Scholarships & Opportunities Lists
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PDF Updated April 24, 2023
PDF Updated June 27, 2022
Tips:
- Scholarship searches should always be free.
- Start looking for scholarships now. Don't wait until graduation!
- Apply for scholarships with smaller awards (they add up!)
- More work = fewer applicants = better chances!
- Don't get discouraged.
- Work on your essay and collect reference letters!
- Make it a priority!
Scholarships = Free Money
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Where to find scholarships:
- School-based scholarships: Most colleges and universities offer scholarships to qualifying new students, and some are renewable for multiple years. As part of your research in choosing where to apply, including how to apply for their scholarships (and the deadline). Some colleges have a separate application process, while others use the college admissions application information to determine if you qualify for their scholarships.
- Our downloadable list (above): This list contains scholarships from both local and national scholarship foundations and is updated frequently.
- Scholarship database sites: These search tools help match you with scholarships. See the lists below to begin searching!
Scholarship Databases
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TheWashBoard.org
A Washington State-based, user-friendly, student-centered web site for efficiently finding, and applying for scholarships. Matches students with valid scholarship opportunities.
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Student Scholarships
Large database of scholarships. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter.
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ScholarshipOwl
A one-stop platform for scholarships. Focuses the application process through a profile you create on their platform.
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Unigo
Create an account and be matched with scholarships. Resources are available to help with essays and other application materials.
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Fastweb
Free database of over 1,000,000 scholarships for customized scholarship searches.
Resources for Undocumented Students
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WASFA- Washington Application For State Financial Aid
Attention DREAMers! Eligibility for the Washington State Need Grant has expanded to low-income, non-citizen students who meet the program’s income and residency requirements. Students unable to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due to immigration status may instead complete the free Washington Application for State Financial Aid. The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for undocumented students who are unable to apply for federal aid. The application opens every year on October 1.
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TheDream.US
TheDream.US is the nation’s largest college access and success program for DREAMers.
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholarships & programs for Latino/a youth. Documented &/or undocumented. -
Mexican American Legal Defense & Education Fund
Resources for paying for college. They produce a booklet of scholarships that may or may not need documentation.
Financial Aid Resources
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Washington Student Achievement Council- How To Apply
The Washington Student Achievement Council provides resources to help students and families file the FAFSA or WASFA. These resources include filing events with financial aid advisors, 24/7 text support, and online video tutorials.
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FAFSA- Free Application For Federal Student Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in qualifying for federal financial assistance and many scholarships. The application opens every year on October 1.
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WASFA- Washington Application For State Financial Aid
The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for undocumented students who are unable to apply for federal aid. The application opens every year on October 1.
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Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid is an online resource for all financial aid questions, including how to fill out the FAFSA and advice for taking out student loans.
Resources for Students with Disabilities
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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
DVR believes employment contributes to a person’s ability to live independently and everyone has a right to work. DVR empowers people with disabilities to achieve a greater quality of life by obtaining and maintaining employment.
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Going to College- A Resource For Teens With Disabilities
This Web site contains information about planning for college life with a disability. It’s designed for high school students and provides video clips, activities and additional resources that can help you get a head start in going to college.
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Differences Between K-12 and Post Secondary Education
While there are many differences between the K-12 and the post-secondary environment, the following four underlying changes provide many of the challenges experienced by all students. Click on the link for more information and resources.
- Legal Rights and Responsibilities for College Students
- Summary of Legal Differences Between Secondary and Postsecondary Education
- Increase in Complexity and Unpredictability
- Change in Student Responsibilities