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Info from the Counseling OfficeFebruary 1, 2021SCHOLARSHIPS*New scholarships added to list (week of February 1) are highlighted in yellowWashington NASA Space Grant Consortium (University of Washington)Scholarship: Scholarships range from 2,000 and 5,000 and are renewable for up to three years.Criteria: Incoming first-year students planning to study science, technology, engineering, ormathematics at the University of Washington Based on high school academic achievement, standardized test scores, personal essays,recommendations, and future academic promise. Be a U.S. citizen and Washington state residentsApply online @ https://waspacegrant.org/. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.,Pacific Time.Eastern Washington University ScholarshipCriteria: Apply to EWU Complete the EWU scholarship application Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) FormApply online @ www.ewu.edu. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2021.Elks National Foundation Legacy Scholarship (any college)Scholarship: Awards are 4,000. The Foundation will offer a total of 350 awards.Criteria: College-bound high school senior who are the children, grandchildren, step child, stepgrandchild, or legal ward of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2018, or acharter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2018, is eligible to apply. TheElk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2021. Great-grandchildren are noteligible. If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must applythrough the parent's Elks Lodge. Applicants are judged on the core values of the Elks National Foundation: Knowledge, Charity,Community Service, and Integrity. If you are selected as a 2021 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform serviceonce a year with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship.Apply online @ www.enf.elks.org/leg. Deadline to apply is February 5, 2021 at 11:59 a.m., CentralTime.

Info from the Counseling OfficeFebruary 1, 2021Fair Chance Scholarship (Washington State Fair Foundation)Scholarship: 3,000 scholarship is awarded to 20 students from across the state of WashingtonCriteria: Attending (Fall 2021) an accredited two or four year college, university or trade/technicalschool. All applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. Currently working, volunteering or involved in a school-sponsored activity at least 8 hours permonth, on average. Prior to COVID 19 is acceptable. Prior involvement with the Fair (4H, FFA, etc.) and financial need may be considered, thoughneither is a requirement. Most recent copy of transcript (unofficial). Two letters of recommendation: one from a scholastic contact and one from an employer,volunteer contact, or advisor of school-sponsored activity. Letters written by relatives of theapplicant are not allowed.Apply online @ https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.com/. Deadline to apply is February 5, 2021at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time.Anderson Criminal Justice Scholarship (Washington State Fair Foundation)Scholarship: 5,000 scholarshipCriteria: Applicant must be a Washington resident. Applicant must be a Criminal Justice major. Applicant must be attending a college or university within Washington.Apply online @ https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.com/. Deadline to apply is February 5, 2021at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time.Wrangler Scholarship for Agriculture Education (Washington State Fair Foundation)Scholarship: 1,500Criteria: Students must be a resident of Washington State. Students must be a graduating senior. Student must plan to attend an accredited two or four year college or university. Students must demonstrate a financial need. Preference may be given to students who have participated in FFA or 4-H, though it is not arequirement.Apply online @ https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.com/. Deadline to apply is February 5, 2021at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time.

Info from the Counseling OfficeFebruary 1, 2021Community Hero Scholarship (Washington State Fair Foundation)Scholarship: 2,500 scholarship is awarded to two students from across the state of WashingtonCriteria: The applicant has:o Been a catalyst for a cause that meets basic human needs or enriches the lives ofothers, oro Exhibited dedication and selflessness, oro Made a special and significant impact on individuals, families, or the community atlarge, oro Gone "above and beyond" to serve and inspire others All applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. Applicants must also be currently working, volunteering, or involved in a school-sponsoredactivity at least 8 hours per month, on average. Prior to COVID 19 is acceptable. Applicants must provide a letter from an administrator, teacher, counselor or communitymember who recognizes their accomplishments in the community. Letters from familymembers are not accepted.Apply online @ https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.com/. Deadline to apply is February 5, 2021at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time.WSECU ScholarshipScholarship: Four-year college or graduate school: 3,000 Two-year college or vocational school: 2,000Criteria: Must be a WSECU member – if you aren’t, you can learn more and join at wsecu.org Beginning or continuing higher educationApply online @ www.wsecu.org/scholarships. Deadline to apply is February 8, 2021.Walla Walla Community College (Walla Walla and Clarkston Campus)Criteria: Apply to WWCC Complete the WWCC scholarship application Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) FormApply online @ http://foundation.wwcc.edu/scholarships/. Deadline to apply is February 9, 2021.

Info from the Counseling OfficeFebruary 1, 2021Washington State Opportunity ScholarshipCriteria: Be a Washington state resident Earn a high school diploma or GED from a Washington state institution by June 2021 Pursuing an eligible major in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care Working toward a first bachelor’s degree, (i.e. four-year degree) Enrolling in an eligible Washington state college or university fall term 2021 Planning to enroll as a half time college student (6 credits) each term Have a GPA as of application date of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for StateFinancial Aid (WASFA) by the application deadline. Apply for Federal Education tax credits if eligible. Have a family income (adjusted gross income plus all untaxed income) that does not exceed125% of Washington state family median income based on family size (see chart online).Apply online @ www.waopportunityscholarship.org. Deadline to apply is February 11, 2021.Latino Student Medical Association ScholarshipCriteria: Must be High School Senior during the 2020-2021 academic year. Must be committed to pursuing a career in medicine and dedicated to serving the Latino andunderserved communities. Students are eligible to receive the scholarship regardless of immigration or citizenship status,as long as the university they attend will allow them to enroll and register for classes. Strong consideration will be placed upon financial need. Must be a member of LMSA-West. (Can contact LMSA Executive Board for more info). Must be a resident or attending school in the following states: Arizona, California, Hawaii,Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.Apply online @ https://west.lmsa.net/scholarships/. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2021 at11:59 p.m., Pacific Time.Hispanic Scholarship FundCriteria: Must be of Hispanic heritage Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school,during the fall of a scholarship cycle (year) US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, or DACA Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable)Apply online @ https://www.hsf.net/scholarship. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2021.

Info from the Counseling OfficeFebruary 1, 2021Lewis Clark Valley Chamber Agriculture Committee ScholarshipScholarships: One scholarship in the amount of 1,250, 750, and 500Criteria: Any graduating senior resident in the following counties: Nez Perce, Asotin, Garfield, Latah, orLewis, Whitman, Clearwater, or Idaho. Must have been a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) or 4-H during their youth,or have significant work-related experience in agriculture. Intend to pursue further education at an institution of higher learning in the fall immediatelyfollowing high school graduation. Must have a minimum G.P.A. that allows them to attend the college of their choice. List of school activities/honors, other activities/volunteer work and Future Farmers of America,4-H, or other farm related activities/work experience (Academic Resume), and Essay ContestApplication available in the Counseling Office or at https://www.aasd.wednet.edu/Page/1403.Deadline to apply is February 18, 2021 at 4:00 p.m., Pacific Time.Center for Quality Communities ScholarshipScholarship: Six 1,500 scholarshipsCriteria: Involved (or have been involved) with a city government and/or significant school leadershipactivity Eligible to graduate from high school, complete home school or receive a GED inspring/summer 2021 A Washington state resident Plan to continue education in the 2021-2022 academic year at an accredited college,community college or trade school on a half-time or more basis.Application available in the Counseling Office or at https://www.aasd.wednet.edu/Page/1403.Deadline to apply is February 22, 2021. Return completed applications to Ms. Cowin.Seattle Foundation ScholarshipsScholarship: Seattle Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships for high school seniors andundergraduate/graduate college students, with awards ranging in value from 500 to fulltuition.Apply online @ https://www.seattlefoundation.org/. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2021.Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling ScholarshipScholarship: One-time, non-renewable 1,000 scholarshipCriteria: 3.00 cumulative unweighted GPA or higher. Senior in high school in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington andplans to attend a regionally accredited college or university in the fall 2021. Submitted the video essayApply online @ www.pnacac.org. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2021 at midnight, Pacific Time.