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

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Awards range from $2,000 to $25,000.  Students must be enrolled in high school or junior high school during the time of participation at any level of The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest.

For more information, contact americanism@legion.org

https://www.legion.org/oratorical

This $1,400 scholarship is for students enrolling in a Lower Columbia College two-year program.

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

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.  

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.

One $3,000 scholarship available to graduates of the Inpatient or Outpatient Programs at Daybreak Youth Services. Recipients must be residents of Clark or Cowlitz County and plan to attend Clark College, Lower Columbia College, or WSU Vancouver.

One $2,000 scholarship available to children of employees of The Columbian who are pursuing a post-secondary education.

This program provides 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 in good standing.

Twinstar Community Foundation awards fifteen $2,000 scholarships to members graduating from high school in 2021. www.twinstarcu.com/education/scholarships

The mission of Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) African American Heritage Scholarship is to encourage and enable Black high school students to go to college, realize the impact technology has on the world, and target a career in the technology industry.]

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The Nora Stone Smith Scholarship honors and gives financial support to deserving immigrant high school seniors and students who have graduated in the past year and have participated in an ESL/ELL program at some point in their lives. This scholarship is available for all ESL/ELL students, regardless of their citizenship status. Undocumented students are encouraged to apply. This scholarship ranges from $1,000 - $2,000 renewable for 2 or 4 years.

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Established to honor Patricia Fisher, a Puget Sound native, journalist, educator and role model, 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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The Smart Choices Scholarship Program recognizes graduating seniors from WIAA member high schools for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service throughout their high school careers by awarding two (2) $5,000 scholarships and eight (8) $1,000 scholarships annually.

Prime Mailboxes is hoping to inspire more young women to consider a STEM career. The Prime Mailbox Women in STEM Scholarship will award $675 to female students pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or math.

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

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. 

The UW Nikkei Alumni Association is an organization offering scholarships to students of Japanese ancestry who attend the University of Washington. At least five awards ranging from $3700 - $4500 are granted based on academic achievement, financial need, and school/community service, especially to the Japanese-American community.

The Purpose of the LEA Scholarship is to invest in the higher education of Longview School District seniors who have intentions of entering an educational field. Each year, the LEA will offer, and may award, up to three scholarships of $1,500 each. Scholarships will be awarded to the most qualified applicants.

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The LCCA awards scholarship grants to college or vocational/technical school-bound students, who currently intend to pursue studies leading to a career in the building industry, such as: Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, Industrial Design, Carpentry, Electrician, Plumbing, Construction Management.  Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.

This is a $1,000 award for an MM senior pursuing a career in education, including teaching, school counseling, speech-language education and tech/media specialist. Criteria: 3.0 GPA, four years continuous attendance at MM, (if a Running Start student, must show enrollment in one or more classes per semester at MM), community service and financial need.

Note: Must provide 1) high school attendance record; 2) short background (up to 100 words) of your personal life, interests, hobbies and accomplishments; 3) statement of career goals in education (150-250 words), addressing experiences working with children, emphasizing factors that qualify you to become an educator. 

This $1500 scholarship is given in memory of Bill Noteboom, a long-time Longview school teacher and coach (from 1952-1979) who spent much of his career at Cascade Junior High School.  He loved watching his Cascade students excel at Mark Morris.  Criteria: 2.5 GPA or above, positive character traits such as helpfulness and good sportsmanship or having overcome challenges.

 This $1000 scholarship, awarded in memory of Dick and Pat Roland, is given by a former student who was profoundly affected by the generosity and mentoring of the Rolands during his senior year at MM. The recipient must attend Lower Columbia College and major in Automotive Technology, pre-nursing or another health-related field. Criteria: 2.0 GPA, financial hardship.

Note: Must also provide your high school attendance record and an additional 500-word essay about a person who has positively affected your life.  

These $500 scholarships are awarded to a female and male swim team member at MM, based on strong character, academics and leadership – qualities embraced by Coach Mealy. The AD, swim coach and Jim Clary & Randy Sweet (founders) may participate in the review process.  

 This $1,000 scholarship honors the commitment to our community and school by Longview physician Dr. James Reisner, by his five children, three of whom are Mark Morris graduates. “Doc” also helped serve as a Monarch team doctor. This honor will be presented to a senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA, plans to pursue a career in the medical field and who lettered in athletics while at Mark Morris. 

Note: Must provide 1) an essay of 200-300 words to share your planned medical field of study and motivation/reasons for pursuing this field; 2) A list of the sport(s) teams for which you earned a letter of completion (varsity and/or junior varsity) at Mark Morris. 

A $2,500 scholarship offered for a female student who attends the University of Washington, Seattle campus, pursuing a career in STEM or business-related fields (i.e. marketing, finance, accounting, etc.).  This award is given by Kelsey (Anderson) Harstad, Class of 2001, in appreciation for the support and encouragement she received at Mark Morris when she pursued a similar path.  This scholarship is renewable up to four years for recipients who maintain eligibility. Criteria: 3.5 GPA or higher and full class load each quarter.

This award was created by the Whyte and Holleman families to recognize the strong schools in our community and the positive effects those schools had on their family. The award is for one year of tuition, fees and books at Lower Columbia College for three consecutive quarters beginning in Fall 2021, valued at roughly $4,800. To be eligible you must graduate in June 2021 from Mark Morris HS. At LCC you must complete 12 credit hours with a 2.0 GPA in each quarter, to have the scholarship renewed. 

This $1,000 scholarship is presented in honor of former Mark Morris teacher and coach, John Sapinsky.  It is awarded to an outstanding student-athlete who has demonstrated leadership, work ethic, courage, sportsmanship, and integrity while excelling in both academics and athletics.  This scholarship is available for students attending a 2-year college, 4-year college or a trade school. Criteria: 3.0 GPA, award of a Mark Morris varsity letter in an interscholastic sport.  

This $1,000 scholarship is open to any full-time student who played football during the current school year and is a senior at Mark Morris High School.  (Running Start OK)  This student must also successfully and fully graduate from Mark Morris High School during the current school year.  This recipient will be selected based on drive, leadership, and mentorship.  A minimum 3.2 GPA is required.  

This $500 scholarship is provided by the Class of 1960, in memory of former Mark Morris science teacher Ken Makinen. The award is based on a student’s plans to pursue a science-based career, HS activities and/or leadership, academics, future goals and financial need. 

A $1,000 scholarship in memory of Jim & Linda Kickabush, for a senior who has impacted Mark Morris High School through leadership and service.  Criteria: 40% student leadership & service, 30% academic achievement, 20% future goals and 10% financial need. 

At a recent class reunion 1965 class members raised funds to provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior. Criteria: 2.0 GPA, financial need, student’s activities and/or leadership and future goals.

MMHS Foundation

At a recent class reunion 1974 class members raised funds to provide a $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior. Criteria: 2.0 GPA, financial need and college plans to major in a service profession (i.e. social services, education, health care, fire science, law enforcement, etc.) 

MMHS Foundation

1990 class members have raised funds to provide an annual $1,500 scholarship to a graduating senior. Criteria: 2.0 GPA, financial need, student’s activities and/or leadership, and future goals.  

MMHS Foundation

Open to all graduating seniors, with plans to attend a two-year or hour-year college or vocational school.  The $1,200 awards is based on a student's activities and /or leadership, academics, future goals, and financial need.  A minimum of one of these scholarships will be awarded to a student considering a vocational school. 

MMHS Foundation

This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a senior football player who has upheld the ideals of the Mark Morris Football program.  The coaching staff, athletic director and Foundation Scholarship Committee will recommend a recipient to the Foundation board. 

MMHS Foundation

This $500 award honors Rick Fauland, the father of former MM swimmers/water polo players Joe and Jordan Fauland. Rick loved all sports and watching his sons and friends participate for the Monarch teams. Criteria: 2.0 GPA, participated as a senior in water polo and/or swimming, financial need, student’s activities and/or leadership and future goals. 

MMHS Foundation

This $1,000 scholarship will be presented to a senior planning to pursue college or vocational studies to become a “first responder,” such as an EMT, firefighting or law enforcement.  

Criteria: 2.0 GPA and record of student leadership & school and community service. 
Note: Must provide an essay of 200-300 words to share your career plans as a first responder and motivation/reasons for pursuing this field. 

MMHS Foundation

This $500 award is for a senior pursuing a career as a public educator. Criteria: 4-year GPA that exceeds 2.5, involvement in community and school. 
Note: Must also provide: 1) high school attendance record and an essay regarding the importance of maintaining and supporting a strong public education system (150-250 words).  

MMHS Foundation

The Longview Early Edition Rotary Club will award scholarships to four local area students.  Applicants will be judged on academic record, extracurricular activities, community service, financial need, and quality, content, and completeness of application.

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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 scholarship is to be used at a post secondary institution for tuition.
• The student/applicant must be a resident of Cowlitz or Wahkiakum County.
• The student/applicant must be attending school full-time, taking 12 credits or more.
• The student/applicant must demonstrate financial need (Maria Harris only).
• The student applicant must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.25 or better.

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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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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. 

Friends of St. John are offering several scholarships, up to $5000. Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and be pursuing a career in the medical profession.

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Six $1,250 scholarships.  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.

Students selected to receive this scholarship must be a member or dependent child of a member of The People of Praise (Vancouver or Portland), an ecumenical Christian community.

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Four $3,000 renewable scholarships.  Available to Washington state residents who are either a graduating high school senior or a current college student. Recipients must plan to attend a private, four-year college or university. 

Two $1,500 awards.  Available to students who have completed any Fire Cadet program in Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania County. 

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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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The $2000 Frank Brown Scholarship is awarded by the Pioneer Lions Club to a vocational education student. This would include construction trades, health care, culinary arts, automotive, IT, emergency services, as well as others.  Community Service is emphasized and financial need considered. Please submit this application as soon as it is completed.

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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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This $1,000 scholarship is based primarily on community volunteer service. A secondary consideration is academic standing.  Resumes, essay, and transcripts are required.  

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American Legion Post 155 is offering a one-time, $500.00 educational scholarship to qualified students.  Students must be legal dependent children/grandchildren of active duty United States Military and National Guard/Reservists, OR a Veteran who served and was discharged under conditions other than Dishonorable. 

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$1,000 scholarship for a Cowlitz County resident planning to pursue a degree at a Washington State College or University.

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This renewable $2,500 scholarship is 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  $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must reside in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Multnomah, Clackamas, or Washington counties; be active members of this church or one with similar beliefs; have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and exemplify Christian character.

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Junior League of Lower Columbia offers three $1,000 scholarships for students residing in Cowlitz or Wahkiakum Counties.  

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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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Must be a graduating senior and plan on attending an accredited two or four year college or university and/or trade school for a dental related career or any graduating senior that is a Hilander Dental patient. Download the application here. 

CVG Elementary PTO awards two $250 scholarships to seniors who attended CVG, based on academics and community involvement.  

The Cowlitz Valley Runners club will be awarding two $500 scholarships to class of 2021 high school seniors in Cowlitz County. Applicants must have participated in track and/or cross country on a high school team for at least two years. Applicants will be considered based on character, academic achievement, service, athletic accomplishment, and service to the running sports.

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Longview Noon Rotary Club will offer $1,500 scholarships to deserving students who have demonstrated good citizenship and a desire to complete a college or vocational education.  Consideration will be given to grade point average, participation in school and community activities and to need.

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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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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. Application also available from MMHS Career Center.

The Longview Police Benefit Association is offering a $500 scholarship to one graduating senior from each Longview high school based on improvement of GPA since freshman year, community involvement, and financial need.  Applications also available in the Career Center.

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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.

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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The Balanced Man Scholarship is offered  to award men who have shown academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to their health and well-being during their time in high school.  There is no requirement of joining the fraternity in order to apply.

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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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The 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. 

This renewable $2,500 scholarship is 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.

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. 

The purpose of The Gjurasic Family Foundation Scholarship is to honor the roots of the Gjurasic family through supporting post-secondary students at the University of Washington’s College of the Built Environment. The award is up to $5,000 per academic year, and students may reapply. The total amount may be awarded to one or divided among several students.  Eligible expenses include college tuition and books.

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The Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated was established in 1955 with a commitment to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the identities, culture, and economic survival of African-Americans and persons of African descent. The Supplemental Support Scholarship is for college students in need of tuition assistance or who have basic or urgent need for financial support.

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