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LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS POSTED BY ZHS:
ZHS updates local Washington and Yakima Valley Scholarships as they are sent to our school. Keep an eye out for scholarship closing dates! The first step in applying for financial aid is to file the FAFSA. Please click the FAFSA link below! A great resource to get started is through the Washington Apple Education Foundation: SCHOLARSHIP STEP BY STEP TRAINING GUIDE
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Opens October 1, 2022
- WIAA Smart Choices Scholarship Program
- $5000, Deadline: March 15, 2023
- CTE Catch the WAVE Scholarship
- $45000-9000 Due March 17, 2023
- ZHS Alumni Association Scholarship
- $Varies per year, Due March 25, 2023
- Lockhead Martin vocational Scholarship
- Up to $5000, Deadline: March 31, 2023
- Self-Help Community Scholarship
- $1000, Deadline: March 31, 2023
- Princess Theatre, Jack Quinn Memorial Scholarship
- $750, Deadline: March 31, 2023
- Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Scholarship
- $1500, Deadline: April 1, 2023
- American Legion Post 130 ZHS Scholarship
- $2000, Deadline: April 1, 2023
- Washington State Fair Korum Family Arts Scholarship Competition
- $1000-$2500, Deadline April 3, 2023
- Cind M. Treser Memorial Scholarship
- $1000-$5000, Deadline: April 12, 2023
- Yakima Valley Dairy Women Association Scholarship
- $500, Due April 15, 2023
- Student-View Scholarship
- $500-$5000, Deadline: April 23, 2023
- Yakima Federal Savings, Award for Academic Excellence
- $2500, Due April 24, 2023
- Zillah Lions Club Scholarship 2023
- $1000, Due April 28, 2023
- Zillah Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
- $500, Due April 30, 2023
- Yakima Rotaract 2023 Scholarship
- $1000, Due April 30, 2023
- Sea Mar Farmworker High School/College Scholarships
- $1000 Due April 30, 2023
- Sea Mar Latino/a Educational Achievement Project Scholarship
- $2500 Due April 30,2023
- Building Industry Association of Washington Scholarships/Grants
- $Varies, Due May 1, 2023
- Zillah Education Association (ZEA) 2023 Scholarship
- $750, Due May 13
- Larson Gross Accountants of Tomorrow Merit Scholarship
- $1000, Due June 16, 2023
- College Success Foundation Scholarships
- Deadlines Vary
- The Gates Scholarship
- $$$Full Cost of Attendance
- DO-IT Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
- Deadlines Vary
THE FOLLOWING 2023 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW CLOSED!
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
- Act Six Scholarship (Leadership Scholarship)
- Hagan Scholarship Foundation
- Burger King Scholarship
- Benton REA $8,000 Academic Scholarship
- Washington State Fair Scholarship Applications
- Dreams Scholarship
- Dewalt Trades Scholarship
- Yakima Rotary Trust, Molly Davis Scholarship
- Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
- American Indian Endowed Scholarship
- Washington State Apple Education Foundation Scholarships
- George Washington Foundation
- Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship
- Fruit Packers Supply Scholarship
- AG West Diversity Scholarship
- Yakima Sunrise Rotary Club Memorial Community Service Scholarships
- Horatio Alger Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS: The following scholarships aim to serve non-citizen students who meet program eligibility requirements and satisfy residency criteria. The first step for undocumented students to apply for financial aid is to file the WASFA! Please click the link below!
- WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid)
- Opens October 1, 2022
- The National Scholarship
- Opens November 1, 2022
- THEDREAM.US
- Opens, November 1, 2022
- Hola at Microsoft Scholarship
- Deadline TBD
- WASAC Scholarship opportunities for Undocumented Students
- Deadlines Vary
THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS ARE NOW CLOSED!
WASHINGTON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS:
Already registered for college? Many scholarship opportunities are specific to the school you are attending and will be available for you to apply to after you are registered. Remember to check your college financial aid website for college specific resources! A few popular links for our ZHS seniors are provided below:
- WSU Admissions Scholarships
- $2000-4000 University Achievement Award
- $4000 Regents Scholars
- $Full Tuition National Merit Scholarship
- $Full Tuition Cougar Commitment
- $1000 Experience WSU Scholarship
- $2000 All-WA Academic Team
- $4000 Glenn Terrel Presidential Award
- EWU Admissions Scholarships
- $1000-15000 Automatic EWU Scholarship Award
- $1000 Freshmen Honors Scholarship
- $Varies Departmental Scholarships
- $Varies Avista Utilities Scholarship Program
- $Varies Eagles Athletic Scholarship
- CWU Admissions Scholarships
- $1000-5000 CWU Scholarship Central Application DUE MARCH 1, 2023
- $1000 Science Talent Expansion Program
- $Varies Deans' Scholars Program
- WWU Admissions Scholarships
- $$1000-4000 Admissions Achievement Awards
- $2000-3000 Multicultural Achievement Program Scholarship
- $Varies, Distinguished Scholars Programs
- up to $10,000 National Merit Scholarship
- UW Admissions Scholarships
- $10,000, Presidential Scholar
- $Varies Purple & Gold Scholarship
- $10,000 Diversity Scholarship
- PLU Admissions Scholarships
- $8000-32,000 Academic Scholarship
- $34000 Presidents Scholarship
- $40,000 Harstad Founder's Scholarships
- $Full Tuition Regent's Scholarship
- up to $75,000 Artistic Achievements Awards
- $Full Tuition PLU Bound Scholarship
- $Full Tuition Act Six Scholarship
- ST.MARTINS Admission Scholarships
- $25000 Chancellor's Scholarship
- $23,000 President's Scholarship
- $22,000 Dean's Scholarship
- $20,000 Faculty Scholarship
- $18,000 University Scholarship
- $10,000 Angus McDonald Scholarship
- HERITAGE Admissions Scholarships
- $Varies, Moccasin Lake Foundation Scholarship
- $Full tuition, SOAR Scholarship
- up to $14000 Sinegal Family Foundation Scholarship
- $Varies, Eagles Scholarship
- $Varies, Dreamers Scholarship
- $Full Tuition, Act Six Scholarship
- up to $6000 Johnson Scholarship
- $1000 Advocates Scholarship (See counselor for details)
- YVC Admissions Scholarships
- $Varies, viewable upon admissions to YVC
- CBC Admissions Scholarships
- $Varies, viewable upon registration
- PERRY TECH Scholarships
- Perry Foundation Scholarship
- Pathways to Perry Scholarship
- Certification Scholarships
- $1000 Careers that Work (See counselor for scholarship)
- EVERGREEN Beauty School
- $1000 Careers that Work (See counselor for scholarship)
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COLLEGE & FINANCIAL AID EVENTS:
PREPARE FOR COLLEGE:
STANDARDIZED TESTING FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: Both ACT and SAT scores are used for college admissions decisions and awarding merit-based scholarships.
PLAN YOUR FUTURE: Explore Educational Pathways
GAP (GUARANTEED ADMISSIONS PROGRAM): Zillah High School has partnered with five WA public 4-year universities to help students meet their college & career goals. Students who meet minimum criteria are admitted to college, guaranteed.
POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS:
THERE'S MORE THAN ONE PATHWAY TO A CAREER! College isn't for everyone. Check out the resources below to help you discover alternative educational opportunities and resources! Please watch: Success in the new economy Every young adult in Washington will have multiple pathways toward economic self-sufficiency and fulfillment, strengthened by a comprehensive state-wide system for career connected learning.
MILITARY RESOURCES:
BRANCHES OF THE MILITARY: The US Armed Forces is one of the largest militaries in the world. Together, the six branches are unified in one great mission of safeguarding the United States from any and all threats.
- ARMY- the largest and oldest service in the US military. The Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States.
- NAVY- The Department of the Navy protects America at sea, defending freedom, preserving economic prosperity and keeping the seas open and free.
- USMC- The United States Marine Corps is a component for the Navy. The USMC maintains ground units and combat operations.
- AIR FORCE-is part of the Department of Defense (DOD). It’s responsible for aerial military operations, defending U.S. air bases, and building landing strips. Service members are known as airmen. The reserve components are Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve.
- USSF- The United States Space Force is a component of the Air Force, protecting the United States and it's allies in space.
- COAST GUARD- The US Coast Guard provides law and maritime safety enforcement, marine and environmental protection, and Naval support. The Coast Guard operates under the Navy during times of war.
TAKE THE ASVAB: Before you join any branch of the Military, you’ll need to take a standardized test called the ASVAB—Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.
LEARN WHAT THE MILITARY CAN DO FOR YOU: