• Community service or school involvement (clubs, volunteering, sports, etc) is preferred. 
• Essay is required, no letters of reference needed.
• Mrs. Mathis will provided transcripts to the scholarship committee on all applicants behalf.
• The application must be filled out via a Google Form which is linked below!
• Scholarships must be used in the 2025 - 2026 school year.
• Contact Mrs. Mathis in the YHS Career Center with questions or if help is needed.

Scholarships will be awarded during Yelm High School's Community Awards night on June 3rd. If you are receiving this or any other community award/scholarship, you will receive a personal invitation to scholarship night. 

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Sponsor:

Robinson & Hadeed Family Law

Description/Criteria:

• Robinson & Hadeed are determined to spread the message about the importance of providing equal access to the civil justice system to all. To that end, Robinson & Hadeed created a scholarship to students either currently enrolled, or who plan to enroll, in a program consistent with this vision. 
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited high school, community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States. This includes high school Juniors or Seniors, high school graduates, or those who possess a GED.
• Applicants must be enrolled as either an undergraduate or in their final year of high school and age 17 or older.
• See the application for complete details
• The selected student will be notified of their selection for the $1,500 award on June 15th

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Sponsor:

Yelm FFA Alumni

Description/Criteria:

Up to six ($500) scholarships will be awarded each year. The scholarship committee may make exceptions to this rule on an individual basis as funds permit.

• Applicants must be Yelm High School students who have taken Agriculture classes and have actively participated in FFA activities for two years.
• Must be a current paid FFA member in good standing.
• No minimum cumulative GPA requirement
• Application includes an Ag-Science teacher evaluation and another community recommendation, so do not wait until the last minute to complete!
• See application for full details 
• Application can be downloaded. Copies are also available in the YHS Career Center

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Yelm Extra Curricular Association

Description/Criteria:

The Yelm Extra Curricular Association (YECA) Scholarship is awarded to two qualified senior student-athletes in the amount of $500 each.

The scholarship selection committee will consider all nominations. The selection committee finds it helpful to learn specific examples of leadership, academic, and personal achievements in the Yelm High School’s athletic programs, school and community life, which set the student-athlete apart from his or her peers.    

All Applicants Must:

• Be a high school senior and a student athlete at Yelm High School in the current school year.
• Have participated in at least 2 sports during their senior year.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale.
• Submit two online recommendations (see application for instructions on how to submit the letters!)

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PSE Yelm Chapter

Description/Criteria:

PSE Yelm Chapter will be awarding two $750 scholarships. Applicants must:

• Be a dependent of a PSE #617 Yelm Chapter member in good standing
• Be a graduating senior
• Use the scholarship to further vocational or academic education
• See application for full details. Application can be downloaded. Copies are also available in the YHS Career Center

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Sponsor:

Micklin Law Group

Description/Details:

• Micklin Law Group offers a twice-yearly needs-based scholarship opportunity to motivated students who may need a little financial assistance to obtain their degree. One scholarship will be awarded for spring and fall semester each year. Micklin Law Group hopes that, through this scholarship, they can help members of the next generation make their mark on society.
• The scholarship provides two $1,000 awards; one per semester to different students
• The award recipient will be notified of their selection by July 15th

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Sponsor:

•  BigSun Athletics

Description/Criteria:

• Open to all high school seniors or college athletes. Level of participation not important.
• Must write a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) 
• See application for complete details

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•  Horatio Alger

Description/Criteria:

• Horatio Alger Scholarships are also intended for promising students who have critical financial need, demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and are determined to succeed.
•  Open to high school juniors or seniors. Juniors have the most scholarships available for this program, Seniors can apply for the "Specialized Awards"
• Scholarships are available for Bachelor's as well as Associate Degree and Certificate Programs.
  • The Bachelor's degree scholarship is open December 1st - March 1st. 
  • The Career and Technical Scholarships are open March 15th - June 15th.

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Sponsor:

K Altman Law

Description/Criteria:

• This $1,000 scholarship is open to any student currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program in the United States. This includes students attending accredited community colleges, high school seniors, and individuals with a GED who have been accepted to or are enrolled in an accredited program.
• All applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. 

• Required Application Materials 

  • Current Resume (PDF format)

  • Essay: 800-word minimum and 1,000-word maximum. Creativity in expression is encouraged.

  • Current, unofficial transcript. 

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Sponsor:

Scholarship America

Description:

• Scholarship America hosts a website that contains a list of scholarships offered by individual organizations.
• Due dates range throughout the year, so be sure to check it often
• See the Scholarship America website for the list and directions on how to apply to the individual scholarships

Sponsor: The Seattle Foundation

Description/Criteria:

The Seattle Foundation hosts a scholarship website for Washington area scholarships. 

Scholarships have varying criteria and deadlines, so be sure to check often starting in the fall of your senior year!