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100 Becas para Todo Estudiante, Sin Importar de su Estatus Migratorio How to Use the Scholarship Resource List 1. Look through the entire scholarship list below. 2. Look at the requirements and pay attention to all scholarships that you’re interested in AND you qualify for. (If you don’t qualify for it, don’t apply for it.) 3. Click on the links for each scholarship you circled. 4. If the link doesn’t bring you directly to the scholarship application, type the name of the scholarship into the search box of the organization's website or search for the scholarship in an Internet search engine. 5. Check the requirements of the scholarship application. Make sure you still qualify. 6. Check the deadline and write it down somewhere to remind yourself later. (This is a good chance to write it in your planner or calendar in your cell phone.) 7. Gather all of the items you need to apply for this scholarship. • Scholarship essay • Personal statement • Letters of recommendation • Resume 8. Complete application requirements and SAVE all of your written work on your computer. You might need it later for another application. 9. Review your essays, statements, and all written work BEFORE submitting. Send it to someone else so they can revise it with you. The scholarship committee is going to read your work so it has to look good. 10. Submit your application and write down the date when you should be contacted about your application **If there is incorrect information on this guide, please contact: College Readiness, El Centro de la Raza [email protected] (206) 957-4631

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100 Becas para Todo Estudiante, Sin Importar de su Estatus Migratorio

How to Use the Scholarship Resource List

1. Look through the entire scholarship list below. 2. Look at the requirements and pay attention to all scholarships that you’re interested in AND you qualify for. (If you don’t qualify for it, don’t apply for it.) 3. Click on the links for each scholarship you circled. 4. If the link doesn’t bring you directly to the scholarship application, type the name of the scholarship into the search box of the organization's website or search for the scholarship in an Internet search engine. 5. Check the requirements of the scholarship application. Make sure you still qualify. 6. Check the deadline and write it down somewhere to remind yourself later. (This is a good chance to write it in your planner or calendar in your cell phone.) 7. Gather all of the items you need to apply for this scholarship. • Scholarship essay • Personal statement • Letters of recommendation • Resume 8. Complete application requirements and SAVE all of your written work on your computer. You might need it later for another application. 9. Review your essays, statements, and all written work BEFORE submitting. Send it to someone else so they can revise it with you. The scholarship committee is going to read your work so it has to look good. 10. Submit your application and write down the date when you should be contacted about your application **If there is incorrect information on this guide, please contact: College Readiness, El Centro de la Raza

[email protected]

(206) 957-4631

Deadline Scholarship Eligibility (see sites for more

details)

Deadlines Vary

www.thewashboard.org A TON of local scholarships, one application.

Varies, create profile

No Deadline LOCAL

The Alert Scholarship http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.

Grade 12 GPA > 2.5

No Deadline Discus Awards http://www.discusawards.com/ There are a variety of awards available, some only available for documented individuals. Check each listing for details.

Grades 9-12, College Students

Deadlines vary

Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation http://www.cksf.org/ No essay or application required, just take a quiz.

Grades 9-12, College Students, Graduate Students

March 25th QuestBridge Scholarship

http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/cps-college-prep-scholarship

Grade 11 planning on a 4 year college

Sept 30th AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarship http://ahimafoundation.org/Scholarships/meritscholarships.aspx Associate's degree - $1,000 award for students pursuing a Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education an accredited AA degree in HIM or HIT. Bachelor's degree - $1,500 award for students pursuing an accredited BA/BS degree in HIM or HIT.

Must be current member of the American Information Management Association (AHIMA) GPA > 3.5 See website for more details.

Oct 7th AES Scholarship http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Amount of award: $500.00

Grade 12 or student attending post secondary educational facility

Oct 15th

LOCAL

LEAP1% Scholarship Application http://www.leapwa.org/resources/resources.asp This scholarship supports Latino and Latina individuals from Washington who are interested in attending post-secondary education. Award varies between $1,000 and $5,000.

Students must qualify for in-state tuition. See site for more details.

Oct 28th ACT Six Scholarship Grade 12

LOCAL http://www.actsix.org A four year, full-tuition/full-need scholarship to one of five Washington schools.

If eligible for Washington Real Hope Act, student can apply to all participating schools (Whitworth, Trinity Lutheran, PLU, Gonzaga) except for Northwest

October 31st Coca-Cola Scholarships

http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs

Needs to be resident of US. See website for requirements

Nov 3rd

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/college-scholarship-program/

Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school.

High School seniors with GPA>3.5. Students with unmet financial need. Check website for more details.

Nov 1st / June 1st

Berrien Thorn Arts Scholarship for Migrant Farmworkers http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/thorn.htm Awards range from $500-$2,500.

Min Age: 16 Applicants must have interest in pursuing crafts, visual arts, performing arts, media, literacy. A history of movement to obtain work in agriculture is REQUIRED.

Nov 15th

LOCAL Sullivan Leadership Award, Seattle University http://www.seattleu.edu/sullivan/apply/ A four year, full-tuition/full-need scholarship to Seattle University based on student’s academic excellence, leadership, service, and communication.

Seniors who are applying to Seattle University must first apply by submitting all admissions application materials. See website for more details.

Dec 16th Alliance for Young Writers & Artists http://www.artandwriting.org/the-awards/scholarships-and-prizes/ Scholarships awarded for completing art and writing projects, usually range from $250 a semester to full tuition.

Grades 7-12

Dec 19th Love Your Body: 2015 Poster Contest http://now.org/now-foundation/love-your-body/posters/contest-guidelines/

The National Organization for Women Foundation hosts an annual poster contest to celebrate the Love Your Body Campaign. The winning posters are featured on the website and used to promote Love Your Body events. Prizes range from $100-250.

Grades 7-12

January 15th LOCAL

Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) Scholarship Fund http://thegsbascholarship.org/facts.php The GSBA Scholarship Fund awards educational scholarships to undergraduate LGBTQ and Allied students who exhibit leadership potential, demonstrate strong academic abilities, and who are actively involved in school and community organizations.

Grades 7-12

GSBA Scholarship awards range in size from $2,500 to $10,000.

Jan 22nd

LOCAL

Mount Baker Community Club MLK Scholarship http://mountbaker.org/mlk-jr-scholarship-fund.html This scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship to 12 youth.

College juniors and seniors

January 30th (for Ballard

HS, due dates vary by

school- see College

Readiness for details) LOCAL

Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund http://ballardhs.seattleschools.org/modules/cms/pages.phtml?sessionid=&pageid=217026 The major goal of the fund is to reward students who have overcome significant life challenges to obtain a high school diploma and who might not ordinarily be considered for a higher education scholarship. These non-renewable awards of $2,000 each are distributed among young men and women from both traditional and alternative high schools in Seattle Public Schools who reflect the diverse ethnic population of the school district.

Grades 7-12

January 31st

LOCAL

Seattle International District Rotary Club http://www.seattleidrotary.org/ The Seattle International Rotary Club (SIRC) provides college scholarships each year to recognize and assist youth from Seattle Area high schools and community colleges who have made significant contributions to their community and who have demonstrated academic excellence. SIRC will award six (6) scholarships of $2,000.

You must be a Washington state resident to apply.

January 31st LOCAL

Future Cougars of Color Scholarship (WSU) http://tricities.wsu.edu/finaid/scholarships This scholarship is for incoming freshman who are interested in attending WSU. Every student who attends the Future Cougars of Color (FCOC) event will receive a $1,000 scholarship just for being there. Renewable 3 years. Higher level scholarships are also offered in amounts ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 per year. Attend March 13-14

Grades 9-12 Minority Attend school or live in zip codes: 98104, 98108, 98118, 98122, 98134, 98144

Jan 31st Association for Women in Mathematics Essay Contest http://sites.google.com/site/awmmath/programs/essay-contest This is an essay contest for biographies of contemporary women mathematicians and statisticians in academic, industrial, and government careers.

Grade 12 at a Seattle Public School with higher academic achievement.

Jan 31st Princeton Prize in Race Relations http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/ The Princeton Prize in Race Relations consists of regionally awarded $1,000 cash awards as well as an annual symposium on race.

Seniors from Seattle Area High Schools.

Jan 31st

Microsoft Scholarships http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/internships-scholarships.aspx# There are four scholarships Microsoft is offering: General Scholarships, Women’s Scholarships, Minority Scholarships,

High school seniors and current college students who are interested in attending WSU. Applicants must be

and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities. Check site for more details, but all scholarships have same basic eligibility and requirements.

offered in-state (Washington resident) admission to WSU Pullman for fall semester in order to attend event.

Feb 1st Joe Francomano Scholarship https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-usa/joe-francomano-scholarship

Students must respond to the essay question: How does free enterprise create prosperity? Four-year, $5,000 per year scholarship for a total of $20,000. Check out more at: https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-usa/scholarship-info

This contest is open to students in the following categories: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, and College Undergraduate. At least one winning submission will be chosen from each category.

Feb 1st Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/kazmierczak.htm This is an award in the amount of $1,000 for post-secondary scholarship assistance to a migrant student who wishes to pursue a career in teaching.

Any student currently enrolled in grades 9–12 in participating regions (including Seattle area). Candidate must have been actively involved in a volunteer activity in the last 12 months that has had significant , positive impact on race relations- broadly defined- in his/her school or community.

Feb 10th National Peace Essay Contest http://www.usip.org/category/course-type/national-peace-essay-contest

NPEC encourages high school students to explore peacebuilding. Up to 53 winners receive college scholarships and are invited to an Awards Program in Washington D.C. each year. Awards range from $1,000-$5,000.

Students who are currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program that are making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics. GPA > 3.0

Feb 1 Council for International Cooperation (CIC)/ Anna Chennault Scholarship http://www.aaja.org/anna-chennault-scholarship/ This award was created to encourage students to pursue journalism as a career. $5,000 will go towards the student’s college education.

Grade 12, Students who are involved with the Junior Achievement organization. See site for more details.

Feb 15th

LOCAL

Eastern Washington University Scholarships http://www.ewu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/freshmen_scholarships.xml

Children of a migrant worker or a migrant worker.

There are a variety of scholarships available for incoming freshman and current students. Scholarships found at this link are for incoming freshman. Check site for more details.

Feb 15th Society of Physics Leadership Scholarships http://www.spsnational.org/programs/scholarships/leadership.htm

SPS scholarships consist of a top award of $5,000, and a number of $2,000 awards, which are intended for physics majors in the latter stages of their undergraduate careers.

Grades 9-12, see site for more details.

Feb 20th Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm Two awards of $5,000 each and one award of $10,000 will be given to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities.

Applicants must be college freshmen going into their sophomore year with a sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.

Feb 28th Que Llueva Café Scholarship http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe_scholarship_program The “Que Llueva Café” Scholarship aims to support the dreams, hopes and aspirations of college bound undocumented students so that they can earn their college education and allow for all of their hard work and sacrifice to persevere. The scholarship typically awards $500.

High school senior interested in attending EWU.

Feb 24th Washington State Opportunity Scholarship http://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/scholarship/overview Students will receive $1,000 scholarship for up to four years.

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students applying in at least their junior year (except for two-year college applicants who should apply after completing one semester of physics).

February 26th

LOCAL

Education First Scholarship http://www.educationfirst.org/apply-for-scholarship.php Applicants are evaluated based on their depth of essay responses, financial need, and academic promise. Currently, we offer a $5,000 tuition scholarship and one $3,000 honorable mention scholarship in Seattle.

Grade 12

March 1st

LOCAL

Seattle Foundation Scholarships-apply through thewashboard.org. http://www.seattlefoundation.org/scholarships/Pages/ScholarshipListing.aspx

Grade 12 undocumented students

March 1s

LOCAL

Nora Stone Smith Scholarship-apply through thewashboard.org. The purpose of the Nora Stone Smith Scholarship is to honor and to give financial support to deserving high school seniors and students who have graduated in the past year and have participated in an ESL/ELL program at some point in their lives.

Must be enrolling in an eligible Washington state college or university fall term 2014. Must be pursuing an eligible high-demand major in science,

Awards between $1,000 and $2,000 per person (A total of $20,000 available).

technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care. Must be documented.

March 1st

LOCAL Washington State PTA Scholarships http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/scholarship/index.html Scholarships of two thousand dollars ($2,000) are given to recipients entering four-year post-secondary institutions. One thousand ($1,000) dollar scholarship will be awarded for community colleges, voc-tech schools or other accredited institutions.

This scholarship open to Chief Sealth, Cleveland, Rainier Beach HS seniors.

March 1st Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship http://www.peacescholarships.org/ Awards of $250 or $500 for high school seniors and college freshmen with demonstrated leadership and personal initiative in activities involving: Peace and Social Justice, Nuclear Disarmament, and/or Conflict Resolution.

Eligibility varies.

March 1st Society of Exploration Geophysics Foundation http://www.seg.org/web/foundation/programs/scholarship Intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics or a closely related field, such as geosciences, physics, geology, or earth and environmental sciences. Scholarships range from $500 to $14,000 USD per academic year; average awards are approximately $2,500.

Former and current ELL students, high school seniors from Washington.

March 1st NAHJ General Scholarships Fund http://www.nahj.org/2011/02/scholarship/

High School seniors from Washington with cum. GPA > 3.0. See app for income requirements.

March 9th

LOCAL

Leadership 1000 Scholarship http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/page.aspx?pid=418 The Leadership 1000 Scholarship is a scholarship program funded by individuals, foundations, or businesses and provides college scholarships to students who will be attending an eligible four-year college or university in Washington State.

Grade 12 or College Freshmen.

March 9th City of Destiny Scholarship http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/page.aspx?pid=418 Must Fill out Leadership 1000 also

Grade 12, College Students, Graduate Students, pursuing science careers

March 15th Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship Grade 12, College Students, Graduate Students

http://www.umcom.org/site/c.mrLZJ9PFKmG/b.3584835/k.34FF/Leonard_M_Perryman_Communications_Scholarship.htm The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students awards a $2,500 scholarship for undergraduate study of religion journalism or mass communications.

Must attend or plan to attend a four year college or university in Washington State

March 23rd Aki Kurose Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship will be $2000 this year.

Must live in Tacoma, plan to graudate or have graduate from a Tacoma high school, attend or plan to attend a college, community college or university in Washington state. See website for more criteria.

March 25th QuestBridge Scholarship http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/cps-college-prep-scholarship

Applicants must be a United Methodist ethnic minority student enrolled at the junior or senior level in the journalism or communications department of an accredited college or university in the United States.

March 30th Becas Univision 2016 $5,000 https://univision.hsfts.net/#/

Minimum 3.0 GPA and First generation to attend college.

March 31st Fredrikson Minority Scholarship Program $15,000 http://www.fredlaw.com/our_firm/diversity/minority_scholarship/

March 31st American Academy of Chefs Scholarship Multiple Scholarships: see website

http://www.acfchefs.org/Content/NavigationMenu2/Schools/Scholarships/default.htm

Seniors who attended Seattle Public Schools, planning to attend a community college or Washington state public university with GPA > 2.5.

Grade 11 w/ excellent GPA

March 31st Davis-Putter Scholarship http://www.davisputter.org/apply/

First year law students

April 1st Lion’s Club of West Seattle Grade 12

LOCAL http://www.wslions.com/scholar2.html Awards will be in the amount of $1,000.

April 1st American Nuclear Society Incoming Freshman Scholarships http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships/ The Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant's high school academic achievement, freshman college courses enrolled in, quality and content of 500-word essay, letters of recommendation by counselors and/or teachers, and other information. ANS will give a maximum of four Incoming Freshman Scholarships annually. Each award is $1000. Also check out the site for scholarships geared towards current undergraduate and graduate students.

April 1st General Board of Higher Education & Ministry Scholarships (5 available) http://www.gbhem.org/loans-and-scholarships/scholarships

Seniors at accredited school and socially active

April 1st SHPE Foundation Scholarship http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/

Seniors at a West Seattle high school, including Ballard and Chief Sealth

April 1st American Nuclear Society Incoming Freshmen Scholarship http://www.new.ans.org/honors/scholarships/

ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarships are awarded to graduating high-school seniors who have enrolled, full-time, in college courses and are pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering or have the intent to pursue a degree in nuclear engineering.

April 1st General Board of Higher Education & Ministry Scholarships (5 available) http://archives.umc.org/interior.asp?ptid=1&mid=2664

See website

April 3rd Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community http://www.hitachifoundation.org/our-work/yoshiyama-young-entrepreneurs-program/program-history

Grade 12, College students, Graduate Students

April 8th

LOCAL

Dreams without Boundaries Scholarship Solo para estudiante indocumentados

Grade 12

April 15th Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/mattera.htm $500

See website

April 15th TROY Women’s Association Scholarship http://www.troywomensassociation.org/scholarship.html

$500

Students between 18 and 29 who have started a business

April 15th Educational Advancement Foundation http://www.akaeaf.org/undergraduate_scholarships.htm

Seniors at a Vancouver Public Schools

April 16th

LOCAL

Rotary Club of the University District https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/rotary-foundation-0

Migrant Youth going to a post-secondary school

April 16th Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/young-scholars-program/how-to-apply/

Graduating senior girls or women returning to school

April 26th Fountainhead Essay Contest http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue $10,000 – $50 (175 applicants)

College Students and Graduate Students, see website

April 29th

LOCAL Seattle Association of Educational Office Professionals http://www.saeop.org/index.php/scholarships/saeop-scholarship

Seniors planning to attend community college

April 30th HENAAC CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/college/henaac-scholarship-application-guidelines OR http://www.scholarships360.org/2013-henaac-scholars-program/

A scholarship ranging in amounts from $500 to $10,000.

Grade 7 entering 8th No C’s or below the last 2 academic years

May 1st The Byron Hanke Fellowship http://www.cairf.org/scholarships/hanke.aspx

Grades 11 and 12 Choose 1 of 3 essay prompts on book “The Fountainhead”

May 1st (see website)

Alice S. Marriott Scholarship Fund

http://www.akaeaf.org/alice_s_marriott.htm Seniors graduating from Seattle Public High Schools

May 1st SHPE Foundation Scholarship http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/ $1,000 - $5,000 and many more on website

Grade 12 Open to high school seniors who must be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly participate in and promote organizations and activities in the Hispanic community.

May 1st American Academy of Chefs Scholarship http://www.acfchefs.org/Content/NavigationMenu2/Schools/Scholarships/default.htm

Students in a Master’s, Doctoral, or Law Program

May 2nd (check site)

Mary Moy Quon Ing Memorial http://www.aaja.org/programs/scholarships/ Check back for 2015 new applications.

Mostly caters to careers in hospitality. See website

May 3rd (check site)

CIC/Anna Chennault Scholarship http://www.aaja.org/apply-for-a-scholarship-now/

$1,500. Check January 18th for new dates.

Grade 12, College students, Graduate Students

May 15th The Friends of SBOC/Seattle World School Alumni Scholarship Program http://friendsofseattleworldschool.com/alumni-scholarships/ Students can apply once a year and can receive up to $1000 per school year, depending on available funds.

College students

May 15th James Beard Foundation http://www.jamesbeard.org/education/scholarships-and-grants

Grade 12, College Students, Graduate

Student in journalism

May 25th B. Davis Scholarship http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm $1,000

Grade 12, College Students, Journalism and

Internships Available

May 31st Avar Press High School and College Literary Essay http://www.zinch.com/scholarships/avar-press-literary-essay-contest-college-students

Any student who attended the SBOC/Seattle World School since 2007 is eligible for scholarships after graduation from any Seattle high school.

May 31st Transportation Clubs International Scholarship http://www.transportationcluboftacoma.org/scholarships/ Two Scholarships

Grade 12, High school graduates

June 1st Berrien Thorn Arts Scholarship for Migrant Farmworkers http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/thorn.htm Up to $2,500 semi-annually

Grade 11- 12, College Students

June 1st Check Back for Updates

MALDEF DREAM ACT STUDENT ACTIVIST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM http://www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/index.html MALDEF now offers a scholarship to support the nation’s college and graduate student leaders who have been outstanding advocates for the DREAM Act and all immigrant rights. In 2012, MALDEF offered scholarships between $1,000 and $5,000 each to deserving DREAM Act student activists.

Grades 9-12, College Students

June 1st ILACHE Scholarship: Check for Updates http://www.ilache.com/Scholarship

Grade 12, College Students in transportation-related fields

June 15th Bridges Center for Labor Studies Scholarships http://depts.washington.edu/pcls/ $1,500 - $2,500 Multiple Scholarships: May 15th Earliest

Min Age: 16, students interested in pursuing art

June 15th Abbott and Fenner Scholarship http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm $1,000

All current college and graduate students are eligible to apply. Students seeking to enroll in college or university for the first time (or to re-enroll following a leave of absence) are also eligible to apply.

June 24th (see website)

Convocatoria de Becas Fundacion Mexico http://www.fundacionmexico.org/main/Convocatoria.aspx

Grade 12, College Students

July 1st

Check for updates Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards For students attending

the University of

http://www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/awards-&-contests/bmk-contest/ The Poetry Awards include three age categories: Adult, Youth 13-18, and Youth 12 & Under.

Wasington 1 year previous to their coming year.

July 1st Geneseo Migrant Farmworker Bacchaulearate Scholarship http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-mfb.htm

Grades 11 and 12, College Students

July 31st From Failure to Promise Scholarship http://www.fromfailuretopromise.com/Essay-Scholarship-Contest-.html $500 - $1,000

Must be immigrant student originating from Mexico.

August 15th Chefs4students.org www.chefs4students.org

All people worldwide

Dec 15th for general

scholarship, Later dates

depending on scholarship

Hispanic Scholarship Fund http://www.hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/graduating-high-school-seniors/ This site acts gives links to multiple scholarships, all for different purposes, but with Hispanic/Latino students in mind.

Must have history of migrating for employment

TBA

LOCAL

Sea Mar FarmWorkers Scholarship This scholarship typically awards $1,000 to students from families of seasonal or migrant farm workers.

Grade 12, College students Essay on book.

TBA Society of Plastics Engineers Scholarship http://www.4spe.org/spe-foundation The SPE Foundation offers numerous scholarships to students who have demonstrated or expressed an interest in the plastics industry.

Students enrolled at an accredited culinary institute.

TBA The Alliance/Merck Ciencia Hispanic Scholars Program http://www.alliancescholars.org/applications/ Hispanic college students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and Puerto Rico pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field major are invited to apply for a $2,000 one-time scholarship of which 25 will be awarded.

Varies depending on scholarship.

TBA Glenn Miller International Scholarship http://www.glennmiller.org/scholarships.html Clarinda’s Glenn Miller Birthplace Society is offering scholarships of $4,000, $2,000 & $1,000 to instrumentalists.

High school seniors and current college students who are from migrant farm worker family.

TBA (see website)

Tylenol Scholarship http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc

Full-time undergraduate students in either a four-year college or a two-year technical program.

TBA Migrant Farmworker Scholarship http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/

College Students of Hispanic Heritage. Must be planning to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering or math.

High school seniors and college freshman who are vocalists or instrumentalists.

Great Resources

TheWashBoard.org Clearing house for TONS of local scholarships, including many that do not require information on citizenship status. You must create a free account to search through scholarships.

College Readiness, El Centro de la Raza

Maintains a list of scholarships that any student can apply for, regardless of immigration status http://www.elcentrodelaraza.org/WhatWeDo/cyp.htm

GreenNote.com Provides opportunity to self-fundraise MALDEF Maintains a list of scholarships that any student can apply

for, regardless of immigration status http://www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/index.html

National Council of La Raza

Visit the Resources section of the website and view the “Keeping the Dream Alive: Resource Guide for Undocumented Students,” to learn how to organize a proper resume and learn valuable tips on how to fundraise money for college www.lideres.nclr.og/section/resources

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship Database

www.chci.org

Secondary Education for Migrant Youth

http://www.semy.org/clearinghouse/scholarships.cfm

Latino College Dollars

www.latinocollegedollars.org

www.scholarships.com

www.scholarships.com

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

www.hsf.net

Scholarships for Hispanics

Directly allows you to indicate citizenship status www.scholarshipsforhispanics.com

Seattle Education Access

Full range of student services focused on retention, including need-based scholarships www.seattleeducationaccess.org (206)523-6200