Essay

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

Dr. Julie Hadden Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. Julie Hadden Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and ally leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund

The GSBA Scholarship Fund offers $5,500 to $7,500 for LGBTQ+ students and allies in Washington.

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

Donald O. Coffman Scholarship

The Donald O. Coffman Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700. Apply now!

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

You’ll be asked to show your SAI from the FAFSA.

FAFSA SAI confirmation

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

What is a letter of recommendation?

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship 

The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links offers up to $15,000 scholarships for African American high school seniors in the Puget Sound area.

Volunteering or being active in your community is a must for this scholarship.

Community Service

Brian M. Day Scholarship

The Brian M. Day Scholarship supports gay men of color in the Puget Sound area with financial need. Average award: $6,700.

Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship

The Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in human services, health sciences, or visual arts with an average award of $6,700.

Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship

The Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ STEM students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

Barbara Bailey Scholarship

The Barbara Bailey Scholarship offers $6,700 to Washington lesbians. Apply by writing three essays.

Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Sisters (APIQS) Scholarship

APIQS Scholarship supports Asian/Pacific Islander queer women and trans students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

All My Relations Scholarship

The All My Relations Scholarship supports LGBTQ+/Two Spirit Indigenous students pursuing social justice in Indigenous communities.

Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship

The Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the Pacific Northwest pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Dunham-Kerley Scholarship

Dunham-Kerley Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students with disabilities or limited resources in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.

Don Renschler Scholarship

The Don Renschler Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ graduate students in mental health studies with an average award of $6,700. Apply now!

Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship

The Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ Latino/Latina youth under 25 in the Pacific Northwest, averaging $6,700.

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

Robert R. Bergis and Theodore W. Rosenberg Scholarship

The Bergis & Rosenberg Scholarship offers $250 for LGBTQ+ students in CA facing barriers. Apply with three essays.

Ancestor Oak Scholarship

The Ancestor Oak Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students of color facing family rejection, offering an average award of $6,700.

Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship

The Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and allied students under 21 facing poverty and housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest.

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

Championing Ag Scholarship

The Championing Ag Scholarship awards $2,500 to students in the West pursuing agriculture-related degrees. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

Bellevue PFLAG Scholarship

The Bellevue PFLAG Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ high school seniors in East King County with an average award of $6,700. Apply now!

Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship

The Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in music, promoting social change. Average award: $6,700.

Hammer Miersma Scholarship

The Hammer Miersma Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students facing housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.

Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship

The Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship supports queer students in Arts and Humanities from the Pacific Northwest.

Robert R. Bergis and Theodore W. Rosenberg Need-based Scholarship 

The Bergis-Rosenberg Scholarship aids LGBTQ+ students in Montana and Washington facing financial need. Apply with three essays for $250.

Thompson-Wittrock “Pass It On” Scholarship

The Thompson-Wittrock Scholarship supports LGBTQ and ally students in specific counties. Apply with three essays for a $250 award.

Joe Varano Scholarship

The Joe Varano Scholarship offers $250 to LGBTQ+ education students in the Pacific Northwest facing various barriers. Apply with three essays.

Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship

The Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship supports lesbians in theater or visual arts committed to social justice. Apply with three essays.

Jack D. Motteler Scholarship

The Jack D. Motteler Scholarship supports Northwest residents in visual arts with a $250+ award. Apply by submitting three essays.

Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship

The Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship offers $6,000 for women in Oregon/SW Washington pursuing transportation-related studies.

Rainbow City Band Scholarship

The Rainbow City Band Scholarship supports music students in the Northwest with a $250+ award. Apply with three essays.

Gregori Jakovina Scholarship

The Gregori Jakovina Scholarship supports Oregon and Clark County residents in the Arts, focusing on visual arts. Apply with three essays.

Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship

The Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship supports design students in the Northwest. Apply with three essays for a chance to win $250+.

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

Art Project

Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship 

The Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship aids trans and gender-diverse students in the Northwest, focusing on social justice and political studies.

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

How do I create a resume? 

Washington CPA Foundation Accounting Scholarship

Apply for the Washington CPA Foundation Accounting Scholarship for up to $10,000. Open to accounting majors with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Eight $2,500 scholarships for undergraduates in agribusiness at designated land grant universities. GPA 3.0 required.

Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated College Scholarship

The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links offers a $500 scholarship for African American undergraduates in need of financial support.

What is a scholarship portal?

Lucille I. Hudon Scholarship

The Lucille I. Hudon Scholarship offers $1,500 to eligible students from specific counties in WA and ID with a 3.0 GPA.

CBC Spouses Essay Contest

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

Stanley O. Mcnaughton Community Service Award

The Stanley O. Mcnaughton Community Service Award offers $2,000 to eligible students for community service efforts. Apply with an essay and resume.

Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship

The Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship supports women of color in LGBTQ activism pursuing degrees in education, women's health, or dance.

Rick Pankow Foundation Scholarship

The Rick Pankow Foundation Scholarship awards $2,000 to Washington State students pursuing horticulture or green industry programs.

Lee S. Burke Scholarship

The Lee S. Burke Scholarship aids LGBTQ+ leaders in the Pacific Northwest facing barriers. Apply with three essays for $250.

Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Supplemental Scholarship

Scholarships up to $15,000 for qualified African American high school seniors in Washington. Leadership and residency required.

Willard and Patricia Hennings Scholarship

The Willard and Patricia Hennings Scholarship offers $250+ to graduating seniors from select high schools for post-secondary education.

Rika Ream Environmental Scholarship

The Rika Ream Environmental Scholarship offers $250+ for Spokane County residents pursuing environmental degrees. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

Innovia Foundation Scholarships

Innovia Foundation offers over 100 scholarships totaling $300,000 for Eastern Washington and North Idaho students. Apply now!

Newport Priest River Rotary Education Scholarship

The Newport Priest River Rotary Education Scholarship offers $250+ to residents of Pend Oreille County, WA, and West Bonner County, ID.

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Scholarships

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington offers over $1.1M in scholarships annually, with awards up to $10,000 for local students.

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship

The Farm Credit Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students pursuing agriculture careers.

Goldmark Scholarship

The Goldmark Scholarship offers $2,500 to Washington students studying in Nantes, France. Apply to strengthen Seattle-Nantes ties!

Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship 

Apply for the Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship for visual arts and design. Open to Northwest residents. Award: $250+.