ABBOTT & FENNER BUSINESS CONSULTANTS SCHOLARSHIP

ABBOTT & FENNER BUSINESS CONSULTANTS SCHOLARSHIP

A $1,000 scholarship available to all high school juniors and seniors, as well as all students currently registered in an accredited post secondary institution. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30. Application information available at http://www.abbottand fenner.com/scholarships.htm . Deadline is June 20, 2009.

AES ENGINEERS

AES ENGINEERS Engineering scholarship of $500 based on an essay application found at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm . Deadline is October 6,2009.

AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM Visit the Seattle Foundation website to see information on a variety of scholarships for African American students including: Alpha Omicron Boule Scholarship, BAM!(Blacks at Microsoft), Patricia Fisher Endowed Scholarship, Dorothy E. General Scholarship, Yes You Can Scholarship. www.seattlefoundation.org/africanamericanscholarships.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN-ANACORTES BRANCH

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, ANACORTES BRANCH  A $2000 award to assist a woman who is seeking an education to become employable. Applicant qualifications include: Fidalgo or Guemes Island residency for the last three years; head of household status and show financial need; entrance or enrollment in a vocational certification program/undergraduate degree/ or taking courses beyond the undergraduate level in preparation for an advanced degree. Application packets are available at the Anacortes Public Library, or at the Mount Vernon SVC Financial Office.  Postmark deadline is April 4, 2009.

AMERICAN INDIAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

AMERICAN INDIAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

See the listing under Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board for further information, or call 360-753-7843.

Specific application info available at www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/aies.asp. Application deadline is February 1, 2009.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS, R.H. THOMSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS, R.H. THOMSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship honors Seattle City Engineer (from 1882-1931) Reginald Thomson with a $5000 award to promising students who express an interest in the field of Civil Engineering.  Student must be a U.S. citizen and resident of and attending a school in the 9-county  Seattle Section of ASCE (San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island, Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, or King) with a current standing of high school senior to university graduate student.  Application packets are available at the MV & OH SVC Financial Aid Offices, and must be submitted with a current resume, 3 letters of recommendation, and a short essay by the deadline date of  February 14, 2009. Awards will be announced by May 1, 2009.  

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF WOMEN ACCOUNTANTS SEATTLE CHAPTER

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF WOMEN ACCOUNTANTS SEATTLE CHAPTER Annual award of $1000-5000 to a part-time or full-time student pursuing either an associate’s of applied science, bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting at an accredited community college, college, university or professional school of accounting located in Washington State. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.05 overall and 3.00 in accounting, and must have also completed a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 credit hours within four weeks of the application deadline of May 15, 2009. Details and application are available at www.aswaseattle.org.

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY FOUNDATION

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY FOUNDATION, INC. Several scholarships available to full-time students pursuing a four-year degree in welding engineering and welding engineering technology. Various requirements, restrictions, and awards. Most scholarships have an application deadline of February 15^th, 2009. Visit the AWS website at www.aws.org/foundation/  contact the AWS Foundation office at  800-443-9353, ext 250.

ASSOC. IF WASH. COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE ADMINISTRATIVE & EXEMPT STAFF & "BUILDING OUR FUTURE" STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE ADMINISTRATIVE & EXEMPT STAFF  Two scholarship programs: 1)for classified, professional or confidential exempt employees and 2)for graduating transfer-degree students. The staff scholarship is to be awarded to classified, professional or confidential exempt employees who are full-time and permanent, with at least five years experience in this classification in the Washington Community and Technical College System. They must have expressed an interest in community of technical college administration and receive full endorsement from their community or technical college president. If awarded, recipients must carry at least 5-qtr credits or 3-semester credits. The maximum award is $1,200. The application deadline is April 3, 2009.

The “Building Our Future” student scholarship is to be awarded to a student who will have completed his/her AA, AS or other transfer degree no later than summer 2009 and is attending or planning to attend a 4-year college or university beginning fall 2009. Eligibility requirements are included on the application form. Faculty recommendation is also required. The maximum award is $1,200. The application deadline is May 15, 2009.  Applications for both student and staff scholarships can be accessed at http://www.learningconnections.org/Association/scholarships.htm .

BECU FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

BECU FOUNDATION will award 25 merit-based $2500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students who will attend college, technical college, or university in 2009/2010.  Applicants must be a member of BECU and have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Other selection criteria include community/school involvement, leadership and academic achievement. Scholarship and/or BECU membership application are available at www.becu.org/scholarship or by calling member services at 206-439-5700 or 1-800-233-2328. Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2009.

BIG SUN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP

BIG SUN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP All student athletes in high school or attending a post secondary institute are

eligible to apply for a $500 scholarship award. Application includes an essay of 500 words or less describing why

you should be the winner of this award. Submit essay to athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com by the deadline of June 27, 2009.  For more information, visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com .

BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON

BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON  WASHINGTON  Since 2001, BIAW's Education Committee volunteers and BIAW staff have awarded 200 scholarships totaling nearly $290,000.00 to assist and encourage workforce training in the construction industry. Scholarship forms are available at www.biaw.com or by calling the BIAW Education Program at 800-228-4229. Completed application must be postmarked by May 19, 2009.

COLLEGE SUCCESS FOUNDATION

COLLEGE SUCCESS FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP 1000 SCHOLARSHIP Several scholarship awards of up to $5000 per year for four years to eligible students. Minimum requirements include: Washington residency (of one-year or more), enrollment as a college freshman or sophomore or as a high school senior who has applied for and been accepted into a four year college/university, completion of FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid, income limitations (see link), minimum 2.75 GPA, plans to continue enrollment as a full-time (12 quarter credits) student. For further information, application instructions, and other resources for financing your education; visit this scholarship link on the College Success Foundation website, http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/leadership1000/index.htm.  Application deadline is May 1, 2009.

EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY More than $1.5 million in scholarship and tuition assistance is awarded annually. Most recognize students for academic and/or community excellence, while some are based on financial need, academic major, or other special qualifications.  For a complete list of EWU, Departmental, Athletic, and other scholarships, and to apply on-line, visit www.ewu.edu/scholarships. Application deadline is February 2, 2009.

EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE

THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE offers several scholarship and grant opportunities to new students. These include Americorps Service Award ($1800 value,) and these scholarships with estimated values up to $4,800 each: The Evergreen State College Foundation Scholarship, Cultural Diversity Award, First Peoples’ Scholarship, Merit Award, and the Scholastic Achievement Award. The complete listing of 2009-2010 Undergraduate Scholarships and Tuition Awards is available in November at www.evergreen.edu/scholarships. For further information, contact Michele Elhardt, 360-867-6310 or elhardtm@evergreen.edu.

FIDALGO ISLAND ROTARY CLUB CONNIE KELLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

FIDALGO ISLAND ROTARY CLUB CONNIE KELLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP A $1000 scholarship award for students who are: a current resident of Fidalgo or Guemes Island, seeking initial or continued support for Vocational or Technical education, and who demonstrate the qualities that epitomized Connie Kelley; curiosity, perseverance, humor, courage, optimism, and determination in pursuing their chosen career and life. Requirements include: Application (available at SVC Financial Aid Office, Mount Vernon or Oak Harbor,) Cover Letter, Two Letters of Recommendation. Application deadline is April 10^th. Finalists must be available for interviews between April 20th and April 24th.

GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARSHIP

GOVERNOR’S SCHOLARSHIP

See listing under Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board for further information, or visit the College Success Foundation website, http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org for the Common Application.

Deadline date is November 10, 2008.

BOB & ELEANOR GRANT TRUST (NATURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)

BOB & ELEANOR GRANT TRUST Scholarship for first-generation college students studying natural or environmental sciences. The trust can provide up to $15,000 per year based on satisfactory student progress. Applicants must be: first-generation college students, planning to become a professional in natural or environmental sciences, in need of financial assistance to complete college, a resident of Washington State for at least 24 months prior to applying, entering the 2^nd year of a program at a 2-year college or will have attained junior status at a 4-year college.  Required application materials include official college transcripts, a copy of your Student Aid Report, Letters of Recommendation, Resume, an Essay, etc. For full material list and an application, visit www.bandegranttrust.org . Application deadline is April 1, 2009.

HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP & HEALTH PROFESSIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT

See the listing under Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board for further information, or contact Chris Wilkins at 360-236-2817 or healthprof@doh.wa.gov.

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM   The IHS Scholarship Program, created by the authority of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, is designed to help the agency achieve the mission of raising the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. Scholarships are available to eligible American Indian and Alaskan Natives focused on the health care profession in a variety of fields. Applications, Eligibility Criteria, and the Student Handbook may be downloaded from the HIS website http://www.scholarship.ihs.gov . Application handbooks are also available at the Mount Vernon SVC Financial Aid Office. Deadline is typically late April new applications, check the website for details. Telephone inquires to

301-443-6197. 

JANSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Luvera Anacortes HS Alumni Scholarship

LUVERA SCHOLARSHIP FOR ANACORTES HIGH SCHOOL GRADS A current scholarship  available to graduates of Anacortes High School with a college level GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be currently enrolled SVC students, and must use the Skagit Valley College Foundation Application available on this website, submitted with the required essay by 5pm on March 20, 2009 to the SVC Financial Aid Office.

MILOTTE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

MILOTTE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Alfred G. & Elma M. Milotte were known world-wide for their documentary work in natural history, environmental & wildlife studies, and the arts. Their scholarship trust fund annually awards one-year grants of up to $4000 to individuals who share their enthusiasm for exploring, chronicling and spreading the magnificence of the wilderness through artistic communication. The applicant should portray through photography (or other forms of artistic expression such as drawings or written work,) evidence of their interest in natural history, environmental studies or animal behavior. Eligible applicants must: be profoundly fascinated by nature & have been a careful observer of it and have successfully expressed your observations in an artistic way that engages the everyday person, be a high school graduate or GED holder, accepted at a trade school/art school/2 or 4-year college or university for either undergraduate or graduate studies, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, have been a resident of the

State of Washington for at least 5 years prior to applying. Visit www.milotte.org for full eligibility and application criteria. Application deadline is March 31, 2009.

MOUNT BAKER NURSE'S ASSOCIATION

MOUNT BAKER NURSES ASSOCIATION provides up to $750 scholarships to students from Whatcom County, or those who have lived in Whatcom County for the past 12 months. She/he must be enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program or be a currently registered nurse striving for additional education in the field of nursing (including formal job retraining programs.) An application form and eligibility information are available at http://www.nas.com/mbna.org/scholar.htm  The deadline date for the current award is April 10, 2009.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND NFB offers thirty scholarships from $3000 to $12000 to legally blind students living in the US. Go to www.nfb.org/scholarships for complete details and an application form. Application deadline is March 31, 2009.

NORTHWEST HAWAI'I OHANA (NWHO) SCHOLARSHIP

NORTHWEST HAWAI'I OHANA (NWHO) SCHOLARSHIP  One annual award of $500 to an eligible student. Top priority given to a member, or dependent of NWHO. Second priority to the child of a Hawai'i high school graduate.  A completed application form (available at the SVC Financial Aid Office, Mount Vernon or Oak Harbor) and supporting documents (see application for detailed list) must be submitted by the postmark deadline of February 27, 2009. 

OAK HARBOR ROTARY CLUB AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

OAK HARBOR ROTARY CLUB AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Ambassadorial Scholarship is for a study abroad program during the 2010-2011 academic year. The selected candidate(s) will be endorsed by the local club and recommended to Rotary District 5050 which makes the final selection. Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of college coursework at the time the scholarship period begins; candidates cannot be Rotarians or spouses, children, or grandchildren of Rotarians. The scholarship awarded will be $23,000 which can be used for tuition, room and board, and round-trip transportation. Candidates whose fields of study have a strong humanitarian impact are especially encouraged to apply; for example: medicine/healthcare, population development, urbane studies, environmental studies, food production/distribution. The Ambassadorial Scholarship was founded in 1947, and nearly 38,000 men and women from about 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. While abroad, and after returning home, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their experiences to Rotary clubs and other groups. Interested individuals should contact Lisa Susan for more information at 360-675-6319 or lisasusan25@yahoo.com. Application deadline is May 15, 2009.

PASSPORT TO COLLEGE PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

PASSPORT TO COLLEGE PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

See listing under Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board for further information, or contact the Program at

360-704-6246 or passporttocollege@hecb.wa.gov.

PRIDE FOUNDATION / GREATER SEATTLE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

PRIDE FOUNDATION / GREATER SEATTLE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION  Over $350,000 (over 50 types of scholarships with awards up to $10,000) is available to People of Color, Potential Leaders in the LGBT community, Students raised by Lesbian/Gay parents, and students who are straight allies and are committed to civil rights for the LGBTQ community. Applications and information available at www.PrideFoundationScholar.org  or www.thegsbascholarship.org. Application deadline is January 31, 2010.

SCHOLARSHIP QUEST HELPER / B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP

SCHOLARSHIP QUEST HELPER / B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP A $1000 scholarship available to all high school juniors & seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution who is between 16 & 30. Deadline is May 30, 2009. Application info available at http://www.scholarshipquesthelper.com.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN / DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN / DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY For unmarried children (under 23) of active duty, Reserve/Guard and retired military personnel, and survivors of deceased members. Eligibilty determined by DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System ) database. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program of study leading to a Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Additional information and application can be found at http://www.militaryscholar.org or at http://www.commissaries.com . Applications must be received (not postmarked) at a commissary by the close of business on February 18, 2009. For a list of commissary locations, see www.commissaries.com  "locations."

SEAMAR Community Health Center 2009 Farm Worker Scholarship

SEA MAR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS 2009 FARM WORKER SCHOLARSHIP  Each year Sea Mar gives $1000 Farm Worker College Scholarships to low-income college students from Washington seasonal or migrant farm worker families, who are currently enrolled in a college or university, and who are planning to continue their education in the next academic year. Students who have previously received Sea Mar scholarships are not eligible. Full instructions for completing the application, including submission documents, are listed on the application form; available at the SVC Financial Aid Office (Mount Vernon.) Application receipt deadline is April 17, 2009. For more information about Sea Mar, please see http://seamar.org. 

SEATTLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

SEATTLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS  The Seattle Foundation offers a number of scholarships, as well as a scholarship search engine to aid deserving students who are Washington State Residents.  Visit the following links for these specific scholarships: African American Scholarships Program: www.seattlefoundation.org/africanamericanscholarships , Washington Mutual Alumni Scholarship www.seattlefoundation.org/washingtonmutual , and the Seattle Foundation Scholarship Search Engine www.seattlefoundation.org/scholarships . Most scholarships have a deadline of March 1^st, but check the individual scholarship for specific details.

SEDRO-WOOLLEY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

SEDRO-WOOLLEY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is available to any graduate of Sedro-Woolley High School or State Street High School, regardless of their year of graduation enrolled in a one or two-year trade/vocational course. Students planning on transferring to a four-year college or university are not eligible and should not apply. To get an application, please write to: Sedro-Woolley HS Alumni Scholarship Committee – Box 509, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284. For questions, please call 360-855-1451. Deadline for applications is March 9, 2010.

SKAGIT COUNTY FARM BUREAU

SKAGIT COUNTY FARM BUREAU $1000 scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior or an already enrolled student in good academic standing at an accredited college or vocational program. Must be a voting member, or the son or daughter of a voting Skagit County Farm Bureau member. Copies of transcripts, letters of recommendation, an essay, and an application form are required. Applications are available at the Mount Vernon SVC Financial Aid Office. For further details and instructions, contact Annie Lohman at lohfarms@clearwire.net or Skagit County Farm Bureau Scholarship Committee at 360-766-7103, 15283 Sunset Road, Bow, WA 98232. Application postmark deadline is March 30, 2009.

SKAGIT ROCK & GEM CLUB - LARRY NELSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

SKAGIT ROCK & GEM CLUB (LARRY NELSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP) – In order to qualify the student must maintain a 2.5 or better GPA, be currently enrolled in an accredited Earth Science: Geology or Park Ranger Program.  Ability, need, and intent to continue in the specified field of study will be strongly considered in applicant review.  Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.  Applications must be accompanied by an official transcript of grades and a letter of reference/recommendation prepared by a professor in the Geology/Physical Sciences Department or the Parks/Criminal Justice Department Head. Application must be mailed to: Skagit Rock & Gem Club Executive Board, P O Box 244, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.  Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2009 to be considered. This award will be disbursed to one student in the amount of $1000 for Spring quarter 2010.

SKAGIT WOMEN'S ALLIANCE & NETWORK (S.W.A.N.)

SKAGIT WOMEN’S ALLIANCE AND NETWORK (S.W.A.N.) SCHOLARSHIP Up to $1500 awarded annually in October to a woman who: A. Works or resides in Skagit County, B. Is established in a business or profession and practices this business according to ethical standards, C. Holds a bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, D. Is pursuing and is currently enrolled in a program to enhance their business standing or competence (e.g. professional designation or post-graduate study.)  S.W.A.N. board members and their relatives are not eligible for this scholarship. Candidates must complete an application form, available at the Mount Vernon Campus Financial Aid Office, accompanied by two letters of recommendation and a copy of college transcripts postmarked by  May 15, 2009. If necessary, interviews of successful applicants will be conducted during the first week of October 2008. For further information, please contact Diane Goetz at

360-941-5012 or Maureen Harlan at 360-466-3626.

SORPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF ANACORTES

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF ANACORTES (A number of awards in various fields)

Approximately $35,000 in scholarships available for Anacortes residents, and Anacortes High School seniors or graduates including:

1) Thelma Marani Health Services Scholarships, $2000 & $1500, to a man or woman entering a recognized health services program and not a previous awardee.

 2) Anacortes College Students, $2000 & $1500 awards, to two men and two women who will have at least junior status by September 2008. 

3) Susan Woolsey Memorial Spirit of Community Academic Scholarship is for $2000 per year for two years to an Anacortes woman student of 21 years of age or older who is dedicated to social improvement of her community as evidenced by work with children, families, physical or mental health.

4) Lottie McGovern Continuing Education Scholarship to a focused woman who is motivated to improve her skills and qualifications in her chosen field.

Applications are available at the Anacortes Public Library (1220 10^th St) and the Soroptimist Thrift Shop (1107 3^rd St.) & at the Anacortes High School Career Center. Questions: Judy Moore 360-293-2749 or Mary Gleason 360-588-8205.  

The deadline to return completed application to: Soroptimist International of Anacortes, PO Box 654, Anacortes,

WA 98221 is March 10, 2009.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S OPPORTUNITY AWARD

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL  - WOMEN’S OPPORTUNITY AWARD– To be eligible for the women’s Opportunity Award, you must: 1) Be a woman with primary financial responsibility for supporting your family.

2) Attend or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program, or an undergraduate degree program. 3) Have financial need. 4) Be motivated to achieve your educational and career goals. 5) Reside in one of Soroptimist International of Americas’ member countries and territories.  Previous Women’s Opportunity Awards recipients are ineligible to apply.  Applications are available on-line at http://www.soroptimist.org/awards/awards.html . Click on the link in step 4 to locate your applicable region and appropriate regional contact. Deadline for application is December 1, 2009.

*Applicants residing in the City of Mount Vernon may mail their application and references to: Anita Ordonez, WOA Chair, c/o Skagit Valley College, 2405 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273; or to anita.ordonez@skagit.edu by Dec. 11, 2009. The Mount Vernon Club will provide a $2,000 cash grant to its award recipient, who will then advance to the Soroptimist Regional level, where one recipient will $5,000. The program culminates with three finalist $10,000 awards.

*Burlington residents may send their application and references to: SI Burlington, Melody Snyder, PO Box 24, Burlington, WA 98233.

STANWOOD-CAMANO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW) SCHOLARSHIP

STANWOOD-CAMANO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW) SCHOLARSHIP  Two scholarships of $2500 each to eligible local students who have completed two years of college. Applicants must be residents of the Arlington/Stanwood/Camano Island area OR must be past graduates of Stanwood, Lincoln Hill, Lakewood, or Arlington High Schools. In addition, applicants must have completed at least 2 years of college or university by June 2009 and have verifiable plans to continue upper-division or graduate work at an accredited 4-year college or university in the fall of 2009. Applicants are asked to submit college transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a 300-word essay about their relationship to the AAUW mission of advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. For more information, go to www.scaauwscholarship.org . Request an application form via e-mail to aauwscholarship@msn.com , or download an application form from www.s-caf.org or www.aauw-wa.org/branches/stanwood_camano.html. Applications must be complete and submitted by April 30, 2009. 

TAKE AIM SCHOLARSHIP

TAKE AIM SCHOLARSHIP is an initiative of NELA (NW Education Loan Association) and has $300,000 to award in 2009-2010 to assist students in the Pacific Northwest community and technical colleges, who have high potential and financial need, in completing their associate degrees, and also to support them in transferring to 4-year colleges and universities. Students can access the scholarship application at www.centerforstudentsuccess.org or by contacting Derek White at 206-461-5337.  The application deadline is May 16, 2009.

VA MORTGAGE CENTER MILITARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

VA MORTGAGE CENTER MILITARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Five bi-yearly (May & November) $1,500 scholarship awards to college students with current or potential military affiliation. Eligibility criteria include: Current and prospective ROTC program students, Active-duty military personnel with plans to attend college, Honorably Discharged Veterans of the US military, Son and Daughters of Veterans or Active-duty military.  Further information on the selection and application process available at http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/scholarships.html. Scholarship essays may be submitted between April 1^st and May 1^st, 2009 for the current round of awards. Further information is available at 573-382-2689.

WASHINGTON STATE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

WASHINGTON STATE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FOUNDATION Several scholarships of various amounts available to eligible applicants. Requirements include: a women student and a U.S. citizen, meet age requirements for specific scholarships, a Washington State resident for two or more years, officially accepted into a program or course of study at an accredited school in Washington State (including on-line courses,) demonstrate scholastic ability and financial need. Official transcripts and other documentation also required. Some of the awards that SVC students may be eligible include: Mature Woman Education Scholarship ($1000,) Single Parent Scholarship ($1000,) BPW/WA Past President Memorial ($500,) Lulu Fairbanks Memorial Scholarship ($500,) and the BPW/WA Member Scholarship (up to $500.) Further information and an application available at http://home.earthlink.net/~wabusinesswoman/id59.html. Application deadline is April 1, 2009.

WASHINGTON STATE HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

WASHINGTON HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

The State of Washington funds a variety of financial aid programs to help students and their families pay for college. Visit http://www.hecb.wa.gov to find a list of Washington State Aid Programs. Scholarships applicable to Skagit Valley College students include:

-American Indian Endowed Scholarship for financially needy undergraduate and graduate students with close social and cultural ties to a Native American Community.

-Health Professional Loan Repayment and Scholarship. Participants in these programs agree to provide primary health care in rural or underserved urban areas in Washington with designated shortages.

-Passport to College Promise Scholarship Program & Governor’s Scholarship for Foster Youth to receive support to succeed in college.

-Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE Scholarship) honors vocational students for outstanding achievement in vocational/technical education.

WASHINGTON STATE EDUCATION & TRAINING VOUCHER FOR CURRENT & FORMER FOSTER YOUTH

WASHINGTON STATE EDUCATION & TRAINING VOUCHER (ETV) FOR CURRENT & FORMER FOSTER YOUTH   ETV offers financial assistance up to $5000 to eligible students who are: under 21(or under 23 & received ETV funds as of your 21^st birthday;) accepted into a or are enrolled in a degree, certificate, or other program at an accredited school; are currently a dependent youth in foster care, or you were a dependent of the State of Washington and aged out of foster care system at age 18; emancipated or were adopted from foster care after age 16. Applications are available at www.independence.wa.gov or from the ETV Program Manager. Call for further info at 1-877-433-8388. Quarterly Priority Processing Deadlines may apply. You must also submit a Federal Financial Aid Application at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  

WASHINGTON STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION JOSEPH DARIMONT VOCATIONAL GRANT

WASHINGTON STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION JOSEPH DARIMONT VOCATIONAL GRANT AWARDS

Grants up to $1000 for qualified applicants planning to pursue an eligible vocational/technical course above and supplemental to high school. Applicants must: be a US citizen at the time of application, be planning to attend a community college or training school in Washington State, be an adult aged 21 to 50 with a high school diploma or GED, be planning to pursue an eligible two-year or less technical or vocational course culminating in an Associate degree, diploma, or certificate. Application forms are available at www.waelks.net or at your nearest Elks Lodge, i.e. Oak Harbor Lodge No.2362, 155 NE Earnst St., Oak Harbor, WA 98277, 360-675-7111. Application deadline is February 27, 2009 for Oak Harbor Submissions and March 1, 2009 for Mount Vernon Elks #1604, 2120 Market St. MV 98273, 360-848-8882. 

WAVE (WASHINGTON AWARD FOR VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE)

WAVE (WASHINGTON AWARD FOR VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE) See listing under Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board for further information, or contact Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board at 360-753-5670 or Julie Anderson, janderson@wtb.wa.gov, or Teri Colbert, tcolbert@wtb.wa.gov. WAVE applications will be available on the HECB website from December 4, 2008. Applications are due to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board on February 19, 2009.

WASHINGTON MUTUAL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

WASHINGTON MUTUAL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP The Seattle Foundation administers this scholarship for former employees and children or dependents of former employees of Washington Mutual who worked for WaMu: in Washington State, for a minimum of 5 years, have and GPA of 2.5, and demonstrate financial need. Other criteria apply. Please see www.seattlefoundation.org/washingtonmutual for complete details.

WASHINGTON SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

WASHINGTON SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS  Qualified applicants will be beginning their Junior of College/University in Fall 2008, have completed at least two accounting courses with the intention of becoming a Certified Public Accountant, and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA overall. Minimum awards are $1,000 annually. Information and applications may be accessed at http://www.discovercpa.org/discovercpa/scholarships/scholarship_list.cfm

Application deadline is February 15, 2009.

WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION

WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION  For members or member’s dependents of WSECU. Must be attending full-time in Fall ’09. Application deadline is March 2, 2009. For more info and application, visit any WSECU branch after January 2, 2008, the website at www.wsecu.org , or by calling 1-800-562-0999, x10470 / x10245.

WASHINGTON STATE HOME & COMMUNITY EDUCATORS WOMEN IN TRANSITION SCHOLARSHIP

WASHINGTON STATE HOME & COMMUNITY EDUCATORS WOMEN IN TRANSITION SCHOLARSHIP   A scholarship of $750 will be awarded to a woman 25 or older who: has a definite plan to use the desired training to enter or re-enter the job market or to improve chances for advancement or to train for a new career field; has demonstrated a need for financial assistance; and who is a Washington State resident attending a school in Washington State. Application info is available at http://www.ncw.wsu.edu/family/ and the postmark deadline is April 20, 2009.

WWU COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIPS Available to students fully admitted to WWU and the College of Business & Economics who will be juniors or seniors during the 2009-2010 academic year. Scholarships are awarded almost entirely on the basis of scholarship, as evidenced by GPA. Visit the CBE website, http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/College/scholarships   for an application, or contact Stephanie Wanne, WWU Parks Hall 419 – 360-650-3896. Application Deadline is April 3, 2009.

WHATCOM HISPANIC ORGANIZATION (WHO)

WHATCOM HISPANIC ORGANIZATION (WHO)

Promising members of the Hispanic Community who are: permanent Whatcom or Skagit County Residents, strongly involved in school & community service activities, enrolled at least half-time at an accredited college or university and maintaining satisfactory academic progress may apply for a $1,000 scholarship. Application form and additional details are available at the Mount Vernon & Oak Harbor SVC Financial Aid Offices. Application deadline, including a required letter of recommendation, is March 2, 2009.

WHITMAN COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES

WHITMAN COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES A $1000 scholarship to a worthy candidate who meets the following criteria: a graduate of a Whitman County Public High School who has successfully completed the freshman college year, a student in the field of Education and who is planning to become a teacher, a student who demonstrates financial need.  Application forms are available at the SVC Financial Aid Offices (Mt Vernon & Oak Harbor) and must be received by Whitman County Retired School Employees Association by the deadline of April 15, 2009.  

WILSON GIFT FUND SCHOLARSHIP

The Wilson Gift Fund Scholarship is intended to help disadvantaged adults gain marketable job skills through SVC’s Professional/Technical Associate Degree Programs. Three awards of up to $4000 are available for eligible students to use towards tuition, fees, and books only. Eligibility criteria include:

1. Age 25 or older

2. HS diploma or equivalent

3. Have held full-time employment for at least 3 of the past 4 consecutive years.

4. Demonstrate Financial Need determined by conventional SVC criteria (a completed FAFSA application.)

5. Current GPA of 2.5 or higher to apply, and maintained to continue funding throughout the academic year.

To apply students should complete the SVC Foundation Scholarship Application, located on the web at http://www.skagit.edu/file_upload/foundationscholarship_app.pdf, and submit the completed form to the MV SVC Financial Aid Office. Deadline for submission is October 29^th.    

WORKSOURCE

WORKSOURCE Scholarships are available through WorkSource to students who meet the following criteria: a Running Start student currently in your senior year of high school, a student who will be working towards a Professional/Technical degree at SVC, a student who is low income. The scholarship may cover up to $3500 per year to a maximum of $7000 for two years. Contact Barbara Urbach at WorkSource, 360-416-3521, for further information.