To search for other scholarship opportunities, use these search engines or one of many others you can find online.
theWashBoard – connects Washington students with Washington scholarship providers
BigFuture (CollegeBoard) – search for matches based on interests, situations, affiliations, citizenship, professions, and other miscellaneous criteria
Fastweb – free search platform that connects students to scholarships and financial aid tools
College Success Foundation – manages and administers a variety of scholarships to help students overcome financial barriers to attend college
WA State GEAR UP – find scholarship listings, search engines, and resources
Scholarship Application Tips
- Request letters of recommendation early. Start with four; two teachers, one administrator or guidance counselor, and one community member. You may need others for some applications. Provide an academic resume when asking for a letter.
- Gather all application materials early. This includes letters, copies of your transcripts, an academic resume, essays, and mailing supplies. Keep a calendar of all application deadlines and a file of all your materials.
- Looking at essay prompts, practice writing several. As difficult as it is for many students, toot your own horn, sing your own praises. They need to hear about what a great scholarship candidate you are!
- Make sure you follow ALL application instructions. Every application will be different. Do you mail it? Email it? Deliver it to the Career Center? Do they want official transcripts or unofficial? Do they want materials in a certain order?
- Have someone proofread your application.
