Scholarships are usually monetary awards given to students by an organization or donor to help pay for their education. Students must meet the criteria set by either the organization or donor to receive money, such as pursuing a certain program of study, having financial need, or being an exemplary student.
The first place for Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) students to look for scholarships should be the LWTech Foundation. The Foundation offers a variety of merit and need-based scholarships to students in the fall and spring of each academic year.
These scholarships are open to students enrolled or enrolling at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
Joining the Beta Iota Tau chapter of PTK allows students access to scholarships that may help them complete their educational goals.
WWIN is accepting applications for new Star Scholars for 2023-2024!
WWIN Star Scholars are women who represent WWIN’s values and are ready to transform
their lives through higher education and achieve economic stability. Each Scholar receives up to $5,000 per year towards their total Cost of Attendance, and their scholarship may be renewed each year up to $20,000 total over the course
of their undergraduate degree program. They also have the support of our Resiliency
Fund to help with financial setbacks that could impact their education as well as
our Career Launch coaching program.
Below are some of the scholarship resources we've heard about. There are many additional sources for scholarship information, including community and professional organizations and employers, so spend some time doing research in your community and looking at scholarship websites.
Note
Each scholarship donor has their own deadline and application cycle. If the website
doesn't have current information, the scholarship application may not be available
yet. Keep checking back. Many scholarship applications open up after the New Year.
theWashBoard.org
Washington students can create a profile and find scholarship opportunities that fit.
theWashBoard.org
Washington students can create a profile and find scholarship opportunities that fit.
theWashBoard.org
Washington students can create a profile and find scholarship opportunities that fit.
College Success Foundation
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
Community Foundation Southwest Washington
The AAJCJ Minority Scholarship Fund wants to help provide access to higher education for minority students who wish to pursue a career that will enable them to work for social and economic justice.
Professional organization dedicated to the advancement of opportunities for women in all fields of accounting.
The Alan Spence Employee Scholarship is available to classified, professional or confidential employees who are qualified and motivated to continue their education and through that education strengthen the Washington community and technical college system. The scholarships amount for employees is $1,200.
Helps financially needy students with close social and cultural ties to an in-state American Indian community pursue undergraduate and graduate studies.
Available to those residing in King County pursuing eligible programs and not receiving other financial aid.
Members of BECU can apply for scholarships
Need-based scholarships for college/university/vocational school following high school graduation from a Bellevue School District High School.
Scholarships for students pursuing Auto Repair Technician, Auto Collision Repair, and Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician. Apply through the Kirkland Kiwanis Foundation.
The scholarship of $1,200 is to provide assistance for tuition, books, and related educational expenses. The scholarship is intended to support community or technical college graduates who will continue their academic studies (e.g. junior year at a baccalaureate institution immediately after completing their Associates in Arts, Associate in Sciences or other transfer degree.
Comprehensive scholarship program that supports WA State teachers and child care providers who wish to enhance their education and professional skills in early childhood education.
Women over the age of 30 majoring in Horticulture or Business Administration.
Women who are residents of King, Kitsap, Pierce or Snohomish County.
Various scholarships for Washington State residents. Go to "Scholarships" and choose Washington as state.
EWI offers two scholarship programs: EWISP for high school seniors, and ASIST for single parents who have been displaced from work and/or is entering the workforce.
GSBA awards educational scholarships to LGBTQ and straight-ally students who are committed to making a difference in the world.
The Family Connections Program through Goodwin Connections makes quality childcare and preschool more affordable for parents who are attending college.
Kids’ Chance of Washington is a need-based scholarship program for the dependent children and spouses of workers killed or seriously disabled in a workplace accident in.
Graduating senior who lives or works within the attendance boundaries of Lake Washington High School or Juanita High School.
Graduate of the Seattle School District who is satisfactorily progressing towards a degree at a college or university within the state of Washington.
Receive up to $1,500. Students must be a U.S. citizen, demonstrate a financial need, and enrolled in an accredited college, school, or university.
Students enrolled in residential construction-related programs.
Students currently working in the horticulture and related fields. Classes must be in horticulture or horticulture-related fields.
Financially needy Jewish students (women or men) for undergraduate academic study and technical training
Applicants must be enrolled as matriculated students pursuing education in horticulture, botany, landscape design/architecture or environmental
The Point Community College Program inspires LGBTQ community college students to fulfill their ambitions of attending a four-year college or university. Students accepted into the program will receive up to a $3,700 tuition scholarship, admissions counseling, coaching and financial education at the Point Community College Transfer Symposium in Los Angeles, and access to the Point Foundation network of LGBTQ scholars, more than 300 alumni, and many others dedicated to seeing LGBTQ students succeed.
Pride Foundation provides post-secondary educational scholarships to current and future leaders in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and straight ally community from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Students pursuing a career in the landscape industry
Each scholarship type recognizes local students for a different area of achievement but all are designed to support students with financial need and academic promise.
Various scholarships available to students of Latino heritage or children of farm working families.
Various scholarship opportunities for students pursuing a career in the engineering field.
Scholarships available for students ranging from $500 to full tuition costs
Offers scholarships for women pursuing an undergraduate degree or vocational skills training
Applicant must be a member of TwinStar Credit Union, in good standing.
Students who are enrolling or currently enrolled in an Automotive Technology Program in Washington State.
Students who are pursuing a career in the landscape industry
Individuals interested in pursuing a career in the industry represented by the membership.
Scholarships for early learning professionals who wish to expand and enrich their expertise in early childhood education.
Multiple scholarships available, see website for specific eligibility requirements
Various scholarships available, see website for more info.
Student pursuing a program in emergency management or a closely related field.
Undergraduate female students attending full time who meet income criteria and minimum GPA.
Accounting student attending a Washington college or university.
WSECU member who is enrolled full-time pursuing their first degree, g. first bachelor’s or first master’s.
The Windermere Foundation is offering $1,500 scholarships to students based on financial need and community service. Click here to download the application.
Students who are Washington residents pursuing further education in horticulture, botany, landscape design, floral design, or environment studies.
Female students who are enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or non-traditional education program in automotive retail area or currently employed in an automotive dealership and enrolled in an educational program that will advance their automotive career.
Female students who are pursuing a career in transportation may be eligible for mentoring and/or scholarship opportunities through the Puget Sound Chapter.
Tip: Find the local chapter and view their scholarship opportunities first.
The list below is specific scholarships for veterans, active duty, reservists, and their families. Please refer to the scholarship key to see if you may be eligible.
Imagine America Foundation VT, AD, RS
General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant VT, AD, RS
Council of College and Military Educators VT, AD, RS, SP (multiple scholarships)
Help a Hero Scholarship VT, AD, RS
Coast Guard Foundation VT, AD, RS, SP, CH (multiple scholarships)
Military Service Award VT, AD, RS (must be a member)
U.S. Women’s Foundation Legacy Society VT, AD
Military Order of the Purple Heart VT, AD, RS
Veterans United Foundation SP, CH
1st Marine Division Association VT, AD
Air Force Sergeants Association VT, AD, RS, SP (multiple scholarships)
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation VT, AD, RS, SP, CH (multiple scholarships)
Army Emergency Relief VT, AD, RS, SP, CH (multiple scholarships)
Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association VT, AD, RS, SP, CH (multiple scholarships)
Wells Fargo Veteran Scholarship Program VT, AD, RS
Military Officers Association of America VT, AD, RS, SP, CH (must be a member)
Thanks USA SP, CH
Folds of Honor VT, SP, CH
Pat Tillman Scholarship VT, AD, SP
Deadlines vary for each scholarship, so you can find scholarships to apply for year-round. However, the majority of scholarships are designed to provide funding for students starting classes in fall, so many deadlines are in spring or earlier. In general, you should start looking for scholarships six to nine months before you will need the funding.
Most scholarships attract more applicants than there are awards, so it is important to make sure you meet the scholarship criteria before you apply. Advice for making your scholarship applications the best it can be is available through our Scholarships Essay Tips below.
At LWTech, notify the Financial Aid office so that we can apply your scholarship to your account and work with the scholarship agency if necessary.
DO: Make sure your essay has no spelling and grammar errors.
DO: Write an engaging and coherent essay.
DO: Be positive and concentrate on your strengths. If you must discuss something negative, focus on what you learned and how that applies to your future.
DO: Include concrete examples to illustrate your main points and show your strengths.
DO: Type your essay and have someone else proofread, such as English faculty in the Learning Commons Tutoring Center.
DO: Read the directions carefully. Follow any formatting guidelines exactly.
DON'T: Go overboard in details about yourself or a particular point. Keep your writing succinct and relevant to the question(s) asked.
DON'T: Write a list of activities, awards, or accomplishments. Choose the ones that are most important and share the most relevant information about you.
DON'T: Try to be funny. You don't want to take the risk they won't get the joke.
DON'T: Write what you think the committee wants to hear.
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