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Scholarships

You can find a running list of scholarships below:

Some expired scholarships renew with later dates. If you are curious about an expired scholarship, click on the link to see if it has been renewed with a later due date.

No Essay Scholarships

Essay Scholarships

  • Lift Parts Scholarship
    • Essay Prompt: Going to college is a big financial commitment. Write an essay that outlines how much you expect to spend to finish your schooling, how you intend to pay for your schooling, and what you expect your job to be once you are finished your schooling.
    • $500
    • Due April 30th
  • The Edmund F. Maxwell Foundation Scholarship
    • For students who have shown ability, aptitude and a promise of useful citizenship. Winners are chosen on the basis of their academic records, the submission of a personal essay, and a summary of extracurricular activities
    • $5,000
    • Due May 10, 2025
  • Seattle Association of Educational Office Professionals (SAEOP) Scholarship
    • In an essay of 300 words, answer one of the following questions: Describe how your most meaningful achievement relates to your field of study and future goals. Or: What special attribute or accomplishment sets you apart from the other students and makes you a good candidate for this scholarship.
      • Scholarship form, essay, and faculty recommendations will be mailed to: Kathy Johnson Lafayette Elementary 2645 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116
      • Email Ms. Vatne kevatne@seattleschools.org for the PDF
    • $500
    • May 16, 2025
  • Abbot and Fenner Scholarship
    • Essay Prompt: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
    • $1,000
    • Due June 10, 2025
  • BigSun Scholarship
    • For any students who are athletes, regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate
      • Essay Prompt: How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you? Has your participation influenced your career goals? Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?
    • $500
    • Due June 19, 2025
  • Bachus & Schanker, LLC Scholarship
    • Essay Prompt: Write an essay of no fewer than 800 words about your opinion on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment and how it affects your life. Consideration for the entirety of the Amendment (rather than the well-known nutshell explanation of the right to trial by jury) is encouraged.
    • $2000
    • Due July 30th

Identity-Based Scholarships

  • The Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum
    • For students who wish to pursue a career in a field related to social justice or the justice system, e.g., police officer, probation officer, attorney, social worker, etc.
      • Essay included
    • May 2, 2025
  • College Mix Christian College Scholarship
    • For current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian university or college
    • $3,500
    • May 31, 2025
  • Angels Wings Thai Scholarship Initiative
    • For Thai-American students
      • Essay Prompt: How has your Thai background affected your personal growth? Who (outside of your family) has inspired you the most and why? What is your favorite book and why?  
    • $5,000 – $10,000
    • Due June 23rd
  • Shawn Carter Scholarship
    • For students from households making less than $75,000 per year
    • Amount, Date, and Prompt TBA