Wonderful Scholarships for Students in Washington for 2024

Thinking about how to afford college? Washington scholarships are a common form of support for education and many small local scholarships go unclaimed each year. At Going Merry we bring local and statewide scholarships to you so you can easily apply! Make sure to take full advantage of scholarships your community has available to you.

Here are just two of the many scholarships available for students in Washington. To see the full list of your eligible scholarships, sign up for Going Merry.

1. Pat Brown Memorial Scholarship

Provider: College Board

Amount: $1,500

Pat Brown Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of Idaho, Oregon, or Washington who are attending a technical school or community college in those states to prepare for a career as an operator in the water environment field.

2. Overcoming Adversity Cariño Scholarship

Provider: Jonnathan Yepez Cariño

Amount: Up to $5,000

The Overcoming Adversity Cariño Scholarship aims to serve and support students who have demonstrated the ability to overcome adversity and fight for their success. Three $5,000 scholarships are available.

3. Otto Bear Memorial Scholarship

Provider: Dave Schmotzer and Lynette Fricke

Amount: Up to $2,500 per recipient

While significant advancements have been made through the various STEM sectors, their full potential hasn’t been unlocked due to a lack of gender diversity that limits the perspectives and unique skills brought to the table. Continuing to grow and improve the STEM industry requires empowering women with STEM-aligned interests as they pursue their education.

The Otto Bear Memorial ScholarshipccI  seeks to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world by supporting young women pursuing STEM.

4. Celebrate The West High School Art Competition

Provider: Western Governors’ Association

Amount: Up to $1,200

The Celebrate the West High School Art Competition is a regional art competition that challenges high school students to create works inspired by their state. Submissions are due in April, and winners will be announced at the WGA Annual Meeting in North Dakota.

5. Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Scholarship

Provider: Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington

Amount: $1,500

The Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Scholarship was established in May of 1940 as a way to honor our pioneer ancestors. Each year, two worthy applicants are awarded $1500. In order to be eligible for the scholarship you must be a pioneer descendent and either a full-time junior, senior or graduate student enrolled at an accredited Washington state institution. Preference is given to History, Education, and English majors.

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Kelly Lamano

Though always a creative, Kelly's momentum into the world of writing and publishing arrived when she attended college. She quickly learned the financial value - and cost - of honing her craft, and sought scholarships that would be crucial to not only funding, but fueling her education. She wants to help new students thrive with Going Merry's easy scholarship finder. Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in Broadcast, Print and Online Media, and a minor in Spanish from Florida Southern College.

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