Nov. '09 Scholarship Bulletin
| Scholarship | Deadline | Website | Description |
| U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program | Oct. '09/March 10 | usbank.com/studentloans | Forty $1,000.00 scholarships to be rewarded. Go online for further information regarding this opportunity. |
| ACLU Youth Activist Scholarship | Nov 19 | For applications, contact | 15 scholarships for $7,000.00 each. If you have a passion for civil liberties. If you are a student activist at your school or in your community go online for an application. |
| Clauson Scholarship | Nov 30 | NA | $1,000.00 award Must have completed at least two years of a foreign language and have financial need, as well as plan to attend college in the fall of 2010. |
| Violet Richardson Scholarship | Dec 1 | NA | For young women 14-17. Several $1,000.00 based on volunteerism within the community. |
| KFC Colonel's Scholars | Dec 1 through Feb 10th only | www.kfcscholars.org | This one is finger-lickin' good! $20,000 award. Seniors need: GPA of 2.75 or higher; enrolling in a public, in-state college or university; pursuing a bachelor's degree and must be a US citizen or permanent resident to qualify. |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship | Dec 15 | Applications available in the CRC or online | You may qualify for an AXA Achievement Scholarship of $10,000 or $25, 000!! |
| Seattle Hiroshima Club | Dec. 22 | NA | Three $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors who: have a 3.6 or higher; Have a parent/grandparent or great-grandparent who must be from Hiroshima Prefecture; parent must be a paid member of the Seattle Hiroshima Club. |
| Elks Legacy Scholarship | Jan 8 | www.elks.org/enf/scholars | For children or grandchildren of Elk members. Must apply online only |
| Christine J Neir Memorial Scholarship | Jan 15 | NA | CREATE AN ORIGINAL WORK RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF KIRKLAND. It may be a written or audio essay, art exhibit, photographic exhibit or multimedia presentation. 1st prize is $1,000.00 |
| O'Donnell Family MS Scholarship Fund | Jan 15 | www.MSwashington.org Click on Financial Support under Programs and Services | Open to anyone with multiple sclerosis or anyone who is the child of someone with ms. Must be from the state of Washington. Awards range from $1,500-$3,000 per year. Application available online. |
| Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship | Jan 15 | www.gfc.org | History buff? Enjoy politics? Government or military? Service in your future? $1,000-$7,500 awards. Website only applications or call 215-949-8841 |
| Why Western? Video Scholarship Contest | Jan 31 | http://admissions.wwu.edu/whywestern/ | Planning on attending WWU next fall? Create a video showcasing your talents beyond the traditional applications. 3 winners: $2,000 grand prize, 2nd place $1,000 and $500. for 3rd place. |
| Kirkland Rotary Scholarship | Feb 1 | NA | Several $1,500.00 awards. Must have financial need, academic promise and a record of school or community service |
| Charles O Morgan Scholarship | Feb 1 | NA | $1,500.00 Rotary scholarship for a student planning a career in Communications; have financial need; academic promise |
| Gilda Radner It's Always Something Writing Contest | Feb 1 | NA | Open for grades 9-12. Writing contest in which students have an opportunity to express their feelings about a personal cancer experience (self, friends or family). 1st prize is $2,500.00, with $1,000.00 and $500.00 awards as well. |
| Dauna Leigh Bauer Scholarship | Feb 1 | NA | For Gonzaga bound students only. $8,000.00 over 4 years. Must complete the Admission Application by Feb 1. |
| Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship | Feb 15 | NA | One $5,000.00 award and subsequent smaller awards. 1,200-1,500 word essay that addresses how Alzheimer's disease changed or impacted your life. |
| Ronald McDonald U.S.Scholarship Program | Feb 16 | apply online only www.rmhc.org | Four opportunities to earn money for college: RMHC Asia Scholarship Program; RMHC Hacier (Spanish ); RMHC African American Future Achievers program; and RMHC Scholars program |
| Washington State Elk's Vocational Grant Award | Feb 26 | NA | May be used for tuition, books and supplies at a state Community College or Technical School. |
| 2010 Cascade Chapter DAR Scholarship | Mar 1 | NA | Two $1,000 scholarships based on commitment to higher education, accomplishments, honors and WRITTEN ESSAY |
| Eastside Audubon | March 1 | NA | $500.00 award based on following criteria: keen interest in the environment/nature Involvement in extra-curricular environmental/nature activities |
| Ewing C Kelly Scholarship | March 10 | NA | Approximately 50 scholarships worth $2,500. Applicants judged on their academic merit, extra-curricular achievements-both scholastically and in their community-and financial need. |
| Seattle Swedish Community Scholarships | March 31 | NA | 8 yearly awards-seven for $3,300. And one for $1,000. Criteria: for King County seniors. Must be available for an interview. NOTE: SWEDISH ANCESTRY NOT REQUIRED TO APPLY. |
| Fred G. Zahn Scholarship | April 15 | NA | 3 annual awards of $1,500.00 3.75 GPA required. For seniors planning to attend any accredited college or university situated in the state of Washington. Financial need shall be a major consideration. |
| Pride Foundation Scholarships | Various Dates | http://www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships/scholarship-funds/ | Pride Foundation has over 50 different types of scholarships available, but students only need to fill out one application. Thanks to the generosity of our community, Pride Foundation is able to offer a diversity of scholarships, which encourage students of different backgrounds and educational interests to apply. Most scholarships are available for straight ally or questioning students as well as student of LGBT parents. |
Further details on applying for specific scholarships are available from Mr. Navalinski in the Career Center. The Bulletin will be updated as information on new scholarships is received.