🎓 Washington State Scholarships: Local Wins for June, July & August
STATE SCHOLARSHIPS FROM A TO Z
Hey scholarship seekers! 🌲
If you’re a high school or college student from Washington State, summer is not the time to sleep on scholarships. While the national deadlines tend to slow down, local and regional opportunities are still going strong—especially if you know where to look.
Here’s your curated list of Washington State scholarships with deadlines in June, July, and August, organized by state, county, and local opportunities.
🌟 Statewide Scholarships
1. Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) – Baccalaureate
📅 Deadline: July 2025 (2024 closed—get ready early!)
💰 Up to $22,500
🎯 For WA high school grads pursuing STEM or healthcare degrees at in-state colleges.
2. College Bound Scholarship Program (ongoing eligibility)
📌 For students who signed up in middle school & meet income/academic requirements.
🎯 Must attend a WA college.
🏞️ Regional & County Scholarships
3. Pride Foundation Scholarships (serving the Pacific Northwest)
📅 Opens: October | Use summer to prep essays
💰 Over $1 million awarded annually
🎯 For LGBTQ+ students or allies from WA and surrounding states.
4. Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) Scholarship Fund
📅 2024 closed – opens November, but summer is prep time
💰 Up to $13,000 per year
🎯 LGBTQ+ and allied students in WA State.
5. Whatcom Dollars for Scholars
📅 Rolling deadlines throughout summer
🎯 For high school seniors and college students in Whatcom County.
6. Yakima Valley Community Foundation Scholarships
📅 Varies by scholarship—some open in June & July
🎯 Multiple scholarships for Yakima County students.
7. Kitsap Community Foundation Scholarships
📅 Watch for summer reopenings (some close late June)
🎯 Opportunities for high school seniors and college students from Kitsap County.
🏫 Local High School & College-Affiliated Scholarships
8. Highline Schools Foundation Scholarships
📅 Some extended deadlines into June
🎯 For seniors in Highline Public Schools.
9. Seattle Colleges Foundation Scholarships
📅 Some open during summer sessions
🎯 For students attending North, South, or Central Seattle Colleges.
💡 Pro Tips for WA Scholarship Success
Get personal: Local scholarships love to reward students who give back to their community.
Double dip: Many scholarships can be used at any in-state college—make sure you apply for more than one!
Use your summer: Essay writing, resume updates, and recommendation requests are much easier when school isn’t in session.
Until next time,
Miss Laverne 💙
Scholarship Coach & College Cheerleader