External Scholarships

Available scholarships and additional resources from outside sources.

Evergreen receives scholarship announcements and applications from many outside sources. We post those here as we become aware of them. We encourage you to check this page throughout the year. The links on this page are examples of where you might start, but do not rely solely on information found on our website—there are even more opportunities out there!

Available Scholarships
Arranged by Due Date

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

Applications due October 10, 2024

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for undergraduate child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel during the time of application (including Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy, Navy Reserve, Space Force, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and USPHS Commissioned Corps) to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Developed under the framework of the State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, the John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship) is open to eligible students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges and universities who receive any type of Title IV federal financial aid. 

BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship

Applications due October 31, 2024

BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship

BOC Sciences have established a scholarship program that awards $1,000 once a year to college students who are pursuing a chemistry-related field of study. This scholarship aims to support and empower the next generation of chemists, helping unlock their full potential and make significant contributions to the scientific community. The scholarship is awarded based on academic record and study/research plan, leadership ability, and participation in school activities and community services.

Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer Scholarship

Applications due November 27, 2024

Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer Scholarship

The Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer Scholarship is available for DACA recipients pursuing higher education in the U.S. The finalist will receive $1,000 to use for educational expenses. Access the DACA Dreamer Scholarship page for full requirements and to apply. Please note that this scholarship has a GPA requirement. Evergreen students should contact registration@evergreen.edu for help meeting this requirement.

Boster Bio Annual Scholarship

Applications due November 30, 2024

Boster Bio Annual Scholarship

Boster Bio are offering an annual scholarship of $1000 to each of two deserving students. This scholarship requires the students to write at least 500 words essay: Explain your reason(s) for applying for a scholarship and why you feel you should receive one. Tell us the type of career in the healthcare or biomedical related industry you plan to pursue and your future goals. For further details and to apply, click the link above.

The Red Cross Collegiate Leadership Program

Applications due December 13, 2024

The Red Cross Collegiate Leadership Program

The Red Cross Collegiate Leadership Program begins with an intense two weeks of training, mentoring and networking that will help you develop your leadership skills, discover your purpose, and prepare for your bright future. And that’s just the beginning: you’ll return to campus with a life-saving mission of organizing Red Cross blood drives for your classmates and community! 13-15 student leaders from across the country will be selected for a 2-week expenses paid leadership experience in Washington D.C. and will get a $2,000 scholarship.

Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes

Monthly applications until December 31, 2024

Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes

Sallie Mae is holding a sweepstakes for $2000 in scholarship funding for the 2024-25 academic year. Applications are due on the last day of each month, and you are welcome to reapply for the sweepstakes every month until December. More details and Official Rules can be found at the link above.

Stromberg’s Chicken $1000 Scholarship

Applications due December 31, 2024

Stromberg’s Chicken $1000 Scholarship

The Stromberg’s Chicken scholarship provides a one-time reward of $1000 to pay for tuition, books, computers, accommodation, or any education-related expense. There’s no GPA requirement and no application forms, only an essay requirement. This scholarship will be open to both undergrad and graduate students attending any accredited college university within the United States, as well as high school seniors who will be attending classes in 2024.

Mann Lake Beekeeping Scholarship

Applications due December 31, 2024

Mann Lake Beekeeping Scholarship

Mann Lake are looking for academically excellent students who are in pursuit of better education and currently/about to be enrolled in any apiology program, major in agriculture & environmental sciences, and other related studies. The Mann Lake Beekeeping Scholarship offers a one-time award of $1,000 to cover educational-related costs, including tuition, books, computers, room and board, and other educational expenses. Mann Lake are looking for undergraduate students at any accredited college or university in the United States who will be enrolled in classes in 2024 and are eligible to apply for this grant. More details at the link above.

Salvado Law Dream Chaser Scholarship

Applications due January 13, 2025

Salvado Law Dream Chaser Scholarship

The Salvado Law Dream Chaser Scholarship is exclusively dedicated to empowering first-generation college students. A $1,000 scholarship is available to students entering any year of college pursuing any field of study. More details can be found at the link above.

Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship

Applications due March 17, 2025

Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship

The Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship was established to help students who have loved ones who have been convicted of criminal offenses. Pullan & Young believe that every student should have access to an education, regardless of their circumstances, and their goal is to help make college more accessible and affordable for those affected by incarceration in their family. Each semester, Pullan & Young aims to help these students achieve their educational goals and reach their full potential. This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one student per semester. Details at the link above.

Citizens Bank Scholarship Sweepstakes

Monthly applications until March 31, 2025

Citizens Bank Scholarship Sweepstakes

Fill out the Citizens Bank Scholarship Sweepstakes registration form to be entered for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses and one of the $2,500 monthly prizes for use towards school expenses. Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Citizens Building the Workforce of the Future Scholarship will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize for use towards school expenses. Your entry will carry over month to month, but if you want to increase your chances of winning during the sweepstakes period, you can enter once each month. More details and Official Rules can be found at the link above.

Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship

Applications due August 1, 2025

Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship 

The Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship is a college scholarship of $1,500 awarded to a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, participation, and leadership in school activities and work experience and interest in pursuing a career in the health and fitness-related fields. The student may apply and use the money for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and room and board. Michael Moody Fitness sponsors the scholarship.

The Bettersworth Law Firm Justice for All Scholarship

Applications due March 26, 2026

The Bettersworth Law Firm Justice for All Scholarship

The Bettersworth Law Firm is committed to fostering the next generation of legal professionals through the Justice for All Scholarship, a $1,000 award to aspiring individuals pursuing careers in legal, law enforcement, pre-law, or government who exhibit a passion for justice and equality.

By investing in these future leaders, Bettersworth aims to empower them to impact their communities positively and uphold the principles of fairness and integrity. The Justice for All Scholarship embodies the firm’s dedication to supporting individuals committed to justice and advocacy. The winner of this scholarship can use the award toward academic expenses, such as tuition, textbooks, room and board, and more. For more details and to apply, see the link above.

Additional Sites
Other Scholarship Resources

American Association of University Women Fellowships and Grants

Educational and professional opportunities for women

AAUW Fellowships and Grants

American Association of University Women (AAUW) has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe. One of the world's largest sources of funding for graduate women, AAUW provided more than $3 million in funding for more than 200 fellowships and grants to outstanding women and nonprofit organizations in the 2009-10 academic year. Due to the longstanding, generous contributions of AAUW members, a broader community of women continues to gain access to educational and economic opportunities — breaking through barriers so that all women have a fair chance.

Fellowship and grant recipients perform research in a wide range of disciplines and work to improve their schools and communities. Their intellect, dedication, imagination, and effort promise to forge new paths in scholarship, improve the quality of life for all, and tackle the educational and social barriers facing women in the United States and around the globe.

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound

Post-secondary educational opportunities

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound serves as a catalyst for charitable giving in Thurston, Lewis and Mason counties. Since 1989, community residents have utilized us to make their charitable gifts more effective. We provide maximum flexibility in establishing, managing, and distributing your gifts.

Each year, donors who have trusted the foundation to manage their funds provide scholarship support for students planning to pursue post-secondary educational opportunities—both academic and vocational. Honoring guidelines set by the donors, committees comprised of high school counselors, college financial aid professionals, community volunteers and Foundation board members review the scholarship applications and select award recipients.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Bill & Melinda Gates foundation

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

"The best and the brightest students shouldn't be denied access to higher education simply because they can’t afford it." — Bill Gates

LA CIMA

Scholarships for undocumented students

LA CIMA

Beyond Dreaming: Scholarship list for undocumented students in Washington State.

Morris K. Udall Foundation

Future leaders in environmental, tribal public policy, and health care fields

Morris K. Udall Foundation

The Morris K. Udall Foundation was established by the U.S. Congress in 1992 to honor Morris King Udall’s thirty years of service in the House of Representatives.

Morris Udall’s career was distinguished by civility, integrity, and consensus, as well as a commitment to preservation of the nation’s natural environment. Consistent with these values, the Udall Foundation is committed to educating a new generation of Americans to preserve and protect their national heritage through studies in the environment, Native American health and tribal policy, and effective public policy conflict resolution.

The Udall Foundation is an executive branch agency. The President of the United States appoints its board of trustees with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate.

National Federation of the Blind

Recognizing achievements by blind scholars

National Federation of the Blind

Each year at its national convention in July, the NFB gives a broad array of thirty scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars.

Pride Foundation

LGBT community

Pride Foundation

Students who have been stigmatized, isolated or closeted because of sexual identity issues often lack critical family, financial and community support. Encouraging them to continue their education can be very challenging. Too often individuals of great promise give up because they don't think anyone believes in them or cares what they have to contribute. Scholarships that clearly say,

Pride also recognizes students who may not be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, but who have contributed to the LGBT community. These may be the children of LGBT parents, or just friends of our community whose leadership skills we want to foster.

Sodexo Foundation STOP Hunger Scholarships

Recognizing students working to eliminate hunger

Sodexo Foundation STOP Hunger Scholarships

STOP Hunger Scholarships, a program of the Sodexo Foundation, recognizes students who are driving awareness and mobilizing youth to be catalysts for innovative models and solutions to eliminate hunger in America.

Washington Scholarship Coalition

Online scholarship marketplace

theWashBoard.org

The Washington Scholarship Coalition is a partnership to build an online scholarship marketplace.

TheWashBoard.org is a free, user-friendly, student-centered web site for efficiently finding, and applying for, scholarship opportunities. Free of cost for both students and providers, TheWashBoard.org acts as a clearinghouse with vetted scholarship information to match those looking for support with those looking to provide it. Ultimately, TheWashBoard.org helps students, donors and policymakers achieve their goals.

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

Baccalaureate, graduate, and career & technical scholarships

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

WSOS offers support for three pathways to high-demand careers in Washington state: Scholars who intend to earn their bachelor’s degree, (including those who want to transfer or receive their bachelor’s degree from a community college) scholars who intend to earn a certificate/apprenticeship/associate degree, and scholars who intend to earn an advanced/graduate Nurse Practitioner degree.

Opportunities for Military
Service Members, Veterans and Dependents

Support for Veterans

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance

Educational grants

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance

CGMA offers a number of education grant and loan programs to help clients and their families financially meet their academic goals.

General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program

The Hap Arnold grant

General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program

The General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program, also known as the Hap Arnold Grant, is the centerpiece of AFAS education support. The application process for the Arnold Education Grant serves as the platform for other key education support opportunities at the Society. The Hap Arnold Grant is competitive in its need-based selection criteria and is uniquely tailored to recognize the proper weighing of family income and education costs. Grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 are awarded to eligible Air Force and Space Force dependents each year. The specific amount awarded correlates to a student’s particular level of financial need.

Hill & Ponton Veterans' Scholarship

by Hill & Ponton Disability Attorneys

Hill & Ponton Veterans' Scholarship

Hill and Ponton are now offering four $1,000 scholarships to help veterans further their education and enter a career field that would, in turn, help other veterans. This veterans’ scholarship program provides financial assistance to former U.S. military personnel pursuing higher education. Former members of the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, National Guard, and Coast Guard are eligible for this assistance program following honorable discharge. Through this scholarship fund, Hill and Ponton hope that former military members can pursue education programs and reach their goals.

Hope for the Warriors Spouse and Caregivers Scholarship

For spouses and caregivers of post-9/11 veterans

Hope for the Warriors Spouse and Caregivers Scholarship

Hope For The Warriors Spouse / Caregiver Scholarship Program celebrates and rewards the spouses and caregivers of post-9/11 veterans for their strength, fidelity and resolve as they take on new and critical roles after experiencing the impact of war on their families. Since 2006, the Spouse/Caregiver Scholarship Program has awarded over 140 scholarships totaling more than $412,000. These scholarships provide aid in continuing education at reputable, accredited universities, colleges or trade schools.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF)

Support for degree and certificate programs

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF)

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation works offers a range of scholarships to assist service members, veterans, and their families access education and create lasting impact on their communities.

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)

First-time undergraduate degree support

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)

The Military Officers Association of America plays an active role in military personnel matters and especially proposed legislation affecting the career force, the retired community, and veterans of the uniformed services, including providing educational support opportunities.

National Military Family Association - Army Spouse Scholarships

Scholarships for Military spouses

National Military Family Association - Army Spouse Scholarships

Since 2004, NMFA has cheered on military spouses by awarding scholarships to help pay for everything from GED’s to PhD’s, professional licenses and certifications, including re-licensure, business and entrepreneurial expenses, supervised clinical hours, continuing education courses, and more.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's (NMCRS) - Education Programs

Help for Navy and Marine Corps families

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's (NMCRS) - Education Programs

The Society’s Education Assistance Program offers interest-free loans and grants for undergraduate or master's degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year post secondary, technical or vocational institution in the United States. This financial assistance is available for children of active duty, retired or deceased Sailors and Marines; and for spouses of active duty and retired Sailors and Marines.

Scholarship Programs of the Fisher House Foundation

Search and access thousands of scholarship options

Scholarship Programs of the Fisher House Foundation

Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital. Since inception, the program has saved military and veterans’ families an estimated $500 million in out-of-pocket costs for lodging and transportation. In addition to this support, the Fisher House Foundation also connects service members, veterans, and their families to education support.

Veterans United Foundation Scholarship

by Veterans United Home Loans

Veterans United Foundation Scholarship

Veterans United Foundation, the charitable arm of Veterans United Home Loans, is dedicated to enhancing lives in our nation’s military community. Their scholarship program aims to fuel your vision for a bright future and ensures your dreams aren't threatened by the ever-increasing costs of a post-secondary degree.

International Options
Study Abroad Resources

Study Abroad Cost and Aid

The Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship

For undergraduate students in study abroad programs

The Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship

The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers a competition for awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.

First Trip Scholarship

For students leaving the U.S. for the first time

First Trip Scholarship

First Trip scholarships are available for college students who have never left the United States. Applicants must classify as a "student" at their college, regardless of part-time or full-time status, and be pursuing a college facilitated trip in a First Trip eligible destination. Awardees are asked to submit brief testimonials of their first experience abroad. The First Trip Application has no essay or GPA requirement.

Information from Evergreen’s International Programs & Services

Evergreen and U.S. Government scholarships

Evergreen’s International Programs & Services

Check out specific Study Abroad Scholarship information and resources on this page, visit the IIE Study Abroad Funding database, consult with the Office of International Programs & Services, and visit the Scholarships web page to learn more about scholarship opportunities specific to Evergreen.