Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (Baccalaureate)

Application Opens: January 8, 2025 (but you can start on the essays before that)
Application Deadline: February 26, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. PST

The Baccalaureate Scholarship provides up to $22,500 in financial aid support and access to career-launching support services for students pursuing high-demand STEM and health care majors. This scholarship can be used to cover tuition, fees and other indirect costs of attendance such as housing, transportation, food and more. Funding can be used for any eligible STEM or health care degree at any eligible public or private college or university in Washington state.

WSOS requires two written responses, which you can start on before the application opens! Check the prompts and essay tips here.

Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs

Application Deadline: March 1, 2025 by 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time

“The Horatio Alger Association supports deserving young people who are overcoming significant challenges and are committed to pursuing higher education. Our scholarships and services serve as a powerful symbol of recognition of Scholars’ character and of our belief in their potential.”

There are multiple Horatio Alger Association scholarship programs, but by filling out one application you will be considered for all scholarships you are eligible for: Apply Here

Example Awards through Horatio Alger Association include:

State Scholarship – Washington (Juniors only): 10 awards of $10,000 each
National Scholarship (Juniors only): 106 awards of $25,000 each
Patricia Cole Scholarship for Business or STEM (Seniors only): 5 awards of $12,500 each

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