Scholarships

If your parent/guardian a member of the AFSCME (American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees) there are a variety of scholarships and benefits that may be of interest to you and your future education. 

For graduating Seniors – Children of WFSE 443 Members:

Elsie Schrader High School Scholarship Application and Instructions

Barbara O'Neill Public Service Scholarship Application and Instructions

The application deadline for these scholarships is April 15 each year.

Other Union Scholarships

WFSE COUNCIL 28:      http://wfse.org/scholarship-info/

AFSCME SCHOLARSHIP:     http://www.afscme.org/members/scholarships

AFSCME Free College

The AFSCME Free College Benefit - Brings a college degree within your reach.

AFSCME and Eastern Gateway Community College are offering the chance to earn an online degree from an accredited school with no out-of-pocket expenses.  A college degree can be your pathway to new opportunities, greater responsibility, and more earning power.

If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Chair of the Local 443 scholarship committee via scholarship@wfselocal443.org. or your RHS Counseling Center.

This is the National FFA Collegiate Scholarship Catalog.  There are 59 pages of scholarships available for FFA and Non-FFA members alike!  Definitely worth your time to take a look if you're planning on pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree or certification in anything that can be related to Agriculture.

AMDA provides performing arts education in New York and Hollywood.  Degrees can be earned in Acting, Music Theatre, Dance Theatre, and Performing Arts.  If you are interested in the performing arts and would like a nomination for admission and scholarships, please come to the counseling center.

ACPE - NW Scholarship Announcement.

The Association of Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE) has allocated up to $10,000 for scholarships of up to $2,000 each for students in Oregon and Washington. These scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who have been actively involved in the use of technology during their high school careers and are planning to pursue studies in a technology-related field.  

In order to qualify, a student must:

• currently be a senior at an Oregon or Washington K–12 public or private educational institution
• have demonstrated high interest and innovative use of technology during your high school career
• have demonstrated some community/school involvement, preferably with a technology focus
• plan to pursue studies in a technology-related field to obtain the minimum of a two-year degree
• provide a description, that includes a reflection of your learning form a technology project you have completed, and provide a link that documents and demonstrates your technology project.
• have completed the online Scholarship Application

 Apply online.

This program recognizes learning projects which positively impact teaching and learning and result from a sound planning process reflecting the needs and expectations of the community.  Their scholarships go to students in the building industry.

Example:  Merle Kirkley $3000.00 scholarship.

This renewable scholarship can be awarded for up to two years. Sixty-four students will be selected to receive 2-year awards worth $2,500 per year for up to $5,000. Eligible students may attend 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities.

Application opens on 12/01/23 & closes on 1/31/2024

The Better Business Bureau Foundation offers the Students of Integrity Scholarship to recognize high school juniors and seniors who personify and communicate ethics in the real world, as demonstrated through community service, personal integrity, and academic accomplishments. Two scholarships will be awarded to the winning application submitted by students residing in Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Washington, or Western Wyoming. High school juniors and seniors from across the Northwest are encouraged to apply by creating a 3 minute video that demonstrates how BBB helps people become smart consumers, or by writing a 500 word essay. "We recommend getting as creative as possible, telling us the story of a person harmed by unethical business practices and how BBB can help educate consumers in advance to prevent scams or to help consumers report scams or bad businesses."  For all the information and application go to: 

The Washington State Fair Foundation is pleased to present scholarship opportunities to
Washington’s students for continuing education. Applications are due 12/1/22.

The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) is proud to announce their education scholarship application is available to assist and encourage workforce training in the construction industry.  BIAW has at least $10,000 available in funding for students in Washington State pursuing a degree in the construction industry.  They also have an additional $10,000 for scholarships designated for technical and trades students.

 $20,000 in scholarships!

Open to students in grades 9-12 in Washington State - The goal of the Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest is to provide teens a place to share their stories, whether it's through their own cancer diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one. We want to hear about your experience using your voice. Since we opened the contest in 2006, thousands of submissions have been received and we have awarded more than $100,000 in cash prizes. Currently, the contest is open to high school students in Washington State and middle school students in the Puget Sound area.  The cash prize is $1000.00.  For more information and application go to this website:

We know that an investment in your education is an investment in a better future—not just for you but for your families and communities too. We also know that education is expensive, and every little bit helps when it comes to reaching your goals. That's why we team up each year with amazing donors who also believe in your potential. These donors trust us to manage their funds and provide scholarship support for local students planning to pursue post-secondary educational opportunities—both academic and vocational.

Submit your application to qualify for one of three Early Bird scholarships.  All students will be notified of whether or not they received a scholarship in May. 

Applicants will be judged on citizenship, academic achievement and financial need. Each award is worth $2,500 and winners will be notified in April. All applications (with ALL attachments) must be postmarked by March 10, 2023.

FFA members and non-members will find many scholarships that are available!

Follow the directions on the site and talk to your FFA advisor - Mrs. Karnes.

For High School Seniors who demonstrate: Leadership; Drive; Integrity; Citizenship.  Up to $40,000 per scholar!  U.S. News and World Report cited it as one of four "huge scholarships" that was worth pursuing. For more information, notification of application date, eligibility requirements, and an online application, visit:

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide each recipient with the opportunity to Graduate College Debt-Free.

Hagan Scholarship recipients are high achieving, self-motivated students who will require substantial financial assistance to attend college. The Hagan Scholarship provides up to $48,000 over four years; nine hundred twenty-seven Hagan Scholars from 43 states are currently enrolled at 358 colleges and universities. Over 2,000 Hagan Scholarships have been awarded to date.

Application deadline: December 1, 2022

• Have completed high school (or earned a GED)
• Will be enrolled in an eligible program in the Fall after graduating from high school
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States
• Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
• Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Being a United States citizen

The Kelly Foundation of Washington has a $2,500 Scholarship they will be awarding to a WA state graduate who is bound for college, community college or an accredited trade school next Fall.  They consider grades, accomplishments, personal statements, financial need and letters of recommendation.

Visit their website below for links to the application.

Project Yellow Light is a scholarship competition designed to bring about change.

People know texting and driving is dangerous, but they do it anyway. As an applicant, you have one clear mission: create a PSA to encourage your friends to avoid distracted driving, specifically texting while driving. Together, we can spread the message that texting and driving is unacceptable for all of us. No one is special enough to text and drive.  Competitions are for billboard design, video creation, or radio broadcast.

For the video competition:

For both the high school and college categories, the first-place winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $8,000. Second-place finisher will receive $2,000. Third-place finisher will receive $1,000. Videos are due April 1.

For the billboard competition:

For both high school and college categories, the winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Designs are due March 1.

For the radio competition:

For both high school and college categories, the winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Recordings are due April 1.

Getting into nursing school is one thing. Paying for it is something else.

We’ve put together a list of 50+ scholarships and grants to help you pay those school bills.

The Olympia Master Builders Education Foundation is accepting applications for scholarship grants ranging up to $2500 to college or vocational/technical school-bound students, who currently reside within Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific or Grays Harbor Counties. Students intending to pursue studies leading to a career in the building industry such as: engineering, architecture, drafting, industrial design, carpentry, construction management, etc. are encouraged to apply. Applicants must reside within Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, or Grays Harbor counties and be a US citizen. Applications must be postmarked not later than Friday, April 28, 2023.

https://omb.org/education-foundation/

https://omb.org/education/scholarships/

students intending to pursue studies leading to a career in the building industry such as: engineering, architecture, drafting, industrial design, carpentry, construction management, etc. are encouraged to apply. Applicants must reside within Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific or Grays Harbor counties and be a US citizen.

The OppU Achievers Scholarship provides $2,500.00 to high-achieving students for tuition costs.  To apply for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, submit a short essay responding to the prompted question. Scholarship decisions are based solely on an applicant's essay response.

Winners for the OppU Achievers Scholarship are selected four times a year, with submission deadlines on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.

To be eligible for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, a student must:

• Be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school.
• Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.
• Be a U.S. citizen.

Find additional information and application with essay question at the link below.

Come to your RHS Counseling Center if you need assistance.

Pacific Lutheran Unervisty offers a full tuition scholarship for students who are College Bound eligible, have a 3.30 or better cumulative GPA, and will enter PLU as a first-year student in the Fall after graduating from high school.  Must complete the FAFSA and remain College Bound (should have applied in MS) eligible.  Check out the link for more information and application.

The Puget Sound Engineering and Scholarship Fund (PSE&SSF) is a non-profit corporation that encourages high school and college scholarship in science and engineering. In time we will broaden that mission to offer programs at the grade school level. We provide students with access to the resources necessary to succeed in studying, participating, and contributing as science and engineering professionals. In today’s world, this means providing financial resources to the widest range of students possible. The PSE&SSF is composed of active and retired scientists and engineers who volunteer without compensation.

This is our local foundation that awarded $23,000 in Senior Scholarships last year!

The scholarship application can be found online and at the counseling center.

All Rainier seniors that are going to continue their education past high school should apply!

collegeboard.org also has a scholarship database called Big Future. Here is the link for that 

Rotary will be awarding $1000.00 and $2000.00 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Rainier High School planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university, trade school, specialty school, technical college, community college or other accredited institution of higher learning within the U.S.  They are looking for students who place a high value on scholastic achievement, and who have demonstrated perseverance, determination and have a commitment to service.  Applications are online at the address link below.  
If you have further questions please contact us at: spsrotaryscholarships@gmail.com 

 Once you're signed up, you'll be matched with lots of scholarships - including many that take less than 30 minutes to apply (you can see them by going to your "Matched Scholarships" and using the estimated completion time filter after you sign up).  Apply to multiple scholarships at once with no essays, browse thousands of scholarships, and get notified of scholarships that are a great fit for you. You can start applying as a Junior or a Senior.

The Sea Mar Community Health Centers Scholarships are now open! Sea Mar will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to students who are of migrant or seasonal farm worker backgrounds. In addition to this, Sea Mar offers a $2,500 scholarship to students who demonstrate a history of advocacy, responsibility, accountability, and perseverance. The money can be used to cover expenses while you’re enrolled in college such as tuition, food, housing, books, etc! Take advantage of this opportunity. You can find the application at www.seamar.org or you can connect with your counselor for more information. The deadline is April 30, 2023. Take the time to apply and submit your application. For any questions, please email scholarships@seamarchc.org or call (206) 763-5277.

The Seattle Foundation hosts more than 50 scholarship programs annually. Follow the link to see a list of some of the opportunities currently available.

Please note that the scholarship cycle generally launches in November with deadlines in March of the next year.

The SGT Justin Norton Memorial Scholarship Fund application contains a variety of questions to help the scholarship selection committee decide which Rainier High School Seniors will qualify for the scholarship. This one-time scholarship is valid for up to one year after the date of graduation and will be paid directly to the institution you choose to attend. You can access the form here.

Sponsored by WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires : This scholarship recognizes one male and one female graduating senior from among the WIAA member high schools for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service throughout his and her high school career.  Smart Choices winners receive a $5,000 scholarship toward the institution of his and her choosing.  An additional eight finalists will receive $1,000 scholarships.  Application and official rules can be found at:

This website helps you find scholarships per your area of interest, schools you want to attend, etc.  They also cover career information and more.

TwinStar Credit Union usually awards fifteen $2,000 scholarships to members who will be graduating from high school. Scholarships are awarded to recipients in May and June at the student's high school awards ceremony.  Applications are at your counseling center or can be printed off the attached website.  Completed applications must be submitted no later than March 31.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicant must be a member of the Credit Union, in good standing.
• High school must be located within the Credit Union's approved service area.
• Application must be accompanied by a current high school transcript.

For Foster Youth that helps young men and women from foster care continue their education and earn a college degree.  Follow the link below for eligibility and application.

This scholarship provides up to $22,500 in financial aid and access to support services for students pursuing science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and health care majors that will lead to high-demand careers.  WSOS works collaboratively with the state and industry partners, to help launch low- and middle-income students into careers, maximizing the state's return on investment and ensuring Washington's robust economy can continue to thrive.

If you are planning a career in the “field of education” and your degree will be in one of these majors: teacher, counselor, speech therapist, occupational therapist, or psychologist, there are a variety of scholarships from $900.00 (renewable for 4 years) - $2500.00 available for seniors from the Washington State School Retirees’ Association.

This scholarship is available to high school seniors, who will be attending, full-time, a Forestry or Natural Resource program at an accredited college or university in the state of Washington.

The award is $1000.00.

Follow the link below for more information and application.

Applicants must be students who are enrolled members of one of Washington’s 29 federally recognized tribes or American Indian/Alaska Native students enrolled in a federally recognized tribe that are attending school in Washington State. The scholarships are awarded to students pursuing degrees at community and technical, bachelor, and graduate colleges and universities.

This past spring, 41 scholarship awards valued at $101,000 were provided to high school seniors and adult learners in Washington.   The Washington State Fair Foundation financially supports the scholarship and educational programs of the Fair, and preserves and improves the Fair for future generations.  Prior involvement with the Fair (4H, FFA, etc.) is not required but may be weighed in the consideration. There are multiple scholarships and just one application.  More information is found at:  

https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.com/

Supports low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible high-demand majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care and encourages recipients to work in Washington state once they complete their degrees.  

For high school seniors planning to pursue a career in education.

You must be or become a member of the credit union to apply.  $65,000 will be awarded.  $2500.00 for Four-year college or graduate school and $1500.00 for Two-year college or vocational school.  Applications open in December and are due in February.