Learning Seed Foundation Scholarship
$3,000
Overview
The Learning Seed Foundation Scholarship Fund, created by the Learning Seed Foundation, helps graduating high school seniors from Thurston and Pierce counties pursue postsecondary education. The award primarily targets students of color who have faced major challenges and who show a strong commitment to serving others. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional undergraduate years; recipients must reapply each year to be considered for renewal.
Eligibility
- Must be a GED recipient or a graduating senior from a high school located in Thurston County or Pierce County.
- Demonstrated significant financial need is required.
- Preference...
Overview
The Learning Seed Foundation Scholarship Fund, created by the Learning Seed Foundation, helps graduating high school seniors from Thurston and Pierce counties pursue postsecondary education. The award primarily targets students of color who have faced major challenges and who show a strong commitment to serving others. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional undergraduate years; recipients must reapply each year to be considered for renewal.
Eligibility
- Must be a GED recipient or a graduating senior from a high school located in Thurston County or Pierce County.
- Demonstrated significant financial need is required.
- Preference...
Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction
Our firm, the longest-running locally owned real estate agency in Thurston County, is deeply invested in the wellbeing of our community. Believing that education is a cornerstone of a healthy community and having supported local causes for many years, we created this fund to help cover educational expenses for area youth and to make pursuing further study in their chosen fields more accessible.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior either graduating from a Thurston County high school, or residing in Thurston County while graduating from a high school outside the county.
- Intention to continue into post-secondary...
Introduction
Our firm, the longest-running locally owned real estate agency in Thurston County, is deeply invested in the wellbeing of our community. Believing that education is a cornerstone of a healthy community and having supported local causes for many years, we created this fund to help cover educational expenses for area youth and to make pursuing further study in their chosen fields more accessible.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior either graduating from a Thurston County high school, or residing in Thurston County while graduating from a high school outside the county.
- Intention to continue into post-secondary...
Dan R. Montgomery Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
Dan R. Montgomery served as Thurston County’s elected Sheriff from 1979 to 1986. Earlier in his career he worked as a Traffic Officer with the California Highway Patrol and as a Deputy Sheriff in Yuba County, California during the 1960s and 1970s. Sheriff Montgomery died in January 2005. In 2003 his family created the Dan R. Montgomery Scholarship Fund to support young men and women pursuing postsecondary education.
Purpose
The scholarship is aimed primarily at students preparing for careers as law enforcement officers. Candidates pursuing work that supports or complements policing—such as mental health services for law enforcement, community...
Overview
Dan R. Montgomery served as Thurston County’s elected Sheriff from 1979 to 1986. Earlier in his career he worked as a Traffic Officer with the California Highway Patrol and as a Deputy Sheriff in Yuba County, California during the 1960s and 1970s. Sheriff Montgomery died in January 2005. In 2003 his family created the Dan R. Montgomery Scholarship Fund to support young men and women pursuing postsecondary education.
Purpose
The scholarship is aimed primarily at students preparing for careers as law enforcement officers. Candidates pursuing work that supports or complements policing—such as mental health services for law enforcement, community...
Thurston Climate Action Scholarship
$4,000
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound administers 26 distinct scholarship funds that provide a diverse array of awards and invite students from every background and field of study to apply. We also extend our deep gratitude to the donors, advisors, and scholarship committee members whose ongoing support fuels our students’ futures.
Important dates
- February 9: Scholarship applications open
- March 27: Scholarship applications close at 11:59 pm
- Mid‑May: Scholarship decisions will be communicated to all applicants
- May 18 – June 19: Renewal scholarships recertification period*
Students who currently hold...
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound administers 26 distinct scholarship funds that provide a diverse array of awards and invite students from every background and field of study to apply. We also extend our deep gratitude to the donors, advisors, and scholarship committee members whose ongoing support fuels our students’ futures.
Important dates
- February 9: Scholarship applications open
- March 27: Scholarship applications close at 11:59 pm
- Mid‑May: Scholarship decisions will be communicated to all applicants
- May 18 – June 19: Renewal scholarships recertification period*
Students who currently hold...
Next Step Scholarship
$1,500
Introduction
The Next Step Scholarship was created to support students who intend to enter a trade, vocational occupation, or a career-focused program. Typical examples (not exhaustive) include dental hygienist, construction, truck driving, cosmetology/barbering, nursing, legal secretary, culinary arts, and information technology. Programs leading to physician, architect, veterinarian, attorney, or CPA careers are not eligible for this award.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from public high schools located in Thurston, Mason, or Lewis counties, or from Raymond in Pacific County.
- Cumulative GPA must fall between 1.75 and 2.75.
- Applicants must plan to enroll in a trade school, apprenticeship,...
Introduction
The Next Step Scholarship was created to support students who intend to enter a trade, vocational occupation, or a career-focused program. Typical examples (not exhaustive) include dental hygienist, construction, truck driving, cosmetology/barbering, nursing, legal secretary, culinary arts, and information technology. Programs leading to physician, architect, veterinarian, attorney, or CPA careers are not eligible for this award.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from public high schools located in Thurston, Mason, or Lewis counties, or from Raymond in Pacific County.
- Cumulative GPA must fall between 1.75 and 2.75.
- Applicants must plan to enroll in a trade school, apprenticeship,...
Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Overview The Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of Rich Geiger, a Conservation District Engineer who served several communities across western Washington and worked to protect and restore the ecological health of Puget Sound. Colleagues and friends remember Rich as an outstanding engineer and a kind, humorous person who genuinely cared about those he worked with. This scholarship continues his commitment to mentoring students pursuing engineering careers. Eligibility - Must be a graduating high school senior from Mason County or Thurston County. - Intending to enroll in an engineering degree program. - Minimum cumulative...
Overview The Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of Rich Geiger, a Conservation District Engineer who served several communities across western Washington and worked to protect and restore the ecological health of Puget Sound. Colleagues and friends remember Rich as an outstanding engineer and a kind, humorous person who genuinely cared about those he worked with. This scholarship continues his commitment to mentoring students pursuing engineering careers. Eligibility - Must be a graduating high school senior from Mason County or Thurston County. - Intending to enroll in an engineering degree program. - Minimum cumulative...
Idaho Power Company Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Idaho Power’s Douglas E. Sprenger, Kevin M. Whittier and Larry R. Wimer Memorial Scholarship Fund
Overview
Two scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded to Idaho residents. One award is available to a graduating high school student who intends to begin an engineering program at an accredited college in Idaho. The other is open to college students at any academic level who are enrolled in a natural resources program at an accredited Idaho college. Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2026. The application and requirements will be posted on the scholarship website beginning January 1, 2026.
Eligibility
- Graduating high...
Idaho Power’s Douglas E. Sprenger, Kevin M. Whittier and Larry R. Wimer Memorial Scholarship Fund
Overview
Two scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded to Idaho residents. One award is available to a graduating high school student who intends to begin an engineering program at an accredited college in Idaho. The other is open to college students at any academic level who are enrolled in a natural resources program at an accredited Idaho college. Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2026. The application and requirements will be posted on the scholarship website beginning January 1, 2026.
Eligibility
- Graduating high...
Amos Bridge Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction and history
Amos D. Bridge arrived in the United States from abroad in 1842 at age three and went on to establish Bridgecorp in Connecticut in 1875. From its early days the company operated under a Merit (open) Shop philosophy, with employee pay tied to individual production. Bridgecorp expanded into Maine in 1914 and moved its headquarters to the state during World War II. For roughly 90 years Bridgecorp was a leading name in Maine road construction until the company was sold to Pike Industries in 2004. After the acquisition, Bridgecorp’s workforce and equipment became part of Pike’s Heavy...
Introduction and history
Amos D. Bridge arrived in the United States from abroad in 1842 at age three and went on to establish Bridgecorp in Connecticut in 1875. From its early days the company operated under a Merit (open) Shop philosophy, with employee pay tied to individual production. Bridgecorp expanded into Maine in 1914 and moved its headquarters to the state during World War II. For roughly 90 years Bridgecorp was a leading name in Maine road construction until the company was sold to Pike Industries in 2004. After the acquisition, Bridgecorp’s workforce and equipment became part of Pike’s Heavy...
Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship
$5,000
Thunen Memorial Scholarship — Overview and Requirements
Award amount
- $1,000 to $5,000 per recipient.
Purpose and timing
- Funds are intended to support students pursuing education and careers in lighting. Deadline for consideration for the fall term: April 30. (Example: an application submitted by April 30, 2025 would make any awarded funds available for the 2025–2026 fall school year.)
Who is eligible
- Full‑time third- or fourth‑year undergraduate students (junior or senior level) studying lighting-related subjects.
- Graduate students engaged in lighting-focused study. Graduate applicants should be working on a lighting-centered project or thesis as part of their degree...
Thunen Memorial Scholarship — Overview and Requirements
Award amount
- $1,000 to $5,000 per recipient.
Purpose and timing
- Funds are intended to support students pursuing education and careers in lighting. Deadline for consideration for the fall term: April 30. (Example: an application submitted by April 30, 2025 would make any awarded funds available for the 2025–2026 fall school year.)
Who is eligible
- Full‑time third- or fourth‑year undergraduate students (junior or senior level) studying lighting-related subjects.
- Graduate students engaged in lighting-focused study. Graduate applicants should be working on a lighting-centered project or thesis as part of their degree...
Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship
$10,000
Award — Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship
About Jennifer
"Hope is truly the best of things, and Twisted Pink continues to fuel my hope and the hope of all of us living with metastatic breast cancer." — Jennifer Alderman (September 29, 1975 – May 28, 2021)
Jennifer was first treated for Stage II breast cancer in 2009 and experienced a metastatic recurrence (Stage IV) in 2013. Her highest priority throughout her illness was being present for her children—Casey, Connor, and Riley. Jennifer loved watching their athletic events, traveling, and attending concerts. A founding patient advocate for Twisted Pink, she devoted...
Award — Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship
About Jennifer
"Hope is truly the best of things, and Twisted Pink continues to fuel my hope and the hope of all of us living with metastatic breast cancer." — Jennifer Alderman (September 29, 1975 – May 28, 2021)
Jennifer was first treated for Stage II breast cancer in 2009 and experienced a metastatic recurrence (Stage IV) in 2013. Her highest priority throughout her illness was being present for her children—Casey, Connor, and Riley. Jennifer loved watching their athletic events, traveling, and attending concerts. A founding patient advocate for Twisted Pink, she devoted...
MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
The MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes students who have shown dedication to pursuing careers in the health and human services sector.
Award amount and number
MSSA will grant two (2) undergraduate scholarships, each worth $2,000.
Who is eligible
Only applications that satisfy every eligibility requirement will be considered. Applicants must:
- Hold active MSSA membership and maintain that membership for the duration of the award period. Student membership is free; details are available on the MSSA website.
- Be enrolled in an accredited degree program at a nonprofit college or university.
- Be declared in a major related to health...
Overview
The MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes students who have shown dedication to pursuing careers in the health and human services sector.
Award amount and number
MSSA will grant two (2) undergraduate scholarships, each worth $2,000.
Who is eligible
Only applications that satisfy every eligibility requirement will be considered. Applicants must:
- Hold active MSSA membership and maintain that membership for the duration of the award period. Student membership is free; details are available on the MSSA website.
- Be enrolled in an accredited degree program at a nonprofit college or university.
- Be declared in a major related to health...
NATAS College/Graduate Scholarships
$6,000
Overview
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS supports students throughout our region. Through the Foundation of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS (a 501(c)(3) organization), we award up to $36,000 in scholarships each year. In addition to college and high-school award programs, the Chapter runs an active Junior Board composed of students and emerging professionals.
Important deadline
Regular application deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Who is eligible
You may apply if all of the following are true:
- You are enrolled at an accredited college or university located within the Chapter’s ADI (area of dominant influence) for the television markets listed below,...
Overview
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS supports students throughout our region. Through the Foundation of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS (a 501(c)(3) organization), we award up to $36,000 in scholarships each year. In addition to college and high-school award programs, the Chapter runs an active Junior Board composed of students and emerging professionals.
Important deadline
Regular application deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Who is eligible
You may apply if all of the following are true:
- You are enrolled at an accredited college or university located within the Chapter’s ADI (area of dominant influence) for the television markets listed below,...
