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Scholarship applications are limited to students between their junior and senior years of high school who attend the current session of either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program and are a direct descendant - i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. - or a legally adopted child of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership.

Due Date: Day #1 of Boys State or Girls State

Samsung American Legion Scholarship 

Evergreen Girls State Information

Evergreen Boys State Information

These scholarships require you to pursue a specific degree type or attend a particular college. See if your choices match up! 

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The American Legion offers a number of scholarships and other resources to assist young people in their pursuit of higher education.

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The Longview/Kelso Beta Sigma Phi Sorority is providing a $1,000.00 scholarship to a resident of Cowlitz, Wahkiakum and Columbia counties who is pursuing an education in a health field. Applicants must show a financial need and sincerity of intent to reach their health field goal to be considered.

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One $2,000 and six $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to Fibre Federal members. Awards are based on quality/completeness of application, financial planning/need, academic standing, extra curricular activities, and leadership qualities.

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This program awards six $4,000 scholarships for undergraduate students entering college or in the process of completing an undergraduate college or vocation school degree. Must be a primary credit union member, minimum 3.0 GPA. 

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Twinstar Community Foundation awards fifteen $2,000 scholarships to members graduating from high school in 2022. 

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Students seeking any type of post secondary education can apply for the Maria Harris or Lower Columbia Professionals Scholarships.  It is the intent of this program to award scholarships in the amount of $500 or more. The student applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better.
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This renewable $1,400 scholarship is for students enrolling in a Lower Columbia College two-year program.

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This $1,400 scholarship is for students enrolling a Lower Columbia College two-year technical program in the trades, manufacturing, or industrial fields.  

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This $1,000 scholarship is for students who identify as female, have attended Lower Columbia College, and have applied to pursue higher education at a four-year college or university in the field of science.  

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This scholarship was established by the Seattle Association of Black Journalists to support students of color who pursue college careers in journalism. This one-time scholarship ranges from $500-$2,500. 

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Washington Masonic Charites provides higher education scholarships exclusively for high school seniors who are deserving members of our Masonic family or Masonic Youth Orders.

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The 2022 Smart Choices Scholarship Program will award three (3) $5,000 scholarships and  $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from WIAA member high schools for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service throughout their high school careers.

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To be eligible for this $1,000 scholarship, an applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is an immigrant or the child of immigrant parents currently residing in Cowlitz County OR attending a college or vocational school in Cowlitz County or an accredited online school.

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This essay contest is in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Salvation Army.  3 scholarships will be awarded to local students.

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Award of $3,000.  Open to women who are pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math.

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Wauna Credit Union Scholarships are given for post-high school education and may be used for tuition, room, board, books, and fees.  Applicant must be a member in good standing with WCU. A copy of your FAFSA report is required.

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The Longview Early Edition Rotary Club will award scholarships to five local area
students for the 2022-23 school - year.  
Applicants will be judged on the submitted essay regarding the financial need and overall importance of the scholarship funds (20%), academic record (20%),
extracurricular activities (20%), community service (20%), and quality, content, and completeness of scholarship application (20%).

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Scholarship will be awarded to a senior in financial need that shows necessary promise for finishing a degree at a two or four year college/university or trade school.  The award is not based on GPA and is open to any area of study. 

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Cowlitz Chapter will award a $500 scholarship to a Cowlitz Co female planning to major in education. Based on financial need, academic performance, school and community activities, and service. 

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The $2000 Don Peck Scholarship is awarded by the Pioneer Lions Club.  Community Service is emphasized and financial need considered. Please submit this application as soon as it is completed.

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The $2000 Frank Brown Scholarship is awarded by the Pioneer Lions Club to a vocational education student. Please check the Examples of Vocational Careers document.  Community Service is emphasized and financial need considered. Please submit this application as soon as it is completed.

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Criteria:   Pursuit of a degree at a Washington State College or University

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Friends of St. John are offering several scholarships, up to $5000. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be pursuing a career in the medical profession.

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For this $750 scholarship, do something good for someone else and include a note telling them to pass it on. We want to hear what good deed you did to help your community. 

This $1,000 scholarship is based primarily on community volunteer service.

School Activities - 30 pts

Community Service - 50 pts

Scholastic - 20 pts                                    

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The fund awards up to three $3,000 scholarships to eligible children of county employees and county elected officials in the following offices assessors, auditors, clerks, coroners, medical examiners, prosecutors, sheriffs, and treasurers.  Recipients must be full-time students in a baccalaureate degree, associate degree, or vocational/technical certification program.

Must be received electronically or postmarked by 4/30/2022. 

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Available to Christian young adults from southwest Washington and the Portland, Oregon metro area.

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Available to residents of southwest Washington seeking vocational/technical education, Columbia Cascade Company employee or their dependents, graduates of the Inpatient or Outpatient Programs at Daybreak Youth Services, or graduates of the Open House Ministries Family Shelter both residents and their children. 

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Available to students who have completed any Fire Cadet program in Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania County. 

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Available to students with disabilities and individuals who have worked with students with disabilities. 

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Available to students who lost a parent that served in the U.S. Armed Forces from 2001 to present, and either the student or the deceased parent once lived in Clark, Cowlitz or Skamania Counties.

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This is a $895 scholarship, available to graduating high school seniors who have been enrolled in any accredited Fire Cadet program in southwest Washington.

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Available to employees and children of employees of The Columbian who are pursuing a post-secondary education.

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Available to members or dependent children of members of “The People of Praise.”

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Available to students from Castle Rock High School, Kalama High School, Kelso High School, Mark Morris High School, R. A. Long High School, and Wahkiakum High School.

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The Southern Washington Mineralogical Society offers a $750 scholarship to graduating seniors interested in the fields of geology, earth science, environmental science, forestry, archaeology, hydrology, engineering, physics, or science education. 

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Junior League of Lower Columbia offers three $1,000 scholarships for students residing in Cowlitz or Wahkiakum Counties. SAT/ACT scores are not required and will have no bearing on students' qualifications. Junior League prefers that applications be returned electronically, but they can be mailed as well. 

JLLC Application 

JLLC Requirements

A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from MMHS or RAL.  The scholarship must be used within one year at a college or trade school of the student's choice.

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BIAW offers scholarships to students planning to enroll in a construction industry-related field of study at any WA state accredited community, vocational/technical college, or university. 

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Two $500 scholarships awarded (one for a boy and one for a girl). They are based on community and school involvement, academic standing, and future goals. 

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The Pacific Northwest Tool Club’s scholarships are intended to financially support students enrolled in educational programs leading to employment in trades that use traditional tools, similar to those collected by members of our club. 

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This $1,000 scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. Applicants for this scholarship will write an essay of less than 1000 words on an assigned topic.

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Held in conjunction with the Jr/Sr High School Art Show, this special competition is only open to high school juniors and seniors (2021-22 school year). Scholarships will be awarded to the top three finishers in the competition (1st: $2,500, 2nd: $1,500, 3rd: $1,000).  Online registration will open in early March and will close on May 30.

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With the need for trade workers on the rise, the AWG Pay It Forward Scholarship is looking to reward a local student with a $1000 scholarship to help bring back the trades that built America. Recipient must be attending an industrial trade school in Fall 2022.

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The $1,500 Balanced Man Scholarship is offered  to award men who have shown academic excellence, leadership skills, and extracurricular involvement during their time in high school. The scholarship is open to all incoming men of Washington State University.

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The Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) supports Washington students on their path to high-demand trade, STEM, and health care occupations.  To be eligible, Scholars must enroll in an approved program, such as welding, manufacturing or IT, at one of Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges. Scholars are eligible to receive up to $1,500 each quarter for the duration of their associate degree, certificate or apprenticeship program. 

Application opens 4/13 

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The $1,000 Abbott & Fenner Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors,  To apply for this scholarship you will need to write a 500 to 1,000 word essay on an assigned topic. 

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Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited post-secondary institution. We award 500 scholarships at up to $2,500 each.

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1 scholarship for $2,500 will be awarded twice a year to students who are pursuing a Biology or a related degree in Environmental Studies. One scholarship will be awarded for the fall semester and another for the spring semester each year.

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BigSun Athletics is offering an annual $500 scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. 

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VIDA is proud to offer the $2,500 Creative Art Impact Scholarship for college students to go towards the tuition cost of the college they will attend.  GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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Sea Mar is proud to offer post-secondary scholarship to the children of its employees. Scholarship recipients receive a one-time award of $1,000 to be used towards their undergraduate or graduate degrees.

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Sea Mar is proud to provide annual scholarships to help make college a reality for students who work or have worked OR, whose parent/legal guardian is or has worked as a farm worker; show commitment to their education, demonstrate leadership and care about the community; exhibit financial need due to individual/family hardship; will enroll as a full-time student in a higher education institute the upcoming academic year.

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