ESA Washington Chapter Scholarship March 24, 2017 $1,000-$7,500

NEW SPRING SCHOLARSHIPS 2017

~Parent or guardian must be an active employee with the police, sheriff, or fire departments.

~Application and information at www.esaweb.org/?page=youthscholarship

Burbank Grange April 12, 2017 Varies

~Live in the Burbank area and attend Columbia High School. Ms. Custer Need to complete the GPA

Question on the application. Must attend meeting on the evening of May 10th for interview.

~Application is in the library.

S.C.A.C. Principal’s Association Mid April ? Varies ~Application requires GPA and SAT scores. A personal statement of your educational goals. ~Scholarship will be on file in the library when received. Submit completed application to Mrs. Melton

The Tri-Cities Chapter of The Links, Incorporated April 21, 201 Not Listed

~Scholarship application is in the hanging file in the library. Application is in the library

~This application gives you the choice of answering two different questions.

Yakima Federal Savings April 21, 2017 $1,500

~Must have at least a 3.5 GPA and be accepted at an accredited college, university, or community

college for fall semester. This application must be turned into Ms. Custer or Ms. Melton by April

21st. Application is on file in the library.

Columbia High Coyote Boosters April 28, 2017 $1,000

~Up to 4 scholarships awarded. Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

~You can find the application on the CHS website. Go to the high school tab, scroll down to the

counseling section, click on CHS Booster Scholarship. Copies also available in the library.

John McGillis Jr. Memorial Education Trust End of April? Past Years was $6,400

~May be more than one scholarship awarded. Main scholarship traditionally is a $1,600 renewable scholarship. Must have GPA of at least 3.5 and SAT of 1150 on the math and critical reading of SAT

~When application becomes available, it will be in the library.

Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington May 1, 2017 $750

~Must be a descendant of a pioneer who established residence in WA during or prior to the year

1870, in OR 1853, or in ID 1863, or MT in 1863. www.DaughtersofthePioneersWW.com

Columbia Burbank PSE Scholarship May 1, 2017 Varies

~Must have a parent who is employed with the Columbia School District as a classified employee.

~Application is in the library.

W.W.C.F.P.D. 5 Firefighters Association May 1, 2017 $250

~This is a local scholarship that can be used for books and/or tuition.

~Must have an accumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. When received, the application will be in library.

Columbia Dream Builders May 12, 2017 $1,000

~Can be used at any accredited educational or training institution.

~Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Application on file in the library.

MARCH – FORMERLY POSTED SCHOLARSHIPS 2017

 Of the scholarships listed, if they have sent paper applications, we will have them on file in the library.

 Check for scholarships on the website of colleges that you are interested in

 IF ANY SCHOLARSHIP OR WEBSITE ASKS FOR YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, TALK TO YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIAN, OR SCHOOL COUNSELOR FIRST

 AVOID ANY SCHOLARSHIP THAT ASKS FOR MONEY TO BE PAID IN ORDER TO APPLY Vista Hermosa Foundation Check Website Varies

~For children whose parents are Broetje Orchards employees.

~Details and contact information at www.vistahermosafoundation.org/our-community/scholars/

Northwest Career college Nominated by College Choice $1,000

~Must by applying to one of 42 NW college programs and work with Ms. Custer to submit.

Scholarship available for those applying to programs listed on website.

More information at www.nwcareercolleges.org

Destination WSU/Future Cougars of Color Open Until Full $1,000

~With a visit to WSU you can earn a $1,000 scholarship. Go to the website at

admission.wsu.edu/visits. Click on the link that takes you to Spring Visits for all of the details.

DAR - Daughters of the American Revolution Varies Varies

~There are several different scholarships with different deadlines and amounts. Please go to the

Following websites to get the details. www.dar.org and www.wssdar.org

American Legion Auxiliary Varies $1,000-$10,000

~6 different scholarships –Descendant of Wartime Veteran, Eagle Scout of the Year, Oratorical

Contest, Nursing, American Legion Baseball, lost parent while serving

~All details and application at www.alaforveterans.org

Vocational Grant – Elks First Friday in March $1,000

~Scholarship to be used for student pursing a one or two year vocational/technical training

~Scholarship and Information at www.waelks.net/forms.htm Blue Mountain Community Foundation March 6, 2017 Varies

~Very important website for CHS students. Multiple scholarships available. Check website for

qualifying information for each scholarship offered.

~ Go to www.bluemountainfoundation.org/scholarships.aspx

Tri-Cities Sunrise Rotary Club March 10, 2016 $2,000

~Local scholarship is for college or technical school education. This scholarship is available on our school website, go to high school tab, scroll down page to counseling, then click on TC Sunrise Rotary. The winners of this scholarship are also honored at a special breakfast.

Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest March 12, 2017 $1,000

~Write about a personal experience with cancer or about someone you have known.

~ All information at cancerpathways.org/cancer-unwrapped/

Exchange Club of Walla Walla March 15, 2017 $1,000-$10,000

~Someone who has overcome great physical, emotional, or social obstacles. If a district winner

and/or a national winner there will be additional opportunity to travel and attend awards ceremonies.

~Application is on file in the hanging file in the library.

Knights of Columbus Sometime in March $1,000?

~For practicing Catholic high school seniors or a child or grandchild of a member of the Knights of

Columbus, Pasco, Council #1620. If we receive a copy of application, we will have copies in the

library.

HAAP Scholarship March 15, 2017 Varies

~Be of Hispanic ethnicity and qualify for HAAP this year. Have an overall GPA pf 3.0 ~More qualifying information and application at www.haap.org

4-H Scholarships March 15, 2017 Varies

~Must have at least 2 years of affiliation with 4-H. Multiple scholarship opportunities available by

visiting website. Go to extension.wsu.edu/4h/youth/scholarship-opportunities/

WA State Association for Justice March 17, 2017 $3,500-$7,500

~ Two different scholarships offered. One offers a $7,500 scholarship to someone that has overcome

an obstacle academically and socially. The other scholarship offers two awards of $3,500 and

requires a video or essay in response to a question. The following website has all of the information.

www.washingtonjustice.org/index.cfm?pg=Scholarship

McGregor-Standing Tall for NW Agriculture March 22, 2017 $1,000

~McGregor is offering three scholarships at $1,000 each. These scholarships are for seniors who plan

to pursue agriculture related degrees. Application and all details at www.mcgregor.com

Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Program March 25, 2017 $500-$5,000

~Up to 30 scholarships offered each year and some can be renewed for colleges or trade schools.

~Desire to enroll in an agriculture related major and have above average academic record

~Apply at www.potatofoundation.org

Nora Stone Smith Scholarship for ESL/ELL March 30, 2017 $2,000

~Multiple awards may be given. For any student who was previously or currently enrolled in an English

as a Second Language or English Language Learner program. Application on WashBoard.org Far West Agribusiness Association March 31, 2017 Up to $1,000

~Scholarship offered to an outstanding high school graduate pursuing a degree at a college/university.

~Application and all information at www.fwaa.org

The Cathedral – Marsden Scholarship March 31, 2017 $30,000

~Open to students of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Looking for academic achievement and

Drive to contribute to their communities. stjohns-cathedral.org/marsden-scholarship

Lourdes Scholarship March 30, 2017 1,500

~Six $1,500 scholarships will be awarded and one $500 scholarship. For students pursing a nursing or

other healthcare-related degree. See website for application www.yourlourdes.com/scholarships

Tri-City Construction Council March 31,2017 $2,000

~Applicant or applicant’s parents must be an owner or employee of a company that is a

full dues paying member in good standing with the Tri-City Construction Council

~All details and application can be downloaded at www.tricityplancenter.com

James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund March 31, 2017 $1,000-$10,000

~Multiple scholarship opportunities for the son, daughter, or financially dependent grandchild of

Teamsters. Must rank in the top 15 percent of your class and have or excellent SAT or ACT scores

~See all details at teamster.org/benefits/jrh-scholarship

Dr. H. A. Trippeer Charitable Foundation March 31, 2017 Varies

~Must be a graduate from a school in Walla Walla county, WA. Considerations for the scholarship

are academic performance, financial ability, community service, extracurricular & non-academic

Application and details at www.trippeerfoundation.org Walla Walla Cattlemen’s Scholarship March 31, 2017? Varies

~Family must be voting member of WWCCA. Will have copies in library when received.

CHS Foundation Scholarship April 1, 2017? $1,000?

~For students who plan to study in agricultural related fields. 25 - $1,000 two year scholarships have

traditionally been awarded but they have not updated their website yet. You will need to keep

checking their website to see when they update it to the new year and what they will offer for 2017.

Application at www.chsinc.com/stewardship/leadership-development

Incight Scholarship April 1, 2017 $500-$2,500

~For students with a documented disability. All details and application are online at

~www.incighteducation.org/scholarship

William and Delora Harpe Scholarship Fund April 3, 2017 See Website

~Minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average, only 4 schools qualify for this scholarship opportunity. Should be

involved in school organizations and also non-school activates. See all details at the following website: www.bluemountainfoundation.org/scholarships.aspx

Sea Mar Scholarship April 15, 2017 Varies

~Multiple scholarships for students from seasonal or migrant farm worker families in WA state.

~ Fill out the application online at www.seamar.org/static_pages/farm-worker-scholarship.php

Merle Kirkley Merit Scholarship April 21, 2017 $3,000

~Merit-based scholarship for those wanting to pursue a major related to school planning, architecture,

engineering, product services and construction management. Get all of the details at their website.

~www.a4le.org/websites/regions_and_chapters/index.php?p=417 Alert-Drug and Alcohol Prevention Bi-annual $500

~Write a 600-1000 word essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know

have had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. www.alertmagazine.org

Internship Opportunity

Project H.O.P.E.

Summer Internship for those interested in the health care field. Lasts 20 weeks and pays $1,000 upon successful completion. Go to ewu.edu/projecthope/apply Due by March 17, 2017

PNNL Summer Internships

PNNL in Richland offers 10 week summer internships to graduating high school students who are at least 18 years old and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Check the website to learn more and see when they open their application process for this year. http://science-ed.pnnl.gov/default.aspx?topic=Graduating_High_School_Seniors%20- %20Internships

Free Application for Federal Student Aid - The FAFSA application is a very important part of the College application process. This application will be available starting October 1, 2016. Regardless of which college/technical school you plan to attend, you will need to fill this application out so they can put together a financial package showing how your education is going to be paid for. Try to fill this application out as soon as you can after it opens in October. You can use your tax return from last year to complete this document. More information at www.fafsa.ed.gov SAT/ACT

Every Senior must take the SAT test or ACT test if going to a 4 year College. These are nationally recognized tests that provide you with scores you will need to have sent to the colleges you are applying for. If you haven’t taken it already, you will want to sign up as soon as possible. Check the college(s) you are applying for to decide if you want to take either the SAT or ACT. To sign up and get the details for the SAT go to sat.org For the ACT go to actstudent.org

APPRENTICESHIPS

Overview of apprenticeships in WA state Washington State Labor Council

~Go to exploreapprenticeship.wa.gov ~Go to Apprenticeship.Lni.wa.gov

Aerospace & Advanced Materials Manufacturing Construction

~Go to a2m2.net ~Go to rtc.edu/cce

Energy Marine Manufacturing & Technology

~Go to cleanenergyexcellence.org ~Go to www.marinecenterofexcellence.com

Apprenticeship & Nontraditional Employment for Women

~Go to anewaop.org

CAREER AND EDUCATION RESOURCES

If you are not sure of what career path may be right for you, or you would like to know more about a career path that you are considering, the websites listed below can help.

www.careerbridge.wa.gov Research multiple career ideas and find the educational institution to get the job you desire. checkoutacollege.com Explore careers and find a Community Colleges and/or Technical School that offers the education needed. Also, compare tuition costs of all WA colleges and universities. http://www.wiche.edu If you are interested in attending a college outside of Washington State, but still in the western half of the USA, this website will show you colleges that are part of the Western Undergraduate Exchange. That means they have agreed to charge less than the usual out-of-state tuition to attend their school. Abundant information is available on the website.

STEMjobs.com STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. This site specifically matches student interest levels with careers in the STEM area of focus.

INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES

Be sure to continue to check out these websites as they update with new scholarships!

Scholarships listed by Grade level, Major, Colleges, etc.

Unigo.com

Website that matches you with Washington State scholarships www.theWashBoard.org

CHS has subscribed to this website to specifically help with matches to colleges and scholarships. www.mycollegeoptions.org Need A Lift? American Legion website lists scholarship and Financial Aid Information www.legion.org/needalift

Links to scholarships located in Washington State or nearby www.StudentScholarships.org

Christian Connector – Information about Christian Colleges and scholarships www.christianconnector.com

FastWeb – Information on scholarships, loans, financial Aid, and education trends www.fastweb.com

Website with various scholarship offers www.scholarshipguidance.com

Free scholarship search – Many scholarships for specific reasons www.scholarship.com

Hispanic scholarship Fund - Leading Hispanic Higher Education Fund www.hsf.net

My Future.com is a website that shows top 10 emerging majors plus much more myfuture.com