Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES & TIPS
Resources:
Featured Scholarships:
- OHS Foundation Scholarship Application 2026 - Deadline March 27 at 4pm
- Community Foundation of South Sound Scholarships - Deadline March 27 1159pm
- Olympia Tumwater Foundation Scholarship - check webpage for April deadline
- WA State Opportunity Scholarship - April 15th for 2 year, Career & Trade Scholarship
- This scholarship provides up to $1,500 per quarter, every quarter, toward eligible associate degrees, certificates, or apprenticeships at eligible community or technical colleges. CTS funding can also be used at two apprenticeship sponsors AJAC Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships and Evergreen Rural Water. Search sponsor name in eligible programs list.
- Confirm the deadline.
- Review eligibility requirements.
- Create a a login/password - if necessary.
- Review required materials, documents & request materials needed to apply.
*How many recommendation letters do you need? Are they to be uploaded, emailed or mailed US Postal? Do you need Transcripts - some materials require up to 2 weeks prior notice of deadline - REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS IN SCHOOLINKS. - Review application questions - copy sections & paste to google docs - save this doc for ALL of your scholarship questions and answers. You may be able to re-use answers you have already completed.
- Complete & submit EARLY!!
Don't wait until the last minute to apply! There are scholarship for ALL ages and grades!!
Scholarships are available from a variety of sources but your best source as a Senior applying to a school for post-high school will be the financial aid office of the college you attend. Be sure to contact them early and pay attention to deadlines. Every Senior should apply for FAFSA or WASFA. (Some scholarships even require it.) Most students qualify for some sort of financial aid, but you have to apply.
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2026 OSD Scholarship List
*be sure to click on the TABS sorted by month at the bottom of the chart
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School Specific or Pathway Specific Scholarships
Check the school or pathway you plan to attend FIRST to find scholarship opportunities directly offered to students who are applying for admissions. These are your first course to obtain funding, these dates often pass by students as they are usually due PRIOR to regular admissions deadlines (if a school has open admissions deadlines are months prior to Fall Semester start dates). You will find most dates will be BEFORE to May 1st.
Scholarship examples include: Presidential, Chancellor, Regent, ROTC military, PacNW Regional Council of Carpenters.
Scholarship Programs
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This is an AMAZING program to Washington residents!!
Beginning in 2020-2021 academic year, the WA College Grant will be a GUARANTEE for eligible state residents at or below median family income (MFI).
For eligible students, the maximum award will cover FULL TUITION AND FEES at public colleges and universities. Students can also use the grant at ANY of Washington's eligible private colleges & universities. -
The College Bound Scholarship program is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who sign up in middle school and fulfill the scholarship pledge.
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Washington has one of the fastest growing state economies with more trade, health care and STEM jobs than we can fill. The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship connects our state’s leading industries with top Washington talent by reducing barriers to education and training and facilitating entry into high-demand careers for Washington students.
Our first-of-its kind public-private partnership builds pathways into high-demand careers through our Baccalaureate and Career and Technical scholarship programs. Flexible financial aid funding, coupled with student support services and industry connections helps us launch low- and middle-income Washington students into Washington jobs.
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Out of State schools may offer a discounted tuition rate if they participate in the WUE scholarship program. Students pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition at participating schools, compared with nonresident rates that can exceed 300% of in-state rates.
It is important to check the school's DEADLINE DATE as well as any requirements the school may have to obtain this award! (FAFSA filing date deadline, GPA requirement, specific major requirement, etc..) Check here for participating schools: WUE or WICHE -
- Requesting a Letter of Recommendation
- Common Mistakes in Writing a Scholarship Essay
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- Class rank
- Transcript
- Recommendation letters
- Essay
- Resume
- FAFSA (completed)
- SAR (completed)
- Volunteer activities
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- WashBoard
- UNIGO
- Scholly
- RaiseMe
- Let's Get Ready Foundation
- Fast Web
- Go College
- College Board
- Petersons
- Student Aid
- Scholarships
- SallieMae
- Financial Aid for Native American Students
- Ayuda Financieria del Estudiante en Espaniol
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Questbridge Scholarship
- Asian and Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund
- Gates Millennium Scholarship
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Over 40 OHS-specific scholarships are available to our students through the Olympia High School Foundation. Applications open in the Spring yearly.
Scholarship Recipients - How do I get my money??
Submit a verification of enrollment from from the college or educational institution in the fall (Dec 1st) to Olympia High School Scholarship Foundation - Career Center unless an alternative timeframe has been discussed and approved by the donor. We must have proof that you are enrolled to send the check.
As soon as the signed form is received in our office, a check will be mailed to your college. This check will then be applied to YOUR ACCOUNT, you must check in with your financial aid office at your school when this check is applied to your account.
Checks may take up to 30 days to arrive & be applied to your account.
- 2025 ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION FORM DUE BY DEC 1st
- 2026 Kiwanis Request for Scholarship Distribution Form - coming soon!