By Lisa Freedland

Lisa Freedland is a Scholarships360 writer with personal experience in psychological research and content writing. She has written content for an online fact-checking organization and has conducted research at the University of Southern California as well as the University of California, Irvine. Lisa will be graduating from the University of Southern California in Fall 2021 with a degree in Psychology.

Updated: July 17th, 2021

Known for its beautiful scenery and majestic national parks, Washington State is also home to a number of amazing colleges and universities. Luckily, Washington scholarships are available for students in the Evergreen State!

Jump ahead to:

• Top Washington Scholarships
• Resources for Washington State Students
• Summary of Scholarships
• Upcoming Scholarships

Top Washington Scholarships in 2021

Whether from Washington or not, keep on reading to learn more about the top scholarships offered there!

Washington Indian Gaming Association College Scholarship

• Eligibility:  Students who are enrolled members of the Washington Indian Gaming Association and Indian students in Washington State
• Amount: Up to $60,000
• Deadline: March 31, 2021

Martin Achievement Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students planning on transferring to UW-Seattle who’ve demonstrated special ability in art, humanities, music, science, and/or leadership at one of the community colleges in the Puget Sound region
• Amount: $5,000 in the second-year at community college or up to $12,000 per year for three years
• Deadline: April 9, 2021

WWIN Star Scholarship

• Eligibility: Female residents of Washington working towards a degree at a Washington College Grant-approved university with a GPA of 2.50 or above
• Amount: Up to $5,000 per academic year
• Deadline: April 10, 2021

Celebrate the West High School Art Competition

• Eligibility: High school students from one of the 17 Western states or three U.S. territories whose governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors Association
• Amount: Between $200 and $1,500 (amount depends on placement in competition)
• Deadline: April 30, 2021

Washington Thoroughbred Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility: Washington residents or students attending a Washington school planning to pursue a career in any equine-related field. GPA of at least 2.85, and financial independence or household income of less than $75,000
• Amount: Up to $5,000
• Deadline: May 1, 2021

WSADA Bright Future Scholarship

• Eligibility: Currently enrolled or enrolling in automotive-related programs in Washington State. High school seniors employed (or the immediate family of an employee) at a WSADA-member dealership may also apply
• Amount: $3,000
• Deadline: May 7, 2021

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

• Eligibility: STEM and healthcare majors with financial need
• Amount: $1,500 each quarter for the duration of an associate degree, certificate, or apprenticeship program
• Deadline: Varies

Summary of Washington scholarships

1. Washington Indian Gaming Association College Scholarship
2. Martin Achievement Scholarship
3. WWIN Star Scholarship
4. Celebrate the West High School Art Competition
5. Washington Thoroughbred Foundation Scholarship
6. WSADA Bright Future Scholarship
7. Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

Resources for Washington State students

FAFSA Guide

On October 1st of every year, the FAFSA opens. In Washington State, students should apply as soon as possible for the best financial assistance. If applying for the PROMISE Scholarship, the FAFSA deadline is March 1 of each year.

Washington College Promise Scholarship

The Washington College Promise Program offers scholarships to 65 public and independent colleges and universities in the Evergreen State. The scholarship allows students with need to graduate with the least amount of debt while pursuing their college degree. As mentioned above, you must apply for the FAFSA by March 1st of each year for consideration.

Upcoming Washington scholarships

Horatio Alger Washington Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school seniors in the U.S. with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above who plan on enrolling in a university in the Fall after graduation. Applicants must also come from a household with $55,000 or less gross family income.
• Amount: $10,000

Pride Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility: LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ+ allied college students who are either residents of or attending school in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. High school seniors planning to enroll in a university the next year are also eligible.
• Amount: Averages $4,000, but can be higher depending on the specific scholarship
• Opens: October 11, 2021

Stimson Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school or college students who reside, attend school, or work in Seattle. Must possess an active Seattle Public Library card
• Amount: $5,000 scholarship for first-place and two $2,500 scholarships for runners up
• Opens: December 2021