Scholarships

When it comes to paying for college, put applying for scholarships towards the top of your priority list! Scholarships do not have to be repaid and there are thousands of them.

Students can search and apply for scholarships while they are applying to colleges. Contact your counselor or the College & Career Center if you have questions.

For a list of current scholarship opportunities, click here.

The Snohomish Education Foundation Local Scholarship Program (LSP) application will open from February 2-March 2, 2026. To learn more about the LSP, click here.

Why are scholarships awarded:

• Scholarships can be awarded based on merit (good grades or GPA), cultural or religious background, community service, leadership experience, sports, special talents and personal interests, regardless of financial need.
• Financial need-based grants and scholarships - Washington College Grant (formerly the State Need Grant) makes education and training beyond high school affordable to eligible students. There is no separate application for the Washington College Grant. Students should complete a federal or state financial aid application (FAFSA or WASFA), which colleges will use to determine eligibility and make awards. College Bound Scholarship program is state financial aid to eligible students who sign up in middle school or 9th grade. There is no separate application. Students should complete a federal or state financial aid application (FAFSA or WASFA).

What are some scholarship search engines and websites:

• Washboard.org - For Washington students attending college in and outside of Washington. (This scholarship search engine will be used later for the Local Scholarship Program, so go to the website and create a profile now!)
• GearUp Washington
• https://bold.org/scholarships/by-type/merit-based/- (Merit based scholarships)
• bigfuture.collegeboard
• Fastweb.com
• Scholarships.com
• Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) - Study out of state in the West and pay 150% of resident tuition or less. Check the website for eligibility, colleges and programs.
• Washington State Opportunity Baccalaureate Scholarship - for Washington residents planning to earn a bachelor's degree in more than 150 eligible STEM or health care fields.
• GoingMerry.com
• https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/scholarships-for-women/