LWTech Scholarship Directory
NOTE: Each scholarship donor has their own deadline and application cycle. If the website doesn’t have
current information, the scholarship application may not be available yet. Keep checking back. Many
scholarship applications open up after the New Year.
SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES
STATE
www.washboard.org Washington students can create a profile and find scholarship opportunities that fit
www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/wa/home
NATIONAL
Federal Student Aid https://studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-scholarships
Career One Stop https://www.careeronestop.org/findtraining/pay/scholarships.aspx
Fast Web www.fastweb.com
Big Future https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
Scholarship America www.scholarshipamerica.org
Student Scholarships.org www.studentscholarships.org
Degree Directory.org www.degreedirectory.org
Education Grant http://www.educationgrant.com/scholarships/
Scholarships.com www.scholarships.com
Sallie Mae www.salliemaefund.org
Black Excel www.blackexcel.org
Scholarships for minority students http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/minority-students/#all
Scholly http://home.myscholly.com/#scholly
LOCAL and STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
AAJCJ - African American Jewish Coalition for Justice Minority Scholarship
www.jfsseattle.org
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The AAJCJ Minority Scholarship Fund wants to help provide access to higher education for minority
students who wish to pursue a career that will enable them to work for social and economic justice
Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (Bellevue chapter)
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www.aswabellevue.org
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Professional organization dedicated to the advancement of opportunities for women in all fields of
accounting
American Indian Endowed Scholarship
www.readysetgrad.org/college/american-indian-endowed-scholarship
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Helps financially needy student with close social and cultural ties to an in-state American Indian
community pursue undergraduate and graduate studies
Assistance League of Seattle
www.seattle.assistanceleague.org
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Those residing in King County pursuing eligible programs and not receiving other financial aid
Association of Washington Community and Technical Colleges
www.theassociationctc.org
ALAN SPENCE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP
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The Alan Spence Employee Scholarship is available to classified, professional or
confidential exempt employees who are qualified and motivated to continue their
education and through that education strengthen the Washington community and
technical college system. The scholarship amount for employees is $1,200.
BUILDING OUR FUTURE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
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The scholarship of $1,200 is to provide assistance for tuition, books, and related
educational expenses. The scholarship is intended to support community or technical
college graduates who will continue their academic studies (e.g. junior year) at a
baccalaureate institution immediately after completing their Associate in Arts, Associate
in Sciences or other transfer degree.
Association for Women in Computing
www.awcps.org
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Women who are pursuing a computing related degree in a Puget Sound area
BECU
www.becu.org/members-matter/community-involvement/scholarships
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Members of BECU can apply for scholarships
Bellevue Life Spring
www.bellevuelifespring.org
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need-based scholarships for college/university/vocational school following high school graduation
from a Bellevue School District High School
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Bill Petter Memorial Scholarship
http://www.kirkland.kiwanis.org/Page/34708
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Scholarships for students pursuing Auto Repair Technician, Auto Collision Repair, and Diesel & Heavy
Equipment Technician. Apply through the Kirkland Kiwanis Foundation.
Building Industry Association of Washington
www.biaw.com
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Washington state students pursuing an education in the homebuilding industry or related fields.
Chapter HR P.E.O. Scholarship
Contact: Nancy Quickstad at [email protected]
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Women who have completed at least one semester of college, maintained a 3.0 cumulative GPA and
are enrolled full-time. Must be a Washington State resident and U.S. citizen.
Child Care Aware of Washington
www.childcarenet.org/providers/scholarships
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Comprehensive scholarship program that supports WA State teachers and child care providers who
wish to enhance their education and professional skills in early childhood education
Emerald City Business and Professional Woman
www.ecbpwfoundation.org
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Women who are residents of King, Kitsap, Pierce or Snohomish County
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org
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Various scholarships for Washington State residents. Go to “Scholarships” and choose Washington as
state.
Executive Women International of Seattle
www.ewiseattle.org
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EWI offers two scholarship programs: EWISP for high school seniors, and ASIST for single parents
who have been displaced from work and/or is entering the workforce
Fortiphi-HR Women in Business
https://fortiphi.com/fortiphi-hr/scholarship-women-business/
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Women enrolled in college with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and a declared business major.
Forks Hospital
www.forkshospital.org
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For students pursuing nursing, medical assistant, medical lab technologist, physical therapist,
physical therapy assistant, social work/mental health
Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) Scholarship Fund
http://www.thegsba.org/scholarship-homev
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GSBA awards educational scholarships to LGBTQ and straight-ally students who are committed to
making a difference in the world.
Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Program
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
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Students younger than 30 years old who are enrolled in a community/technical college who are
active in their community and demonstrate a financial need based off the FAFSA. Applicants must
have U.S. citizenship.
Kids’ Chance of Washington
www.kidschancewa.com
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Kids’ Chance of Washington is a need-based scholarship program for the dependent children and
spouses of workers killed or seriously disabled in a workplace accident in Washington.
Kirkland Kiwanis Foundation
www.kirkland.kiwanis.org
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Graduating senior who lives or works within the attendance boundaries of Lake Washington High
School or Juanita High School
Linda Howard Scholarship Fund
http://collegeplan.org/cpnow/pnwguide/onlineaps/lhonap.htm
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Graduate of the Seattle School District who is satisfactorily progressing towards a degree at a college
or university within the state of Washington
Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties
http://www.masterbuildersinfo.com/index.cfm?/Community/page/Seeking-Scholarship-Candidates
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Students enrolled in residential construction-related programs
Military Scholarships
https://studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-scholarships/military
National Association of Asian American Professionals
www.seattle.naaap.org/Scholarship.aspx
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Students who are Asian American and/or Asian Pacific Islander American students
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National Council of Jewish Woman (Seattle Section)
http://www.nfsgi.com/Home/Scholarships
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Students enrolled in Mortuary Science and Funeral Services program accredited by American Board
of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE).
Newcomer Funeral Service Group
www.ncjwseattle.org
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financially needy Jewish students (women or men) for undergraduate academic study and technical
training
Northwest Perennial Alliance
www.northwestperennialalliance.org
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Applicants must be enrolled as matriculated students pursuing education in horticulture, botany,
landscape design/architecture or environmental science.
Point Community College Scholarship
https://www.pointfoundation.org/point-apply/community-college/
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The Point Community College Program inspires LGBTQ community college students to fulfill their
ambitions of attending a four-year college or university. Students accepted into the program will
receive up to a $3,700 tuition scholarship, admissions counseling, coaching and financial education at
the Point Community College Transfer Symposium in Los Angeles, and access to the Point Foundation
network of LGBTQ scholars, more than 300 alumni, and many others dedicated to seeing LGBTQ
students succeed.
Pride Foundation
www.pridefoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships
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Pride Foundation provides post-secondary educational scholarships to current and future leaders in
the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and straight ally community from Alaska,
Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington
Rotary Club of Kirkland
www.kirklandrotary.org
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Each scholarship type recognizes local students for a different area of achievement but all are
designed to support students with financial need and academic promise.
Sea Mar
www.seamar.org/static_pages/scholarships.php
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Various scholarships available to students of Latino heritage or children of farm working families
Seattle American Society of Civil Engineers
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www.seattleasce.org
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Various scholarship opportunities for students pursuing a career in the engineering field
Seattle Milk Fund
www.seattlemilkfund.org
Seattle Milk Fund empowers parents toward higher education opportunities by funding child care grants and
providing family support.
Society for Marketing Professional Services, Seattle
http://www.soroptimist.org/awards/apply.html
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Offers scholarships for women pursing an undergraduate degree or vocational skills training
program.
TwinStar Credit Union
www.TwinStarCU.com
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applicant must be a member of TwinStar Credit Union, in good standing
Washington Auto Dealers Association
www.wsada.org
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Students who are enrolling or currently enrolled in an Automotive Technology Program in
Washington State.
Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts
www.waswd.org
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Individuals interested in pursuing a career in the industry represented by the membership
Washington Scholarships for Child Care Professionals
www.childcarenet.org
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scholarships for early learning professionals who wish to expand and enrich their expertise in early
childhood education
Washington State Business and Professional Women’s Foundation
www.bpwwa.org/foundation.htm
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Woman student who is a WA resident for at least one year and a U.S. citizen
Washington State Elks Association
www.waelks.org
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Various scholarships available, see website for more info
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Washington State Emergency Management Association (Joel Aggergaard
Memorial Scholarship)
www.wsema.com
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Student pursuing a program in emergency management or a closely related field
Washington State Funeral Directors Association
www.wsfda.org/membership/membership-forms/
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Students pursuing a funeral services program full-time
Washington Women in Need
www.wwin.org
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Undergraduate female students attending full time who meet income criteria and minimum GPA
Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants
www.wscpa.org
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Accounting student attending a Washington college or university
Washington State Employees Credit Union
www.wsecu.org
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WSECU member who is enrolled full-time pursuing their first degree, e.g. first bachelor’s or first
master’s
WA State Opportunity Scholarship
http://collegesuccessfoundation.org/wa/home
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Supports low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible, high-demand majors in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and health care, and encourages recipients to
work in Washington State once they complete their degrees.
Windermere Foundation
www.windermere.com/foundation
Woodinville Garden Club
www.woodinvillegardenclub.org
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Students who are Washington residents pursuing further education in horticulture, botany,
landscape design, floral design, or environment studies
Women’s Retail Network
http://gmsac.com/
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Female students who are enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or non-traditional education
program in automotive retail area or currently employed in an automotive dealership and enrolled in
an educational program that will advance their automotive career.
Women’s Transportation Seminar
www.wtsinternational.org/wts-foundation-2/
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Female students who are pursuing a career in transportation may be eligible for mentoring and/or
scholarship opportunities through the Puget Sound Chapter.
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