Student Equity and Inclusion Services
Student Equity & Inclusion Services Scholarships
Skagit Valley College Foundation Scholarships
The Skagit Valley College Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships each year to eligible students. To apply, all applicants must complete and submit
the online SVC Foundation Scholarship Application.
Regional/Federal Scholarships
¡Adelante! Fund Scholarships
Scholarships range from $1,000 – $3,000. Criteria vary by scholarship program. There is also a chance to win free airline tickets! The ¡Adelante! Fund is partnering with Continental Airlines for the “Destino: Latinoamérica” essay/video contest.
Visit http://www.adelantefund.org for more information.
Asian American Journalists
Offers up to $2,500 and other scholarships to students studying journalism in the fall. Three current opportunities are: Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship – up to $2,500 in scholarship money to students who intend to pursue careers in journalism. Visit http://www.aaja.org for further information, or contact scholarship co-chair Venice Buhain at vbuhain@theolympian.com. Deadline for all three scholarships is May 1, every year.
College Success Foundation
Several scholarship awards of up to $5,000 per year for four years to eligible students. Minimum requirements include: Washington residency (of one-year or more), enrollment as a college freshman or sophomore or as a high school senior who has applied for and been accepted into a four year college/university, completion of FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid, income limitations (see link), minimum 2.75 GPA, plans to continue enrollment as a full-time (12 quarter credits) student. For further information, application instructions, and other resources for financing your education; visit the scholarship link on the College Success Foundation website, http://collegesuccessfoundation.org/wa/home
HACU Scholarships
HACU applauds your initiative in searching for a scholarship! We hope that we will be able to assist you in defraying some of your college expenditures. Each scholarship has specific criteria, so please review each one carefully. In addition, all scholarship applicants MUST meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate financial need and be eligible for Federal Financial Aid (student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident).
- Meet specific criteria for the scholarships to which they are applying.
- Attend a HACU-member college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Application Deadline: Get more info at www.hacu.net/scholarships
Northwest Hawaii Ohana (NWHO) Scholarship
One annual award of $500 to an eligible student. Top priority given to a member, or dependent of NWHO. Second priority to the child of a Hawaii high school graduate. Information and application form available at http://nwhawaiiohana.webs.com/scholarships.htm. These scholarships are due in early May every year.
Pride Foundation / Greater Seattle Business Association
Over $350,000 (over 50 types of scholarships with awards up to $10,000) is available to People of Color, Potential Leaders in the LGBT community, Students raised by Lesbian/Gay parents, and students who are straight allies and are committed to civil rights for the LGBTQ community. Applications and information available at www.PrideFoundation.org or www.thegsbascholarship.org.
SEAMAR Community Health Center Farm Worker Scholarship
Each year Sea Mar gives $1,000 Farm Worker College Scholarships to low-income college students from Washington seasonal or migrant farm worker families, who are currently enrolled in a college or university, and who are planning to continue their education in the next academic year. Students who have previously received Sea Mar scholarships are not eligible. The application with full instructions is available at www.seamar.org. For more information, please contact Colleen Lee at colleenlee@seamarchc.org or at 206.763.5277.
January: Scholarship applications are available.
March: Applications are due.
April: Scholarship awards are announced.
theWashBoard.org
Is a new, one-stop, free, student-centered, online clearing house for Washington students seeking college scholarships. Launched in January 2010 by the public/private Washington Scholarship Coalition, this site is designed to make it easier for Washington students to efficiently find and apply for relevant scholarships. This user-friendly site allows students to search and apply for verified scholarships that are specific to their academic interests, college or university, or other criteria. Visit http://www.thewashboard.org for further information.
More Information
To find out more about our Student Equity & Inclusion Services scholarships or other scholarship options available at SVC, please contact our Financial Aid Office at 360.416.7666, or visit the Financial Aid webpage.