Scholarship Resources

Scholarships

When searching for local scholarships, be sure to check the places you visit regularly. There are many smaller local scholarships available through clubs where you or family are members; churches, banks and even your parent's places of employment may offer scholarships. Ask everywhere you go. You may be surprised.

**Transcript: Most scholarship committees will want a copy of your high school transcript. To obtain your transcript, please use the following link: https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/25419/institution

Link to Scholarship	Brief Description	DUE
Governors' Scholarship for Foster Youth NEW	The Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth is a scholarship program that helps young people from foster care continue their education and earn a college degree. The program is supported by The Honorable Jay Inslee, The Honorable Chris Gregoire, The Honorable Gary Locke, and other former governors in Washington state.	01/30
Tumwater Lions Club Scholarship	$1500 Scholarship to a graduating senior for the 25-26 school year.	01/31
Leadership 1000 Scholarship NEW	To be considered for the Leadership 1000 Scholarship, students must: be a high school senior attending a Washington state high school and on track to graduate by June 2026 –OR– be a college student enrolled in CSF College Services (includes all former CSF Achievers) attending an eligible Washington state college or university as a freshman, sophomore or junior in Fall 2026 have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.50 through fall 2025 term plan to enroll at an eligible Washington state college or university starting Fall 2026 and pursue a 4-year degree have resided in Washington state for at least one year prior to enrolling in college file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the free Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) have a family income that doesn’t exceed the program’s requirement	01/31
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund Scholarship NEW	To be considered for the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship, students must: Be a high school senior who is a resident of or attending school in one of the following zip codes and be on track to graduate by June 2026: 98104, 98108, 98118, 98122, 98134, 98144; (Franklin, Garfield, NOVA, interagency sites, Rainier Beach, South Lake, Cleveland and independent schools in these zip codes are all eligible). Have a family income for 2024 that does not exceed the amount listed by family size in this chart Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 through fall 2025 term. Plan to enroll at a not-for-profit, accredited college or university in the United States starting in fall 2026. File a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)	01/31
Soroptimist International of Olympia Violet Richardson Award Application NEW	Are you a young woman between the ages of 14 and 18 who volunteers in your community or who sees challenges instead of obstacles? Hope instead of despair? If you are a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, you may be eligible to compete for the Soroptimist International of Olympia Violet Richardson Award and win up to $1,000.	01/31
The UW DO-IT Scholars Program	DO-IT Scholars are HS students with disabilities planning to pursue further education. They prepare for college by exploring careers, independence, self-advocacy, and leadership. The program is open to sophomores and juniors.	01/30
Governor's Scholarship for Foster Youth	($2,000-$4,000) – This program helps alumni from foster care continue their education and earn a college degree.	01/30
Leadership 1000 Scholarship	Up to $5,000 per year to eligible WA HS seniors attending college. Renewable and includes support for career development, financial aid, and networking opportunities.	01/30
Mas Family Scholarship	($32,000) - Applicants must be of Cuban descent, have a minimum. 3.5 GPA, & be financially needy.	01/31
The Hamilton Award	Honors outstanding HS juniors for their academic and service achievements and selects students for the free Hamilton Leaders Academy, which helps them gain admission to and succeed in college and transition to the post-college world.	01/31
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship	Selected applicants for the Navy ROTC Scholarship Program receive full tuition, books stipend, and other financial benefits at top colleges. Upon graduation, they are commissioned as officers in the Naval Reserve or Marine Corps Reserve.	01/31
American Indian Endowed Scholarship NEW	To be eligible to apply, an applicant must: Have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe or community in Washington state Intend to use his or her education to benefit the American Indian community in this state Be enrolled as a full-time student for the 2026-27 academic year, beginning fall term, at a participating college or university in-state Have demonstrated financial need (as determined by the college financial aid office, per FAFSA) Be a Washington state resident	02/02
Washington State Fair Foundation Scholarships	2026 Scholarship Summary: Anderson Law Enforcement / Police Scholarship Includes Police/ Sheriff / State Patrol / Game Warden / Corrections Officer	02/02
Association for Computer Professionals in Education	Oregon and Washington graduating seniors who have been actively involved in the use of technology during their high school years and plan to continue to study technology are eligible to apply for five scholarships worth up to $3,000 apiece from the Association of Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE).	02/15
HACER® National Scholarship NEW	For HS seniors planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university. Must have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be a legal resident.	02/17
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship NEW	($15,000) - The recipients of GAR scholarships are exceptionally qualified high school students with demonstrated financial need whose parents or guardians have, or had, a career in the financial services industry.	02/19
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship NEW	($5,000-$10,000) NOTE: Due to the generosity of anonymous donors, The Vegetarian Resource Group, each year, will award $50,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted veganism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs.	02/19
Washington Opportunity Scholarship- Baccalaureate NEW	Supports low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible high-demand majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), or health care, and encourages recipients to work in Washington state upon completing their degrees.	02/26
STEM Stars Actuarial Scholarship Program NEW	Support for our STEM Stars begins in high school, extends into college, and continues through an actuarial career. Stars receive a $20,000 scholarship ($5,000 annually for up to four years). Stars receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and exposure to internships, job shadowing, and other experiences to prepare them for an actuarial career.	02/27
Indian Health Services Scholarships NEW	Scholarships for qualified American Indian and Alaska Native students who plan to enter or are pursuing degrees in the health profession.	02/28
Washington State School Retirees Association Scholarship	The Washington State School Retirees' Association (WSSRA) invites high school seniors to apply for the Robert J. Handy and WSSR Foundation scholarships. These awards are given to students who plan to pursue a career in public education. Statewide eight (8) WSSR – Foundation Scholarships and sixteen (16) PEMCO/ Robert J. Handy Scholarships will be awarded to students whose degree would be in one of these areas: teacher, counselor, speech therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, social worker or school psychologist. For the WSSR-Foundation, one $2,500 award will be granted in each of the eight WSSRA regions. For Handy, two $900 scholarships (redeemable for four years) will be awarded in each of the eight WSSRA regions by PEMCO. In addition, two (2) Gene Forrester Memorial Scholarships at $2,000 each will be awarded to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and who will major in Agricultural Education at Washington State University.	03/01
Tumwater High School Alumni Association Scholarship NEW	Introduction: As an element of providing foundational support, THSAA is pleased to award one or more scholarships of $1,000 or more to Tumwater High School (THS) graduating senior(s). Eligibility: A graduating senior who plans to attend an accredited institution following graduation from THS.	04/07
Tumwater Soccer Club Scholarship	The Tumwater Soccer Club is offering scholarships for post high school education between $4,000 and $6,000. Scholarship(s) will be awarded to the top scoring applicant(s). All candidates must meet the following requirements. Eligibility 1. The candidate must have played at least one complete soccer season with the Tumwater Soccer Club. 2. The candidate must be a senior attending a school within the Tumwater School District (this includes private and home schools)	04/17
Tumwater Education Association- Future Teacher Scholarship NEW	The TEA Future Teacher Scholarship provides financial aid to Tumwater SD students who are pursuing post-secondary education leading to public school certification. **applications can be found in the Career Center	04/24
Tumwater Education Association- BIPOC Scholarship NEW	The TEA BIPOC Scholarship seeks to increase equitable access to post-secondary education for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students and provides financial assistance in the amount of $500.00 for any field of study to one student in the district. **applications can be found in the Career Center	04/24